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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1993

In 1993, the Bobcats had their eye on another district championship. A strike and a Leslie County arm presented serious challenges to that dream. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1992

By 1992, the program was expanding, and a community effort helped their facilities grow too. Could the team capitalize on their opportunities? Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1991

The 1991 Bobcats had a hard year, but they never quit and never gave up. The roots of future success for the program sprouted in 1991. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1990

The 1990 Bobcats started rough but finished the year strong. They were disappointed to miss the playoffs but finished 7-4. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1989

The 1989 surpassed every expectation offered for them at the end of the 1988 season. Many records fell, and the community celebrated Breathitt’s most successful team to that point. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1988

The 1988 Bobcats endured the wettest season on record but advanced to the KHSAA Playoffs for the first time since 1983, despite their season record during this rebuilding year. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1987

Mike Holcomb’s 1987 Bobcats went 8 and 3, losing two important district games. The hardest blow came at the end of the year when 16 talented Seniors graduated. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1986

One bad night in Leslie County changed the entire season for the 1986 Breathitt High School Bobcat team. Learn more about one of BHS’s most talented teams. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1985

Coach Holcomb’s 1985 team had high hopes for a trip to the playoffs. A rough stretch of away games in the middle of the schedule proved a difficult test. Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1984

Coach Holcomb’s 1984 schedule was a challenge. Two new coaches joined the staff, and many Bobcat traditions carried the team forward. Continue reading

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