Tag Archives: Irton Sparkman

Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1993

Posted on August 6, 2024 by sdbowling

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

Posted on July 23, 2024 by sdbowling

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

Posted on January 16, 2024 by sdbowling

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

Posted on December 29, 2023 by sdbowling

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

Posted on December 19, 2023 by sdbowling

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

Posted on November 25, 2023 by sdbowling

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

Posted on November 13, 2023 by sdbowling

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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