Time to rally around our local teams

Once again we come to the end of another summer, and the beginning of a new school year.

Kids of all ages filled the ballparks from the city fields, Midway, Morrison and every field in between, with cheers and laughter as we saw new champions crowned and a few repeat winners.

Every year Rob and I have the pleasure of traveling around the county hitting all the ball fields to watch some of our fine young boys and girls enjoying a game of baseball or softball.

It provides us with the opportunity to see some of the up-and-coming talent, which will soon be our athletes at the high school level. There are always several kids who catch our eyes and we try to follow them as they make their way to the high school programs. Some make it, and unfortunately, some don?t. But it?s exciting when you?ve watched a kid play in the little league organization and make their way to the high school level.

All these kids should be praised for their efforts this summer, and here at the sports department we salute each and everyone of them. They all should be recognized for their efforts.

Speaking of being recognized, organizers of the Main Street festivities had an excellent plan of generating support for not only the football program, but the band and Pioneerettes.

But it was brought to my attention last week, it would have been a great idea to have included all the fall sports from the Warren County High School. And after giving it some consideration, I have to agree.

Now, I understand the football program gets some special attention, after all it is football time in Tennessee, and Friday nights are made for football. People love their football and enjoy going to the games to support the Pioneers.

Last year the people of Warren County showed their school spirit at each home game and even took their Pioneer Pride on the road. It was a wonderful experience for all. Even though the first game is still two weeks away I think this is a great idea and fully support it. It?s great to see people get excited about any sports team.

In fact I believe this whole idea could be taken a step further. In order to show community support for all the high school athletes and programs. Why not have an introduction rally for each ball season?

Fall is for football, girls soccer, golf and volleyball. Winter sports include, basketball, wrestling and bowling. In the spring we have baseball, softball, track, boys soccer and tennis.

Now I ask you, wouldn?t this be a great way to support not only the programs at the high school, but each and every kid that plays on one of our school teams?

I know we don?t have the Main Street Live program going on all year long. But I believe the same committee could organize some type of downtown rally for the winter and spring sports programs and maybe next year include the volleyball and soccer teams in the fall rally with the football team. It?s just a thought.

All the athletic programs at the high school should receive support from the community, and what a better way to do that than a seasonal rally? It might be a great way to kick off each season.