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It took the efforts of some hard working people to get the new board.
Smash we know how it is. No telling what kind of hoops you had to go through. If Burns and Crest get anything in the next 10 years or more you better believe they will have to raise the money for it. Softball at Burns have been raising money for years to finally have a locker room and rest room. They bought a kit for an outdoor hitting shelter and the parts laid on the ground for damn near a year before the county finally came and put it up.
 
I had a great relationship with Dave, a tremendous person and coach. At KM he developed that o line with curry, marshall, femster etc...and stellar wrestling program with multiple state champions. He gave kids all he had, including a story of literally the shirt off his back as well as money when kids were in need. He was a special person. That 98 win over K town was magical just like the run to the final. Coach Massey always believed in Dave and all of us who knew him did too. Talked to him at Forestview and rekindled some talks about the good ole days. Prayers for his family, friends and former students and players. RIP Coach, I will miss you and our friendship. Quite the man. God bless!
 
A little fun fact on the impact of athletic bloodlines in Cleveland County. Kings Mountain has a really good relay team in track for the 4x100 and 4x200 events. The first leg of those relay teams is run by the son of Shelby great Quickie Williams, the 2nd and 3rd legs are the sons of former KM football alumni, the anchor of this relay group is the son of former Crest great Travis Padgett. Just an interesting observation I made watching these guys run.
 
I am excited for the start of Spring football beginning next week. It’s always good to get that early look see. There is still a lot that can happen between now and the start of the season with coaches or players but this KM team is going to be the real deal barring any significant injuries to key positions. This group is talented, hungry, and accustomed to winning. These kids jumped right back in the weight room hard the Monday right after our playoff loss. I believe this KM has the goods.
 
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