Casey County High School’s football team has not won a game this season, but their fans still have a thriving spirit.
During pep rallies in the school gym students rush to their seats, screaming and yelling for their small-town team. There was skepticism about winning their homecoming game against Mercer County Casey had only scored one touchdown in 28 quarters.
Donald Tarter said, “We are playing in a rougher division, and I don’t think it’s right.”
Football players, cheerleaders and parents gathered Thursday evening for the traditional barbecue and bonfire at the football field.
“Beat-beat,” cheerleaders shouted, “Beat those Scotties. Beat-beat-beat those Scotties.”
Friday afternoon, a marching band, 15 cars and two pickup trucks with the football team constituted a parade.
Friday evening, stands on the Casey County Rebel side filled with supportive students and parents.
Losing the toss, Casey County kicked off to the Mercer Scotties.
Two minutes into the game, the Scotties had scored seven points. Rebel fans lost no interest. They cheered as Casey County received the kick and returned to the 40-yard line. Four downs went quickly with the only alternative being to punt the ball.
The Scotties again put the ball in the end zone in a few plays.
The Rebel fans had seen this pattern too often and knew the game was going to be a long one. The final score was 48-0. Scotties shut out the Rebels.