The Pigskin Classic

By Kinley Watada

    Every year during football season The Pueblo County Hornets participate in The Pigskin Classic. The Pigskin game is the rivalry game between PCHS and Pueblo West High School. The Thunderbowl Stadium at Colorado State University-Pueblo hosted the game at 7 p.m. on August 30, 2024. 

The incoming Parkview helicopter landed in the stadium to deliver the game ball, Two helicopter pilots that work for Parkview emerged from the helicopter with the football for the game.
 and things went wild from there and throughout the night. 
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 The County Rowdy student crowd went with the western theme. The fans roared  while they were all decked out in cowboy boots, hats and flannels. 

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This year at the 24th annual pigskin, PCHS won the Friday Night Blitz Spirit award at the Pigskin game.

“I've been a part of every Pigskin as a player, coach or ball boy, except for the one in 2018. I love the atmosphere of the game. Playing in front of 10,000 plus fans is something not many people get to do so it's fun for everyone involved.” said Coach Ramon Enriquez.
    
The game ended with a score of 41-0, the winner being Pueblo West.
“You are only in high school once, you should be doing high school things, you have the rest of your lives to work. Take advantage of the opportunity to play in front of 10k+ fans.” stated Coach Enriquez. 

The Pigskin Classic is a traditional expectation, and an enjoyable experience to look back upon. The spirit week and other activities that lead up to the Pigskin are always something to look forward to.

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