The Big 3

It is an often used phrase. Currently the Celtics have it. Formerly it was Aikman, Irvin, and Emmit Smith of the Dallas Cowboys. The Big 3 never means a lack of respect for the other players on the team but is a compliment to players that make such an impact they cannot be ignored. Such is the case on Colbert Mountain. This Friday Night in Lexington the Colbert Heights Wildcats and the Lexington Golden Bears will square off in a battle for 2nd place. Winner stays home in round 1 of the playoffs while the loser will be on the road. The Wildcats bring their High School Version of the Big 3; Cole Claunch, Bryson Smith, and Colby Spann. Quarterback Cole Claunch says "for us, just like any team, its important...no team wants to play on the road in the first round of the playoffs." Claunch is a big reason the Wildcats have this opportunity yet is quick to defer attention to his teammates. "My receivers deserve all the credit. Thay make me look good." Claunch leads all local QB's in TD's with 22 and yards with nearly 1500 in only 8 games. But individual honors are not what he wants. Neither is it the goal of all-around player Colby Spann. Spann is just as likely to catch a TD as he is to score on defense or special teams. In fact he says "I would rather run a punt back for a TD because it changes the game, gets the crowd in the game and your players get hyped up". Smith, who just last week scored three TD's in the win over Lamar County is a dual threat as well. All three though are quick to defer attention to the entire team. "The best part is playing in the pride and tradition the guys before me established and playing under all these great coaches" says Claunch. This Big 3 understands it is a team game and wants to make sure the TEAM does the best it can on Friday Night. Spann says "We've been working really hard and are ready to play them...I can't wait! "Claunch adds "I think we are ready to make a run and we got the guys and the coaches to do it." If they are able to beat Lexington count on these guys playing a major role.