By Jacob Dickman

NKyTribune sports reporter After cutting their football season short just three years ago and with the program teetering on the brink of collapse, the Bellevue Tigers have defied the odds and look to continue doing the same this season.

When head coach Chad Montgomery took charge at his alma mater, the situation was dire. The 2022 season was cut short due to a depleted roster incapable of competing at the varsity level and the Tigers had not posted a winning record since 2014.

Montgomery has exceeded what many would’ve thought possible. Last year, the Tigers finished 5-5 with an away game against Lynn Camp canceled. Bellevue had beaten Lynn Camp, 34-20, the previous season.

“Last year, we had a game canceled, and we feel like we would’ve finished 6-5 if the game hadn’

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