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Recreation Bowl Recreation Bowl Football Game In 1948 Bill Henry had what some called a “crazy idea” and asked R. Many thanks to the late David Oldham, Sr.

L. “Junie” Barnard to help him According to Henry, “I wanted to do something for Mt. Sterling, to make something happen.” The Recreation Park swimming pool was being constructed at the time so the proceeds from the first game went to help that project and the game went on to became an event that has stood the tests of the years....In the beginning, the game was at the end of the season and established the mythical state champ. After the KHSAA developed the playoff system, the game was moved to the beginning of the season. And although other places around the state started pre-season bowl games there’s still nothing that quite compares with the original. It has been called the Rose Bowl of Kentucky high school football, the Granddaddy of Bowl games and it is on the bucket list of many coaches. The Recreation Bowl has seen many prominent teams and players since 1948 and a board displaying the past games and Star of Stars from the games was installed at Cunningham Field in 2012. and Ovie Evans who joined in next and the many other Recreation Committee members who have served on the committee through the years.

Thanks to Tonia Witt Photo for these photos of the girls
08/23/2026

Thanks to Tonia Witt Photo for these photos of the girls

A big thanks to the members of the Mt. Sterling Trojans for coming out tonight, being recognized and bring the 1969 Clas...
08/23/2026

A big thanks to the members of the Mt. Sterling Trojans for coming out tonight, being recognized and bring the 1969 Class A Championship Trophy!!

The girls enjoyed a nice dinner before interviews. Thanks to Kathy Montgomery of Irish Hills Restaurant for her yummy b*...
08/23/2026

The girls enjoyed a nice dinner before interviews. Thanks to Kathy Montgomery of Irish Hills Restaurant for her yummy b**r cheese and ranch.

Congratulations to Miss Sophie Fouch of Montgomery County, our new 79th Recreation Bowl Queen. Thanks to the reigning Re...
08/23/2026

Congratulations to Miss Sophie Fouch of Montgomery County, our new 79th Recreation Bowl Queen. Thanks to the reigning Rec Bowl Queen, Miss Ellie Lewis, for returning to present the crown.

We want to thank Sterling Stems for the beautiful flower bouquets and sashes for our candidates this evening.
08/23/2026

We want to thank Sterling Stems for the beautiful flower bouquets and sashes for our candidates this evening.

The interviews are over and the girls are excited for the game!
08/22/2026

The interviews are over and the girls are excited for the game!

Thanks to Ruth Hunt Candies, Riley Renees, Cori Diedrich Southern Queens, and Ky Candle Company for the goodies for the ...
08/22/2026

Thanks to Ruth Hunt Candies, Riley Renees, Cori Diedrich Southern Queens, and Ky Candle Company for the goodies for the gift bags for the candidates!

Here is the Go Fan link to get tickets!
08/22/2026

Here is the Go Fan link to get tickets!

Montgomery County fans, it is officially gameday! Your Indians welcome in the Hazard Bulldogs to the 79th Annual Recreation Bowl!

There’s Youth Football, High School Soccer and Cross Country events this morning at Cunningham Field as well, come out and enjoy a beautiful Saturday with the Tribe!

⏰ 7:30 PM
🆚 Hazard Bulldogs
📍 Cunningham Field
🎟️ https://gofan.co/event/6840680?schoolId=KY2792
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It’s Game Day!!
08/22/2026

It’s Game Day!!

08/20/2026

Please, join us Saturday, August 22, for the 2026 Recreation Bowl Fall Sports Showcase. Events start with Cross Country on the Campus of Northview Elementary School and continue with Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, and Volleyball on the Montgomery County High School campus. The day will be capped off as our Montgomery County Indians Football team takes on the Hazard Bulldogs in the Recreation Bowl at 7:30 pm on Cunningham Field.

**Due to construction, there will be some changes to our facility entrances. Please reference the picture below for ticket locations.

Montgomery County Schools Montgomery County High School

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724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY
40353

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