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WE BELIEVE: What do you say to Middies?

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Greg Lynch/Middletown running back Antonio Banks (27) rushes for yards during their 45-10 playoff game victory over Moeller at Lockland, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.

Updated 6:52 AM Friday, November 13, 2009

“We believe” has become the rallying cry in the community for the Middletown Middies’ playoff run.

Here are encouraging words from Middie supporters:

“Take it one game at a time and you’ll be all right.”

— 1957 MHS graduate James “Pete” Snow

“I believe in the Middies. They’re motivated and have brought back some great energy and spirit to the community. Win or lose, they’ve accomplished so much as a team!”

— Larry Mulligan Jr., Middletown mayor

“... When you train hard, play hard and play fair — anything is possible. The Middie uniform is as good as it gets for spreading good feelings about the community. The players are walking advertisements for the entire town.”

— Dick and Ann Mort, longtime Middie supporters

“It may take these kids to bring the community back.”

— Rev. Michael Bailey, pastor of Faith United Church

“I have one single thought, on sole idea: There is no substitute for victory.”

— Bill Triick, president of the chamber of commerce

“Right now, everyone in the school is on the same page. It’s all about the Middies.”

— Jayna Vaughn, MHS athletic department secretary

This is a feature where local residents voice words of encouragement for the football team. Post your remarks.

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