Ace Hensley leads the Clinton Optimist Junior Hoppers onto the field before the little Dragons’ homecoming game against the Cumberland Gap Panthers Junior Hoppers. - Tony Cox

LeMichael Gibson Jr., Ace Guyman, Kingslyn Whitt, Hayden Foster and Ronin Valentine watch as team captains walk to the center of the field for the coin toss. - Tony Cox

Clinton Optimist Club’s Carson Booth runs away from Cumberland Gap defenders during a recent home game. - Tony Cox

Terrance Burris leads his teammates on the Clinton Optimist Club Junior Hopper Drag- ons onto the field at a recent home game. - Tony Cox

Zadrain Kirk runs into open field during the Clinton Optimist Club Dragons’ homecoming game against Cumberland Gap Junior Hoppers Panthers. - Tony Cox

Members of the Clinton Optimist Club Cutters watch the Hoppers game while waiting for their game to begin. - Tony Cox