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Hokes Bluff coach recognized by governor’s proclamation

On Monday, May 15, State Rep. Mark Gidley presented Hokes Bluff High School head football coach Mike Robertson with a proclamation from Gov. Kay Ivey recognizing Robertson’s recent induction into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Pictured, from left: HBHS assistant principal Rush Rutledge, HBES counselor and Robertson’s daughter Alex Ball, HBHS head baseball coach and Robertson’s son-in-law Jake Ball, HBHS teacher/coach and son Brad, former Hokes Bluff basketball and football coach Greg Watkins, Lane Ford , Scarlet Farley, Hokes Bluff Mayor Scott Reeves, John Serafini, HBHS physical education aid and Robertson’s wife Phyllis, Roberson, Gidley, Hokes Bluff Councilman Tim Langdale, Etowah County Schools Superintendent Dr. Alan Cosby, local Fellowship of Christian Athletes Director Brian Mintz, HBHS Principal Scott Calhoun.

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