Do you realize Smoaky.com has become the espn.com of greater-East Texas?

Smoaky,

I have followed your website from the beginning and I doubt I'm the only one who notices how many stories you break before the other media outlets, including radio, television, newspaper, and other high school sports websites.

I surf 1-2 other statewide high school sites and they post your stories as much as they post their own.

If there's a coaching change, Smoaky.com is usually the first to know or at least on top of the news immediately.

Your coverage of the high school athletes is outstanding, and even better, how you keep up with them long after they graduate and move into the real world or into college and professional sports.

I'm not sure if anyone has told you lately, but this is bookmarked as my homepage and not only does your staff do a great job in keeping things under control, the membership does a great job in keeping us informed if something is either about to happen or already has happened.

Thank you.

Ben, Longview, Texas

Smoaky,

Thanks for your hard work in the area. I recently had the good luck to hear you speak at my son's school. Just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate everything you do - from the speaking appearances to the Scholastic All-Stars. Thanks!

Frances, Gladewater, Texas

Hey Smoaky! I love the site and the forums!! I used to have CNN as my homepage but now it's Smoaky.com. Every morning I'm sitting at the computer with a cup of coffee pouring over all the new posts! I think I got my wife hooked, too! We're Smoaky.com addicts! Oh no!

Greg, Whitehouse, Texas

When I think of high school sports I think of Smoaky.com. When I want to read about high school sports I come to Smoaky.com. This is the site for any kind of sports in our area! In fact I would put Smoaky.com up with any any other media outlet in pure sports information. It's like a miniature, regional ESPN! Thanks Smoaky!

Billy, Tyler, Texas

"I just ran across your website while googling a former coach of mine whom just took the AD and head football coaching position for Kerens. Russell Anderson. I just wanted to let you know I now have a new fav website which I am sure I will visit often. The lifetime stats and all time records you have are amazing. I can not imagine the work you must have put into this site, but I wanted to let you know I do appreciate it. Keep up the good work."

Robert, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

"I was just curious did you ever think smoaky.com would be this big when you first started. I want to also say thanks for creating a good website for all to enjoy. You must be very lucky cause you got the best job and you do what you love."

Erik, Daingerfield, Texas