There was lots of Pierce Co. spirit and plenty of bear hugs to go around at the PES pep rally

Coach Austin Jernigan gets hit by more bear hugs than he can handle!

Ocean Henderson tackles two bearhugs at once with Markus and Conner Cowins.

Ayla Carter and Emma Carter were all smiles at the pep rally.

Noah Delaney tosses Ethan Lott into the air.

Abbie Jackson with son Cooper. A 5th grade teacher at PES, her husband, Shawn, is a new football coach this year.