Childress has always been known for being a physical football program, so it’s no surprise that coach Jason Sims pointed to the team’s physical nature as one of the key reasons the Bobcats are off to a 5-0 start this season.

But Sims, who graduated from Childress in 1993 and played under legendary coach Charlie Johnston, said this may be the most physical team he’s coached since returning to his hometown.

“We’ve been physical in the past,” Sims said. “But this group right here is even more physical. You see it take its toll on our opponents, and I think that’s been the thing that’s popped out to me this season.”