Listen how harvest time and a way of life led to a nickname that's still going strong over 90 years later!

Can the Jordan Beetdiggers advance to the next round? Hear their story now!

In 1928, a rival team mocked Poca's football players by calling them the "Poca Dots." Their coach turned the insult into a rallying cry and nearly 100 years later, the Dots are still one of the most beloved nicknames in high school sports. This week, we head to Poca, West Virginia.

🗳️ BRACKET VOTING IS OPEN: Poca Dots vs. Hutto Hippos

Voting runs through Thursday, October 15. The winner advances, and the bracket champion wins $1,000 for their school in May.

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1. Facebook — Comment DOTS or HIPPOS on our matchup post at facebook.com/paintedonthetank

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Our winner of Teutopolis and Watersmeet is announced and listen how a hippopotamus on the loose in a small Texas town, leads to the birth of a "nation."

Can the Hutto High School Hippos advance to the next round of our tournament seeking the best nickname in America? You decide.

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VOTE NOW - Nimrods vs Wooden Shoes. Comment your pick on our FB page.

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How a nickname shifted from respect to insult, and why a team still embraces it. Join me for the story of the Watersmeet (MI) Nimrods.

A new podcast covering the most bizarre high school nicknames in America! Help us to decide who is worthy of the $1,000 cash prize!

Episodes every Friday!

Join me as we discuss how the Teutopolis Wooden Shoes got their unique nickname! Can they win the $1,000 cash prize at the end of the season?

Be sure to listen and then vote!