In the early days, Breathitt County High School's mascot was preferably known as the "Owls". It was not until the mid-1930s, just before the move to Jackson, they changed from Owls to the Bobcats. It has been allegedly said that the current mascot of "Bobcats" was adopted due to during after school time and after a basketball game they (ballplayers) would go to the store just down the hill in Quicksand and most players would buy Bobcat Candy. This was a popular brand of candy bars in the community at the time. It, eventually, stuck with the team and seemed to have a more intimidating sound than "Owls". And, would be adopted by the school as the official mascot.