GAME NOTES

42^nd ANNUAL

Kentucky High School Athletic Association

State Football Championships

Ky. Fair & Exposition Center

Cardinal Stadium

Louisville

Dec. 1-2, 2000

FRIDAY, DEC. 1 Class A Danville Admirals (13-1) vs. Newport C. Cath. Thoroughbreds (10-4) Noon (ET)	SATURDAY, DEC. 2 Class AAA Owensboro Red Devils (13-1) vs. Highlands Bluebirds (13-1) Noon (ET)
FRIDAY, DEC. 1 Class AA Boyle County Rebels (14-0) vs. Glasgow Scotties (13-1) 4 p.m. (ET)	SATURDAY, DEC. 2 Class AAAA Male Bulldogs (13-1) vs. Trinity (Louis.) Shamrocks (13-1) 4 p.m. (ET)

WELCOME

Welcome to the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center and Cardinal Stadium for the 2000 KHSAA State Football Championships. Since 1979, Cardinal Stadium has been home to the four Class State Football Championship games. We hope you enjoy your visit covering this weekend’s exciting action, as four state champions will be crowned. Should you need any assistance, please notify Butch Cope, KHSAA SID, located in Room 205 of the Press Box, or Marilyn Mitchell or Peg Wilkins located at the Press Gate or in the Press Box.

NEW RUG

Cardinal Stadium underwent a $1.2 Million dollar renovation this past summer as a new Astroturf was installed. In addition to the KHSAA Football Finals and State Fair events and concerts, the venue is home to the University of Louisville baseball and field hockey teams and the Central High School football team.

PRESS BOX RULES

This is a reminder that the press box, video deck, radio broadcast areas and field press areas are for working media only. NO cheering will be tolerated and spouse/children are not allowed in any of the areas.

FOOTBALL CREDENTIALS

This is another reminder that credentials are issued to working media members only. All credentials are granted to a particular outlet and are non-transferable. The transferring of any credential without the consent of the KHSAA is strictly prohibited. Please don’t risk losing future privileges to KHSAA State Championship events by giving your credential, particularly to a high school coach, or anyone.

POSTGAME INTERVIEW PROCEDURES

As in the past, there will be no interview room or interview room sessions. Post-game interviews are to be conducted on the field following the game. Coaches will be brought to their sideline at the 40-yard line (closest to their dressing room) to conduct any interviews. This will allow the field to be cleared in preparation for trophy presentations. Player interviews should be conducted on the SIDELINES off of the playing field, FOLLOWING trophy presentations.

TEAM BOX AREA

ALL media are prohibited from being inside the team box area (25-yard line to 25-yard line). This includes just walking through the area to get to the other end of the field. Please remain behind the roped area and outside of the team box area to get to the opposite end of the field.

PHOTO/VIDEO AREA

Photographers/Videographers are to remain at least five yards back from the “out-of-bounds” marks. Anyone with a photo pass or press box pass WITHOUT a camera will asked to remained behind the roped area on the sidelines. Only working photographers/videographers should be in front of the roped areas.

LIVE SHOTS/SATELLITE TRUCKS

Satellite trucks will be permitted to park within the area of the stadium as space allows. Sat trucks should enter through Entrance 4 of the stadium. Instructions will be given on where to park your vehicle. Traditionally, live shots are done from the “Scoreboard” endzone, closest to sat trucks, up next to the fence. Please note, NO MERCURY lighting is to be pointed in the direction of the field while play is in progress. If you require mercury lighting, you should point your camera and lighting toward the stands and away from the playing field.

POSTGAME RESULTS

Results will be available in a timely fashion and passed out in the main room of the Press Box (Room 201) and brought to radio broadcast personnel. Results should be posted on the KHSAA website (www.khsaa.org) within 20-25 minutes following the conclusion of each game. Score-by-quarters, along with scoring plays and team and individuals stats will be listed on the site.

KHSAA PRESS BOX PHONE

Those media members wishing to obtain updates of games or contact a member of the KHSAA staff may call the Cardinal Stadium Press Box at (502)363-0998.

HOME TEAMS / LOCKER ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

Class	Team	Jersey	Home	Side of Stadium	Locker Room	Warm-Up
A	Newport Central Catholic	Dark	Home	Far (Uncovered)	UL Left	Scoreboard End
A	Danville	Light	Visitor	Covered (Press Box)	1^st Base	Closed End
AA	Boyle County	Dark	Home	Far (Uncovered)	UL Right	Scoreboard End
AA	Glasgow	Light	Visitor	Covered (Press Box)	3^rd Base	Closed End
AAA	Highlands	Dark	Home	Far (Uncovered)	UL Left	Scoreboard End
AAA	Owensboro	Light	Visitor	Covered (Press Box)	1^st Base	Closed End
AAAA	Trinity (Louisville)	Dark	Home	Far (Uncovered)	UL Right	Scoreboard End
AAAA	Male	Light	Visitor	Covered (Press Box)	3^rd Base	Closed End

OFFICIALS

Following are the officials assigned to work the State Championship games:

Class A

R - Burney Jenkins, Lexington; U - Rodney Armstrong, London; L - Glenn Helwig, Owensboro;

LJ - Lynn Johnson, Morehead; BJ - Jerry Searcy, Bowling Green.

Class AA

R - Robert Staggs, Pikeville; U - Andy Strain, Radcliffe; L - Tim Smith, Louisville; LJ - Chuck Ross, Louisville;

BJ - John Smith, Louisville.

Class AAA

R - Butch Stovall, Louisville; U - John Ransdell, Danville; L - Glenn Napier, Jackson; LJ - Jay Steioff, Independence;

BJ - Tommy Booth, Lexington.

Class AAAA

R - Joe Frank, Florence; U - Keith Donohoo, Erlanger; L - John Hendon, Madisonville; LJ - James Allen, Loyall;

BJ - Jeff Puckett, Paducah.

FOX SPORTS NET TO AIR 4A CHAMPIONSHIP

Fox Sports Net (OHIO), in partnership with Insight Communications, will air the Class 4A State Championship game between Male and Trinity on a delayed basis. The replay of the championship game will air Mon., Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. ET on Fox Sports Net Ohio. Check your local listings for availability.

VIDEOSALES

The KHSAA, in partnership with ProMedia of New Albany, Ind., will be offering quality videotapes for purchase of each of the state championship games. Videos come complete with Play-By-Play coverage. This year’s talent includes Doug Ormay of the Kentucky News Network and the KU/KHSAA Sweet 16® Basketball Radio Network and Greg Brohm, former State Football Championship participant and a member of the University of Louisville Broadcast Network. Videotapes are $29.95 and include postage and handling. Calling the KHSAA at (606) 299-5472 or Pro Media at 1-800-1 (800) 366-3342 can make orders. Only VISA/MasterCard orders are accepted over the phone. Orders placed prior to Dec. 13 will be mailed Dec. 15 to attempt to ensure a pre-Christmas delivery.

DECADE OF SUCCESS

Following is a year-by-year record from the past decade for this year’s State Football Finals competing teams. Records include postseason.

Program	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	Total (Pct.%)
Danville	14-1	15-0	13-1	15-0	12-2	9-3	10-2	13-2	7-6	13-1	121-18 (87.1)
Newport C. C.	6-5	10-3	11-2	7-5	10-3	6-6	6-5	1-9	4-8	10-4	71-50 (58.7)
Boyle Co.	1-9	7-4	2-8	9-4	10-3	11-3	11-1	7-5	15-0	14-0	87-37 (70.2)
Glasgow	11-2	10-3	4-7	4-7	6-5	11-2	7-4	9-3	11-4	13-1	86-38 (69.4)
Owensboro	8-4	8-4	11-1	6-5	7-4	6-5	5-6	7-6	13-2	13-1	84-38 (68.9)
Highlands	7-4	14-1	8-4	9-3	11-4	15-0	11-2	15-0	14-1	13-1	110-20 (84.6)
Male	9-3	9-4	14-1	11-1	7-5	7-5	10-3	13-2	11-2	13-1	104-27 (79.4)
Trinity (Louis.)	12-2	11-1	8-4	11-4	5-6	11-2	11-4	9-5	11-2	13-1	102-31 (76.7)

STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ATTENDANCE RECORDS

Following are attendance figures on file with the KHSAA. Should you have any information that would help make this listing complete, please forward it to Butch Cope at bcope@khsaa.org.

Year	Class A	Class AA	Class AAA	Class AAAA
1999	7,445	8,264	4,850	11,640
1998	6,170	6,742	7,564	8,231
1997	4,879	7,355	5,435	22,760
1996	3,850	5,335	8,235	8,145
1995	5,850	5,850	6,375	9,135
1994	5,000	6,550	6,875	11,425
1993	3,860	3,975	4,150	3,820
1992	5,590	4,840	4,475	6,685
1991	3,725	2,765	6,125	11,575
1990	3,750	6,100	7,250	8,376
1989	5,400	4,150	3,150	3,470
1988	4,200	3,300	7,300	8,300
1987	3,200	7,200	6,800	6,800
1986
1985
1984	5,618	5,618	2,559	3,536

Figures prior to 1983 are presently not on file.

IN THE BOOKS

Following are updates to the State Records of those athletes involved with the State Finals as printed in the program. The listings reflect updates from the third and fourth round of the playoffs, as figures are current heading into the State Championship games.

TEAM

Consecutive Wins

50 Trinty (Louisville) (1988-91), Dennis Lampley

42 Breathitt County (1995-97), Mike Holcomb

42 Danville (1991-93), Sam Harp

38 Paris (1981-83), Randy Reese

37 Beechwood (1996-98), Mike Yeagle

35 Ashland Paul Blazer (1828-31), Paul Jenkins

33 Pikeville (1987-89) Hillard Howard

31 St. Xavier (1973-76), Leon Dunagan, Bill Glaser, Mike Stewart

31 Mayfield (1977-79), Jack Morris

29 Highlands (1981-83), Bill Herrman

29 Boyle County (1999-00), Chuck Smith

Offense – Points – Season

801 Highlands, 1998 (15)

767 Lawrence Co., 1999 (14)

759 Boyle Co., 2000 (14)

Field Goals

16 Boyle County, 2000 (14)*

Total Offense – Yards-Per-Game – Season

(Min. 8 games, 400 ypg.)

492.5 Highlands, 1998 (15)

467.2 Bullitt East, 1994 (15)

460.2 Highlands, 2000 (14)

53.4 Pikeville, 1987 (14)

442.8 Madison Central, 1998 (12)

439.0 Madison Central, 1999 (12)

437.0 Waggener, 1998 (15)

436.0 Hancock County, 1999 (15)

432.0 Valley, 1997 (14)

430.1 Johnson Central, 1999 (11)

425.1 Danville, 1992 (15)

420.1 Boyle County, 2000 (14)

Yards Passing – Season

4,775 Breathitt County, 1999 (13)

4,404 Highlands, 2000 (14)

Touchdowns Passing – Season

58 South Laurel, 1999 (13)

57 Male, 1994

55 Breathitt County, 1999 (15)

51 Highlands, 2000 (14)

Fewest Yards Rushing Allowed – Season

347 Campbellsville, 1998 (10)

452 Eminence, 1995 (10)

503 Oldham County, 1998 (8)

534 Boyle County, 1968 (8)

628 Boyle County, 2000 (14)

INDIVIDUAL

Field Goals - Career

39 Shawn Payne (Owensboro Catholic) 1996-99

30 Taylor Begley (Boyle County) 1997-2000

Field Goals - Season

16 Taylor Begley (Boyle County) 2000*

Extra Points Kicking – Career

181 Jon Vanderpool (Danville) 1992-94

178 Taylor Begley (Boyle County) 1997-2000

Extra Points Kicking – Season

92 Taylor Begley (Boyle County) 2000*

Yards Passing – Season

4,630 Allen Sperry (Breathitt County) 1999

4,055 Gino Guidugli (Highlands) 2000

Pass Attempts – Season

464 Tim Couch (Leslie County) 1995

453 Gerry Ahrens (Male) 1998

425 Kyle Moore (Breathitt County) 1998

411 Tim Neace (Perry Co. Central) 1999

407 Allen Sperry (Breathitt County) 1999

392 Michael Caba (Magoffin County) 1995

390 Eddie Creech (Cumberland) 2000

377 Bart Johnson (Boyle County) 1998

374 Ryan Jones (Madison Central) 1999

374 Gerry Ahrens (Male) 1997

368 Gino Guidugli (Highlands) 2000

Pass Completions – Season

291 Gerry Ahrens (Male) 1998

285 Tim Couch (Leslie County) 1995

252 Kyle Moore (Breathitt County) 1998

244 Tim Couch (Leslie County) 1994

239 Gino Guidugli (Highlands) 2000

Touchdown Pass Completions – Season

57 Chris Redman (Male) 1994

56 Neil Warren (South Laurel) 1999

55 Allen Sperry (Breathitt County) 1999

48 Gino Guidugli (Highlands) 2000

48 Tim Couch (Leslie County) 1994

48 Brandon Egan (Bullitt East) 1994

Yards Receiving – Career

4,736 Gerad Parker (Lawrence County) 1996-99

4,297 Montrell Jones (Male) 1997-2000

Yards Receiving – Season

1,663 Corterris Reese (Waggener) 1998

1,586 Jeremiah Akers (Pikeville) 1998

1,582 Murray Garvin (Pikeville) 1991

1,504 Gerad Parker (Lawrence County) 1999

1,466 Dan Butler (Leslie County) 1994

1,462 Jeremiah Akers (Pikeville) 1999

1,432 Gerad Paker (Lawrence County) 1998

1,427 Montrell Jones (Male) 1999

1,374 Brett Hamblen (Highlands) 2000

Receptions – Career

263 Montrell Jones (Male) 2000*

Touchdown Receptions – Career

57 Montrell Jones (Male) 1997-2000*

Touchdown Receptions – Season

27 Brett Hamblen (Highlands) 2000*

*-State Record

KENTUCKY FOOTBALL COACHING TOP CAREER WINS LIST

Following is an updated listing of the leaders in all-time Kentucky football coaching wins. In addition, five active coaches have eclipsed the 200-mark and now eye the Top 10.

As of 11/27/00 – Min. 200 Career Ky. Coaching Wins

Wins-Coach, Current/Last School (Seasons)

Record: 2000 Record

292-Joe Jaggers, North Hardin (33) 292-105-3

285*-Mojo Hollowell, Owensboro Catholic (38 in KY) 285-158-6 (Does not include 20-29-1 record in five seasons at John Marshall, IN): 3-8

280-Walter Brugh, Paintsville (39) 280-136-5

271-Garnis Martin, Bardstown (39) 271-114-7

258-Owen Hauck, Boone County (30 in KY) 258-109-1 (Does not include 26-21-3 record in five seasons at Mt. Healthy, OH)

254-Jack Morris, Mayfield (24) 254-50-2

253-Dan Haley, Bowling Green (29) 253-79-3

249-Preston “Ty” Holland, Murray (43) 249-159-28

243*-Bob Schneider, Newport Central Catholic (35)
243-157-2: 10-4

234*-Dudley Hilton, Bourbon Co. (26) 234-80: 7-4

227-Marshall Patterson, Fort Campbell (32) 227-120

225*-Philip Haywood, Belfry (26) 225-92: 7-5

225-William Kean, Central (33) 225-45-12

222*-Bob Redman, Male (26) 222-90-1: 13-1

219-Roy Walton, Tates Creek (N/A) 219-116-3

206*-Lynn Ray, Covington Catholic (26) 206-109: 5-7

203*-Sam Harp, Danville (21) 203-66-0: 13-1

*-active

EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Eminence Warriors repeated as KHSAA 8-Man Football Champions with a 52-34 win over the Kentucky Country Day Bearcats Nov. 17 at Alumni Stadium in Frankfort.

The Warriors have won all five playoffs held in 8-man, including the two since the KHSAA began sanctioning the event in 1999. Eminence closed out its season a perfect 13-0 as the Warriors have won their last 18 games. Kentucky Country Day closed out its season 8-4.

Score by Quarters

Kentucky Country Day 0 13 8 13 –34

Eminence 12 20 6 14 –52

Past Eight-Man Champions: 2000 – Eminence; 1999 – Eminence; 1998 – Eminence; 1997 – Eminence; 1996 – Eminence.

LUDLOW’S EGAN MAKES STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL OFFICIATING HISTORY

Susan Egan of Ludlow made history while officiating the KHSAA 8-Man State Championship Nov. 17 in Frankfort. Egan was the first female official not only in the state but in the country as well to officiate a high school State Championship game. Egan worked the contest as the referee.

Assistant KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett confirmed the accomplishments of Egan in communication with the National Association of Sports Officials as well as the leadership of the National Federation Football Rules Committee.

“We had a good crew as the KHSAA put together a great crew of officials to work the game,” Egan said. “It was certainly an honor and privilege to be there and a lot of fun.”

Egan began her varsity officiating career 20 years ago in a game at Mason County. Her first game as a referee was in a contest at Owen County.

Egan doesn’t get into gender discussions on her advancement through the officiating ranks. “I look at officiating as a way of giving back. It is certainly a major time commitment, but is well invested with the camaraderie and experience of working with other officials.

Egan feels all officials should work to officiate a State Championship event.

“Working a state championship event in any sport, is absolutely the pinnacle,” she concluded.

PAST MR. FOOTBALL WINNERS

Year	Player (School)	Position	College
1999	Travis Atwell (Hancock County)	QB	Toledo
1998	Jared Lorenzen (Highlands)	QB	Kentucky
1997	Dennis Johnson (Harrodsburg)	DL	Kentucky
1996	Derek Homer (Fort Knox)	RB	Kentucky
1995	Tim Couch (Leslie Co.)	QB	Kentucky
1994	Shaun Alexander (Boone Co.)	RB	Alabama
1993	Jeremy Simpson (Lincoln County)	RB	Cumberland
1992	Billy Jack Haskins (Paducah Tilghman)	QB	Kentucky / Rhode Island
1991	Scott Russell (Evarts)	RB	Lees-McRae/Union
1990	Damon Hood (Warren Central)	RB	Kentucky
1989	Pookie Jones (Calloway Co.)	QB	Kentucky
1988	Jeff Brohm (Trinity-Louisville)	QB	Louisville
1987	Kurt Baber (Paducah Tilghman)	LB	Southern California
1986	Frank Jacobs (Newport C. Cath.)	TE	Notre Dame

KENTUCKY FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION PRESENTATIONS

The Kentucky Football Coaches Association will honor the following coaches for wins during halftime of the Class AAAA game.

Walter Brugh (Paintsville) 280, Sam Harp (Calloway Co., Anderson Co., Danville) 203, Philip Haywood (Prestonsburg, Belfry) 225, Jack Morris (Mayfield) 254, Lynn Ray (Covington Catholic) 206 and Roy Walton (Lafayette, Tates Creek) 219.

Bob Redman (Durrett, Ballard, Waggener, Male) 222, will be honored at halftime of the Class AA game.

CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

FRI., DEC. 1 – NOON

DANVILLE ADMIRALS (13-1)

Danville is making eighth appearance in a State Championship game. The last time competing for a state title, Danville suffered its only loss in a State Championship game, a 38-28 decision to Caldwell County in the 1998 Class AA game. In that game, Caldwell County rallied to score 13 points in the games final 4:11 to post a come-from-behind win.

The Ads are riding an 11-game winning streak. Their only loss on the year was a 47-0 contest at Boyle County in the third game of the season. In that game, Danville gave up more than ½ of the total points its defense allowed during the entire regular season (73 points).

Danville defeated Mayfield 35-7 to advance in a battle of two of the state’s more successful programs

Coach Sam Harp picked up his 200^th career coaching win this season with Danville’s 57-0 win over Christian Academy-Louisville in the first round of the playoffs. Harp now in his 21^st season coaching, has 203 career wins, which rank him 17^th among the state’s winningest football coaches. At Danville, Harp has a 154-26 record in 13 years with State Championships in 1989, 91, 92 and 94.

The Ads program boasts the second-longest winning streak in state football history. From 1991 to 1993 under Coach Harp, the Ads reeled off a winning streak that spanned 42 games. The mark was tied by Breathitt County from 1995-97 and trails only Trinity (Louisville)’s 50 consecutive wins posted from 1988 to 1991 under Coach Dennis Lampley.

Danville ranked among the best in the state in a couple of categories during the regular season. The Ads ranked 3^rd in scoring defense (7.3 ppg.) and 9^th in rushing yards allowed per game (79.4 ypg.). For the season (including the playoffs), Danville is allowing just 8.2 ppg. and 89.9 rushing ypg.

The Danville “D” has pitched six shutouts this season (Breathitt Co. 28-0; Pulaski Southwestern 32-0; Woodford Co. 39-0; Montgomery Co. 67-0; Metcalfe Co. 55-0; and Christian Academy-Louisville 57-0).

Leading the “D” is Stephen Grubbs who has posted 126 tackles and recovered 4 fumbles on the year.

The Ads are also strong on the offensive end of the field, having scored 30-plus points in 10 of their 14 games. The team posted a season-high 67 points in a win over Montgomery County.

Three backs lead the Danville rushing game. Andrew Hopewell has picked up 557 yards and 7 TDs in 77 attempts. Tyson Prewitt has 515 yards and 9 TDs on 84 carries while Wesley Cloud has 410 yards and 3 TDs in 69 attempts. Adam Schott guides the offense, having completed 141 of 261 passes (54.0%) for 1,948 yards and 22 TDs.

NEWPORT C. CATHOLIC THOROUGHBREDS (10-4)

The Breds are making their fourth trip to the State Football Championship. NewCath last advanced in 1986 in the Class AA Championship and suffered a 21-20 overtime loss to Mayfield. The Breds enjoyed three consecutive trips to the AA State Championship from 1984-86, including a 12-7 win over Ft. Knox to claim the 1984 State Championship.

NCC has proven to be “Road Warriors” during its run to the State Championship. The Breds have played their last six games on the road, including all four playoff games.

Despite suffering road losses in its final two regular season game to Bellevue (22-20) and Beechwood (14-0), the Breds rallied to beat the two teams in road re-matches in the playoffs (Beechwood 17-14; Bellevue 38-20).

Newport Central Catholic’s win over Beechwood in the second week of the playoffs not only snapped the Tigers undefeated mark at 11-0, but nailed Beechwood’s 47-game home winning streak. The Tigers had previously not lost at home in the playoffs since 1990. The win also kept Beechwood from advancing to the State Championship game for only the second time since 1990.

Coach Bob Schneider ranks among the state’s all-time winningest coaches. Coach Schneider is now in his 35 season coaching (all at NCC) and has compiled a 243-157-2 mark. His 243 wins rank him 9^th on the list, just six back of Murray’s Preston “Ty” Holland at 249 for the No. 8 spot/

Steve Everson leads the Thoroughbreds ground game that averaged 198.1 ypg. Everson has rushed for 2,075 yards (148.2 ypg.) and 27 TDs on 347 attempts. Quarterback Jeff Smith has completed 87 of 202 (43.1%) of his passes for 1,376 yards and 14 TDs. Smith’s favorite target is Andy Brennenstuhl with 50 receptions for 598 yards and 9 TDs.

Rob Shiels leads the team on defense with 152 tackles.

CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

FRI., DEC. 1 – 4 P.M.

GLASGOW SCOTTIES (13-1)

The Scotties are making their third appearance in a State Football Championship, second consecutive. The Scotties earned a repeat date with last year’s State Champion Boyle County with a 36-13 win over Corbin on the road. The Rebs handed Glasgow a 29-6 loss in last year’s championship.

Glasgow is riding a 10-game winning streak. The only loss of the season for the Scotties was a 28-7 contest at Bardstown in the fourth game of the year.

Glasgow ranked among the state’s leaders in three categories during the regular season. The Scotties ranked 7^th in rushing yards (301.1 ypg.) 5^th in rushing defense (64.2 ypg.) and 10^th in passing defense (52.2 ypg.).

With its run in the playoffs, Glasgow has upped its yards rushing per game to 322.6, amassing 4,516 yards over the 14 games.

A pair of 1,000-yard runners leads the Glasgow ground attack. Randy Depp has 1,849 yards and 31 TDs on 244 attemtps while Jason Huffman has compiled 1,035 yards and 19 TDs on 114 attempts.

Ty Bowles runs the offense, having completed 41 of 79 passes (51.9%) for 572 yards and 8 TDs.

BOYLE COUNTY REBELS (14-0)

This is the second consecutive appearance for the Rebels in the Class AA State Championship game. Boyle County defeated Prestonsburg, 56-8, on the road to advance. It is the second and only appearance in a State Football Championship for the school.

Boyle County comes in to the game riding a 29-game winning streak, dating back to last year’s undefeated State Championship team. The last Boyle County loss was a 28-13 setback at the hands of Lexington Catholic in the second round of the playoffs in 1998. Boyle County’s 29-game win streak ranks tied for the 8^th-longest in state history.

Boyle County ranked among the state’s best in three categories during the regular season. The Rebs were 1^st in the state in scoring (56.4 ppg.), 1^st in scoring margin (47.2 ppg.) and 2^nd in rushing defense (45.2 ypg.).

On the year, Boyle County has outscored opponents 759-136 for a 54.2-9.6 scoring comparison. The 759 points ranks as the third highest tally in Kentucky football history, trailing only Highlands (801 15 games in 1998) and Lawrence County (767 14 games in 1999). The total ranks 9^th among NATIONAL records and the Rebs could become only the eighth team in the history of high school football in the country to score 800 points in a season with a 41-point effort in the championship.

Boyle County’s offense has scored 44-or-more points in 12 of its 14 games, including a whopping 73 points in its regular-season finale win over Garrard County (73-30).

Jeff Duggins leads the Boyle County offense, having completed 123 of 188 passes (65.4%) 2,028 yards and 31 TDs. Last year, Duggins set a school record with 39 TD passes.

Taylor Begley now owns the state and NATIONAL record for PATs in season with 92. Begley surpassed former state and national record-holder Brennan Jones of Highlands who kicked 90 in 1998. Begley has 178 career PATs and trails Danville’s Jon Vanderpool (1992-94) who finished his career with 181.

Begley’s 16 field goals this season sets both an individual record and a team state-record. He now has 30 career FGs and trails only Owensboro Catholic’s Shawn Payne (1996-99) with 39 for the state record.

Matt Quinn (131) and Michael Paul Webb (116) lead the Rebs in tackles on defense. Quinn has 7 interceptions on the year while Webb has 4 fumble recoveries.

CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

SAT., DEC. 2 – NOON

OWENSBORO RED DEVILS (13-1)

The Red Devils are making their second consecutive trip to the Class AAA Championship, having lost 48-10 in last year’s final against Highlands. This marks the fifth trip to a State Championship for Owensboro, with championships coming in 1986 (3A) and 1974 (2A).

Owensboro advanced with a 56-22 win on the road over Waggener. The win extended Owensboro’s winning streak to eight games. The Devils’ last loss was a 17-14 overtime contest to Warren Central in the sixth game of the year.

On the year, the Devils average 35.1 ppg. (491) compared to just 9.4 ppg. (131) by its opponents. In the playoffs, Owensboro is averaging 40.8 ppg., compared to 14.0 ppg. by the opposition.

Owensboro ranked fifth in the state in scoring defense during the regular season, giving up just 7.5 ppg. In addition, The Devils’ ground game ranked 11^th in yards rushing per game (279.6).

The Owensboro ground game is led by a couple of 1,000-plus yards runners. Tyler Smith has 1,349 yards and 18 TDs on 152 carries, while Justin Miller has 1,300 yards and 20 TDs on 130 attempts.

Quarterback Cody Holder has completed 32 of 68 passes (47.1%) for 679 yards and 10 TDs.

Kyle Freels leads the defensive effort for Owensboro with 119 tackles, 35 solos. Gunnar Tapp is second with 92 and has 3 fumble recoveries to his credit. Logan Johnson has 5 interceptions on the year for the Devils.

HIGHLANDS BLUEBIRDS (13-1)

The Birds are making their 19^th trip to a State Championship game, third consecutive. The two-time defending Class AAA State Champions have participated in four of the last five Class AAA State Championships, compiling a 68-4 record during that span and claiming State Championships in 1996, 1998 and 1999.

The Highlands football program is the most successful in the history of the state when it comes to state titles, having captured 14 State Championships.

The Bluebirds ended a couple of bids by opponents at undefeated seasons en route to the State Championship. Highlands ended Harrison County’s undefeated season bid at 12 with a 45-7 win in the third week of the playoffs and snapped Rockcastle County’s bid at 13 games with a 41-9 win last week to advance.

Highlands has not loss to a Kentucky school since 1997 when Covington Catholic knocked the Birds out of the playoffs with a 41-35 double-overtime win in the third round. Highlands has won 41 in a row against Kentucky teams. The Birds are riding a 10-game winning streak with their only loss a 21-14 contest to Cincinnati Elder (OH) at Paul Brown Bengals Stadium in Cincinnati in the fourth game of the year.

Highlands ranked second in the state during the regular season in scoring (49.1 ppg.), third in scoring margin (36.1) and first in passing yards (331.8 pg.). Through the playoffs, the Birds are averaging 48.6 ppg. and 314.6 passing ypg.

Quarterback Gino Guidugli led the state during the regular season in yards passing per game at 306.7. On the year, Guidugli has completed 239 of 368 passes (64.9%) for 4,055 yards and a school-record 48 TDs. Guidugli’s 4,055 yards is second only to Breahitt County’s Allen Sperry who threw for 4,630 yards in 1999.

Guidugli is just 10 TDs passing shy of breaking Chris Redman’s (Male) state record of 57 set in 1994.

Brett Hamblen has been one of Guidugli’s favorite targets, hauling in 65 passes for 1,374 yards and 27 TDs. Hamblen was second in the state in the regular season in yards receiving per game at 111.6 and fourth in scoring average at 17.4 ppg.

Hamblen needs just 26 yards receiving to become only the 9^th player to haul in 1,400-plus yards receiving in state history.

CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

SAT., DEC. 2 – 4 P.M.

MALE BULLDOGS (13-1)

Male is making its sixth trip to a State Championship game, its last coming in 1998 when the Dogs defeated Tates Creek 31-7. Each time Male has advanced, the Dogs have come out as State Champions (1960-3A; 1963-3A; 1964-3A; 1993-4A; 1998-4A).

Male enters the championship having won its last five games. The Dogs only loss of the season was a 14-7 game at the hands of district rivals St. Xavier. Male avenged the loss with a 27-10 win over the Tigers in the third week of the playoffs in a game held at the Ky. Fair & Expo Center. Male has played two games at the KFEC. The other was a 25-0 win over Central.

Bulldogs Head Coach Bob Redman ranks among the state’s leaders in career Kentucky coaching wins. Redman, in his 26th season, has compiled a 222-90-1 mark. His 222 wins rank him 14^th among the state’s leaders as he trails Central’s William Kean by just three for the 13^th spot. At Male, Redman has compiled a 95-24 mark in 9 seasons.

Male ranked among the state’s leaders in several stats categories during the regular season. The Dogs were 4th in rushing defense (56.4 ypg.), t3rd in defense (7.3 ppg.), t7th in scoring margin (32.8 ppg.) and 4^th in passing (229.6 ypg.).

Quarterback Brandon Blackerby ranked 9^th in the state in the regular season at 205.0 ypg. On the year, Blackerby has completed 215 of 325 passes (66.1%) for 2,790 yards and 29 TDs. Chris Barclay evens out the offense, having run for 1,058 yards and 14TDs on 145 rushing attempts.

Male receiver Montrell Jones became the state’s leading receiver in career receptions and career touchdown receptions earlier this year. To date, Jones has 263 receptions and 57 touchdown receptions. Jones is second in career yards receiving with 4,297 and trails only Lawrence County’s Gerad Parker who racked up 4,736 yards (1996-99).

Male has two receivers who have 900-plus yards on the year. Michael Bush has 940 yards and 10 TDs on 57 receptions while Jones has 919 yards and 12 TDs on 69 receptions.

Kellen Barnes (112) and Matt Sanders (94) lead the Bulldogs’ defense in tackles, while Jones and Sergio Spencer have 6 interceptions each.

Male’s defense has held opponents scoreless in six of its 14 games.

TRINITY (LOUISVILLE) SHAMROCKS (13-1)

The Shamrocks are competing in a State Championship game for the 15^th time, having last played in the 1997 Class AAAA Championship. That year, the Rocks suffered a hard-fought 3-0 loss at the hands of rival St. Xavier before a crowd in excess of a State Championship attendance record of 22,000 fans. Trinity is 12-2 in State Championship games. Their only other State Championship game loss was in 1980, a 20-0 contest in Class AAA to Butler.

Trinity is the second-most successful program in the state when it comes to state titles. The Rocks boast 12 titles.

The Rocks are enjoying a 13-game winning streak. Their only loss of the year came in the season opener against Highlands (42-29) in the Recreation Bowl in Mt. Sterling. Trinity’s program boasts the state’s longest winning streak, a span of 50 games set from 1988-91 under the guidance of current Trinity Athletic Director Dennis Lampley.

The Rocks ranked among the state’s best in three categories during the regular season. Trinity ranked t7th in scoring (41.4 ppg.), 10^th in scoring defense (8.6 ppg.) and t7th in scoring margin (32.8).

Trinity has been solid on offense all year, having scored 30-plus points in 11 of its 14 games, including a season-high 71 points in a win over Jeffersontown (71-22) in the regular season finale.

Quarterback Geoff Riddle has completed 192 of 311 passes (61.7%) for 2,652 yards and 26 TDs. His three favorite receivers are Erick Brown (46 catches, 614 yds., 5 TDs), Jimmy Murray (40 catches, 634 yds., 6 TDs) and Alex Hennessy (37 catches, 562 yds., 6 TDs).

Jake Powers is tops on the Rocks on defense with 83 tackles (55 solo).

KHSAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2000 TIME TABLE

Friday, Dec. 1, 2000 (all times E.T.)

CLASS A	10:00 AM	-Locker rooms available to teams
	11:00 AM	-Gates open
	11:05 AM	-Class A teams may begin warm-ups on field (clock start at 45:00), officials clock to start countdown -National Anthem to be played while both teams off field or with 7:00 on countdown clock
	11:50 AM	-Teams go to end zone closer to locker room for introduction of starters
	11:57 AM	-Officials and captains meet for toss of coin
	12:00 PM	-Kickoff of Class A Final
	2:10 pm (est)	-After the field is clear, the trophy presentation will be made. All media interviews will be conducted on the sidelines

CLASS AA	Game will start 45 minutes to one hour after the conclusion of the trophy presentation ceremony (after the field is clear) for the Class A Championship game, but not before 4:00 PM. Class AA teams may enter field 45 minutes before kickoff but not prior to 3:05 PM.
		-National Anthem to be played while both teams off field or with 7:00 on the countdown clock
	3:50 PM (est)	-Teams go to end zone closer to locker room for introduction of starters
	3:57 PM (est)	-Officials and captains meet for toss of coin
	4:00 PM (est)	-Kickoff of Class AA Final
	6:10 PM (est)	-Immediately following the conclusion of the game, the public address will make efforts to clear the field. After the field is clear, the trophy presentation will be made. All media interviews are to be conducted on the sidelines.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000 (all times E.T.)

CLASS AAA	10:00 AM	-Locker rooms available to teams (clock start at 45:00)
	11:00 AM	-Gates open
	11:05 AM	-Class AAA Teams may begin warm-ups on field, official clock to start countdown -National Anthem to be played while both teams off field or with 7:00 on countdown clock
	11:50 AM	-Teams go to end zone closer to locker room for introduction of starters
	11:57 AM	-Officials and captains meet for coin toss
	12:00 PM (est)	-Kickoff of Class AAA Final
	2:10 PM (est)	-After the field is clear, the trophy presentation will be made. All media interviews will be conducted on the sidelines.

CLASS AAAA	Game will start 45 minutes to one hour after the conclusion of the trophy presentation ceremony (after the field is clear) for the Class AAA Championship game, but not before 4:00 PM. Class AAAA teams may enter field 45 minutes before kickoff but not prior to 3:05 PM.
		-National Anthem to be played while both teams off field or with 7:00 on the countdown clock
	3:50 PM (est)	-Teams go to end zone closer to locker room for introduction of starters
	3:57 PM (est)	-Officials and captains meet for toss of coin
	4:00 PM (est)	-Kickoff of Class AAAA Final
	6:10 PM (est)	-Immediately following the conclusion of the game, the public address will make efforts to clear the field. After the field is clear, the trophy presentation will be made. All media interviews are to be conducted on the sidelines.