2018
04/18/18 – Spring Sports Championship Media Credentials
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Spring Sports Championships is now live, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org.
Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media that regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system (credentials.khsaa.org).
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of his/her organization needing to attend an event. Credentials for freelance photographers and stringers must be requested by the sports editor/director at the outlet the freelancer will be representing. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves the right to limit the quantity of credentials issued to media outlets when space is at a premium.
Failure to adhere to the KHSAA policies and guidelines, as well as unauthorized use of the media […]
04/18/18 – Nominations For Midway Female Student-Athlete of the Year – Track & Field
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year among Track & Field participants for 2017-18.
The award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one female participant from each 2018 team. Nominations must come from a member school but may be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at http://khsaa.org/ge79-midway-universitykhsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/.
The winner, if present, will be recognized during the KHSAA Track & Field State Meet (May 17-19) in Lexington, Ky. In case the winner does not qualify for the state meet, representatives from Midway University will present the award at the recipient’s high school at a mutually determined later date.
From the winners selected for each championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2018-2019 Midway University/KHSAA […]
Shon Walker’s Hall of Fame game wasn’t just the long ball
BY MIKE FIELDS (April 17, 2018)
CYNTHIANA — Shon Walker still looks like he could step up to the plate and, with that sweet, smooth left-handed swing of his, send a baseball flying to the hinterlands.
Except . . .
“I tore a ligament in my leg playing kickball at our company picnic,” he said with a laugh.
Walker confessed his injury — and his concession to age — on a recent spring evening at River Road Park where he was helping instruct his son Donovan’s Little League team in practice.
Walker, 43, played his last minor league baseball game 20 years ago, but he still feels drawn to the diamond.
“The fresh-cut grass, getting the chalk out, I love all of it,” he said.
Walker’s love for the game, his talent for playing it, and his remarkable accomplishments at Harrison County High School, will be recognized when he’s inducted into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of […]
4/16/2018 – Bass Fishing Region 4 Tournament Moved to Herrington Lake
As a result of the rain this past weekend the water level at Cave Run Lake rose about a foot making nearly all ramps unusable. After reviewing all options with Tournament Directors from Fishing League Worldwide and The Bass Federation, the decision was made to move the 2018 KHSAA Region 4 Bass Fishing Tournament to Herrington Lake. Launch will take place from Chimney Rock Marina.
There is a launch fee of $8.00 per boat at this location. Please note that the Highway 152 Bridge (Kennedy Bridge Road), just south of Chimney Rock Marina, is closed for repair so you will need to plan your route accordingly.
There is no need to re-register your boats for the tournament, however you can view all of the updated information in regards to the Region 4 Tournament by clicking on the following link:
While we apologize for the inconvenience, the safety and well-being of our […]
4/10/2018 – Nominations Sought for Midway University Female Student-Athlete of the Year – Bass Fishing
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year among female Bass Fishing participants for 2017-2018.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one female participant from each 2017-2018 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but may be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at http://khsaa.org/ge79-midway-universitykhsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/
The winner, if present, will be recognized at the 2018 KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championship at Kentucky Lake on Saturday, May 12. In case the winner does not qualify for the state tournament, representatives from Midway University will present the award at the recipient’s high school at a mutually determined later date.
The deadline for nominations for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year in the sport […]
04/09/18 – Bass Fishing Regional Instructions/Registration
Instructions and registration information for the KHSAA Bass Fishing Regional Tournaments on Saturday, April 21, 2018 are posted on the KHSAA website. You can view this information by going to the following link and clicking on the Region Tournament Information and Instructions tab.
http://khsaa.org/sports/sports-activities/bass-fishing/
The deadline to register for the regional tournament is Monday, April 16, 2018. Teams can register by going to the following link:
https://khsaa.org/bassfishing/2018/2018regionalreg.pdf
Please be sure to have your School Participant Release of Liability form completed prior to arriving for your regional tournament:
https://khsaa.org/bassfishing/2018/waiver.pdf
Please be sure to contact the KHSAA if you have any additional questions.
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Hall of Famer Angela Payne Starnes loves teaching as much as running
BY MIKE FIELDS (April 9, 2018)
Angela Payne Starnes will be retiring at the end of this school year, giving up her duties as an elementary school physical education teacher.
And her duties as a high school/middle school athletic director.
And her duties as a track & field coach.
And her duties as a cross country coach.
And her duties as a school bus driver.
With all the running she does to keep up with five jobs, it should come as no surprise that Starnes was a championship runner in her younger days.
As a high school track star at Todd County Central, Angela Payne won seven state titles.
As a sophomore in 1978, she was the 440-yard champ and part of the winning 4×100 relay.
As a junior she captured the 400-meter dash and another 4×100 victory.
As a senior she swept the 400, 200 and 100 sprints.
Payne’s winning time of :12.20 in […]
04/09/18- Four (4) Contest Minimum Removed from Most Sports/Events by Board of Control
At it’s most recent meeting, the Board of Control addressed concerns from several of the Commissioner’s Advisory Committees, particularly those representing the individual sports. These concerns surrounded a long-standing Association requirement for a set number of entries into high school competition prior to entering the region. In addition to issues relative to tracking, record keeping and monitoring, the Commissioner and his staff also noted issues relative to the problems this requirement causes at the local level and the inhibiting factor that these requirements might have on multi-sport participation.
Following a review of the discussion in various committees, a review of the rules in most other states, and based on a recommendation from the Commissioner after input from staff, the Board voted to continue to require four interscholastic contests in event-specific competition for those students entering the region meeting in Diving (Swimming and Diving) and Pole Vault (Track and Field). Only competition involving grades 9 through 12 […]
04/09/18 – NFHS Music Copyright Course Required for Cheer/Dance Coaches
At its July Board of Control meeting, the Board approved a recommendation that would require completion of the new NFHS Music Copyright Course for KHSAA Cheer and Dance Coaches (Head and Assistant). Because of delays in rolling the course out this year, the course will be required for 2018-19 for those all coaches in all Cheer and Dance squads at KHSAA member schools. This requirement is in place whether or not a team competes in KHSAA competition. The course is free, and totally online, and must be completed prior to the declaration date for Cheer and Dance (October 1, 2018).
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has added an online education course – Understanding Copyright and Compliance. This free course from the NFHS is geared toward music teachers, spirit coaches (cheer and dance) and school administrators. Understanding Copyright and Compliance is available through the NFHS Learning Center at www.NFHSLearn.com.
The course explores copyright […]
04/09/18- Implementation of HB290, Play Against Home School Individuals
During its 2018 Regular Session, both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly approved HB290, and the bill was signed into law by the governor on April 2. See the full text of the bill at http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/18RS/HB290/HCS1.pdf with a digest of the proceedings at http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/18RS/HB290.htm. With the signing by the governor, the bill will go into effect on July 1, 2018, for KHSAA member schools.
The bill will necessitate an amendment to KHSAA Bylaw 22, Sec. 1 (listed at https://khsaa.org/handbook/bylaws/20172018/bylaw22.pdf) and this amendment will be done through the normal regulatory approval process this spring. Member schools will be able to engage in competition, should they choose, against homeschool units or involve homeschool students enrolled in Kentucky beginning with the 2018-2019 school year.
- This change DOES NOT allow KHSAA member schools to participate against other schools located in located in Kentucky that have chosen not to join the KHSAA.
- This change DOES NOT allow homeschool students […]
04/09/18- Reminder About Corresponding Date Rollover – 2018-19 through 2021-22 And Changes in Basketball, Tennis and Track & Field Schedules
This reminder is for all member schools as scheduling decisions are made relative to 2018-2019 and beyond. Athletic Directors and others scheduling contests should pay close attention to the information at https://khsaa.org/general/resources/corresponding-dates/. These charts are invaluable when scheduling year-to-year. It is critical that athletic directors and athletic administrators ensure that this information is passed on to any coach that assists with scheduling in any sport.
Events that are always held the same time each year, or contests played between opponents regularly at the same time each year, should use the corresponding week numbers for reference when choosing dates, not the relative position within the month. In other words, schools should think in terms of the game always being in week 12, 13, 14, etc., rather than the last weekend in December or first weekend in March. Using the corresponding week numbers will help prevent inadvertent scheduling issues.
For example, a quick look at https://khsaa.org/handbook/correspondingdates/federationcalendar.pdf illustrates a […]
04/06/18 – Official of the Year Candidates Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2018
The KHSAA will honor the top officials for 2018 on May 6th at the Association’s 25th Annual Officials Recognition Banquet. The ceremony, conducted at the KHSAA Offices, honors the finalists for each sport in which the KHSAA licenses officials. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. with the program scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.
Finalists in each sport were selected through a combination of service to their association and excellence in officiating. One official in each sport will be named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for his/her sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. The Association will also present the annual Larry G. Boucher Jr. Supervisor of the Year Award during the ceremony.
Outstanding Official Nominees
BASEBALL – Dale Conn (Harold), Hilton Isable (Bowling Green), Scott Moore (Union)
BASKETBALL – Kristie Combs (Hazard), Tyrone Fields (Whitesburg), […]
03/30/18 – Weather Related Inquiries Concerning Softball and Baseball
Due to the numerous game cancellations and interruptions as a result of inclement weather conditions in the sports of baseball and softball, the following reminders should prove helpful in addressing these situations when they arise:
- Any games that begin but are not able to be completed count against the total game limit of 36.
- According to NFHS rules in the sports of baseball and softball, the number of innings for one or both games in a doubleheader may be scheduled for five innings and count as a completed game by mutual agreement of the teams.
- In the case of a shortened official game, the pay for the officials remains the same whether a game is shortened or not.
- District seeded games may not be shortened and must be played to completion and prior to the […]
03/29/18 – The Truth About Sports Scholarships
Bob Gardner, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.
Unfortunately today many parents are trying to live out a dream through their sons and daughters – the dream of landing a college athletic scholarship by specializing in a sport year-round. Equally unfortunately, most of these dreams are never realized.
The odds of a sports scholarship paying for even a portion of a student’s college education are minuscule.
The College Board, a not-for-profit organization comprised of 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions, reports that a moderate cost for college students who attend a public university in their state of residence is $25,290 per year. The annual cost at a private college averages around $50,900.
Meanwhile, the most recent data from the NCAA reveals that the average Division I athletic scholarship is worth only $10,400. More significantly, the same study shows […]
03/27/18- Reminder about 2017-2018 Title IX and Participation List Submission
With spring sports in full swing and most schools ready to take some form of spring break, it is time to remind each of you that the annual reports for Title IX and the Participation List are due on April 30.
- If you have specific questions about Title IX and the law itself, our office should be able to help get you some assistance. Asst. Commissioner Darren Bilberry (dbilberry@khsaa.org) is our primary contact for your questions related to the law and its interpretations.
- Information Technology Director Rob Catron (rcatron@khsaa.org), as well as almost any of our support staff, can help you with electronic issues including login and report preparation using the online system. The online system is currently available for entry.
Roster and Team Requirements
03/22/18 – NFHS Softball Part 2 Test Available
This is a reminder that the NFHS Softball Part 2 Test will be available online from March 19 until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday, April 2 The test will automatically close at that exact time.
Login at http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A minimum score of 80 on the exam is required to be considered for assignment to officiate postseason play.
Any official determined to have been involved in the improper administration of the exam, including taking it for another official or having it taken by another official, will have the score disregarded for the year and be subject to other penalties in compliance with the jurisdiction of the office through the Federal Court Decree.
Please keep in mind that there are no extensions or late fees to be able to take the exam outside of the window listed above.
Please also be mindful that the rules clinic remains free online through April 16. You will […]
03/22/18 – Reminder NFHS Track & Field Part 2 Test Available
With many Track & Field officials already completing the NFHS Part 2 Test since it opened on Monday, March 19, this is a reminder that it will be available online from March 19 until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday, April 2. The test will automatically close at that exact time.
Login at http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A minimum score of 80 on the exam is required to be considered for assignment to officiate postseason meets.
Any official determined to have been involved in the improper administration of the exam, including taking it for another official or having it taken by another official, will have the score disregarded for the year and be subject to other penalties in compliance with the jurisdiction of the office through the Federal Court Decree.
Please keep in mind that there are no extensions or late fees to be able to take the exam outside of the window listed […]
03/22/18 – Reminder NFHS Baseball Part 2 Test Available
With several baseball umpires already completing the NFHS Part 2 Test since it opened on Monday, March 19, this is a reminder that it will be available online from March 19 until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday, April 2 The test will automatically close at that exact time.
Login at http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A minimum score of 80 on the exam is required to be considered for assignment to officiate postseason play.
Any official determined to have been involved in the improper administration of the exam, including taking it for another official or having it taken by another official, will have the score disregarded for the year and be subject to other penalties in compliance with the jurisdiction of the office through the Federal Court Decree.
Please keep in mind that there are no extensions or late fees to be able to take the exam outside of the window listed above.
Please […]
03/18/18 – Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete Of The Year Nomination
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year among Archery participants for 2017-2018.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one female participant from each 2017-2018 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but may be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at http://khsaa.org/ge79-midway-universitykhsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/
The winner, if present, will be recognized at the 2018 KHSAA State Archery Championship at the Kentucky Basketball Academy in Lexington, on April 26th. In case the winner does not qualify for the state tournament, representatives from Midway University will present the award at the recipient’s high school at a mutually determined future date.
From the winners selected for each championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2017-2018 Midway […]
03/19/18 – Reminder Bylaw 23 Cheer & Dance Tryouts
Now that the competition seasons for both Competitive Cheer and Dance are over, this is a reminder to all administrators, Competitive Cheer coaches and Dance coaches concerning Bylaw 23, Limitation of Seasons. KHSAA staff members have received several inquiries about permitted activity, concerning fall sports/sport-activities and practice/tryouts for the fall, specifically regarding Competitive Cheer and now Dance.
Regarding Cheer, Bylaw 23 applies only to Competitive Cheer – the squad that travels to competitions and competes against other school cheer squads. Sideline cheer – those that cheer at games but do not travel and compete against other schools – are considered a support group, and therefore Bylaw 23 does not apply.
Bylaw 23 does now apply to the sport-activity of Dance.
The first official practice date (including anything that can be mandatory) is July 15 for Competitive Cheer and Dance. July 15 is the first date you can have tryouts and make “cuts”. Only after this […]
CovCath celebrates another Sweet 16® title
BY MIKE FIELDS (March 18, 2018)
A few years ago C.J. Fredrick couldn’t even start for Covington Catholic’s freshman basketball team because, in his own words, he was “a skinny little stand-still shooter.”
Sunday afternoon under the bright lights in Rupp Arena, Fredrick was the star of the show as CovCath claimed its second state championship in five years.
The 6-foot-4 senior poured in 32 points as the Colonels swamped Scott County 73-55 to win the 101st Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® in front of 12,637 fans.
CovCath, which also beat Scott County in the 2014 finals, is only the second private school to win more than one boys’ championship. St. Xavier is the other, having taken the title in 1926, ’35, ’58 and ’62.
“C.J.’s special; he’s got special talent,” Coach Scott Ruthsatz said. “If you want to write a book, C.J.’s the one to write about. He was the sixth or seventh man on our […]
CovCath vs. Scott County for Sweet 16® title again
BY MIKE FIELDS
For the second time in five years, Covington Catholic and Scott County will battle it out for the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® championship.
They’ll face off Sunday at 2 p.m. in Rupp Arena.
CovCath (34-4) is riding a 22 game winning streak.
Scott County (37-1) has won 29 in a row. Its only loss was to Cincinnati Moeller.
When they clashed in the 2014 finals, CovCath rallied to beat the Cardinals 59-51 in overtime. Nick Ruthsatz, son of Colonels Coach Scott Ruthsatz, was MVP of the tournament. He had 25 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in the title game.
“They’re really good,” Hicks said of this year’s CovCath team. “I think they’re better than they were in ’14. And they’ve still got a dad-burned Ruthsatz.”
That would be senior point guard Aiden Ruthsatz, Nick’s brother.
Hicks said CovCath’s size and strength will also present problems. The Colonels’ lineup includes […]
It wasn’t a hero shot; it was a team being a team
BY MIKE FIELDS (March 16, 2018)
Hero?
Travis Henderson said no thanks to that label after he hit a three-pointer with :05 left to give Oldham County a 56-55 victory over Campbell County in the quarterfinals of the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16 in Rupp Arena Friday night.
Asked about the game-winning three that sent the Colonels to the state semifinals, Henderson deflected all personal glory. Instead, he sounded as if he was just lucky to be in the right spot at the right time and his shot just happened to go in.
“The play wasn’t necessarily designed for me,” he said. “I knew they’d be helping in hard, and that (ballhandler) Jackson (Gibson) would make the right call.”
Oldham County Coach Coy Zerhusen said Gibson was supposed to “attack the paint” and look for a shot, or pass to Zach Larimore rolling free, or Henderson getting open in the left corner.
“They collapsed down on […]
Fern Creek’s Lenora Roberts keeps the book & keeps quiet
BY MIKE FIELDS (March 16, 2018)
As Fern Creek scrapped and clawed its way to a 69-67 overtime victory against Boyd County in the first round of the Sweet 16 Thursday afternoon in Rupp Arena, Lenora Roberts fidgeted in her seat, took a few deep breaths, but never made a peep.
She learned long ago to keep her emotions under wraps no matter what’s happening on the court. She’s been keeping the scorebook for Fern Creek basketball for 34 years, and no cheering is allowed in her job.
“I love it, but I have to keep quiet,” Lenora said with a laugh.
She has her daughter Kim to thank for that.
Kim was the eighth-grade basketball coach at Evangel Christian in Louisville when her younger sister Melissa was on the team. Lenora went to the opening game to root for her daughters, and, well, she must’ve made a little too much noise.
“After the very […]
Rex Chapman remembers his Apollo heroes, and heartbreak
BY MIKE FIELDS (March 15, 2018)
When he was a basketball star at Apollo High School, UK and in the NBA, Rex Chapman was a hoops hero to thousands (millions?) of Kentucky kids.
But Rex remembers two of his own heroes when he was growing up, and one of them — Steve Barker — is coaching Apollo in the Sweet 16 this week.
Barker was an all-state player at Apollo 40 years ago when Wayne Chapman, Rex’s dad, was the Eagles’ coach.
Barker and Jeff Jones were four-year starters for Apollo, which reached the state tournament in 1976 and 1978.
“Steve and Jeff were two of my very first (heroes),” Rex said. “Steve could really shoot it, and Jeff was a really good player, too.”
The ’78 Apollo team took a 35-0 record and No. 1 ranking into the Sweet 16, but lost to Shelby County and its star Charles Hurt in the first round […]
Brewers’ unbeaten Redmen have stood the test of time
BY MIKE FIELDS (March 15, 2018)
Barney Thweatt, who will be 88 in a few weeks, is still feisty as all get-out when it comes to reveling in the fact that he played on the last undefeated boys’ basketball team in Kentucky.
That was 70 years ago.
Thweatt started for Brewers (in Marshall County) when Coach McCoy Tarry’s Redmen went 36-0 and won the Sweet 16 in 1948.
“When it happened, we didn’t think much about it,” said Thweatt, who was in Rupp Arena last night when his Brewers team was recognized. “We thought, well, it might happen pretty often. But it hasn’t.”
Brewers, in fact, is the only boys’ team to own a spotless record since Ashland went 37-0 in 1928.
That means the Redmen are the lone undefeated state champs in the last 90 years.
Thweatt said he’s had a few scares, including […]
Happy (or sad) Sweet 16® anniversary for Clem Haskins
BY MIKE FIELDS (March 15, 2018)
Happy anniversary, Clem Haskins.
Or maybe a not so happy anniversary.
It was 55 years ago today (March 15, 1963) that Haskins played his last high school game for Taylor County. He and his Cardinals lost to Lexington Dunbar 65-64 in the Sweet 16® quarterfinals in front of 17,000 fans in Freedom Hall.
“It was one of the saddest days of my life because it was the last time I put on that uniform,” Haskins said Thursday afternoon in Rupp Arena while he and his wife Yevette took in this year’s state tournament.
Haskins scored 25 points for Taylor County against Dunbar, but S.T. Roach’s Bearcats pulled out the victory in the closing minute.
“It was a great basketball game,” Haskins said. “And it was a great tournament for pure talent, Division I talent, NBA talent.”
The 1963 Sweet 16® had remarkable star power. Besides Haskins the roll call […]
Pikeville’s never-say-die Panthers survive 3OT thriller
BY MIKE FIELDS (March 15, 2018)
This is the 101st Boys’ Sweet 16, which means there have been close to 1,500 state tournament games played over the last century.
I’d argue that none have been any better than Pikeville’s first-round, triple-overtime, heart-stopping 72-69 victory over John Hardin in Rupp Arena Wednesday night.
Pity those fans among the 10,233 in attendance who trickled out of Rupp Arena before it was over.
“That’s one of the best games I’ve ever been a part of,” said Panthers Coach Elisha Justice, who was the star of Shelby Valley’s run to the state title in 2010.
“You go three overtimes . . . I mean the amazing plays these guys made, they fought and never gave up.”
The underdog Panthers — some people rated them last in the 16-team field — showed incredible resiliency by coming up with clutch play after clutch play to stay alive.
First, there was Wyatt […]
Travis Ford back in Rupp, scouting not shooting
BY MIKE FIELDS (March 14, 2018)
Travis Ford has accomplished a lot in his basketball career, as a player and a coach.
He was a deadly three-pointer shooter for Kentucky in the early 1990s. He’s coached at EKU, Massachusetts, Oklahoma State and St. Louis, winning more than 300 games and taking 8 teams to the NCAA Tournament.
But Ford still considers his high school days at Madisonville, when he helped the Maroons reach the Sweet 16 three years in a row, as a career highlight.
“It’s still one of the biggest deals, one of the greatest things, be it coaching or playing, that I enjoyed in basketball,” Ford said Wednesday afternoon as he took in the 101st Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16 in Rupp Arena.
Ford, who just finished his second season at St. Louis, has a strong interest in this year’s state tournament. John Hardin star Mickey Pearson, who has signed with the Billikens, was […]
03/13/18 – GameChanger Official Pitch Count Monitoring Software for Baseball
The KHSAA has partnered with GameChanger as the official required pitch count reporting mechanism for baseball. GameChanger, which also works in conjunction with MaxPreps, is available at no charge to member schools and is required at all levels (freshmen, jv, varsity).
Schools are required to enter their roster through the KHSAA website as the first priority, and additionally through MaxPreps. Unfortunately, rosters and additional data such as schedules and statistics are not able to be shared between MaxPreps and the KHSAA site. Each school is required to keep its own pitch count. It is still required to confirm counts between innings including confirming totals in all postseason contests with the DPCR (Designated Pitch Count Recorder) for the tournament.
SIGNING UP FOR MAXPREPS
- Coaches can go to www.maxpreps.com/join if they haven’t already signed up for MaxPreps.
- New coaches will need an access code to reach the administrative pages for stat entry. Contact support@maxpreps.com […]
‘Cool Hand’ Cooper saves Scott County
BY MIKE FIELDS (March 14, 2018)
Just call him “Cool Hand” Cooper.
Scott County senior guard Cooper Robb nailed a three-pointer from the left corner with :09 left to give his Cardinals a 54-53 lead over Trinity in the first round of the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16 Wednesday afternoon in Rupp Arena.
Trinity called a timeout with :05.8, then got the ball to senior star Jay Scrubb, who made a a furious drive down the court, drew some contact, then missed an off-balance shove-shot from the left of the free-throw lane.
No whistle, and Scott County survived an epic opening-round game in this 101st state tournament in front of 15,271 fans.
Did Robb sweat those final few seconds as Scrubb scrambled down the floor?
“It seemed like a pretty long time,” he confessed.
Robb wasn’t supposed to get the ball for the decisive shot. It was supposed to go to teammate Michael Moreno, who had […]
These 5 guys played in Sweet 16®, now coaching in it
BY MIKE FIELDS (March 14, 2018)
Steve Barker played for Apollo in the Sweet 16® in 1976 and 1978.
Barker, now 58, is in his fourth year coaching Apollo and has the Eagles in the state tournament for the first time since 2012.
Does it seem forever ago that he played in the Sweet 16®?
“It was forever ago,” Barker said with a laugh. “It’s been 40 years . . . 40 years!”
Barker would be in my starting lineup among coaches in this 101st Sweet Sixteen who also played in the state tournament.
He’d be joined by Corbin Coach Tony Pietrowski, Estill County Coach Jon Bentley, Oldham County Coach Coy Zerhusen and Pikeville Coach Elisha Justice.
— Steve Barker: started for Apollo in the 1976 and 1978 state tournaments. He had 21 points, 8 rebounds in a first-round loss to Shelby County in ’76, and 23 points, 7 rebounds in a first-round loss to […]
Former Estill County star Brian Kiser revels in Engineers’ Sweet 16®
BY MIKE FIELDS (March 14, 2018)
As Estill County took the court for the school’s Sweet 16® debut today, one spectator in Section 217 in the upper deck of Rupp Arena was feeling especially proud of the Engineers.
Brian Kiser, an all-state player for Estill County in 1992, said he was ready to cheer on the Engineers and live vicariously through their special state tournament moment.
This was Estill County’s first trip to the state tournament since the school opened in 1940.
“Wow,” Kiser said. “We had on our practice jerseys ‘Road to Rupp’ back in ’92. That road’s been closed for 77 years for this school. But it’s open now.
“This is good for the community, just to see people rally around the team. There was a huge parade going through Irvine yesterday as the team was coming to Lexington to spend the night.
“For the community to have this experience . . . […]
Scott County vs. Trinity reminiscent of past first-round showdowns
BY MIKE FIELDS (March 14, 2018)
As the 101st Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16 gets ready to tip off at high noon, much ado is being made of today’s first-round matchup between Scott County and Trinity.
The hype is justified.
Scott County (34-1) and Trinity (30-3) are two of tournament favorites. They’re both loaded with talent, both are led by coaches who’ve won state championships.
Billy Hicks led Scott County to titles in 1998 and 2007, and Mike Szabo guided the Shamrocks to the top on St. Patrick’s Day in 2012. (They beat Scott County in the finals.)
But this isn’t the first time the Sweet 16 has featured such a tantalizing first-round showdown.
Two of the best I remember:
— In 1978, No. 1 Apollo, sporting a 35-0 record, faced No. 2 Shelby County in front of 17,000 fans in Freedom Hall. Apollo, coached by Wayne Chapman, had a pair of four-year starters and Division […]
03/12/18 – Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® Broadcast Information, 98.5 FM To Air Games Locally
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2018
The 2018 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® gets underway Wednesday afternoon at Rupp Arena when Corbin takes on Estill County at 12 p.m. (ET). Fans can follow all the action through live webcasts at KHSAA.tv or listen to the games online at KHSAA.net. The games will also be carried statewide across 51 stations through the Kentucky Utilities/KHSAA Sweet Sixteen® Radio Network, with the games airing locally in Lexington on iHeart Media’s “The Bull Icons at 98.5 FM”.
All 15 games of the Boys’ Sweet 16® will be webcast live at KHSAA.tv for subscribers to the NFHS Network (http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/). Subscription plans for the NFHS Network are available for $9.95 a month. A monthly subscription, priced less than the cost of admission to a state championship event, entitles users to every broadcast by the KHSAA and the more than 40 participating state associations. Viewers who […]
03/12/18 – Elliott County’s Molly Skaggs Selected NFHS Section 2 Spirit of Sport Award Winner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2018
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Molly Skaggs, a student-athlete at Elliott County High School, has been selected as the 2018 Section 2 recipient of the “National High School Spirit of Sport Award” by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
The National High School Spirit of Sport Award was created by the NFHS to recognize those individuals who exemplify the ideals of the spirit of sport that represent the core mission of education-based athletics.
A standout five-year varsity letter winner, team captain and starting setter in the sport of volleyball at Elliott County High School, Skaggs’ accomplishments are incredible when one considers that she was born without feet. Skaggs’ right leg ends just below the knee and her left leg just above the ankle, and she wears prosthetic legs. A multi-sport athlete growing up, Skaggs developed a passion for the sport of volleyball. As an eighth-grader, she learned that […]
Mercer County celebrates back-to-back state titles
BY MIKE FIELDS (March 11, 2018)
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS — Oh, to have been in the Mercer County locker room at halftime of the girls’ state basketball finals at NKU’s BB&T Arena on Sunday afternoon when the defending champion Titans led Mercy by the unfathomable score of 52-14.
Instead of getting a lecture and X’s and O’s strategy from Coach Chris Souder, the Titans were surely high-fiving, giggling and figuring out who would get to kiss the championship trophy first.
“We were laughing,” Souder admitted.
“It was crazy,” said senior leader Seygan Robins. “We were celebrating a lot at halftime.”
With a mercy-rule running clock in effect the rest of the way, Mercer County wound up winning 74-34 and putting an exclamation point on its back-to-back championships.
The Titans claimed this St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Sweet 16 title in record-setting style, too, by hitting 16 three-pointers, breaking their own state tournament mark of 14 that they made […]
Mercer County must hurdle Mercy to repeat as state champ
BY MIKE FIELDS (March 10, 2018)
Mercer County’s girls have played 144 basketball games over the last four seasons and won 125 of them, including four consecutive region titles and a state championship.
And yet the Titans can still impress their coach by raising their game to another level.
That was the case in the St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Sweet 16 semifinals Saturday night in NKU’s BB&T Arena.
Mercer County, which rarely plays a zone, used one to completely stifle Clark County on its way to a 44-27 victory.
The Cardinals managed just 2 points in the first 10 minutes, and they trailed 22-9 at halftime. They finished the night shooting 28.6%, including 1-for-12 from three-point range.
“I told the girls that probably since they’ve been in high school that’s the best defensive performance we’ve had,” Mercer County Coach Chris Souder said.
“For some reason we haven’t been able to guard a trash can here lately, […]
RIP, Gene Rhodes, who won state titles as player and coach
Gene Rhodes, who coached Louisville St. Xavier to the Sweet 16 title 60 years ago, died early Friday morning. He was 90. This is the story of his 1958 champs.
BY BILLY REED (March 10, 2018)
They were a team without a home because the old gym at St. Xavier High School, then located at 118 West Broadway, had a running track above the court, making shots from the corner impossible. So Gene Rhodes, the driven young coach with the perpetual 5 o’clock shadow, scheduled “home” games at Male, Central, Gottschalk Junior, and other schools that had normal gyms.
Rhodes wasn’t about to have his team practice at home, either, but since the other schools in Louisville were practicing in their home gyms, he decreed that the Tigers would practice at night, in a gym that wasn’t being used, sometimes as late as 7 to 9 p.m. The only starter who had a car was […]
Nicholas County’s run to glory 25 years ago
BY MIKE FIELDS (March 9, 2018)
Kim Denkins is a social worker at a nursing home in Nicholas County, and more than occasionally she’ll be reminded of her basketball celebrity.
“It’s funny. Like when I’m doing orientation, somebody will say, ‘Are you Kim Denkins?’ And I’ll say, ‘Yes, I used to play ball.’”
Denkins’ modesty keeps her from telling folks she did much more than just “play ball.”
Twenty-five years ago she was the shining star on a high school basketball team that brought unprecedented glory to Nicholas County, and a sense of community pride that endures to this day.
Barbara Kenney, who guided the Bluejackets to the All “A” state title and the Sweet Sixteen championship in 1993, still cherishes the memories of those girls who proved that a small school could make big dreams come true.
“It was quite a feat,” she said, “but we knew we had something special.”
Kenney and several […]
Girls’ Sweet 16 champs by regions since 1975®
GIRLS’ SWEET SIXTEEN® CHAMPS BY REGIONS (SINCE 1975)
1st Region: Marshall County (1982, 1984)
2nd Region: Union County (1996)
3rd Region: None
4th Region: Warren Central (1983)
5th Region: Elizabethtown (1998); Marion County (2013)
6th Region: Butler (1975, 1980, 2008, 2014, 2016); Southern (1988); Iroquois (2009)
7th Region: Sacred Heart (1976, 2002, 2003, 2004); Mercy* (1992, 2010); Manual (2012)
8th Region: Oldham County (1986); Scott County* (1995)
9th Region: Covington Holy Cross (2015)
10th Region: Nicholas County (1993)
11th Region: Lexington Catholic (1999, 2001, 2005, 2006); Henry Clay (1990); Lexington Christian (2007)
12th Region: Laurel County (1977, 1978, 1979, 1987, 1991); Pulaski County (1981); Rockcastle County (2011); Mercer County (2017)
13th Region: Whitley County (1985); Clay County (1989)
14th Region: M.C. Napier (1994); Hazard (1997)
15th Region: None
16th Region: West Carter (2000)
*Mercy moved to the 6th Region before the 2011-12 season
*Scott County moved […]
03/06/18 – St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® Broadcast Information
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2018
The 2018 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® gets started Wednesday afternoon at BB&T Arena in Highland Heights when Johnson Central faces Owensboro Catholic at 12 p.m. (ET). Fans can follow all the action through live webcasts at KHSAA.tv or listen to the games online at KHSAA.net. The games will also be carried statewide across 46 stations through the Kentucky Utilities/KHSAA Sweet Sixteen® Radio Network.
All 15 games of the Girls’ Sweet 16® will be webcast live at KHSAA.tv for subscribers to the NFHS Network (http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/). Subscription plans for the NFHS Network are available for $9.95 a month. A monthly subscription, priced less than the cost of admission to a state championship event, entitles users to every broadcast by the KHSAA and the more than 40 participating state associations. Viewers who subscribe for the Girls’ Sweet 16® will also be able to watch […]
Bunny Daugherty, Donna Moir & the spirit of Sacred Heart
BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 26, 2018)
LOUISVILLE – A trailblazer and advocate for girls’ high school sports. Decades of dedication as an athletic director and coach. More than a dozen state championships to her credit. KHSAA Hall of Famer.
Bunny Daugherty’s legacy at Sacred Heart Academy endures strongly to this day, 20 years after she passed away on February 26, 1998.
“With her love of sports, she made a connection with everybody,” said Donna Moir, the Valkyries’ current basketball coach and AD.
Daugherty, whose motto was “Kids + Sports = Fun”, coached just about everything at Sacred Heart and she guided teams to 13 state titles — golf (5), tennis (5), field hockey (2), basketball (1).
Intent on creating opportunities for young female athletes, Daugherty was instrumental in starting the girls’ Louisville Invitational Tournament in basketball and the Apple Invitational Tournament in field hockey almost 50 years ago.
The Courier-Journal called her the Susan B. Anthony of […]
02/23/18-Football Schedule Moratorium, Draft 2019 Alignment Procedures
All football playing member schools are reminded that football contracts signed prior to May 10 for games beyond the 2018 season will not be considered valid as the moratorium on scheduling remains in place. In addition to the alignment changes, there will also be consideration of all bracketing parameters for the playoffs as well as scheduling grids and other factors that make signing contracts premature prior to that time.
At its regular meeting on February 21, the Board of Control approved a draft alignment of football teams for distribution. The board accepted the requests of seven schools to play into a higher class and one team to withdraw from district play. That document is listed at http://khsaa.org/football/realignment/2019-2022/memo%20to%20board%20summary%20of%20responses.pdf
The Board then approved the distribution of a draft alignment of teams. The alignment is detailed at http://khsaa.org/2019-2020-through-2022-2023-draft-football-alignment/
An interactive map of the classes is located at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1VRZArVmbCYCGsYMP-BBE-Ih4R_zxa7uo&ll=38.858223851796694%2C-85.76905&z=8
Please note the following points:
02/22/18 – 2018-2019 NFHS Soccer Rule Changes
Soccer teams will be reversing their home and visiting uniforms next year. Effective for the 2018-2019 school year, the home team will now wear dark jerseys and socks while the away team will now wear solid white jerseys and socks.
The uniform change was among the new rules announced by the NFHS last week, which can be viewed at: http://www.nfhs.org/articles/homevisiting-uniforms-to-switch-in-high-school-soccer/
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02/21/18 – Board of Control Addresses Postseason Format for Softball, Suspends the Implementation of the International Tiebreaker for the 2018 Postseason
During the course of its February meeting at the KHSAA offices on Wednesday, the Board of Control deliberated on the postseason format for the sport of softball, with the Board voting for the event to transition to a single-elimination format in 2019. The move to single elimination will bring the softball championship more in-line with the baseball state tournament while also helping to alleviate concerns with the potential overuse of pitchers under the current double-elimination format.
“We have been discussing the future and the format of the state softball tournament for the last several years, and I applaud the Board for the steps it took today in approving our recommendations,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “Examining the state softball and baseball tournaments, you would be hard-pressed to say the events were equitable for the participants and fans in their current formats. Moving to a single-elimination format where each team plays one game per day in […]
02/21/18 – Board of Control Addresses Postseason Formats, Future Sites and Alignment For Several Sports
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 21, 2018
During the course of its February meeting at the KHSAA offices on Wednesday, the Board of Control deliberated on the postseason formats, future sites and alignments for several sports. The most impactful decision made Wednesday concerned the future of the state softball tournament, with the Board voting for the event to transition to a single-elimination format in 2019. The move to single elimination will bring the softball championship more in-line with the baseball state tournament while also helping to alleviate concerns with the potential overuse of pitchers under the current double-elimination format.
“We have been discussing the future and the format of the state softball tournament for the last several years, and I applaud the Board for the steps it took today in approving our recommendations,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “Examining the state softball and baseball tournaments, you would be hard pressed to say the […]
2019-2020 Through 2022-2023 Draft Football Alignment
Feedback will be solicited from the membership and a final determination made at the May 8-9 KHSAA Board of Control Meeting
CLASS 6A (32 SCHOOLS)
District 1- Apollo, Daviess County, Henderson County, Marshall County, McCracken County
District 2- Barren County, Central Hardin, Meade County, North Hardin
District 3- Butler, DuPont Manual, Pleasure Ridge Park, St. Xavier
District 4- Bullitt East, Fern Creek, Male, Southern
District 5- Ballard, Eastern, Trinity (Louisville)
District 6- Campbell County, Dixie Heights, Ryle, Simon Kenton
District 7- Henry Clay, Lafayette, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Tates Creek
District 8- Bryan Station, George Rogers Clark, Madison Central, Oldham County
*For playoff bracketing only, the 5th place team in District 1 would become the 5th place team in District 5
CLASS 5A (39 SCHOOLS)
District 1- Graves County, Grayson County, Muhlenberg County, Ohio County, Owensboro
District 2- Bowling Green, Christian County, Greenwood, South Warren
District 3- […]
02/21/18 – Owensboro Health Announced as New Title Sponsor for State Softball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 21, 2018
The KHSAA State Softball Tournament will boast a new title sponsor in 2018, with Owensboro Health signing on to support an event which has called Owensboro’s Jack C. Fisher Park home for the last 10 years. Opening in June of 2013, Owensboro Health Regional Hospital serves the medical needs of 12 counties in Western Kentucky and two counties in Southern Indiana, delivering 1,900 babies, performing 200 open-heart procedures, 600 hip and knee replacements, with 65,000 Emergency Department visits and 1.2 million lab tests on average.
“Owensboro Health is proud to sponsor one of the state’s premier sporting events and to welcome softball fans from across Kentucky,” said Brian Hamby, director of Marketing and Public Relations for Owensboro Health. “By investing in […]
02/20/18 – Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships Start Thursday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2018
The 2018 Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships (Feb. 22-24) begin Thursday afternoon with the boys’ and girls’ diving preliminaries at the Ralph Wright Natatorium on the University of Louisville campus. Boys’ diving prelims are slated for 12:30-3 p.m. followed by the girls’ diving prelims from 6:30-9 p.m.
Competition resumes Friday morning with the boys’ swimming prelims starting at 10 a.m., followed by the girls’ swimming prelims at 4:30 p.m. Saturday’s championship finals get started at 11 a.m. with the boys’ competition, and conclude with the girls’ championship finals, which are slated to start at 5:15 p.m.
Tickets go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. on Friday for the morning session, and 3:30 p.m. for the afternoon session. On Saturday, ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. for the boys’ finals and 4:15 p.m. for the girls’ championship.
A complete schedule of events, the official championship […]
2/19/2018 – State Swimming and Diving Updated Parking Information
There has been a slight change in regards to parking for the 2018 Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Championship. Spectators, fans, and team buses that were originally instructed to use Green Lot B beyond Papa John’s Stadium should now park in the back of Green Lot A to catch the shuttle to the Natatorium. Green Lot A will be marked by signage off of Floyd Street and there will be parking attendants on site to assist and direct cars and buses to the proper lot. This information has been updated in the state instructions and an updated parking map has been posted on the KHSAA website:
http://khsaa.org/swimming/2018/stateinfo.pdf
http://khsaa.org/swimming/parkingmap.pdf
Please be sure to contact the KHSAA with any additional questions you may have.
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02/14/18 – State Track & Field Time Schedule Available
With spring quickly approaching, many schools are attempting to schedule proms, graduations, etc. With that said, the KHSAA staff wanted to share another reminder of the dates for the Regional and State Track & Field meets. These dates were posted earlier in the year and were repeated during the online rules clinic to be sure all were aware.
Regional Track meets must be held between May 6-12 this year at various host sites. The State Meet will be held May 17-19 at the University of Kentucky Track & Field Complex.
Tentative Host sites for the 2018 Regional Track Meets can be found here: Tentative Host Sites for 2018 Regional Track & Field.
Dates for each regional meet will be set by the regional manager in conjunction with participating schools.
The Track & Field State Meet time schedule is also available on the KHSAA Track & Field website under the “State Meet Information and Instructions” […]
02/14/18 – NFHS Announces KHSAA Coach of the Year Honorees for 2016-17
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 14, 2018
As part of its annual recognition program, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association recently announced its award winners for the 2016-17 seasons. Twenty-five coaches from Kentucky were honored as Coaches of the Year for their respective sports at the state level, while Johnson Central head football coach James Matney was named the NFHS Sectional Coach of the Year.
The NFHS, which has been recognizing coaches through an awards program since 1982, honors coaches in the top 10 girls sports and top 10 boys sports (by participation numbers), and in two “other” sports – one for boys and one for girls – that are not included in the top 10 listings. The NFHS also recognizes a spirit coach as a separate award category. Winners of NFHS awards must be active coaches during the year for which they receive their award.
The next award level after […]
02/15/18 – Board of Control Election Procedures
BOARD OF CONTROL BALLOT – BOARD OF CONTROL ELECTIONS – INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BALLOT:
- Balloting is ONLY done online for these positions.
- Balloting is available beginning on Wednesday, February 15.
- Only the Principal or Designated Representative may vote. The names on file as verified by the KHSAA website at the time of this ballot distribution are listed on the school directory page at http://khsaa.org/general/resources/member-school-directory/.
- If the wrong individual is listed as the Designated Representative, the correction may be made by anyone with Athletic Director system rights (Principal, AD) prior to the ballot being submitted. For support in making these changes, contact Rob Catron or Marilyn Mitchell at the KHSAA offices.
- Those that have multiple system roles (coach, AD, etc.) be sure you select that you are logging in as the Designated Representative
- Please clearly vote for one of the following school candidate(s) for the KHSAA Board of Control by logging in […]
02/13/18 – State Wrestling Championships Start Friday At Alltech Arena
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 13, 2018
The 55th KHSAA State Wrestling Championships head to Alltech Arena this weekend (Feb. 16-17), starting Friday morning when gates open to the public at 8:30 a.m. The opening session begins with first round matches at 9:30 a.m., continuing through the third round of the championship bracket (bouts 1-616).
The second session begins Saturday morning with third round consolation bracket matches at 9 a.m., continuing through the sixth round consolation bracket matches (bouts 785-812). The medal round session is scheduled to begin with the KWCA awards at 3 p.m. followed by the consolation bracket finals for third, fifth and seventh place. Upon conclusion of the consolation bracket finals, the competitors in the finals will be introduced and the first championship match will commence. Awards will be presented following each bracket final, with the team trophies awarded after the last championship bout.
Tickets to the 2018 KHSAA State Wrestling Championships are […]
02/13/18 – Wrestling Conference Call Notes
The information and instructions for the 2018 KHSAA State Wrestling Tournament have been posted online. You can access the information by going to the wrestling page of the KHSAA website. All participants are advised to download the files and review the instructions to ensure awareness of all KHSAA rules and regulations regarding the tournament.
- Coaches packet pick up is Thursday between 3-6 p.m.
- There will be a $5 parking charge collected by the Kentucky Horse Park
- Coaches that can be on the floor … check the list with your AD today. Coaches passes are issued based on the School subdomain list of those who have completed HB383 & the Online Rules Clinic. Passes must be worn at all times. There will be a charge for replacements.
- Participant hangtags must be with the wrestlers to gain admission to the venue and weight room. There will be a charge for replacements.
- Schools that wish to bring […]
02/12/18 – Baseball Rules Clinic Now Available Online
The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Baseball is now available. The clinic is required of all licensed officials as well as all coaches, varsity, junior varsity and freshman, and whether or not the coach receives pay.
Below is additional information:
OFFICIALS
February 12 to April 16 (Officials) – the Baseball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
April 17 to May 6 (Officials) – the Baseball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period.
May 7 to May 13 (Officials) – the Baseball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($60) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period. After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 will apply.
COACHES
February 12 to April 17 (Coaches) – the Baseball Clinic will be online only and may […]
2/12/2018 Softball Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Softball is now online for all coaches (head and assistant) and licensed officials.
HEAD AND ASSISTANT COACHES
- The clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, paid or unpaid.
- For member schools, the clinics are located on the School Log-in Page. To access the clinic, go to http://schools.khsaa.org and — under the section entitled Rules Clinics — click on the link that says “View Online Rules Clinics“.
- February 12 to April 17 – the Softball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- April 18 to May 7 – the Softball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- May 8 to May 21 – the Softball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) per the Bylaw […]
2/11/2018 Swimming and Diving Regional Results and State Psych Sheet
Results for the 2018 KHSAA Regional Swimming and Diving Meets as well as the Psych Sheet for the 2018 Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Championship are posted on the KHSAA website. You can view Regional Results by going to the following link and clicking on 2018 KHSAA Region/State Entries/Results:
http://khsaa.org/sports/winter/swimming/
The Psych Sheet can be viewed by going to the following link:
http://khsaa.org/swimming/2018/18psychesheetswimming.pdf
Please be sure to contact the KHSAA if you have any additional questions.
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2/9/2018 – State Instructions for Swimming and Diving
Instructions for the 2018 Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Championship are posted on the KHSAA website.
You can access this information by going to the following links:
Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Instructions
Please be sure to contact the KHSAA if you have any additional questions.
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As coach or mayor, Bill Mike Runyon has Paintsville at heart
BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 7, 2018)
PAINTSVILLE — Paintsville Mayor Bill Mike Runyon was sitting behind his desk at city hall — which is across the corner from where as a kid he’d set up his shoe-shine kit on Saturdays, and just down the street from Paintsville High School where he played, coached and taught for four decades — and he was talking about what his hometown means to him.
“Paintsville is Bill Mike Runyon’s life,” he said, his eyes lighting up. “I don’t think people realize that no matter what small community you’re from, it’s the people within that community when you were growing up — your parents, your uncles, your aunts, your teachers, your coaches, your friends — those are the people that kicked you in the butt and got you going in the right direction.
“Well, that’s what Paintsville did for me. And now that I’m sitting in this chair, I want […]
02/07/18 – State Bowling Championships Begin Thursday in Louisville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 7, 2018
The KHSAA State Bowling Championships return to Louisville for the first time since 2013 when the Unified and Singles competitions kick off the 2018 state tournament on Thursday at Executive Strike & Spare. The Unified Championship, which is in its second year as a KHSAA offering, starts at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Boys’ and Girls’ Singles Championship at 11:25 a.m.
The Unified Championship will consist of one qualifying game for seeding followed by baker’s doubles matches throughout a 16-team bracket. The singles competition will have each competitor bowl three games before the field is trimmed to the top eight individuals. The top eight will then roll two additional games, with the top four boys’ and girls’ performers advancing to the step ladder bracket, which will continue through its completion. The awards presentation will begin immediately following the conclusion of both championship matches.
The state tournament resumes Friday morning […]
2/6/2018 – Bass Fishing Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport activity of Bass Fishing is now online for all coaches (head and assistant).
HEAD AND ASSISTANT COACHES
- The clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, paid or unpaid.
- For member schools, the clinics are located on the School Log-in Page. To access the clinic, go to http://schools.khsaa.org and — under the section entitled Rules Clinics — click on the link that says “View Online Rules Clinics“.
- February 5 to March 17 – the Bass Fishing Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- March 18 to April 6 – the Bass Fishing Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- April 7 to April 20 – the Bass Fishing Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) per […]
02/05/17 – 2018 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® Scholarship Applications Now Open
For the fifth year Whitaker Bank, as part of its continuing title sponsorship of the Boys’ Sweet 16®, and the KHSAA will be presenting four one-time $1,500 scholarships. The scholarships are open to high school seniors that participate in KHSAA sanctioned sports and sport-activities.
Deadline for the information to be received by the KHSAA is Feb. 28. There is no limit to the number of applicants from a school.
Winners will be recognized during the 2018 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ State Basketball Tournament, March 14-18 in Lexington.
Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® Scholarship Application Forms are only available online and may be completed using the link below:
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION AND APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP
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02/02/18 – Sweet Sixteen® Online Media Credentialing System
The media credentialing system for the 2018 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournaments is now available online, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. The St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ State Tournament will take place March 7-11 at BB&T Arena in Highland Heights, followed by the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® March 14-18 at Rupp Arena in Lexington.
The deadline to apply for credentials is 5 p.m. on the Monday prior to each respective tournament – March 5 for the Girls’ Sweet 16® and March 12 for the Boys.
OWNERSHIP OF RIGHTS
The intellectual property, corporate, broadcasting and media rights to all State championship rounds of the KHSAA postseason championships belong exclusively to the KHSAA, including titling agreements and sponsorships. As such, the KHSAA is the only entity permitted to originate a live broadcast during the Sweet 16® (this includes the use of social media streaming […]
02/01/18 – State Bowling Roster by School and Lane Assignments Posted
The roster by school and lane assignments for the 2018 KHSAA State Bowling Tournament, including unified, are now available on the KHSAA website through the links below.
Each school should review its student-athletes and let us know immediately of any necessary changes (i.e. misspelling of names, incorrect grade, etc.) by emailing us at bwresults@khsaa.org. It is important that you send corrections to bwresults@khsaa.org to ensure all parties are aware of the changes.
The deadline for these changes is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 2nd.
2018 KHSAA State Bowling Championships Schedule – http://khsaa.org/bowling/2018/statebowlingtimetable.pdf
Championship Roster By School – http://khsaa.org/bowling/2018/rosterbyschool.pdf
Singles Lane Assignments – http://khsaa.org/bowling/2018/singleslaneassignments.pdf
Team Lane Assignments – http://khsaa.org/bowling/2018/teamlaneassignments.pdf
Unified Lane Assignments – http://khsaa.org/bowling/2018/unifiedlaneassignments.pdf
Coaches and participants should review all materials on the KHSAA website under the State Information and Instructions tab, which includes links to the state instructions, time schedule, hotel information and much more for the 2018 KHSAA State Bowling Championships.
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01/26/18 – New Archery Format For Regional and State Competitions
To help you plan for upcoming postseason events, this post will cover the format details that the KHSAA will use to govern the Regional and State Archery competitions.
Information for coaches registering for the KHSAA Postseason (Regional and State) Tournaments:
a. You can register seven (7) to 12 female archers in the high school division group.
b. […]
01/30/18 – KHSAA Partners With Kentucky Department of Agriculture to Create Ag Athlete of the Year Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2018
The KHSAA has teamed with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to create new college scholarship opportunities for student-athletes involved in agriculture. As part of the 2018 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® (March 14-18), the KHSAA and the Department of Agriculture will award six $1,000 scholarships to three male and three female senior student-athletes, with the honorees recognized as the 2018 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year.
“The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is honored to be partnering up with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association to provide this scholarship opportunity for students who balance agricultural and athletic interests,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles. “It is my hope that the 2018 Kentucky Ag Athletes will be able to use these $1,000 scholarships to further their education and ultimately give back to their communities.”
The one-time scholarships, payable to an institution of higher learning, will be awarded to […]
2018 State Wrestling Day 2 Results – 3rd Rd Cons, 4th Rd Con, 4th Rd, 5th Rd Cons, 6th Rd Cons, Medal bouts, (bouts 617-878)
Round 3 Consolation
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Cons. Round 3 – Jacob Cain (Johnson Central) 38-8 won by fall over Jack McCubbin (South Oldham) 11-9 (Fall 2:09)
Cons. Round 3 – Isham Peace (Walton-Verona) 37-9 won by fall over Jayden Frazier (McCracken County) 22-12 (Fall 4:15)
Cons. Round 3 – Aubrey Burke (Valley) 46-14 won by tech fall over Kellen Dick (Wayne County) 37-7 (TF-1.5 0:00 (16-0))
Cons. Round 3 – July Soe (Iroquois) 18-4 won by decision over Yahir Menchaca (Harrison County) 35-11 (Dec 10-7)
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Cons. Round 3 – Paul Perry (Valley) 57-8 won by decision over Nathan Ohlmann (St. Xavier) 21-16 (Dec 6-1)
Cons. Round 3 – Morgan Sallee (Danville) 46-10 won by fall over Eric Johnson (Simon Kenton) 13-10 (Fall 3:00)
Cons. Round 3 – Thomas Hoppes (LaRue County) 41-11 won by decision over Austin Hedges (Trinity (Louisville)) 29-17 (Dec 6-1)
Cons. Round 3 […]
2018 State Wrestling Day 1 Results – 1st Rd, 2nd Rd Champ, 3rd Rd Champ, 1st Rd Consol, 2nd Rd Consol (bouts 1-616)
Round 1 (32 Man)
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Champ. Round 1 – Dylan Walls (Caldwell County) 5-1 won by fall over Jack McCubbin (South Oldham) 11-8 (Fall 0:44)
Champ. Round 1 – July Soe (Iroquois) 17-3 won by fall over Charlie Mckune (Moore) 6-5 (Fall 3:44)
Champ. Round 1 – Yahir Menchaca (Harrison County) 35-10 won by decision over David Griffith (Meade County) 35-14 (Dec 8-2)
Champ. Round 1 – Samuel Grandstaff (Conner) 36-2 won by fall over Kevin Missildine (Boyle County) 10-7 (Fall 1:30)
Champ. Round 1 – Gavin Andreoni (Woodford County) 32-8 won by fall over Alex Herald (Newport) 4-4 (Fall 3:42)
Champ. Round 1 – David Gerkin (Apollo) 31-8 won by decision over Andrew Vogeler (Sheldon Clark) 44-8 (Dec 8-3)
Champ. Round 1 – Aubrey Burke (Valley) 45-13 won by major decision over Lee Florexille (Central) 25-22 (MD 11-3)
Champ. Round 1 – Jeffrey Kinley (Madison […]
01/29/18 – Track Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The 2018 Online Rules Clinic that is required for all head and assistant coaches and licensed officials in the sport of Track & Field is now available. The clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, paid or unpaid.
HEAD AND ASSISTANT COACHES
- For member schools, the clinics are located on the School Log-in Page. To access the clinic, log in to http://schools.khsaa.org and — under the section entitled Rules Clinics — click on the link entitled “View Online Rules Clinics“.
- January 29 – April 3 – the Clinic may be viewed by coaches at no charge during this period.
- April 4 – April 23 – the Clinic may be viewed by coaches for the late fee ($100) during this period.
- April 24 – May 7 – the Clinic may be viewed by coaches for the late fee ($200) during this period. After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw […]
01/29/18 – 2017-2018 Online Tennis Rules Clinic
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Tennis is available beginning January 29, 2018. The clinic is required of all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen levels, regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
Below is additional information:
COACHES
- January 17 to March 23 (Coaches) – the Tennis Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- March 24 to April 12 (Coaches) – the Tennis Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- April 13 to April 26 (Coaches) – the Tennis Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period. After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 will apply.
The presentation can be viewed on most PC or Mac desktops and laptops, along with many […]
1/28/2018 – Nominations Sought for Midway University Female Student-Athlete of the Year – Girls’ Swimming and Diving
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year among girls’ Swimming and Diving participants for 2017-2018.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one female participant from each 2017-2018 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but may be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at http://khsaa.org/ge79-midway-universitykhsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/
The winner, if present, will be recognized at the 2018 KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Championship at the Ralph Wright Natatorium on February 22-24. In case the winner does not qualify for the state tournament, representatives from Midway University will present the award at the recipient’s high school at a mutually determined later date.
From the winners selected for each championship, one student-athlete will be selected as […]
01/26/18 – Clarification on the Minimum Number of Diving Meets for Postseason
The KHSAA would like to address several questions and potential confusion that has come up this season in regards to the minimum number of Diving Meets an athlete must have to enter the postseason.
As is stated in the Competition Rules,
“Athletes desiring to enter the Diving competition shall have competed in Diving during at least four high school meets on a team representing a member school during the regular season. Athletes entering high school meets where only Diving is contested or meets where that school’s only participation is Diving may count that participation against the required four (4) meets and the school does not have to count that particular meet against its maximum number of meets under Bylaw 23.”
Due to several meet cancellations as a result of inclement weather this season, and other administrative issues surrounding the rule wherein meet management may have misinterpreted the provisions to our coaches due to unclear communication […]
‘Moose’ Moore’s memories of the first All ‘A’ Classic
BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 25, 2018)
When Stan Steidel pushed to expand the All “A” Classic into a state-wide basketball tournament almost 30 years ago, Owsley County and Jeff “Moose” Moore were just the kind of small-school team and player Steidel had in mind.
“That was the purpose,” Steidel said this week when the 2018 All “A” tipped off in EKU’s McBrayer Arena in Richmond. “It never was for any other reason but to let small schools play in a state-wide tournament.”
Owsley County had never made it to the KHSAA Sweet Sixteen, and Moore had never had the chance to show off his considerable hoops skills under the bright lights on a big stage.
Steidel’s vision became a reality in February, 1990, when the first All “A” state tournament was played in UK’s Memorial Coliseum, and Owsley County, led by Moore, reaped memories for a lifetime.
Coach Larry Sparks’ Owls became the crowd favorite […]
01/24/18 – Wrestling Postseason Instructions
The information and instructions for the 2018 KHSAA Postseason Wrestling Tournaments have been posted online. You can access the information by going to the wrestling page of the KHSAA website. All competing schools are advised to download the files and review the instructions to ensure you are aware of all KHSAA rules and regulations regarding these tournaments. (Postseason Instructions)
Best of luck to you for the remainder of the season. Keep looking to the wrestling page at KHSAA.org for further updates as we get closer to the Regional and State Tournaments.
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