2019
12/31/19 – Track & Cross Country Coaches Association to hold Clinic in Lexington
The Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association (KTCCCA) Clinic will be held at the Clarion in Lexington on January 3rd & 4th. The 2020 edition of the KTCCCA Clinic will feature many new sessions, vendors, and representatives. New this year, the KHSAA and USATF awards banquet that has been traditionally held at the KHSAA offices on Saturday will be held at the Clarion.
Get all of the early details and REGISTER at the link below.
https://ky.milesplit.com/articles/269055-learn-from-some-of-the-best-at-the-2020-ktccca-clinic
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About the Kentucky High School Athletic Association
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association was organized in 1917 and is the agency designated by the Kentucky Department of Education to manage high school athletics in the Commonwealth. The Association is a voluntary nonprofit 501(c)3 organization made up of 280 member schools both public and non-public. The KHSAA awards 215 state championships to 51 teams and 164 individuals in 13 sports and 6 […]
12/23/19 – Swimming & Diving Nominations Sought For Male and Female Midway Student Athlete-of-the-Year Awards
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year among Swimming & Diving participants for 2019-2020. Midway University has expanded its partnership to include both male and female nominations for 2019-2020.
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 participant from each 2019-2020 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 https://khsaa.org/ge35-midway-university-khsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at an awards banquet at Midway University in early June 2020. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2019-2020 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year and announced at the banquet. All winners […]
12/19/19 – Initial Basketball Stat Leader Reports Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2019
The first statistical leader reports of the 2019-20 season for girls’ and boys’ basketball have been posted at KHSAA.org. The leader reports will be updated every day at approximately 3 a.m., and will include all teams missing stats for no more than two games.
Statistical entry is required of all member schools, and those failing to meet the requirement to enter stats are subject to penalties from the Commissioner, including fines and other actions within the constraints of Bylaw 27. Member schools are solely responsible for submitting statistical information. If a school or individual is omitted, or information is not updated, that means the team in question did not update its statistics through the KHSAA’s online system prior to the deadline.
The requirement to enter statistics, which has been in place for several years, was reiterated to coaches during the online rules clinic. Statistical entry has the benefit of […]
New coaches, old hands take reins at pressure-packed programs PRP & Scott County
BY MIKE FIELDS (Dec. 19, 2019)
When Billy Hicks and Dale Mabrey – the two winningest coaches in the history of Kentucky high school basketball – retired after last season, they left high-profile but pressure-packed positions to fill at Scott County and Pleasure Ridge Park.
In 25 years at Scott County, Hicks guided the Cardinals to two state championships, five state runners-up, and 13 region titles. (Overall, in 37 years as a head coach, he won 1,013 games.)
In 38 years at PRP, Mabrey’s Panthers won a state championship, were state runners-up twice, claimed 13 region titles, and won 937 games.
Talk about tough acts to follow.
But long-time assistants Tim Glenn and Larry Kihnley were willing and able to step into the breach. One jumped at the chance while the other balked at first.
Glenn, who has been in the Scott County system since 1995 and joined Hicks’ varsity staff in 2001, didn’t hesitate […]
12/18/19 – KHSAA State Dance Championships Set for Saturday at Valley HS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2019
The third KHSAA State Dance Championships will take place Saturday at Valley High School in Louisville, with the Jazz Small, Hip Hop Large, Pom Large and Jazz Large divisions competing at 9 a.m. The second session will feature the Hip Hop Small and Pom Small divisions and is scheduled to begin at 12:15 p.m. Advance tickets to the event are available for purchase online at https://gofan.co/app/school/KHSAA.
The KHSAA State Dance Championships will be webcast live at KHSAA.tv for subscribers to the NFHS Network. Subscription plans for the NFHS Network are available for $10.99 a month and entitle users to every broadcast by the KHSAA and the more than 45 participating state associations.
Results will be posted to the Dance page at KHSAA.org upon the conclusion of each session. Following the event, fans can purchase DVD copies of the event and official championship photos at KHSAA.org.
12/19/19- Wrestling Nominations sought for Midway Student Athlete-of-the Year Awards
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male Student-Athlete of the Year among Wrestling participants for 2019-2020. Midway University has expanded its partnership to include both male and female nominations for 2019-2020.
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 participant from each 2019-2020 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 GE -35 Nomination Form
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at an awards banquet at Midway University in early June 2020. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2019-2020 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year and announced at the banquet. All winners will […]
12/11/19 – Competitive Cheer Championships Head to Alltech Arena Saturday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 11, 2019
The eighth annual KHSAA State Competitive Cheer Championships begin Saturday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. with the All-Girls Small, All-Girls Medium and Game Day Divisions at Alltech Arena. The afternoon session is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. with the All-Girls Large, All-Girls Super and Coed competitions.
Tickets to the KHSAA State Competitive Cheer Championships are available for purchase online at https://gofan.co/app/school/KHSAA. Doors will open for fans at 8 a.m. and those planning to attend should be advised that the Kentucky Horse Park charges $5 for parking.
The KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships will be webcast live at KHSAA.tv for subscribers to the NFHS Network. Subscription plans for the NFHS Network are available for $10.99 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 45 participating state […]
12/10/19 – State Dance Instructions and Schedule Posted
Congratulations to all participants and coaches who have qualified for the 2019 KHSAA State Dance Championships at Valley High School in Louisville on December 21st. The instructions for participating teams and fans have been posted to the website and should be reviewed prior to the state competition. The order of appearance and detailed station-by-station order of appearance, have also been posted online.
To view these items, go to https://khsaa.org/sports/sports-activities/dance/ and choose the “State Competition Information and Instructions” tab. As a reminder, there will be a team web conference for Coaches and Athletic Directors on December 17th at 2 p.m. (Eastern). The instructions for joining the web conference will be distributed in an email prior to that date.
Upon arrival at the state competition, all coaches and participants must enter the team entrance on the North Side of the school and check-in to receive their team packets, which will include all necessary materials.
Teams will […]
12/09/19- Football Schools Reminded to Submit Spring Practice Date Options
Per KHSAA Bylaw 23, each school must submit its spring practice dates on or before December 15, 2019, for the spring, 2020 spring practice period. Failure to submit these dates by December 15, per the Bylaw, results in the school not being permitted to conduct spring practice.
Once submitted, these dates cannot be changed without request of the member school Principal, and only then, to a period starting with the Monday following the last date of the originally adopted Spring Break for the school. There will be NO extensions due to coaching vacancies, etc. THE SETTING OF THESE DATES IS A FUNCTION OF SCHOOL CALENDAR AND NOT PERSONNEL.
Go to this link —
http://khsaa.org/fb103-spring-practice-dates-designation/ and submit your dates for 2020 on or before December 15, 2019.
The Spring Practice regulations are reprinted below–
Each football school may conduct ten (10) spring practice periods of not more than two (2) hours in length and not […]
12/09/19 – Bowling Nominations Sought for Male and Female Midway Student Athlete-of-the-Year Awards
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year among Bowling participants for 2019-2020. Midway University has expanded its partnership to include both male and female nominations for 2019-2020.
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 participant from each 2019-2020 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 https://khsaa.org/ge35-midway-university-khsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at an awards banquet at Midway University in early June 2020. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2019-2020 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year and announced at the banquet. All winners will also […]
Mountain football battle hymn has championship ring(s)
BY MIKE FIELDS (Dec. 6, 2019)
Mine eyes have seen the glory of mountain football over the past few decades, including Pikeville’s three consecutive state titles under Hillard Howard, Tim Couch’s national record-setting career at Leslie County, and the blossoming of Belfry, Bell County, Breathitt County and Johnson Central into championship programs.
But mine eyes witnessed the zenith of mountain football on Friday at Kroger Field: All four teams in the KHSAA title games hailed from Eastern Kentucky, and one of the matchups featured the two winningest coaches in state history.
Pikeville pounded Paintsville 43-0 to win the Class A championship, and Belfry beat Bell County 30-20 to claim the 3A trophy.
The two games drew more than 16,000 fans to Kroger Field.
Never before in KHSAA playoff history had two mountain teams won state titles on the same day. (In 2015, Pikeville was crowned champ on a Thursday, and Belfry was crowned on a […]
12/4/19- Reminder about Pre-Purchased Woodford Club Seats for All 6 Championship Games- Pick-up Instructions
Thanks to all who have ordered advance tickets for all six games of this weekend’s UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl State Football Championships.
The orders were finalized today (12/4) and are no longer available as a set of tickets. We wanted to remind each of you that tickets for this weekend in the club level seating that were sold directly by the KHSAA are not mailed, but are to be picked up at Ticket Gate 9.5 on the South Side of Kroger Field (nearest Alumni Drive).
The ticket office at Gate 9.5 will open at least one hour before the start of each game and will be open ninety-minutes in advance of the first game.
Thank you for your support of the playoffs. Once orders are complete and filled, an additional email will alert you to specific locations.
Thank you again.
12/04/19 – UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Broadcast Info
For Immediate Release: December 4, 2019
The 2019 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl gets underway Friday afternoon at Kroger Field when the first of six championship games slated for this weekend kicks off at 2 p.m. Live webcasts of all six games will be available at KHSAA.tv for subscribers to the NFHS Network, with a free audio broadcast available at KHSAA.net. Single-game tickets are available for purchase online at http://bit.ly/2DDfFj4.
Championship action begins Friday when Paintsville (11-3) takes on Pikeville (13-0) in the 1A Championship at 2 p.m., followed by Bell County (14-0) versus Belfry (10-3) in the 3A Championship at 7 p.m.
Saturday’s schedule opens with the 2A Championship at 1 p.m., as Mayfield (13-1) squares off against Somerset (13-1). The second game of the day will pit Boyle County (14-0) against Johnson Central (14-0) in the 4A Championship at 4:30 p.m., with Covington Catholic (14-0) facing Frederick Douglass (14-0) in […]
2019 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Worker Assignments and Final Information
The detailed information below should answer any questions you have, but as always, feel free to reach out for anything else. You have a worker listing attached to an earlier email in case you need phone numbers, emails, etc. If you have issues contact me at 502-432-1327 or Mr. Tackett at 859-229-3916 or Mr. Cope at 859-351-1833
Game schedule
Friday, 2:00 and 7:00; Saturday, 1:00, 4:30 and 8:00; Sunday 2:00. All times are ET
Parking
Any available space, however at least on day one, should try to park in Blue Lot since pickup for credentials and sign-in is at the Ticket Office at Gate 9.
Credentials
Those of you with season-long credentials will use those for admittance. Those who have season-long credentials and have not picked those up, they will be available at the Ticket Office at Gate 9. We will need you to sign in each day to verify compensation. The Pass Gate opens […]
11/27/19 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Volleyball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 27, 2019
Following the completion of the 2019 KHSAA Volleyball season, the Association has chosen the finalists for the sport’s Official of the Year Award. Of the 559 licensed officials in volleyball, Mike Wooten (Paducah) and Doug Grinnell (Elizabethtown) were chosen as finalists with Wooten selected as the 2019 KHSAA Volleyball Official of the Year.
The KHSAA will honor the top licensed officials for the 2019-20 season during the course of the year, with the honorees for each sport chosen in the weeks immediately following each respective sport’s championship. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field/court performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
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. Winners are selected following […]
11/26/19 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Soccer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 26, 2019
Following the completion of the 2019 KHSAA Soccer season, the Association has chosen the finalists for the sport’s Official of the Year Award. Of the 525 licensed officials in soccer, Terry Linscott (Radcliff) and Gustavo Turmero (Madisonville) were chosen as finalists with Linscott selected as the 2019 KHSAA Soccer Official of the Year.
The KHSAA will honor the top licensed officials for the 2019-20 season during the course of the year, with the honorees for each sport chosen in the weeks immediately following each respective sport’s championship. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field/court performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
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. Winners are selected following […]
11/26/19 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Field Hockey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 26, 2019
Following the completion of the 2019 KHSAA Field Hockey season, the Association has chosen the finalists for the sport’s Official of the Year Award. Of the 43 licensed officials in field hockey, Megan McGrath (Louisville) and Jamie Gatewood (Louisville) were chosen as finalists with McGrath selected as the 2019 KHSAA Field Hockey Official of the Year.
The KHSAA will honor the top licensed officials for the 2019-20 season during the course of the year, with the honorees for each sport chosen in the weeks immediately following each respective sport’s championship. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field/court performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
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. Winners […]
11/25/19 – State Cheer Time Schedules Now Available
The regional results for all eight (8) competitive cheer regionals, as well as the time schedules for the 2019 KHSAA State Competitive Cheer Championships, have been posted on the KHSAA website. Coaches are encouraged to review this information prior to the state championships, as there have been changes made to the warm-up process.
Detailed Station-By-Station Time Schedule
Cheer squads will check-in at the North Exhibit Hall upon arrival to receive team credentials and team packets and then check-in again to begin the warm-up process. Teams will check-in at the allotted time and will be assigned to either Mat A or Mat B (both full mats) for an 8-minute period. This will be covered in detail with competing coaches during the team conference call prior to the state event.
Tickets are now on sale, so buy online and skip the long lines the day of the event!
11/25/19 – State Competitive Cheer and Dance Coaching Credentials
The KHSAA wanted to remind Superintendents, Principals, Athletic Directors and Coaches about gaining access to the coaches’ box at the state championships for Competitive Cheer and Dance.
Coaches’ certifications will be checked in order to obtain a coaching credential or complimentary access.
- Coaches need to be Bylaw 25 certified and be sure all requirements are up to date.
- This requirement includes being current on the rules clinic, sports safety course and a valid date entered for the expiration of CPR certification.
- As a reminder, a maximum of four (4) certified coaches, including assistants, choreographers, etc. are permitted inside the box.
- If your school has more than four (4) certified coaches listed in the KHSAA database, those coaches will only be granted complimentary admission to the venue, but are not permitted on the competition floor in the box.
Please be sure to contact Assistant Commissioner Sarah Bridenbaugh (sbridenbaugh@khsaa.org) for questions concerning Competitive Cheer […]
11/25/19 – NFHS Part 2 Exam Now Online for BK, SW/D & WR Officials
NFHS Part 2 Tests for licensed officials in the sports of Basketball, Swimming & Diving and Wrestling are now available online. The Part 2 exams, required for postseason eligibility, will be open until Monday, December 9 at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
The tests will automatically close at that exact time. Login at https://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.
First-year officials are not required to take the exam, however, if any first-year official has completed licensing requirements, the test may be taken.
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 […]
11/22/19-Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 19-20
When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics, academics, school service and community service. The award process for 2019-2020 is now underway.
Applications are being accepted for students to apply for those awards through Friday, February 29, 2020. The award winners will be announced in conjunction with the boys’ state basketball tournament in March. Two grants, each in the amount of a one-time scholarship of $2,000 payable to an institution of higher learning, will be awarded. The scholarship is not renewable and is not endowed for expansion. Minimum criteria is a 3.5 (converted to 4.0 scale) grade point average; involvement in varsity sports or sport-activities; involvement in other school activities, a record of community service/involvement and a member of the […]
11/21/19 – Regional Dance Results and State Qualifiers Posted
Complete results from our Regional Dance Championships, along with schools that have qualified to advance to the State Championships have been posted to the Dance page
The State Championships will be held on December 21, 2019, at Valley High School, in Louisville, KY. State Competition information and instructions will be posted to the page in the coming weeks.
11/21/19 – NFHS Announces Plans to Launch “Center for Officials Services”
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (November 21, 2019) — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) will be launching an online platform for high school officials, effective with the 2020-21 school year.
The NFHS Center for Officials Services, with its technology platform created by DragonFly Athletics of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will offer a variety of services for officials, including registration, assessment, assignments and payments. In addition, NFHS Officials Association members will be able to access NFHS rules exams, NFHS digital rules books and case books, insurance information, video content and sport-specific officiating courses on the NFHS Learning Center.
In time, it is anticipated that the NFHS Center for Officials Services database would include all registered officials in NFHS member state associations. As a result, this new technology would assist the NFHS as it continues to recruit new officials through its #BecomeAnOfficial program as well as ongoing efforts to retain individuals who officiate high school contests.
“We are […]
11/19/19 – Board Reviews Fall Sports Championships and Ongoing Operations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 19, 2019
The Board of Control conducted a lengthy review of the recently completed fall sports and each respective championship, while also discussing ongoing operations and issues during the course of its meeting at the KHSAA Offices on Tuesday. Among the actionable items in the meeting, the Board addressed the format of the Swimming & Diving postseason meets and the future placement for Sayre football.
Over the last few years, staff received multiple requests to restructure region diving competitions due in part to facility issues and a shortage of qualified judges without a connection to a specific school. The situation was exacerbated by the expansion to 40 qualifiers in the state diving competition, with 22 at-large participants potentially leading to competitive issues if there is a perception that the judges are not consistent and objective at each meet.
Following a survey of the membership, 75% of respondents voted in favor of […]
11/19/19- First Phase (T35 Report) Open for Title IX Reporting Entry for 2019-20
The initial phase of entry for the 2019-2020 Title IX Reports, the ability to enter the financial information from 2018-19 to be entered on the form T-35, is available and online at schools.khsaa.org. There have only minimal changes based on the great cooperation and feedback from the membership.
T35 EMPHASIS POINTS
There has been a continual effort to eliminate inconsistent information that has been entered on that form, and the following points are emphasized:
- Entry for the T35 is now open. Login to http://schools.khsaa.org and begin entry when you are ready.
- The T35 requires you to enter 2018-2019 expense information, as it has been audited within your school and district.
- Your previous Annual Reports can be quickly reviewed in the KHSAA School Subdomain (the login page) by clicking on the tab labeled Past Title IX Annual Reports, in case you want to review past submissions.
- The T35 is to be entered with all KHSAA sanctioned […]
11/18/19 – Bowling Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport-activity of Bowling is available beginning today, November 18, 2019. Remember, the clinic is required of all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen levels, and whether or not the coach receives pay. Below is additional information:
COACHES
- November 18 to December 17 (Coaches) – the Bowling Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- December 18 to January 6 (Coaches) – the Bowling Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- January 7 to January 20 (Coaches) – the Bowling 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 […]
2019 KHSAA State Football Tickets Availability

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Class 2A, 12/7, 1 pm ET
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11/01/19- UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athletes of the Year
UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athletes of the Year. This year, winners will be named for both male and female comeback athletes. Athletes should meet the following criteria:
- The nominee must have overcome illness or injury that affected their ability to participate in KHSAA sanctioned sports.
- The nominee must have returned to their sport(s) and demonstrated excellence and achievement beyond expectations.
- The nominee must consistently demonstrate good sportsmanship and ethical behavior on and off the playing field.
- The nominee must be in verified good academic standing with their school.
- The nominee must have participated and been a member of an athletic team during the 2018-2019 academic year.
- Nominations shall be submitted by January 15, 2020, to the KHSAA through the link at http://khsaa.org/ge36-uk-healthcare-comeback-athlete-of-the-year/.
Nominees will be automatically forwarded to UK HealthCare and the Sports Medicine Staff for review and selection.
[…]2019 Fourth Round Pairings
1A
D1-8, 4th RPI Paintsville at D1-8, 1st RPI Kentucky Country Day D1-8, 3rd RPI Holy Cross (Louisville) at D1-8, 2nd RPI Pikeville
2A
D1-8, 4th RPI Beechwood at D1-8, 1st RPI Mayfield D1-8, 3rd RPI Breathitt County at D1-8, 2nd RPI Somerset
3A
D1-8, 4th RPI Taylor County at D1-8, 1st RPI Bell County D1-8, 3rd RPI Belfry at D1-8, 2nd RPI DeSales
4A
D1-8, 4th RPI Central at D1-8, 1st RPI Boyle County D1-8, 3rd RPI Madisonville-North Hopkins at D1-8, 2nd RPI Johnson Central
5A
D1-8, 4th RPI Bowling Green at D1-8, 1st RPI Covington Catholic D1-8, 3rd RPI Owensboro at D1-8, 2nd RPI Frederick Douglass
6A
D1-8, 4th RPI Tates Creek at D1-8, 1st RPI Male D1-8, 3rd RPI Trinity (Louisville) at D1-8, 2nd RPI North Hardin
2019 Third Round Football Pairings
1A
D1-4, 4th RPI Crittenden County at D1-4, 1st RPI Kentucky Country Day D1-4, 3rd RPI Newport Central Catholic at D1-4, 2nd RPI Holy Cross (Louisville) D5-8, 4th RPI Nicholas County at D5-8, 1st RPI Pikeville D5-8, 3rd RPI Williamsburg at D5-8, 2nd RPI Paintsville
2A
D1-4, 4th RPI Edmonson County at D1-4, 1st RPI Mayfield D1-4, 3rd RPI McLean County at D1-4, 2nd RPI Somerset D5-8, 4th RPI Walton-Verona at D5-8, 1st RPI Breathitt County D5-8, 3rd RPI West Carter at D5-8, 2nd RPI Beechwood
3A
D1-4, 4th RPI Taylor County at D1-4, 1st RPI Paducah Tilghman D1-4, 3rd RPI Bardstown at D1-4, 2nd RPI DeSales D5-8, 4th RPI Fleming County at D5-8, 1st RPI Bell County D5-8, 3rd RPI Ashland Blazer at D5-8, 2nd RPI Belfry
4A
D1-4, 4th RPI Franklin-Simpson at D1-4, 1st RPI Madisonville-North Hopkins D1-4, 3rd RPI Moore at D1-4, 2nd RPI Central D5-8, 4th RPI Scott […]11/07/19 – NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships to be Held in Louisville
The NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships will be hosted at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Kentucky. The event will take place on Saturday, November 23 with the women’s race to begin at 10:45 AM followed by the men’s race at 11:45 AM ET. This event is hosted by Spalding University and the Louisville Sports Commission. Any questions concerning this event should be directed to Troy Killian (tkillian@louisvillesports.org), Lousiville Sports Commission.
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About the Kentucky High School Athletic Association
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association was organized in 1917 and is the agency designated by the Kentucky Department of Education to manage high school athletics in the Commonwealth. The Association is a voluntary nonprofit 501(c)3 organization made up of 280 member schools both public and non-public. The KHSAA awards 215 state championships to 51 teams and 164 individuals in 13 sports and 6 sport-activities, funds catastrophic insurance coverage […]
Stan Steidel’s legacy: a champion for smaller schools
BY MIKE FIELDS (Nov. 6, 2019)
Stan Steidel, who tirelessly championed athletic opportunities for smaller high schools, and established the All “A” Classic as his hallmark, died this week in an automobile accident near his home in Northern Kentucky. He was 78.
“Stan’s driving force was he just wanted to do for kids,” said Gary Munsie, Steidel’s friend for more than 40 years and an All “A” board member since the tournament’s inception 30 years ago.
Steidel was involved in high school sports in a lot of ways during his career. He was a basketball and football coach at Dayton. He was a long-time athletic director at Dayton and Holmes. He served on the KHSAA Board of Control for 16 years. He headed the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference for more than two decades.
But he cemented his legacy by spearheading the creation of the All “A” Classic, a state basketball tournament for small schools.
“Stan […]
11/06/19 – UK Healthcare Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Becomes Title Sponsor of KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2019
UK Healthcare Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has expanded its corporate partnership with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association with a four-year agreement to become the title sponsor of the Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl State Football Championships. UK Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, which has been a long-time partner of the Association, provides top of the line sports medicine and athletic training services at all KHSAA Championship events in the Lexington area. UK Healthcare and UK Ortho’s increased corporate support elevates it to Platinum Level partner status with the Association, on par with Whitaker Bank and Spalding, the two existing Platinum Level partners. The arrangement also includes naming rights for the 2019 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl through the 2022 championships.
“UK Orthopaedics is honored to provide athletic training and medical care […]
11/06/19- High School Football Playoffs—A Community Happening
By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.
Many people would agree that their years in high school were some of the best years of their lives—particularly those individuals who were members of a sports team or participated in other activities such as the marching band or debate team.
In many cases, team members become lifelong friends. Reunion parties are held from time to time as teammates return to remember the fun—more so than the outcome of games or events—they had while participating in high school activities. Quite often, reunions for sports teams are staged during the highlight of each sports season—the state playoffs.
And as the calendar turns to November, there is nothing like the excitement of high school football playoffs in cities across Kentucky and throughout the nation every Friday night as the fall sports season […]
11/05/19 – State Volleyball Tournament Begins Friday in Louisville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2019
The 2019 KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament gets underway Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. when Henderson County takes on Greenwood at Valley High School. The last of eight opening round matches will take place at 8 p.m. with Rowan County facing Corbin. Advanced tickets for the state tournament, including a discounted online-only all-session pass, can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/KHSAA.
The state tournament resumes Saturday morning with quarterfinal action starting at 10 a.m., followed by the semifinals beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday night. The championship match will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m.
The Semifinals and Championship of the 2019 KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament will be webcast live at KHSAA.tv through the NFHS Network, which is a subscription-based service. Subscription plans for the NFHS Network are available for $10.99 a month. A monthly subscription, priced less than the cost of admission to a state championship event, entitles users to […]
10/31/19 – Dawahares/KHSAA Hall Of Fame Class Of 2020 Inductees Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 31, 2019
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will induct its Class of 2020 into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame presented by Roberts Insurance on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at the Embassy Suites Lexington. This year’s 12-member class will be the 33rd inducted into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame, and consists of former high school coaches, athletes, officials, administrators, and contributors. The Class of 2020 will also be recognized during the semifinals of the 2020 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16®. The induction of the 12-member Class of 2020 will bring the total number of honorees in the Hall of Fame to 491.
Nominations for the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame are always welcome and can be submitted by filling out the online form available at http://bit.ly/2K6vrUX.
CHARLIE ADKINS (Coach / Paintsville) – Charlie Adkins coached baseball in the 15th Region for 34 years, amassing a career record of 805-293 with 20 […]
10/30/19 – KHSAA State Cross Country Championships Set For Saturday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 30, 2019
The KHSAA State Cross Country Championships return to the Kentucky Horse Park this Saturday with the first race of the day slated for 9:30 a.m. A full meet schedule is available on the KHSAA website at http://bit.ly/2JA6Tpf, with advance tickets available for purchase at https://gofan.co/app/school/KHSAA.
The 1A Girls’ race opens the day’s festivities at 9:30 a.m., followed by the 1A Boys at 10:15 a.m. The Class 2A meet will follow with the girls at 11:30 a.m. and the boys at 12:15 p.m. The 3A Girls’ Championship is set for 1:30 p.m., with the 3A Boys closing out the day’s events at 2:15 p.m.
Results will be posted at KHSAA.org following the conclusion of each race. Official championship photos will be available at khsaaphotos.org within 72 hours of the event.
For more information on each championship, visit the links below:
2019 KHSAA State Cross Country […]
10/29/19 – KHSAA State Soccer Championships Head To Bryan Station HS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 29, 2019
The 2019 KHSAA State Soccer Championships culminate this week with the semifinals and finals at Bryan Station High School. Each game will be broadcast live by KHSAA.tv as part of the NFHS Network, with advance tickets available for purchase at https://gofan.co/app/school/KHSAA.
Boys’ Semifinal action gets underway Wednesday evening when East Carter (19-3-1) takes on Daviess County (20-2-2) at 6 p.m., followed by Oldham County (16-5-1) versus Henry Clay (23-1-3) at 8 p.m. The Girls’ Semifinals are set for Thursday evening, with Ashland Blazer (20-0-2) facing Greenwood (21-2-3) at 6 p.m., and Sacred Heart (24-1-2) squaring off against Highlands (19-3-5) at 8 p.m.
Both tournaments conclude Saturday, Nov. 2 with the boys’ championship slated for 6 p.m. and the girls’ final set for 8 p.m. The semifinals and finals will be webcast live at KHSAA.tv through the NFHS Network, which is a subscription-based service.
Subscription plans for the […]
10/29/19 – Cross Country State Meet Information
Congratulations to all participants and coaches who have qualified for the 2019 KHSAA State Cross Country Championships. First and foremost, we would like to thank the eight regional hosts for all of their hard work and the success of the “super regionals” this past Saturday.
There are several items for your review on the cross country page of the KHSAA website, including the state instructions, course maps, lane assignments, directions to the Kentucky Horse Park, and the state meet time schedule. To view these items, go to http://khsaa.org/sports/fall/cross-country/ and choose “State Meet Information and Instructions”.
Practice time is once again available on Friday, which is the only day that practice is allowed. The times available are from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (ET). SafetyTec will be available for medical needs and TeamIP, the KHSAA official novelty vendor, will be on site. Buses shall park in the lower lot of Alltech Arena during the practice […]
‘Cotton’ & Corbin & Redhounds football
BY MIKE FIELDS (Oct. 28, 2019)
CORBIN – On a clear, crisp October morning recently, Larry “Cotton” Adams sat in the concrete stands at Denes Stadium and recalled the first time he ever saw the Corbin Redhounds play football.
It was 1955. He was 9 years old. And the magic unfolded on this very field in front of him.
“I remember the opening kickoff. Calvin Bird took it to the house. I remember he hurdled a tackler at midfield,” Adams said, motioning toward the 50-yard line.
“It was something.”
It was something that would change his life.
The community of Corbin has had a special relationship with its high school football team for the better part of a century. The Redhounds have claimed mythical or official state titles in 1939, 1955, 1976, 1980 and 1982. They were runners-up in 1962, 1977, 1990, 2002, 2017 and 2018.
The fans here demand success as if it were […]
10/27/19 – State Cross Country Qualifiers
The regional results for Cross Country and the KHSAA State Qualifiers have been posted on the KHSAA website.
Changes may occur as coaches and officials have an opportunity to double-check both the performance list and the roster by school for accuracy. An email will be sent once all changes are made, and final performance lists and lane assignments are available.
Each school should review their student-athletes and let us know immediately of any necessary changes (i.e. misspelling of names, incorrect grade, etc.) by emailing us xcresults@khsaa.org. It is important that you send corrections to xcresults@khsaa.org to ensure all parties are aware of the changes.
The deadline for corrections is Monday, October 28 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern).
For new coaches: Once a student-athlete (or team) is entered into the region they are automatically entered into the state meet if they qualify. Even if your team did not qualify, you may have had an individual […]
10/25/19 – Field Hockey State Semifinals Set For Saturday In Louisville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2019
The sixth annual KHSAA State Field Hockey Tournament resumes Saturday evening with the Semifinals heading to Christian Academy-Lou. The first match of the night at Centurion Stadium will pit DuPont Manual (18-4-4) against Christian Academy-Lou. (15-6-1) at 6 p.m., followed by Sacred Heart (21-7) versus Assumption (15-10-1) at 7:45 p.m. Tickets to the 2019 KHSAA State Field Hockey Tournament can be purchased online at https://gofan.co/app/school/KHSAA.
The 2019 State Field Hockey Tournament concludes Monday evening at Centurion Field with the championship match at 7 p.m. Live stats for each game will be available on the Field Hockey page at KHSAA.org, with box scores posted following the completion of each match. Monday’s championship will be webcast live at KHSAA.tv through the NFHS Network, which is a subscription-based service.
Subscription plans for the NFHS Network are available for $10.99 a month. A monthly subscription, priced less than the cost of […]
10/24/19 – Advance Tickets on Sale for the Boys’ and Girls’ State Soccer Tournament
Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ State Soccer Tournament to be played on October 30, 31, and November 2 in Lexington.
All tickets are general admission with no re-entry and are priced at $10 each night. Those 10 years of age and under are admitted free. Tickets may also be purchased at the venue beginning one hour prior to the first match of the night.
Purchase Tickets – https://gofan.co/app/school/KHSAA/Soccer
State Tournament Bracket (Boys) – https://khsaa.org/soccer/2019/boysstatebracket.pdf
State Tournament Bracket (Girls) – https://khsaa.org/soccer/2019/girlsstatebracket.pdf
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The KHSAA staff routinely publishes blog posts to better communicate with its various constituencies and the public. For a list of those blogs, go to http://khsaa.org/news-stats-pubs/sports-blogs/
10/24/19 – Advance Tickets On Sale for State Volleyball Tournament
Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament to be played Nov. 8-10 at Valley High School in Louisville.
All tickets are general admission with no-reentry and are priced at $10 each per individual per session. Those 10 years of age and under are admitted free. Tickets may also be purchased at the venue beginning one hour prior to the first match of the session.
An all-session ticket (good for all four sessions of the event) is also available online only and may be purchased in advance of the event for $30. All-session tickets will not be available for purchase at the venue.
Purchase Tickets – http://bit.ly/2BKWbYF
State Tournament Bracket – https://khsaa.org/volleyball/2019/statebracket.pdf
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The KHSAA staff routinely publishes blog posts to better communicate with its various constituencies and the public. For a list of those blogs, go to http://khsaa.org/news-stats-pubs/sports-blogs/
10/24/19 – State Cross Country Qualifying Process
As we approach Cross Country regionals this weekend, the KHSAA wanted to remind fans and coaches about the qualifying process for the 2019 KHSAA State Cross Country Meet.
The State qualifying process for Cross Country will be:
- 1 full team enters the Region Meet, 1 team advances.
- 2-3 full teams enter the Region Meet, 2 teams advance.
- 4-5 full teams enter the Region Meet, 3 teams advance.
- 6-7 full teams enter the Region Meet, 4 teams advance.
- 8-10 full teams enter the Region Meet, 5 teams advance.
- 11 or more full teams enter the Region Meet, 6 teams advance.
After the teams qualifying for State are determined, the top five (5) individuals from teams NOT advancing to State will qualify for the State Meet as individuals. Please contact Assistant Commissioner Sarah Bridenbaugh (sbridenbaugh@khsaa.org) should you have any questions.
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10/18/19- Information On Ordering Tickets to 2019 KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
It is again time for us to take orders for advance tickets to the 2019 KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl State Football Finals. Here are some notes about this year’s finals:
- The games will be played at Kroger Field at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
- Advance ticket purchases INCLUDE parking charges. There will be no additional parking charge for those holding a pre-purchased ticket as any price is included in the ticket fee.
- All tickets ordered in advance will be held at will call at the stadium for distribution beginning on Friday morning, December 6 at the main stadium box office near Gate 9 if they are unable to be mailed by Monday, December 2.
- The schedule for this year’s event has games scheduled as follows (All times Eastern):
- Friday, December 6th – 1A – 2 PM, 3A – 7 PM
- Saturday, December 7th – 2A – 1 PM, 4A – 4:30 PM, […]
10/18/19- Final Reminder-Football Nominations Sought For Midway Student Athlete-of-the-Year Award
This is being sent to all KHSAA Football playing schools and serves as a final reminder.
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year among Football participants for 2019-2020. Midway University has expanded its partnership to include both male and female nominations for 2019-2020.
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 participant from each 2019-2020 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 https://khsaa.org/ge35-midway-university-khsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at an awards banquet at Midway University in early June 2020. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the […]
10/15/19 – Dance Divisions Released
The divisions for the 2019 KHSAA Dance regionals have been compiled and released.
Click here to view individual school squad declarations
Click here to view the total declarations per region
Regional competition dates, sites and managers have been posted on the KHSAA website for some time. Please review the schedule for your competition.
UDA Scoresheets are again being used. Updated links on this information are posted in the General Dance Information-Judging and Scoresheets on the KHSAA Dance Page.
Reminder: All coaches must complete the Understanding Copyright and Compliance Course (free course) through the NFHS at www.nfhslearn.com. Click the link below for more information: https://khsaa.org/10-11-19-nfhs-understanding-copyright-and-compliance-course-required-for-cheer-dance-coaches/
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10/11/19 – Competitive Cheer Divisions Released
The divisions for the 2019 KHSAA Competitive Cheer regionals have been compiled and released. A reminder to coaches that no changes to divisions may be made and withdrawal from Region/State competition will result in penalties under Bylaw 27, including a fine.
Click here to view individual school squad declarations
Click here to view the total declarations per region
Regional competition dates, sites and managers have been posted on the KHSAA website for some time. Please review the schedule for your competition.
Varsity/UCA Scoresheets are again being used. Updated links on this information are posted in the Cheer Judges, Judging and Scoresheet Information link on the KHSAA website.
Reminder: All coaches must complete the Understanding Copyright and Compliance Course (free course) through the NFHS at www.nfhslearn.com. Click the link below for more information: https://khsaa.org/10-11-19-nfhs-understanding-copyright-and-compliance-course-required-for-cheer-dance-coaches/
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10/11/19 – NFHS Understanding Copyright and Compliance Course Required for Cheer & Dance Coaches
This is a reminder that all KHSAA Cheer and Dance Coaches (Head and Assistant, paid or unpaid) must complete the NFHS Music Copyright Course “Understanding Copyright and Compliance”. This course is free and 100% online and is required whether or not a team competes in KHSAA competition. This 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 laws and how those laws impact the interscholastic community and the course was produced with the assistance of NAME (National Association for Music Education) and USA Cheer. It also expands on topics such as fair use, public domain, copyright infringement penalties and much more. Spirit squads, as well as Dance teams, are increasingly met with copyright infringement claims and this course is a tool to assist cheer and dance coaches in education on […]
Kentucky High School Scoreboard Show
The Kentucky High School Scoreboard Show airs every Friday night starting at 10 p.m. (ET). The Scoreboard Show recaps all of the night’s action from across the Bluegrass. The show can be heard online at WLAP.com, or via WLAP Radio 630 through the IHeart radio app.
You can listen to the Kentucky High School Scoreboard Show at any time on any device by downloading the podcast. Simply go to WLAP.com, click “On Demand Podcast”, and scroll down to Kentucky High School Scoreboard hours 1 and 2.
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10/10/19 – Esports Registration Deadline Extended to October 25
The esports registration deadline has been extended to Friday, October 25th. If your school intends to compete in this Fall 2019 season, there are a couple of steps that must be taken before that date to ensure your teams are put on the schedule.
- Have your principal fill out the authorization form distributed earlier this week by the Commissioner – https://schools.khsaa.org/es101-esports-school-permission-form/
- Add an esports team, coach and student-athletes in the schools.khsaa.org subdomain
- Complete registration through PlayVS and activate your teams
Follow these steps to complete the registration process through PlayVS.
- Verify students, after checking their names and emails for accuracy
- Purchase a Season Pass for verified players and select an esport for them to play
- From the Manage Teams tab, create and name your team
- Then, place verified players on your roster
- Finally, hit the ‘Activate’ button for each team. You MUST activate a team in order […]
10/5/19 – Swimming & Diving Rules Clinic for Coaches and Officials Online
The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Swimming & Diving is currently available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches, varsity, junior varsity and freshman, and whether or not the coach receives pay.
For member schools, the clinics are located on the School Log-in Page. To access the clinic, go to https://schools.khsaa.org/ and — under the section entitled Rules Clinics — click on the link that says “View Online Rules Clinics“.
For officials, login to the officials’ subdomain at https://officials.khsaa.org/
OFFICIALS
October 5 to January 2 (Officials) – the Swimming & Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
January 3 to January 22 (Officials) – the Swimming & Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period.
January 23 to January 29 (Officials) – the Swimming & […]
10/10/19 – State Cross Country Course Access for Coaches
As Cross Country season winds down, the KHSAA wanted to remind Athletic Directors and coaches about gaining access to the course at the State Cross Country Championships.
- As has been done in previous years, coaches’ certifications will be checked in order to obtain a coaching credential or complimentary access to the meet.
- Coaches need to be Bylaw 25 certified and be sure all requirements are up to date.
- This requirement includes being current on the rules clinic, sports safety course and a valid date entered for the expiration of CPR certification.
- As a reminder, there are separate passes for all 6 races (boys, girls, class, etc) and if your school wishes to have a coach on the course for both the boys and girls race in your respective class and those coaches are the same, Athletic Directors are reminded to list that coach on the KHSAA database under both genders.
As a reminder, […]
10/9/19 – Suspension of NFHS Wrestling Rule 4-1-4
This memorandum from Elliot Hopkins, the NFHS Wrestling Rules Editor, and National Interpreter, was received on October 9. 2019:
Subject: Suspension of NFHS Wrestling Rule 4-1-4
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Good Afternoon:
We have had some inquiries regarding the modified NFHS Wrestling Rule 4-1-4 and its intent and purpose. The NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee’s purpose was to restrict non-school promotional references from appearing on the wrestling ear guards that were not issued by the school. This practice was turning high school wrestlers into “walking billboards”. Items such as pop culture or movie references (Avengers, Superman), corporate sponsorships (Hines Lumber, McDonalds), advocacy interests (Save the Whales, Protect the Bees), biblical references (John 3:16, 2 Tim 1:17) and college logos (Michigan, Iowa) as a few examples of some of the items that are appearing on the ear guards. The rule’s limitation of manufacturer’s logo not to exceed more than one printed logo/trademark/reference and the restriction of size not to […]
10/08/19- Update on Participation in Esports with KHSAA
As the KHSAA heads into its second year of offering an Esports program, we have worked collaboratively with the Kentucky Department of Education as well as the Kentucky Center for School Safety to enact a directive from the Board of Control for 2019-20. After you have read the material and are ready to complete the permission form, you may do so on the school login site at https://schools.khsaa.org/es101-esports-school-permission-form/.Each of you has a login on this site. Contact Communications Director Joe Angolia at the KHSAA (jangolia@khsaa.org) for specific Esports questions. Contact Rob Catron at the KHSAA (rcatron@khsaa.org) if you are having issues with logging in.
As we reviewed year one of this project, it was determined by the Board of Control in consultation with our partners at KDE and KCSS that we needed to ensure we had informed consent from […]
10/07/19 – 2019-20 Wrestling Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Wrestling is available beginning October 7th. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels, regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
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“.
For officials, login to the officials’ subdomain at https://officials.khsaa.org/
Below is additional information:
OFFICIALS
- October 7 to January 3 (Officials) – the Wrestling Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- January 4 to January 23 (Officials) – the Wrestling Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period.
- January 24 to January 30 (Officials) […]
10/04/19 – Leachman/KHSAA State Golf Championships Begin Tuesday in Bowling Green
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 4, 2019
The fall championship season gets underway next week when the Bowling Green Country Club hosts the 2019 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships (Oct. 7-12). The girls’ tournament begins at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8 with the opening round, followed by the second 18 holes on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The boys’ championship opens with first round action on Friday, Oct. 11, with the final 18 holes slated for Saturday, Oct. 12.
Lexington Christian Academy will look to repeat as girls’ team champion after claiming the 2018 state title with a 639 total (324-315) led by individual medalist Laney Frye (72-74 – 146). On the boys’ side, Taylor County will also try to repeat as team champions after capturing the school’s first state title in 2018 with a 592 total (294-298) – edging St. Xavier by two strokes (291-303 – 594). John Marshall Butler (Trinity (Lou.)) enters the 2019 championship […]
2019 State Golf Championships Awards and Honors
2019 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championship Scholarship winners
Girls – Rachel Carver, Madisonville-North Hopkins
Boys – Chase Childress, LaRue County
10/01/19 – Fall Draw Show Set For Wednesday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2019
The matchups for the 2019 KHSAA Field Hockey, Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer, and Volleyball State Tournaments will be revealed Wednesday, October 2nd when the annual Fall Championship Draw Show is conducted at the KHSAA Offices at 1 p.m. The Draw Show will be broadcast live online by KHSAA.tv through the NFHS Network.
The 2019 KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournament begins Thursday, October 24th with quarterfinal matchups on campus sites. The semifinals and championship will be played Saturday, October 26th and Monday, October 28th at Christian Academy-Louisville.
The 2019 KHSAA State Soccer Championships open with the semi-state matches on Oct. 21-22, followed by the quarterfinals on campus sites from Oct. 24-26. The semifinals (Oct. 30-31) and finals (Nov. 2) will move to Lexington and be played at a Fayette County Public School.
The KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament will be held at Valley High School in Louisville for the eighth-straight […]
Not even his dad could have predicted Justin Thomas’ rapid rise to stardom
BY MIKE FIELDS (Sept. 30, 2019)
When Justin Thomas won the KHSAA state golf title in 2009, could anyone have predicted that just 10 years later he would be regarded as one the best players on the planet?
He’s already won 10 times on the PGA TOUR, including a PGA Championship, a FedEx Cup title and a WGC event, and has spent time ranked No. 1 in the world.
He’s also earned more than $30 million.
And he’s only 26.
Could anybody have looked into a crystal ball and seen this kind of success for Thomas when he was winning the state high school title as a 16-year-old junior at St. Xavier?
“No way, no way,” said Mike Thomas, Justin’s dad, and the head pro at Harmony Landing Country Club in Goshen.
“So many members of the club and people in the Louisville community would always forecast these great things about Justin. Everybody was telling […]