January, 2020
01/30/20 – Roster Submissions a Focus for 2020-21 High School Volleyball Rules Changes
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 30, 2020) — Revised rules for roster submissions and penalties assessed to the team bench are among the most prominent high school volleyball rules changes for the upcoming 2020-21 season.
At its annual meeting January 5-7 in downtown Indianapolis, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Volleyball Rules Committee recommended six rules changes that were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
“High school volleyball is in a great place, which is reflected in the small number of both rules proposals and rules changes this year,” said Lindsey Atkinson, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the Volleyball Rules Committee. “The NFHS Volleyball Rules Committee continues to be dedicated to finding ways to improve the administration of the game as is evident in the changes made for the 2020-21 volleyball season.”
The first notable change pertains to the consequences for late roster submissions and changes made to the roster […]
01/30/20 – State Bowling Roster by School & Lane Assignments Posted
The roster by school for the 2020 KHSAA State Bowling Championships is now available for review on the KHSAA website. The roster by school listing includes unified & adapted participants and can be found through the links below.
Each school should review its student-athletes and let us know immediately of any necessary changes (i.e. the 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 12:00 p.m. ET on Friday, January 31st.
Championship Roster By School – https://khsaa.org/bowling/2020/rosterbyschool.pdf
The lane assignments for the 2020 State Bowling Championships have also been posted on the KHSAA website.
Tickets for the State Bowling Championships on February 6-7 at the Executive Strike & Spare in […]
01/30/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Football
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2020
Following the completion of the 2019 KHSAA Football season, the Association has chosen the finalists for the sport’s Official of the Year Award. Of the 938 licensed officials in football, Shaun Williams (Lewisport), Jordan Tarrence (Lexington) and Gary Wise (Louisville) were chosen as finalists with Williams selected as the 2019 KHSAA Football 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 […]
01/29/20 – Bowling State Tournament Instructions & Oil Patterns Available
Instructions for the 2020 KHSAA State Bowling Championships have been posted on the KHSAA website. The Championships will take place on February 6-7 at Executive Strike & Spare in Louisville. You can view the state championships instructions by clicking on the link below.
Instructions for Participants and Fans
Oil Patterns have also been released for the 2020 KHSAA State Bowling Championships:
Team competitions: the oil pattern will be “Wall Street V2”.
Singles competition: the oil pattern will be “High Street V2”.
Unified/Adapted competitions: the oil pattern will be “Stone Street 9642”.
A color copy of the 2020 oil patterns will be available for coaches and bowlers at the check-in desk upon arrival at the state tournament. Tickets are also available for purchase online and the time schedule for the state event has been posted.
2020 KHSAA State Bowling Time Schedule
Lane assignments for the […]
Greg Buckner goes from underappreciated to KHSAA Hall of Fame
BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 29, 2020)
Who is the most underappreciated Kentucky high school basketball star of the last 30 years?
I’d go with a guy who as a sophomore helped his team win a state title, and as a senior averaged 21 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and got back to the Sweet Sixteen; who went on to start 122 consecutive college games for a Power Five conference school; and who played in the NBA for 10 years and served as an assistant coach for two NBA teams.
I’d go with Greg Buckner.
Buckner didn’t get the recognition he deserved from his home-state fans when he was in high school (or thereafter) because he played at University Heights Academy.
But he’s getting his just dues now. Buckner will be inducted into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame this spring.
To say he appreciates the honor would be an understatement.
“It’s unbelievable,” he said in a […]
01/28/20 – Sweet 16® Draw Show to Air February 11th on CW Lexington, KHSAA.tv
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2020
Pairings for the 2020 Mingua Beef Jerky/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® and the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® will be unveiled on Tuesday, Feb. 11th at 1 p.m. (ET) when the annual Sweet 16® Draw Show is televised by The CW Lexington. The Sweet 16® Draw Show will also be streamed live online at KHSAA.tv and WKYT.com.
The 59th Girls’ Sweet 16® will be held March 11-15 with the 103rd installment of the boys’ basketball state tournament taking place the following week (March 18-22). Both tournaments will be played at Rupp Arena for the second year, with ticket information available at KHSAA.org in the coming days.
Each game of the boys’ and girls’ Sweet 16® will be webcast live at khsaa.tv for subscribers to the NFHS Network. By purchasing a month pass to the NFHS Network, fans can watch all 30 games of the girls’ and boys’ Sweet 16® […]
01/28/20 – State Wrestling Coaches Credentials
The KHSAA wants to remind Superintendents, Principals, Athletic Directors and Coaches about gaining access to the competition floor and coaches’ corner at the state championships for Wrestling.
As has been done in previous years, coaches’ certifications will be checked in order to obtain a coaching credential or complimentary access to the tournament.
- 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
Please be sure to contact Assistant Commissioner Michael Barren (mbarren@khsaa.org) should you have any questions.
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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/
01/27/20 – PlayVS/KHSAA Esports Winter State Championship Decided Thursday at UK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2020
State Champions will be crowned in Rocket League and League of Legends on Thursday, Jan. 30 when the PlayVS/KHSAA Esports Winter State Championship takes place at the Gatton Student Center on the University of Kentucky campus.
The Rocket League finals are set for 4 p.m. and will feature Shelby County’s “Rockets Gold Squad” taking on Graves County’s “Leverage Esports” team. The League of Legends championship will follow at 5:30 p.m., with Elizabethtown’s “E-Town Panthers” squaring off against Lafayette’s “Generals (A)”.
Admission is free to the esports state championship, which will be held in Ballroom B&C at the Gatton Student Center. Those unable to attend Thursday’s championship can watch the event live online through the NFHS Network or Twitch.tv (https://www.twitch.tv/playvs).
This is the second year esports has been a KHSAA-sanctioned sport activity. Boyle County claimed the inaugural League of Legends state title during the 2019 winter season, with […]
01/27/20 Archery Nominations Sought for Male and Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year award among Archery participants for the 2019-2020 school year. 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 […]
Stan Steidel’s All ‘A’ legacy lives on and prospers
BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 26, 2020)
RICHMOND — Stan Steidel, the founding father of the All “A” Classic, passed away a few months ago, but his legacy is very much alive, and still providing athletic and educational opportunities for high school athletes across Kentucky.
The state-wide small-school basketball tournament celebrated its 30th anniversary this week, capped by the girls’ and boys’ finals in front of cheering crowds under the bright lights in EKU’s McBrayer Arena Sunday afternoon.
Stan Steidel would have loved it.
He was involved in high school sports in a myriad of ways for more than 50 years, in roles ranging from coach to athletic director to superintendent, but his signature accomplishment was the All “A”.
“This was his baby, this was his heart,” said Louise Steidel, Stan’s wife of 56 years.
Louise, along with daughters Jennifer Jones and Melanie Pelle, and several other family members, were recognized during tributes to Stan at […]
01/24/20 Archery Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport-activity of Archery is currently available for viewing. 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
- January 20 to February 9 (Coaches) – the Archery Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- February 10 to February 29 (Coaches) – the Archery Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- March 1 to March 14 (Coaches) – the Archery 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 HTML5 […]
01/23/20 – NFHS Releases “Beyond The Scoreboard,” Second Video Resource for Adult Fan Behavior at Events
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 23, 2020) — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has released “Beyond The Scoreboard,” the second installment of its new video series centered on correcting negative adult fan behavior at high school events.
Competitive high school events can be a highly emotional experience for the parents of participants and other invested adults, especially during the intense moments when winning and losing hangs in the balance. “Beyond The Scoreboard,” which follows “The Parent Seat” as the second non-course production housed on the NFHS Learning Center website (www.NFHSLearn.com), utilizes a list of 10 “life lessons” fostered by athletics and activities participation that are often forgotten by adult fans during the heated battle for victory.
“There are times when the scoreboard may indicate a loss, but there is actually a whole lot of winning going on,” said NFHS Director of Educational Services Dan Schuster. “As cliché as that sounds, we’re trying to […]
01/23/20 – Winter Sports Championship Credentials
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Winter Sports Championships (Bowling, Wrestling, Swimming & Diving) 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. Media outlets are responsible for the actions of all individuals representing their organization, including compliance with KHSAA policies and procedures. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves the right to limit the quantity of credentials issued to […]
01/16/20 – 2018-19 National Coaches of the Year Selected by NFHS Coaches Association
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 16, 2020)— Twenty-three high school coaches from across the country have been selected as 2019 National Coaches of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association.
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. This year’s awards recognize coaches for the 2018-19 school year.
Recipients of this year’s national awards for boys sports are: Glenn Cecchini, baseball, Lake Charles (Louisiana) Alfred M. Barbe High School; J.R. Holmes, basketball, Bloomington (Indiana) South High School; […]
01/16/20 – Board Approves Site and Date for Esports Championship, Approves Extensive Survey of Officials’ Fees, Reviews Ongoing Operations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16, 2020
The Board of Control addressed several operational issues at its meeting at the KHSAA offices on Thursday. Among the actionable items on the agenda, the Board approved an offer from the University of Kentucky to host the upcoming esports state championship and approved the movement of five schools in Track & Field, as well as Cross Country, for the 2020-21 school year.
The University of Kentucky has offered to host the upcoming esports state championship on Jan. 30 and the Board accepted that proposal. UK has made a substantial investment into its Gatton Student Center as it expands its involvement in the world of competitive gaming.
“We are grateful to UK for reaching out to us to host a championship event in esports this year, allowing our competition and its participants to continue to receive outstanding support, ” said Commissioner Julian Tackett. “Their new facility is outstanding and will […]
01/20/20 – Regional Diving Dates/Sites Announced – REVISED
Following action by the KHSAA Board of Control to combine regional diving meets, dates and sites were announced and have since been revised. Below is the current schedule for the events.
Regions 1, 2 & 3
Region 2 Host
Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 5:30 p.m. (CT)
Owensboro Health Park, Owensboro
Regions 4, 5 & 7
Regions 4/5 Host
Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 4:30 p.m. (ET)
Wright Natatorium, University of Louisville, Louisville
Regions 6, 8 & 9
Region 8 Host
Thursday, Feb. 6 Boys at 8:45 a.m.; Girls at 4:30 p.m. (ET)
Lancaster Aquatics Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington
All divers within a region will be scored separately, with points scored awarded accordingly. There is no change to state qualifications for advancement.
Coaches should contact the host region manager for additional details […]
01/10/20 – State Bowling Pit Access for Coaches
As the Bowling postseason approaches, the KHSAA wanted to remind Athletic Directors and coaches about gaining access to the pit at the State Bowling 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 tournament.
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 will be separate passes for the boys and girls teams and if your school wishes to have a coach in the pit for both the boys and girls tournaments, Athletic Directors are reminded to list that coach on the KHSAA database under both genders.
As a reminder, a maximum of two (2) certified coaches per school will be given access to the […]
01/10/20 – Regional Bowling Entries for Unified & Adapted Athletes
The KHSAA will continue to offer Unified and Adapted events to include regional and state bowling competitions. While most unified and/or adapted athletes have been participating throughout the season, it is important to review the following information prior to the start of the postseason.
Unified partner athletes and special athletes must be listed on the Unified roster in the KHSAA database and each school needs to check the box for a Unified Team if they wish to compete in the regional and/or state competition. The bowling head coach or Athletic Director for each participating member school should enter Unified student-athletes on its postseason roster on the KHSAA database for Unified bowling.
From that postseason roster, coaches can submit regional entries to the regional manager, via Form BW127, four (4) days prior to the regional tournament. A student-athlete must be listed on the roster in order to participate in the postseason. Form BW127 is an online […]
01/10/20 – Regional Bowling Entries
In preparation for the 2020 Regional Bowling tournaments, the KHSAA wanted to remind member schools of the entry process. The bowling head coach or Athletic Director for each participating member school should designate student-athletes to its postseason bowling roster on the KHSAA database under the member school system. From that postseason roster, coaches will be able to submit regional entries to the regional manager. The deadline to submit entries is four (4) days prior to the regional tournament start date. A student-athlete must be listed on the postseason roster on the KHSAA website in order to participate in the postseason.
BW110 is an online form. The head coach or Athletic Director for each team may submit entries through this form. Entries will automatically be sent to regional managers to make final arrangements in regards to schedules, lane assignments, etc. BW110 will accept entries for girls/boys individuals as well as boys/girls teams.
Please use the link […]
01/09/20 – Mingua Beef Jerky Becomes Title Sponsor of KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16®
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 9, 2020
Mingua Beef Jerky, family-owned in Kentucky since 1994, has become the title sponsor of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® beginning with the 2020 tournament. The agreement expands the existing corporate partnership between Mingua and the Kentucky High School Athletic Association which started last year when the Bourbon County-based company came on as a Silver Level partner. The increased corporate support moves Mingua to Gold Level status with the KHSAA, another symbol of their commitment to interscholastic athletics and Kentucky’s young people.
As a company that takes pride in its tasty Kentucky jerky that includes no preservatives or nitrates and uses real meat that is never chopped or formed, Mingua is showcasing its Kentucky pride even further by becoming the title sponsor of the state’s highest level of girls’ basketball competition.
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Ashland Tomcats basketball ‘is our community’
BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 8, 2020)
ASHLAND – The bounce is back in Ashland basketball. For Tomcat fans of all ages, that means all is right in the world of high school hoops.
We’re talking about a symbiotic relationship here. The city and its hardwood heroes feed off one another. There’s a livelier vibe around this northeast Kentucky town when the Tomcats are winning, and the team seems to step up its game when the gym is loud and proud.
That’s the way it’s been for more than 100 years.
Ashland’s boys’ basketball history includes a state runner-up finish in 1920; state and national championships in 1928; back-to-back state titles in 1933 and ’34; a fourth state crown in 1961, and a fourth state runner-up in 1996.
The Tomcats have won more state tournament games — 49 – than anybody.
And — trumpets, please — just a few weeks ago Ashland became the first high […]
01/06/20 – Bowling Regional Instructions & Oil Patterns Available
Instructions for KHSAA Regional Bowling Tournaments are now posted on the KHSAA website. The oil patterns selected for the 2020 regional competitions can also be found through a link within these instructions.
All regions will utilize the same patterns this year. For the singles competition, the oil pattern shall be “Main Street V2“. For the team competition, the oil pattern shall be “Easy Street“.
Regional bowling will be from January 20th through February 1st with the KHSAA State Bowling Tournament to take place February 6-7 at Executive Strike & Spare in Louisville. You can view the regional tournament instructions by clicking on the following link:
https://khsaa.org/bowling/region/2020/postseasoninstructions.pdf
Please contact Assistant Commissioner Sarah Bridenbaugh (sbridenbaugh@khsaa.org) should you have any questions.
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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 […]
01/06/20 – Tentative Host Sites for 2020 Regionals in Bowling
*As of 1/6/20, the following schools are tentative sites for the 2020 Bowling Regionals.
Region Host Manager Email 1 South Warren Chris Decker chris.decker@warren.kyschools.us 2 John Hardin Mike McCune mike.mccune@hardin.kyschools.us 3 Jeffersontown Gary Weiter gary.weiter@jefferson.kyschools.us 4 Trinity (Louisville) Rob Saxton saxton@trinityrocks.com 5 Scott Casey Fisk casey.fisk@kenton.kyschools.us 6 Dixie Heights Derek Bosse derek.bosse@kenton.kyschools.us 7 Bourbon County Wendy Mahanna wendy.mahanna@bourbon.kyschools.us 8 Lee County Tony Barrett tony.barrett@lee.kyschools.us
01/06/20- Basketball 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 Basketball 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 […]
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