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December, 2022

12/28/22 – Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year

Bowling Blog Updates

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete-of-the-Year among Bowling participants for 2022-2023 is now open.

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 2022-2023 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but can 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 summer 2023. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2022-2023 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete-of-the-Year and announced at the banquet. All winners will also receive their recognition at that banquet.

The deadline for nominations for the Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year (male and female) in the sport-activity […]

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12/27/22 – Wrestling Nominations Sought For Male And Female Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete Of The Year

Athletic Department Blog Updates

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among wrestling participants for 2022-2023 is now open.

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 2022-2023 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but can 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 event at Midway University in early summer 2023. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2022-2023 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year announced at the event. All individual winners will also receive their recognition awards at that time.

The deadline for nominations for the Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year in […]

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12/21/22 – Swimming & Diving Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year Awards

Swimming Blog Updates

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year among Swimming & Diving participants for 2022-2023 is now open.

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 2022-2023 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but can 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 event at Midway University in early summer 2023. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2022-2023 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year announced at the event. All individual winners will also receive their recognition awards at that time.

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12/20/22 – Initial RPI Rankings, Stat Leader Reports Released for Basketball

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 20, 2022

The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) Rankings and the initial stat leader reports of the 2022-23 boys’ and girls’ basketball seasons are now available.

The RPI is a tool developed for all team sports by using the official KHSAA/Riherds Scoreboard data. It is provided for a variety of reasons, including district tiebreaking and bracketing in specific sports, as well as a means to increase publicity, interest and promotion. The Board of Control has also approved the RPI to be used as a tiebreaking/contest result mechanism to decide seeded district games not played by the deadline.

Stat leader reports will be updated every day at approximately 3 a.m. ET and will include all teams missing stats for no more than two games.

Initial statistical leader reports can be found through the links below:

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22-23 Video/Audio – Officiating Recruitment Public Service Announcements-NASO/KHSAA

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12/19/22 – KHSAA Announces NFHS State Coach of the Year Honorees for 2021-22 Seasons

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 19, 2022

As part of its annual awards program, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association recognizes Coach of the Year honorees from each state. Those named Coach of the Year at the state level then advance for consideration for Sectional Coach of the Year honors. Winners are chosen through a combination of their coaching accomplishments, as well as their contributions outside of competition to help grow their respective sports. These awards are announced following the recognized year.

The complete list of 2021-22 honorees from Kentucky is below.

Baseball: David Rexroat, Russell County
Boys’ Basketball: William Unseld, Warren Central
Girls’ Basketball: Kristy Orem, Pikeville
Boys’ Cross Country: Ian Johnstone, Conner
Girls’ Cross Country: Tom Stickel, Lexington Christian
Field Hockey: Jody Schaefer, Assumption
Football: Noel Rash, Beechwood
Boys’ Golf: Greg Zimmerer, Christian Academy-Louisville
Girls’ Golf: Sam Westfall, Madisonville-North Hopkins
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12/18/22 – Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 2022-2023

2022-2023 News Releases

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 2022-2023 is now underway.

Applications are being accepted for students to apply for those awards through February 13, 2023. 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. The 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 being a member of […]

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12/15/22 – Esports Winter State Championships to Cap Off Calendar Year

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC.15, 2022

In the KHSAA’s final state championship event of the 2022 calendar year, five state champions will be determined with the 2022-23 KHSAA Esports Winter State Championships presented by UK HealthCare inside the UKFCU Esports Lounge at The Cornerstone in Lexington on Friday.

Teams will compete for state titles in Rocket League (PC), League of Legends (PC), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo Switch) and Madden NFL 23 (PlayStation 4), with an award ceremony following the completion of every semifinal and final.

Tickets to the event are only available for purchase online and can be found at khsaatickets.org. Friday’s events will be streamed live on khsaa.tv for subscribers to the NFHS Network. PlayVS will stream the finals of each PC title, while UK esports will stream each console title’s final round.

Competition will start with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Rocket League and […]

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12/15/22 – Swimming & Diving Host Sites/Dates

Swimming Blog Updates

As of 12/15/22, the following are host schools/sites for the 2023 Swimming and Diving Regionals. 

 

Swimming Host School/Site Dates and Times Region 1 Hopkinsville/Hopkinsville HS February 3-4 Region 2 Apollo/Owensboro Health Park February 3-4 Region 3 Russell Co/Russell Co HS February 3-4 Region 4 St. Xavier/Prelims@ St. Xavier, Finals @ University of Louisville February 4 Region 5 Trinity (Louisville)/University of Louisville February 3-4 Region 6 Collins/Clear Creek Family Center February 3-4 Region 7 Notre Dame/Silverlake February 3-4 Region 8 Lexington Christian/Stivers Aquatic Center, Barbourville February 3-4 Region 9 Model/Eastern Kentucky University February 3-4

 

 

Diving Site Dates and Times Regions 2, 4, 5, 7

University of Louisville

Girls Host – Sacred Heart 

Boys Host – St. Xavier

January 31 (Girls Warm-up 8 AM, Dive 9 -12. Boys Warm-up 4:30. Dive 5:30 – 9.)  Regions 1, 3, 6, 8, 9

University of Louisville

Girls Host – Sacred Heart 

Boys Host – St. Xavier

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2021-2022 Results – New Offerings – Totals

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2017-2018 Original School Responses

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2017-2018 Original School Report Data

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2017-2018 Final Report (PDF)

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2017-2018 Aggregated Results (PDF)

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2017-2018 Individual Results (PDF)

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2021-2022 Results – New Offerings – School by School Submissions

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12/08/22 – Competitive Cheer, Dance State Championships Return to George Rogers Clark

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 8, 2022

The 2022-23 KHSAA Competitive Cheer and Dance State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to return to George Rogers Clark in Winchester this weekend.

The KHSAA Competitive Cheer State Championships will kick off the 11th iteration of the event on Friday, starting at 5:15 p.m. ET with Game Day Large and Small competition. Saturday’s opening session, which features Coed, All-Girls Large and All-Girls Super lineups, will resume the contest at 9 a.m. Once Cardinal Arena is cleared between sessions, All-Girls Small and All-Girls Medium teams will start to compete at 2 p.m.

The sixth annual KHSAA Dance State Championships will begin with Jazz and Game Day routines at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. The venue will once again clear at the conclusion of Sunday’s first session before Hip Hop and Pom competition will bring the weekend to a close, starting at 3 p.m.

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12/07/22-Spring Practice Dates for Football Schools for 2022-2023

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2021-2022 Results – Existing and Expanded Existing Offerings Totals

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12/07/22 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Football

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 7, 2022

Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.

One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.

The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 football season is Steve Hendley of Mayfield. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.

With officiating numbers declining at the national level, […]

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12/07/22 – Media Credentials Now Available for Winter Championships

2022-2023 News Releases

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for winter sports championships (competitive cheer, dance, eSports, bowling, swimming & diving, wrestling) is now live and can be accessed via the following link: credentials.khsaa.org

Credentials to each KHSAA State Championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media who regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system.

Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of their 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 number of credentials […]

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2021-2022 Results – Existing and Expanded Existing Offerings – School by School Submissions

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2021-2022 Results – Special Consideration- Indoor Track Duals Wrestling – Totals

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12/05/22- Update – Football Realignment for 2023 through 2026 seasons

Football Blog Updates

Football Alignment Update and Opportunity to Play Into a Higher Class and Withdraw from District   TO: Superintendents, Principals, Athletic Directors and Designated Representatives of Football Playing Schools   FR: Commissioner Julian Tackett   RE: Update on the Drafting of 2023 through 2026 Football Alignment, Opportunity to Withdraw From District Play or to Play in a Higher Class   At its meeting in November, the KHSAA Board of Control discussed and again agreed on parameters surrounding an alignment of teams in football for the 2023 through 2026 playing seasons. This communication is solely about classification and geographic alignment development. The needed information was received from the KDE around the first of December, and has been formatted in accordance with the Board’s approved process. Your […]

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2023-2026 Enrollment/Membership Numbers Used for Football Classification (Original)

Football Realignment 2023-2024

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2021-2022 Results – Special Consideration- Indoor Track Duals Wrestling – School by School Responses

Reports- Triennial 2021-2022

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2021-2022 Results – Unified and Adapted Offerings – Totals

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2021-2022 Results – Unified and Adapted Offerings – School by School Responses

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2021-2022 Results – Sport and Sport-Activity Abbreviation Legend

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12/01/22 – UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Football State Finals Return to Kroger Field

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 1, 2022

The 2022 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Football State Finals will kick off the first of six championship games at Kroger Field on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington on Friday.

Reigning Class 1A state champion Pikeville (11-2) will face Raceland (13-1) at noon ET in Friday’s opener. At 4 p.m., back-to-back Class 2A champion Beechwood (13-1) will take on undefeated Mayfield (14-0), as Corbin (14-0) looks to remain perfect in the Class 4A nightcap against back-to-back state champion Boyle County (12-2) at 8 p.m.

Play will resume with the same timetable on Saturday, starting with Christian Academy-Louisville vs. Bardstown in a showdown of 14-0 Class 3A squads at noon. At 4 p.m., Male (10-4) is set to make its fifth consecutive Class 6A state final appearance in a matchup with 13-1 Bullitt East. The weekend will come to a close with unblemished Frederick Douglass (14-0) vs. Bowling Green […]

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