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08/18/25 Football Online Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available
The required KHSAA Football Online Rules Clinic is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard on KHSAA360.
COACHES
- Coaches should look for the 25-26 Eligibility tab labeled 2025-26 Football and clearly labeled Coaching at https://app.arbitersports.com/eligibility/coach
- The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
OFFICIALS
- Officials should look for the 2025-26 Football Postseason eligibility tab and clearly labeled Officiating at https://app.arbitersports.com/eligibility/official
- The clinic is required for all officials desiring to officiate post-season play.
FORGOTTEN PASSWORDS
- If you have forgotten your password, you will need to set your password on the arbitersports.com login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
DEADLINES – COACHES
- August 18 to September 7 – the clinic may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- September 8 to October 18 – the clinic may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) […]
KHSAA/KMA Position Statement and Recommended Guidance Exertional Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion Recognition and Treatment
KHSAA/KMA Position Statement and Recommended Guidance Exertional Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion Recognition and Treatment
2025-26 KHSAA Board of Control Members
Greg Howard
President, 2025-2026
Director, 2023-2027
Russellville
District Athletic Director
Warren County Schools
Regions 3-4
Damon Kelley
President-Elect, 2025-2026
Director, 2025-2029
Lexington
Athletic Director
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Regions 11-12
Brandy Carver
Director, 2023-2027
Morehead
Rowan County Schools
Assistant Superintendent
Regions 9-16
Brian Courtney
Director, 2022-2026
Cox’s Creek
Chief Operating Officer
Bardstown City Schools
Regions 1-8
Noel Crum
Director, 2024-2028
Stambaugh
Johnson County Schools
Assistant Superintendent
Regions 15-16
James Demler
Director, 2024-2028
Covington
Athletic Director
St. Henry District
Regions 9-16
Claudette Herald
Director, 2024-2028
Dry Ridge
Superintendent
Oldham County Public Schools
Regions 1-8
Mandi Hudson
Director, 2023-2027
Georgetown
KDE Appointed Member
Safety Engineer, TMMK
Randy McCallon
Director, 2022-2026
Murray
KDE Appointed Member
Retired EducatorMore
2025-26 KHSAA Board of Control Meeting Dates
Thursday, July 30 to Friday, August 1, Organizing and Planning, Strategic Goals and Objectives Discussion and First Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Louisville
Wednesday, September 17 (Lexington)
Thursday, September 18, Annual Meeting Delegate Assembly, Central Bank Center Convention Center
Thursday, November 13 (Lexington)
Thursday, January 15 (Lexington)
Thursday, February 19 (Lexington)
Wednesday/Thursday, May 5-6 (Lexington)
2025-26 KHSAA Board of Control Committees Assignments
President Greg Howard, President-Elect Damon Kelley
Executive Committee-Audit/Finance/Evaluation/Leadership Team
Wilhoite, Matt (Finance Chair)
Howard, Greg (Board President)
Kelley, Damon (Board President-Elect)
Roach, Jeremy
Herald, Claudette
McCallon, Randy
Mullins, Chuck
Thompson, Russell
Hall of Fame Selection Committee
BOARD- 2nd-year members (2028) and 4th-year members (2026)
STAFF- (A minimum of 5 staff members)
MEDIA- (A minimum of 9 media representatives)
Hall of Fame Screening Committee
BOARD-1st-year members (2029) and 3rd-year members (2027)
STAFF- (A minimum of 5 staff members)
MEDIA (A minimum of 9 media representatives)
Whistle Blower Committee (4th-year members)
Courtney, Brian *
McCallon, Randy *
Moir, Donna *
Phillips, Michael *
Zuberer, David *
NFHS Summer Meeting (2nd-year members entering the third year, 3rd0year members entering their fourth year, plus President, President-Elect, and any serving former President)
Wilhoite, Matt
Howard, Greg
Carver, Brandy *
Courtney, Brian *
Hudson, Mandi *
McCallon, Randy *
Phillips, Michael *
Williams, Denny *
Zuberer, David *
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06/18/25- 2025-2026 Regional Meetings for Athletic Administrators
The following is the schedule of meetings for this fall as we rotate into places where it may have been a year or two since we have been able to host. We are also thankful to be coming to other fantastic partner schools that are centrally located to the attendees.
- Aug 12, 2025, Caldwell County High School, Princeton, 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Aug 13, 2025, Hart County High School, Munfordville, 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
- Aug 14, 2025, South Warren High School, Bowling Green, 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Aug 19, 2025, Elkhorn Crossing School, Georgetown, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Includes KHSAA360 Deeper Dive
- Aug 20, 2025, Scott High School, Taylor Mill, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Includes KHSAA360 Deeper Dive
- Aug 21, 2025, Valley High School, Valley Station, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Includes KHSAA360 Deeper Dive
- Aug. 26, 2025, Mountain Arts Center, Prestonsburg, 8:00 […]
6/12/2025- Baseball / Softball Championship Game Times Changed
Championship game times for both softball and baseball on Saturday have been revised due to forecasted weather conditions and the now-strong likelihood of significant impact on Saturday evening.
The Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Softball State Championship game, presented by UK HealthCare, will now begin at 12 p.m. (ET), and the Clark’s Pump-N-Shop State Baseball Championship game, presented by UK HealthCare, will now begin at 1 p.m. (ET).
There are no changes to Friday’s schedule at this time; however, all involved should be prepared for adjustments due to weather..
Friday, June 13
Softball – UK John Cropp Stadium
Scott County vs. Henderson County, 10 a.m. (ET)
Assumption vs. Lawrence County, 1 p.m. (ET)
Baseball – UK Kentucky Proud Park
Trinity (Louisville) vs. Boyd County, 4 p.m. (ET)
McCracken County vs. Pleasure Ridge Park, 7:30 p.m. (ET)
Temporary
REVIEW THE MEMBERSHIP PROVISIONS, THEN SCROLL BELOW AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
1) Select the member school name,
2) Enter the name of the Principal or Bylaw 1 Designated Representative(the only person authorized to sign this form)
3) Select the position of the person signing the form (must be Principal or Bylaw 1 Designated Representative)
4) Enter the date of the form;
5) Use your mouse to sign the form,
6) Read the details and then at the bottom, select SUBMIT
2024-2025 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
BASE SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP DUES
Schools desiring to become a member of the Association shall pay a fee in accordance with their prior year’s second-month enrollment on the following schedule:
(1) Schools enrolling less than 100 students and offering only individual sports or sport-activities shall pay $500;
(2) Schools enrolling 1-400 students in grades 9-12 shall pay $1000;
(3) Schools enrolling 401-610 students in grades 9-12 shall pay $1500;
(4) Schools […]
Standard Varsity Officiating and Licensing Fees for 2025-2026
Effective for 2025-26 as of March 1, 2025
2025 Clarks Pump-N-Shop State Outdoor Track & Field Meet Coach Pass Allocation
The KHSAA rosters and coaches lists were required to be submitted through KHSAA360 (using the ArbiterSports platform managed by the school AD) prior to the entry deadline, and no further additions/corrections can be made. This list has been prepared so member schools can plan accordingly.
As we do in other KHSAA state events, coaches will have the option to purchase additional coach passes via the ticketing staff at the pass pickup location, and receipts can be provided. Only credit cards will be accepted, and the coach must still be listed in Arbiter for the member school in order to purchase.
Passes were allocated based on the following criteria:
- Coaches meeting Bylaw 25 KHSAA Coaching Requirements shall receive a wristband based on team qualifiers (genders combined).
- One to two (1-2) qualifier(s) affords a maximum of two (2) complimentary admissions;
- Three to six (3-6) qualifiers afford a maximum of three (3) complimentary admissions;
- Seven (7) […]
2025-2026 Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Results/Entries
Media Info-Tee Times/Leaderboards/ResultsGE81 – Triennial Survey Form and Notice *IMPORTANT*
Apologies for this notice being a bit later than expected, but the deadline has been extended. The original due date has been extended due to issues in getting the survey distributed and ongoing championship activity delays.DUE BY MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025. You will receive weekly reminders about submission.
First, we obviously hope that each of you has had a great school year and a good finish to this last season of championships. Every three years, per adopted policy (and state regulation), the KHSAA surveys the membership as to the desire to expand sports offerings. In this manner, the staff and Board of Control can continue to be proactive in offering new opportunities or assessing the satisfaction of its membership with the current offerings.
The Board of Control adopted a policy that states the Board will consider sponsoring a championship in a […]
2025 State Volleyball Boys All Tournament Team and Awards
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM PRESENTED BY MORGAN & MORGAN
PLAYER SCHOOL Sam Smith West Jessamine Jake Peterson Lafayette Ryan Britz Holy Cross (Louisville) Zachery Jarboe Trinity (Louisville) Joshua Porter DeSales Riley Weber DeSales Connor Baer South Warren Thad Hall South Warren Cooper Pugh Henry Clay Gray Millar Henry Clay Jonathan Pineda Henry Clay Isaac Lotze St. Xavier Murphy-Lee Schmidt St. Xavier
ALL-TOURNAMENT AND MOST VALUABLE PLAYER PRESENTED BY MORGAN & MORGAN
PLAYER SCHOOL Briley Codey St. Xavier2025 State Lacrosse Girls All Tournament Team and Awards
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM PRESENTED BY MORGAN & MORGAN
PLAYER SCHOOL Layla Hobbs Powell Henry Clay Ella Klingenberg Oldham County Caillin Heintz Mercy Academy Julia Pirtle Sacred Heart Morgan Schmidt DuPont Manual Samantha Haden DuPont Manual Hannan Dusing Notre Dame Andrea Carothers Notre Dame Anna Mullikin Sayre Avery Luring Sayre Adrian Smith Sayre Eleanor Beam Kentucky Country Day Izzie Maki Kentucky Country Day
ALL-TOURNAMENT AND MOST VALUABLE PLAYER PRESENTED BY MORGAN & MORGAN
PLAYER SCHOOL Christine Martin Kentucky Country Day2025 State Lacrosse Boys All Tournament Team and Awards
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM PRESENTED BY MORGAN & MORGAN
PLAYER SCHOOL Brayden Brzygot Dixie Heights Elijah Robinson DuPont Manual Thomas Andriole St. Xavier Jimmy Hooks Frederick Douglass Cooper Crosby South Warren Haydon Bird South Warren Greyson Hodge Woodford County Charles Twehues Woodford County Owen Rupp South Oldham Cooper Olson South Oldham Samuel Estrada South Oldham Noah Hollister Trinity (Louisville) Adam Wickel Trinity (Louisville)
ALL-TOURNAMENT AND MOST VALUABLE PLAYER PRESENTED BY MORGAN & MORGAN
PLAYER SCHOOL Logan Bryant Trinity (Louisville)Current Boys Wrestling Alignment
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall sponsor postseason competition in wrestling, provided that there is sufficient interest of the membership and such is approved by the Board of Control.
The Commissioner shall divide the state into geographic sections with the approval of the Board of Control. The alignment shall be reviewed for changes as needed due to significant changes in participation population. In the interim, newly added or deleted programs will be handled on a case by case basis by the Commissioner’s office.
As of January 1, 2025, the alignment is as follows (with manual notations to be made during the transition to the KHSAA360/ArbiterSports system):
2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals Award Winners
UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Class 1A Final
- Morgan and Morgan Most Valuable Player –
- Runner-up –
- Champion –
UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Class 2A Final
- Morgan and Morgan Most Valuable Player –
- Runner-up –
- Champion –
UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Class 4A Final
- Morgan and Morgan Most Valuable Player –
- Runner-up –
- Champion –
UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Class 3A Final
- Morgan and Morgan Most Valuable Player – Cole Hodge, Christian Academy-Louisville
- Runner-up –
- Champion –
UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Class 6A Final
- Morgan and Morgan Most Valuable Player – Clinton Sansbury, Trinity (Louisville)
- Runner-up –
- Champion –
UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Class 5A Final
- Morgan and Morgan Most Valuable Player –
- Runner-up –
- Champion –
2025 Girls Regional Team Tennis Results and Brackets
2025 Girls Team Tennis Regional Results (select Region at bottom of page)
2025 Boys Regional Team Tennis Results and Brackets
2025 Boys Team Tennis Regional Results (select Region at bottom of page)
Current Girls’ Lacrosse Alignment
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall sponsor postseason competition in the sport of girls lacrosse, provided that there is sufficient interest of the membership and such is approved by the Board of Control.
The Commissioner shall divide the state into geographic sections with the approval of the Board of Control. The alignment shall be reviewed for changes as needed due to significant changes in participation population. In the interim, newly added or deleted programs will be handled on a case by case basis by the Commissioner’s office.
As of January 1, 2025, the alignment is as follows (with manual notations to be made during the transition to the KHSAA360/ArbiterSports system):
2025 All-Tournament Team and Awards, UK HealthCare Boys’ Sweet 16®
2025 UK HEALTHCARE BOYS’ BASKETBALL SWEET 16® AWARDS
SWEET 16® ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 one-time scholarship, sponsored by Bob Roberts Insurance, given to a tournament participant based solely on academic achievement to be used at a Kentucky college or university
- Kole Jervis, North Laurel
TED SANFORD AWARD
Sponsored by the Courier Journal, given to a tournament participant based on citizenship, basketball ability, academic achievement and sportsmanship; Includes a $1,000 one-time scholarship from Ted Cook Tire Company to be used at a Kentucky college or university
- Joseph Honeycutt, Breathitt County
MORGAN & MORGAN ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
- Zander Carter, Ashland Blazer
- Dayvonne Harrison, Jeffersontown
- Reece Davidson, North Laurel
- Andy Johnson, Cooper
- Julian Miles, South Oldham
- Kolton Wuchterl, South Oldham
- Cayden Reed, Montgomery County
- Luke Fawns, Montgomery County
- Deuce Bailey, Bowling Green
- Kadyn Carpenter, Bowling Green
- Luke Idlett, Bowling Green
- Vince Dawson, Great Crossing
- Gage Richardson, Great […]
2025 All-Tournament Team and Awards, Clarks Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Sweet 16®
2025 CLARK’S PUMP-N-SHOP GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SWEET 16® AWARDS
SWEET 16® ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 one-time scholarship, sponsored by Bob Roberts Insurance, given to a tournament participant based solely on academic achievement to be used at a Kentucky college or university
- Kate Baker, Frederick Douglass
J.B. MANSFIELD AWARD
Sponsored by the Courier Journal, given to a tournament participant based on citizenship, basketball ability, academic achievement and sportsmanship; Includes a $1000 one-time scholarship from Ted Cook Tire Company to be used at a Kentucky college or university
- Skylar Waller, Marshall County
MORGAN & MORGAN ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
- Brooke Nichelson, North Laurel
- Kennedy Deener, Taylor County
- Atylia Green, Henderson County
- Haylee Noel, Cooper
- Tamia Waide, Frederick Douglass
- Jaelee Knowles, Frederick Douglass
- Alaya Quisenberry, Danville Christian
- Grace Mbugua, Danville Christian
- Kennedy Stamper, George Rogers Clark
- Ciara Byars, George Rogers Clark
- Jailenn Green, George Rogers Clark
- Morgan […]
2025 Clarks Pump-N-Shop and 2025 UK HealthCare Boys Sweet Sixteen Workers Instructions
We again want to thank each of you for your long-time dedication to the two weeks of basketball tournaments. We often talk about our devoted staff of workers and volunteers and how they truly make this the greatest show in hoops! We know most of you have all of this information in various forms but want to be sure we have it in one concise place.
Like every year, there are always a few changes, so we want to be sure you are aware of those as well as the logistics for this year. We have talked personally communicated via phone or text with almost all of you as we have tried to formulate final plans.
The detailed information below should answer any questions you have, but as always, feel free to reach out for anything else. Below is a complete list of workers for this week’s tournaments, housing information, and other details just in […]