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10/17/22- KHSAA member school students encouraged to apply for 2023 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year
KDA-KHSAA partnership to award six scholarships to Kentucky student-athletes
Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2023 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year.
The program is a partnership of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA).
“Athletics and agriculture have a lot in common. They both teach the value of effort, discipline, and teamwork,” Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles said. “We are pleased to join our partners at the KHSAA for the fifth year to reward the Commonwealth’s best young athletes and agriculturists. We hope these scholarships help cover the ever-rising cost of higher education for those striving for excellence in athletics and agriculture.”
To qualify, student-athletes must be Kentucky farmers or involved in agriculture; must be graduating seniors in high school; and must be accepted to a college, university, or trade school following graduation. […]
10/05/22- Basketball Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Basketball has been available since October 5. Remember, the clinic is required of all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels, and whether or not the coach receives pay. And the clinic is to be viewed by those that desire to be considered for postseason basketball assignments.
Below is additional information:
OFFICIALS
- October 5 to January 12 (Officials) – the Basketball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
January 13 to January 27 (Officials) – the Basketball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period.
January 28 to February 11 (Officials) – the Basketball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($60) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period. After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 may apply. […]
2022 State Field Hockey Honors and Awards
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
PLAYER SCHOOL Anne Marie Krebs Christian Academy-Louisville Mia Schoenbeck Christian Academy-Louisville Lola Kopp DuPont Manual Tori Drepaul DuPont Manual Lainey Bauer Sacred Heart Stella Clark Sacred Heart Ashley Weis Sacred Heart Anna Krebs Assumption Molly McElroy AssumptionALL-TOURNAMENT AND MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
PLAYER SCHOOL Tyler Everslage Assumption2022 State Girls Soccer Honors and Awards
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
PLAYER SCHOOL Jill Planeaux Bishop Brossart Olivia Marie Jones Corbin Abby Payne Owensboro Catholic Zippi Willgruber Bowling Green Kylie Archer West Jessamine Brooke Beasley West Jessamine Caitlin Loope Lexington Catholic Katherine Truitt Lexington Catholic Noelle Garcia Elizabethtown Emma Zoeller Elizabethtown Isabella Yates Elizabethtown Katie Beth May South Oldham Marley Kahle South OldhamALL-TOURNAMENT AND MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
PLAYER SCHOOL Breanna Dardano South Oldham2022 State Boys Soccer Honors and Awards
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
PLAYER SCHOOL Gabe Cima Corbin Hayden Boswell Daviess County JJ Brown Madisonville-North Hopkins Tristan Compton Boyle County Yaredi Yaredi Bowling Green David Yusk Bowling Green Aidan Byrd Ryle Landon Barth Ryle Alex Kron Jr. St. Xavier Miles McMillen St. Xavier Walker Stanbery St. Xavier Joany Chavez Paul Laurence Dunbar Mason Feddock Paul Laurence DunbarALL-TOURNAMENT AND MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
PLAYER SCHOOL Kasen Johnston Paul Laurence Dunbar2022 State Volleyball Honors and Awards
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
PLAYER SCHOOL Caroline Sivills McCracken County Carly Mullins Boyd County Jaelyn Brackett Whitley County Meredith Brown Mercy Kaia Barnett Bowling Green Lily-Kate Carver Bowling Green Charlotte Moriarty Assumption Whitney Woodrow Assumption Isebella Haggard Paul Laurence Dunbar Ava Jackson Paul Laurence Dunbar Delaney Gash Paul Laurence Dunbar Kamden Schrand Notre Dame Peyton Mast Notre DameALL-TOURNAMENT AND MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
PLAYER SCHOOL Sydney Nolan Notre Dame10/03/22- Football 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 and Female Student-Athlete of the Year among Football participants for 2022-2023 Midway University previously expanded its partnership to include both male and female nominations.
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-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and current plans call for the winners to be 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 […]
2022 RPI Running Bracket Helper – Rounds 3/4
RPI VALUES FINAL FOR 2022 PLAYING SEASON
Values for RPI remain unchanged after regular season. List of remaining teams updated weekly with remaining teams ranked in RPI order by class
2022 State Field Hockey Draw and Pairings
Bracket will be posted following draw show October 12
2022-2023 Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Results/Entries
Media Info-Tee Times/Leaderboards/Results08/15/22- 2022 KHSAA Annual Meeting Reminder
This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors and the links can be forwarded as needed.
ANNUAL MEETING
This reminder that the 2022 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on September 22 at the Central Bank Center (FKA Lexington Center). Final agenda documents are being published as they become final in the coming weeks, but the meeting is expected to begin at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET. and conclude not later than 12:30 p.m. Details and requirements for the Annual Meeting Delegate are summarized below. To submit the name of your delegate, go to https://schools.khsaa.org/ge38-annual-meeting-delegate-designation/
This meeting, which is not mandatory for membership, will not have a virtual option.
ANNUAL MEETING DELEGATE DESIGNATION
The Annual Meeting has continuous improvement/leadership training opportunities throughout the morning as members work to carve out the best plan of action for the future and then the meeting […]
08/03/22- Football Clinic Availability Reminder for Officials and Coaches
Though the clinic has been online for access since July 27, the mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Football is officially available today, August 3. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay. Those that took the clinic before August 3 have already received credit for completion.
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 (Football)
- July 27 to September 22 (Officials) – the clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- September 23 to October 7 (Officials) – the clinic will be online only and […]
2022 Advanced Athletic Administrators Workshop
This workshop will be held in Lexington at our offices and will offer a deep dive into current Constitution and Bylaws provisions, use of forms and operational notes. This meeting will be held on September 21. This meeting will count for six hours of the hours required for Athletic Director continual improvement in Bylaw 25
REGISTRATION
Registration is open and online at https://bit.ly/3jyVRTH. There is no charge for the registration.
MEETING FORMAT AND MATERIAL
The meeting will only be offered this year as an in-person option due to facility constraints and equipment. Meeting material will be posted on the KHSAA website and all registered attendees will be provided any update.
GPS ADDRESS
For those that have not been to our offices, the GPS address is 2280 Executive Drive, Lexington, KY 40505.
SCHEDULE
We will begin at 8:30 a.m. Registration will begin around 8:00. We will adjourn not later than 2:30 pm.
LUNCH
A box […]
07/25/22- Reminders About Realignment/Reclassification Processes for 2023-24 and beyond (FB, TR, XC)
As discussed at the 7/22/22 Board of Control meeting, the process for realignment in the classified sports remains unchanged from various updates since 2021. The new alignments will be completed during the 2022-23 school year, to be implemented for 2023-24 and beyond.
Enrollment
The KHSAA receives from KDE electronically, the by-grade membership numbers of all common schools. These numbers are submitted as part of the “second-month” report, and these numbers are subject to audit for accuracy. These numbers are usually received in the last part of October or the first part of November.
During the pandemic, there has been no collection of this data by KDE for 2020-21 or 2021-22 as the districts were permitted to use 2018-19 or 2019-20 numbers for that key report which forms part of the ADA equation and is considered by KDE to be the most accurate. The same data (second month) is collected from all other schools.
The Board […]
07/14/22- Guidance for Officials, Rule Organization Focal Points of 2023 Track and Field/Cross Country Rules Revisions
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 14, 2022) — Rules providing consistency and guidance to meet referees were among focal points addressed in the eight rules changes for the 2023 high school track and field and cross country seasons.
Two of the most notable changes were made to Rule 3-4-3, defining specific case book guidelines, and the introduction of Rule 9, which specifically addresses rules for indoor track and field. Six other rules changes were recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Track and Field and Cross Country Rules Committee June 13-15 at its annual meeting in Indianapolis. All recommended rules changes have been approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
“Assisting meet referees in the administration of track and field and cross country meets was a point of emphasis where applicable by the NFHS Track and Field and Cross Country Rules Committee when it met in June,” said Julie Cochran, NFHS director of […]
2022-23 KHSAA Board of Control Members
Matt Wilhoite
President, 2022-2023
Director, 2019-2023
Fort Wright
District Athletic Director
Kenton County Schools
Regions 9-10
Darrell Billings
President-Elect, 2022-2023
Director, 2020-2024
Clay City
KDE Appointed Member
Private Enterprise, Tanner Chrysler Products Inc., Stanton
Debbie Beichler
Director, 2019-2023
Mt. Washington
KDE Appointed Member
Retired Educator
Larry Coldiron
Director, 2021-2024
Raceland
Raceland-Worthington Independent Schools
Superintendent
Regions 15-16
Brian Courtney
Director, 2022-2026
Cox’s Creek
Principal
Bardstown Elementary School
Regions 1-8
James Demler
Director, 2020-2024
Covington
Athletic Director
Villa Madonna Academy
Regions 9-16
Joe Henderson
Director, 2021-2025
Mayfield
Superintendent
Mayfield Independent Schools
Regions 1-2
Greg Howard
Director, 2019-2023
Russellville
Athletic Director
Logan County High School
Regions 3-4
Damon Kelley
Director, 2021-2025
Nicholasville
Coach and Teacher
West Jessamine High School
Regions 11-12 […]
2022-23 KHSAA Board of Control Meeting Dates
2022-2023 BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING SCHEDULE
Friday, July 21 and Saturday July 22, 2022 (if necessary), Louisville
Tuesday September 13, 2022, KHSAA
Wednesday November 16, 2022, KHSAA
Wednesday January 18, 2023, KHSAA
Wednesday February 22, 2023, KHSAA
Tuesday, May 9 and Wednesday, May 10, 2023, KHSAA
2022-23 KHSAA Board of Control Committees Assignments
President Matt Wilhoite President-Elect Darrell Billings
Executive Committee-Evaluation/Leadership/Audit/Finance Team
Wilhoite, Matt (President-Elect)
Billings, Darrell (President-Elect)
Beichler, Debbie
Coldiron, Larry
Henderson, Joe
Moore, Lucy
Passafiume, Angela
Thompson, Russell
Hall of Fame Selection Committee
BOARD- 2nd-year members (2025) and 4th-year members (2023)
STAFF
Angolia, Joe (Permanent)
Cope, Butch (Permanent)
Tackett, Julian (Permanent)
Bilberry, Darren
Elder, Jenny
MEDIA (A minimum of 5 media representatives)
Hall-of Fame Screening Committee
BOARD-1st-year members (2026) and 3rd-year members (2024)
DESIGNATED EXECUTIVE STAFF MEMBERS
Angolia, Joe (Permanent)
Cope, Butch (Permanent)
Tackett, Julian (Permanent)
Bridenbaugh, Sarah
Collins, Chad
Link, Connor
MEDIA (A minimum of 5 media representatives)
Whistle Blower Committee (4th-year members)
Beichler, Debbie
Howard, Greg *
Moore, Lucy
Wilhoite, Matt *
NFHS Summer Meeting (2nd-year members entering the third year, […]
07/13/22- 2022-2023 Regional Meetings for Athletic Administrators
This reminder is for all member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors within the KHSAA.
The following is the schedule of meetings for this fall as we rotate into places it may have been a year or two since we have been able to host.
Wednesday, August 17, 2022, Mountain Arts Center, Prestonsburg
Thursday, August 18, 2022, Logan County Career and Technical Center, Russellville
Monday, August 22, 2022, Caldwell County High School, Princeton
Tuesday, August 23, 2022, Owensboro Board of Education, Owensboro
Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Bullitt Central High School, Shepherdsville
Monday, August 29, 2022, Simon Kenton HS, Independence
Tuesday, August 30, 2022, Boyd County HS, Ashland
Wednesday, August 31, 2022, Pulaski County HS, Somerset
Thursday, September 1, 2022, KHSAA Offices, Lexington
For the fall of 2022, the KHSAA will again conduct a series of regional meetings to help our athletic administrators meet the membership requirement of attending this type of meeting once per year […]
07/12/22- Jewelry Permitted in 2023 High School Softball Rules Changes
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 12, 2022) — The NFHS Softball Rules Committee has approved the wearing of jewelry in the sport, effective with the 2023 season. Previously, only medical and religious medals were permitted.
The removal of the previous Rule 3-2-12 from the 2022 NFHS Softball Rules Book headlined a set of six rules changes forwarded by the committee. The six proposed changes were compiled at the committee’s recent rules meeting held June 13-15 at the Conrad Hotel in downtown Indianapolis and were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
“The NFHS Softball Rules Committee has entertained this possible rule change on multiple occasions based on previous proposals submitted by the membership,” said Sandy Searcy, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the NFHS Softball Rules Committee. “This year’s overwhelming member response in favor of permitting the wearing of jewelry strongly influenced the Committee’s decision to approve this proposal. Rule language, however, continues to allow […]
07/11/22- Prohibition of Jewelry Removed in High School Baseball Rules
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 11, 2022) — High school baseball players and coaches will be permitted to wear jewelry in 2023 after the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee voted to remove its prohibition from the rules. Previously, only medical and religious medals were permitted by rule.
This change to Rule 1-5-12 was one of the rules changes approved by the committee at its June 5-7 meeting in Indianapolis. The rules were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
While most jewelry will be permitted, the Baseball Rules Committee noted that the current rules still state that any jewelry worn that poses harm or injury to a player or opponent should be removed.
“The game of baseball has evolved and players have demonstrated that wearing a bracelet or a necklace does not impede their ability to play or increase any risk to themselves or their opponents,” said Elliot Hopkins, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the […]
07/10/22- Reminders about Playoff Bracketing
As practice and play begins for 2022, these reminders about the construction of the playoffs for 2022 and beyond. These may of course be altered in future years, however, schools will be notified if changes are made.
Playoff Games – Dates, Sites, Times
Dates
- Playoff competition is scheduled to begin on the weekend of November 3, 4 and 5.
Times
- All playoff contests shall be held on Friday at 7 p.m. unless there exists a mutual agreement between the schools to hold the game on another day due to field conditions or availability, availability of officials, or with the mutual agreement of the competing teams.
- In the case of multiple consecutive games, games are to be scheduled with not less than three hours between starting times.
Brackets
- A complete bracket of each Class is regularly updated and posted on the KHSAA website.
- The parameters for developing the playoff brackets are […]
06/10/22- Additional Revisions Announced in COVID Return to Play Protocol
Additional changes in guidance from the CDC as well as the conclusion of the 2021-22 competitive year have resulted in additional review by the Association and its sports medicine advisors. The KHSAA KMA Sports Medicine Committee met in late May to consider revisions to the return to play protocol. There is no longer a requirement for the six-day return to play protocol and this has been converted to a recommendation for local districts as best practice guidance.
In addition, the recommended form usage remains the same as well as the strong recommendation that current CDC guidance is utilized. Be mindful that in compliance with that guidance, if districts are adhering to those protocols, any person within the program who tests positive should isolate for five days, followed by five days of full masking, regardless of any negative test.
It remains local jurisdiction for the vast majority of the recommendations, including the use of the form. […]
06/13/22- Guidance Related to 2021 HB563 (KRS156.070)
THIS GUIDANCE DOCUMENT NOW SUNSET AND SUPERSEDED BY 2023 SB145 EFFECTIVE JUNE 29, 2023
Background
The Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 563 (HB 563) during the 2021 Regular Session, and it became law on June 29, 2021, with full implementation of its provisions on July 1, 2022. HB 563, now codified into Kentucky Revised Statutes (Acts. Chapter 167 (2021) generally addresses two educational choice issues. Sections 1-3 provide amendments to KRS 157.350, 158.120 and 156.070 and specify how local boards of education shall adopt a nonresident pupil policy under which the district shall allow enrollment of nonresident pupils and the funding associated therewith. Section 4 provides for reporting requirements of the KDE to the Legislative Research Commission and Interim Joint Committee on Education on options for the equitable transfer of education funds. Sections 5-19 of the Act are cited as the Education Opportunity Account Act or EOA Act.
This guidance provides critical […]
2022 State Softball All Tournament Team and Awards
2022 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Softball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare All-Tournament Team- Isabella Persinger, Harrison County
- Jillian Jeffries, Holy Cross (Louisville)
- Kaytlan Kemp, Henderson County
- Jessie Daniels, Daviess County
- Ariel Fox, McCracken County
- Zoe Smithson, McCracken County
- Elly Bennett, South Warren
- Carrie Enlow, South Warren
- Ava Emmert, Lexington Catholic
- Abby Hammond, Lexington Catholic
- Lucy Nash, Lexington Catholic
- Imari Golden, Ballard
- Macy McCoy, Ballard
- More
2022 State Baseball All Tournament Team and Awards
2022 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare All-Tournament Team- Jake Biggs, Boyd County
- Jackson Roseburrough, Beechwood
- Zakery Spurrier, Central Hardin
- Evan Clark, Campbell County
- Justin Baker, Woodford County
- Bryce Patterson, Woodford County
- Jack Bennett, McCracken County
- Nate Lang, McCracken County
- Nick Aaron, Russell County
- Nathan Lawson, Russell County
- Cody Luttrell, Russell County
- Jacob Bennett, St. Xavier
- Benjamin Tedesco, St. Xavier
- More
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