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2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Ticket Sales Information
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2019-2020 Approved KHSAA J-1/F-1 Exchange Agencies
Case BL-7-2- What are the approved J-1 VISA programs for Foreign Exchange Students?
Students holding a J-1 VISA issued by the U.S. Department of State and placed in KHSAA member schools through a CSIET approved agency may be declared eligible by the Association. For more information, contact the CSIET website by going to http://www.csiet.org/. An agency may be removed from the listing at any time for noncompliance with the basic rules regarding random placement of students and other Federal provisions.
At this time, this list contains the following approved J-1 Inbound Programs agencies:
AFICE*
AFS-USA*
American Councils
ACES
AIFS Foundation
Amicus International Student Exchange
Aspect Foundation
ASSE and World Heritage International
ASSIST
ATAD
Ayusa International
Borderless Friends Forever
CASE
Children of All Nations
CETUSA
CIEE
Cultural Homestay International
Educational Merit Foundation
ERDT/SHARE!*
Education […]
04/29/19- Getting Smart but Acting Foolishly: There is a Solution (Op-Ed Column)
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.
We communicate on smartphones, drive smart cars, make purchases using smart cards and even drink smart water. But, really, how smart are we?
Between college admission and internet privacy scandals, sexual misconduct investigations, stolen trade secrets and the growing concern about how we communicate and connect with each other, technology seems to be outpacing our capacity to understand the most responsible way to use it.
In other words, how are tomorrow’s leaders being groomed to make decisions that provide the perspective, balance, and strength of character that today’s advanced world needs?
The answer is by participating in high school sports like the ones offered by the high schools in Kentucky.
Most researchers agree that leaders are […]
Ball Adoptions for 2019-2020 and Beyond
Reminder to school administrators about the primary points of the KHSAA and its ball adoption agreements.
In an effort to offset the services and events provided by the KHSAA and eliminate passing on a great deal of additional cost to the membership, the association has long entered into official ball adoption agreements. The provisions of these agreements are similar and official ball numbers are listed in the table below.
There is no change in the balls adopted for 2019-2020 and beyond when compared to 2018-2019.
The following provisions are in place in each of the listed sports:
- A brand specific requirement is in place. For example, the Select Sport soccer ball is required for all use in postseason play (all levels). However, the ball does NOT have to be the Royale model. Specific models are the choice of the member school, however, the administrators should be mindful that dealer price points will likely be in place […]
2019 State Tennis Day 3 Results
GIRLS’ DOUBLES
Semifinals
(5) Reagan Mangan (8)/Willow Renton (7) (North Oldham) def. (1) Anna Littlefield (11)/Nejla Zukic (11)
(DuPont Manual) 7-5, 4-6, 1-0(7)
(2) Elizabeth Hamilton (12)/Haliemae Laurino (12) (Ryle) def. (9) Jaycie Mair (8)/Ann Katheryn Shashy
(11) (Lexington Catholic) 6-1, 6-1
Finals
(2) Elizabeth Hamilton (12)/Haliemae Laurino (12) (Ryle) def. (5) Reagan Mangan (8)/Willow Renton (7)
(North Oldham) 6-4, 6-3
BOYS’ DOUBLES
Semifinals
(1) Hart Howard (11)/Aidan Sheridan-Rabideau (11) (DuPont Manual) def. (4) Benito Trojani
(12)/Cristiano Trojani (12) (Covington Catholic) 6-3, 6-2
(2) Justin Lee (11)/Ben Rueff (9) (Louisville (Trinity)) def. (3) Bo Bush (11)/Joseph Keal (11) (St. Xavier) 3-
6, 7-5, 1-0(4)
Finals
(2) Justin Lee (11)/Ben Rueff (9) (Louisville (Trinity)) def. (1) Hart Howard (11)/Aidan Sheridan-Rabideau
(11) (DuPont Manual) 7-5, 2-6, 1-0
GIRLS’ SINGLES
Semifinals
(1) Carrie Beckman (10) (Sacred Heart) def. (3) Sophia Shiben (11) (McCracken County) 6-4, […]
2019 State Tennis Day 2 Results (Text)
BOYS’ SINGLES
Third Round
(1) Matt Halpin (12) (Paul Laurence Dunbar) def. (9) Zach White (Tates Creek) Retirement (Injury)
(9) Adrian Bello-Cruz (11) (Ballard) def. (5) Eli Wood (North Oldham) 6-1, 6-3
(9) Jacks Lancaster (9) (Greenwood) def. (3) Michael Chou (11) (Trinity (Louisville)) 6-3, 1-6, 13-11
(5) Parker Clarke (12) (Ashland Blazer) def. (9) Kazu Watanabe (10) (Covington Latin) 5-7, 7-5, 1-0 (3)
(9) Anderson McDowell (11) (Campbell County) def. (5) Ashton Whitt (11) (Morgan County) def. 6-4, 7-5
(4) Paul Reynolds (12) (DuPont Manual) def. (9) John Guthrie (10) (Bowling Green) 6-2, 6-1
(5) Toshi Watanabe (12) (Covington Latin) def. (9) Davis Rowton (9) (Paducah Tilghman) 6-3, 6-2
(2) Brandon Chou (12) (Louisville (Trinity)) def. (9) Alex Horn (11) (Lexington Christian) 6-3, 6-1
Fourth Round
(1) Matt Halpin (12) (Paul Laurence Dunbar) def. (9) Adrian Bello-Cruz (11) (Ballard) 6-1, 6-0
(5) Parker […]
2019 State Tennis Day 1 Results (Text)
BOYS SINGLES
First Round
(1) Matt Halpin (12) (Paul Laurence Dunbar) def. Luke Williams (12) (Campbell County) 6-0, 6-0
Nick Morosa (11) (Glasgow) def. Jaron Hale (12) (Graves County) 6-4, 6-2
(9) Zach White (Tates Creek) def. Oubrey Gibson (8) (Butler) 6-0, 6-1
Deegan Lawrence (12) (Henderson County) def. Haydon Caudill (11) (Letcher County Central) 6-1, 6-0
(5) Eli Wood (North Oldham) def. Michael Eastham (9) (Russell) 6-0, 6-0
Ettore Pavesi (10) (Taylor County) def. Tennyson Prater (9) (George Rogers Clark) Walkover Injury
(9) Adrian Bello-Cruz (11) (Ballard) def. Amin Katanbaf (12) (Somerset) 6-4, 6-0
Ben McNamee (10) (Belfry) def. Chase Frisby (11) (Boyle County) 6-4, 6-3
(3) Michael Chou (11) (Trinity (Louisville)) def. Cage Watts (12) (Hazard) 6-2, 6-0
Philip Priest (12) (Henry Clay) def. Noah Fairchild (12) (Lawrence County) 6-0, 6-0
(9) Jacks Lancaster (9) (Greenwood) def. Ty Crabtree (11) (McCracken County) 6-0, […]
2019 State Softball All Tournament Team and Awards
2019 KHSAA State Softball
All-Tournament Team
Samantha Verst, Pendleton County
Lauren Spears, Ashland Blazer
Bailey Woodward, Madisonville-North Hopkins
Katy Grace Chadwell, Boyle County
Shelby Phillips, Clay County
Brianda Owens, Clay County
Kaci Goedde, Central Hardin
Peyton Beger, Central Hardin
Katie Gardner, Warren East
Shelby Trent, Warren East
Lucy Patterson, Warren East
Madison McCoy, Male
Kelsie Houchens, Male
Most Valuable Player – Jaelyn Sanders, Male
2019 State Baseball All Tournament Team and Awards
2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball
All‐Tournament Team
Brett Holladay, Beechwood
Dylan Carnes, Pleasure Ridge Park
Ryan Mullen, Rowan County
Garrett Miller, Hazard
Kaeveon Mitchell, Breckinridge County
Cole Tabor, Breckinridge County
Daylen Lile, Trinity (Lou.)
Davis Crane, Trinity (Lou.)
Grant Davis, McCracken County
Logan Verble, McCracken County
Jacob Ehling, McCracken County
Grant Stone, Tates Creek
Konnor Lewis, Tates Creek
Most Valuable Player – Eli Tencza, Tates Creek
03/19/19- Reminder about 2018-2019 Title IX and Participation List Submission
With spring sports in full swing and most schools getting ready to take some form of spring break, it is time to remind each of you that the annual reports for Title IX and the Participation List are due on April 30.
- If you have specific questions about Title IX and the law itself, our office should be able to help get you some assistance. Asst. Commissioner Darren Bilberry (dbilberry@khsaa.org) is our primary contact for your questions related to the law and its interpretations.
- Information Technology Director Rob Catron (rcatron@khsaa.org), as well as almost any of our support staff, can help you with electronic issues including login and report preparation using the online system. The online system is currently available for entry.
Roster and Team Requirements
03/19/19- Golf Realignment and Format Status
September, 2018 – Board begins discussions surrounding golf realignment and tournament qualification.
- Realignment was viewed as long overdue and the Board and staff have spent a great deal of time discussing the state golf tournament and the best way to qualify teams and individuals.
- The membership through its Principals and Designated Representatives had expressed a desire through various meetings to have the boys and girls in golf in the same region.
- For several years, golf had twelve regions for boys and eleven for girls.
- In addition, the Kentucky Golf House had worked with staff and participants to emphasis pace of play at the state tournament in a variety of ways. The staff and Board of Control were aware of this concern, but primarily to the extent that the rounds of golf could be completed each day and not require stayovers to finish incomplete rounds.
November, 2018 – Board further discusses issues surrounding golf […]
Final Girls Tournament Worker Information
Good morning! Thanks so much for agreeing to work at the 2019 KHSAA Girls Sweet Sixteen®. We look forward to a great week. Here are some final details!
MATERIAL PICKUP
If you are on this list to pick up either credentials or parking, that is available at the Hyatt Regency (Thorobred 1) from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, or at the Pass Gate in the arena lobby beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday at the location detailed below.
ARENA ACCESS
Due to ongoing renovation at the Lexington Center, the check-in/passgate will be at a different location in 2019. Media/workers will no longer be able to check-in and enter at the back dock. For 2019, the media check-in/passgate will be located on the main concourse area of Rupp Arena and the Lexington Center, under the wall of televisions located near the section of the old Rupp Arena playing floor. Media members and workers will enter via […]
Final Boys Tournament Worker Information
Good morning! Thanks so much for agreeing to work at the 2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys Sweet Sixteen®. We look forward to a great week. Here are some final details!
MATERIAL PICKUP
If you are on this list to pick up either credentials or parking, that is available at the Hyatt Regency (Thorobred 1) from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, or at the Pass Gate in the arena lobby beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday at the location detailed below.
ARENA ACCESS
Due to ongoing renovation at the Lexington Center, the check-in/passgate will be at a different location in 2019. Media/workers will no longer be able to check-in and enter at the back dock. For 2019, the media check-in/passgate will be located on the main concourse area of Rupp Arena and the Lexington Center, under the wall of televisions located near the section of the old Rupp Arena playing floor. Media members […]
02/26/19- KHSAA Update on June Scholastic Events
In January, in response to findings from the Rice Commission, the NCAA announced changes to its Division I Men’s Basketball Recruiting Calendar. The intent of the changes was manifold:
- First, it was a concerted effort to create events that were solely and completely managed and run by individuals from the interscholastic community, those affiliated with the 51 State Associations and the District of Columbia.
- Secondly, it was an effort to reduce recruiting time in July and re-structure the entire Division I recruiting cycle. The end result was identification and open events in April, highly restricted events in June, and a reduced number of days for open, shoe-company type events in July.
The primary desire of the changes was to create events in one of five types, which center around individual skills camps, traditional team vs. team play, and all-star play. The emphasis of the June events was and remains, traditional school play where possible, […]
Past Esports Staff Blogs/News
Archive of Past Staff Blogs2019 State Meet Honors
2019 PANNELL SWIM SHOP/KHSAA
STATE SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
BOYS’ AWARD WINNERS
Outstanding Meet Competitor
Hunter Tapp, Trinity (Lou.)
Pannell Swim Shop Scholarship
Brendan Conley, Highlands
Tim Cahill Outstanding Coach of the Year Award
David Little, Lexington Catholic
Outstanding Diving Coach
Dustin Schulten, St. Xavier
Boys’ All-State First Team
Logan Smith, Covington Catholic
Will Cole, St. Xavier
Matt Menke, Lexington Catholic
Connor Kang, St. Xavier
Zach Hils, Lexington Catholic
Hunter Tapp, Trinity (Lou.)
Will Tarvestad, North Oldham
Holden Smith, St. Xavier
John Hayes, Elizabethtown
Alex Brehm, Louisville Collegiate
Boys’ All-State Second Team
Finn Murphy, Highlands
Scott Scanlon, Lexington Catholic
Neal Morsi, Bowling Green
Jacob Dray, Trinity (Lou.)
Matthew Street, Henry Clay
Kaleb Brannock, Scott County
Thomas Strother, Lexington Catholic
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01/28/19- Preliminary Information About Calculating the RPI
PRELIMINARY BASICS ABOUT THE RPI (Based on the CHSAA model, final details will be released by KHSAA when the RPI is released)
NOTE: As of September 30, 2019, this information is superseded by the final release by the KHSAA of official information and details.
- RPI will be implemented in all sports as a publicity tool.
- In Football, the RPI will be incorporated into the tournament rules as a means of seeding Rounds 3, 4 and 5
- RPI stands for “Ratings Percentage Index”. In short, it is a way to measure a team’s strength relative to other teams, based largely on the strength of their schedules.
- The RPI formula is used by both the NCAA and NAIA, along with many high school associations and among other organizations, as part of their postseason system.
- Final details will be released with the first RPI calculations in September, 2019.
What percentages are being used in the formula?
[…]02/19/19- Alignment Revisions Approved for Boys’ and Girls’ Golf Effective 2019
Effective July 15, 2019.
REGION 1- Ballard Memorial, Caldwell County, Calloway County, Carlisle County, Christian Fellowship, Community Christian (Paducah), Crittenden County, Fulton County, Graves County, Hickman County, Livingston Central, Lyon County, Marshall County, Mayfield, McCracken County, Murray, Paducah Tilghman, St. Mary, Trigg County
REGION 2- Apollo, Breckinridge County, Butler County, Christian County, Daviess County, Dawson Springs, Fort Campbell, Grayson County, Hancock County, Henderson County, Hopkins County Central, Hopkinsville, Madisonville-North Hopkins, Muhlenberg County, Ohio County, Owensboro, Owensboro Catholic, Trinity (Whitesville), Union County, University Heights, Webster County
REGION 3- Allen County-Scottsville, Barren County, Bowling Green, Caverna, Clinton County, Cumberland County, Edmonson County, Franklin-Simpson, Glasgow, Greenwood, Hart County, Logan County, Metcalfe County, Monroe County, Russellville, South Warren, Todd County Central, Warren Central, Warren East
REGION 4- Adair County, Anderson County, Bardstown, Bethlehem, Boyle County, Campbellsville, Casey County, Danville, Danville Christian, East Jessamine, Garrard County, Green County, Lincoln County, Marion County, Mercer County, Nelson County, Russell County, Taylor County, […]
Basic Explanation and Plan, the New RPI to be used for Football
More Details about the Use of the RPI (Football Only)
- The RPI will be published beginning following football week 6. Publishing prior to that date will likely lead to incomplete data.
- Football RPI is frozen after Week 11, the end of the regular season. Hereinafter, the totals will be referred to as “Playoff RPI”
- Future consideration includes using RPI to break three-way ties within districts, but for 2019, the conventional tiebreaker remains in place.
- Third round playoff games, for the purpose of determining the home team, will be based on Playoff RPI in all classes.
- Highest remaining seed in regions 1-4 will host the fourth-highest remaining in regions 1-4;
- 2nd highest remaining seed in regions 1-4 will host the third-highest remaining seed in regions 1-4;
- Highest remaining seed in regions 5-8 host the fourth-highest remaining in regions 5-8;
- 2nd highest remaining seed in regions 5-8 host the third-highest remaining seed in regions 5-8. […]
02/15/19 – Board of Control Election Procedures
BOARD OF CONTROL BALLOT – BOARD OF CONTROL ELECTIONS – INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BALLOT:
- Balloting is ONLY done online for these positions.
- Balloting is available beginning on February 15.
- Only the Principal or Designated Representative may vote. The names on file as verified by the KHSAA website at the time of this ballot distribution are listed on the school directory page at http://khsaa.org/general/resources/member-school-directory/.
- If the wrong individual is listed as the Designated Representative, the correction may be made by anyone with Athletic Director system rights (Principal, AD) prior to the ballot being submitted. For support in correcting these entries, contact Rob Catron or Marilyn Mitchell at the KHSAA offices, however the change will be for all items related to Bylaw 1 and for the remainder of the school year.
- Those that have multiple system roles (coach, AD, etc.) be sure you select that you are logging in as the […]
2/14/19- Reminder to Schools about Esports Rosters and Information
For the 2018-2019 school year, KHSAA member schools participating in the sport-activity of esports through the KHSAA/PlayVs partnership are required to enter and maintain their teams, coaches and participants in the KHSAA member school database. THIS STEP DOES NOT REPLACE THE NECESSITY OF REGISTERING COACH AND PARTICIPANT SPECIFIC INFORMATION WITH PLAYVS. If you are participating in esports through another entity (not through PlayVS), please disregard this notice and do not enter your school information.
DECLARING THAT YOU PARTICIPATED IN KHSAA ESPORTS SEASON ZERO OR SEASON ONE DURING 2018-19
- As with any other sport/sport-activity, the first step the AD (or other designated administrator) will need to do is update the school’s Sport Participation Information grid to add the team(s) to the database, which will then allow entry of participants and coaches. (Direct link: https://schools.khsaa.org/schools_update/)
- On this grid, you will now see both of the newly added esports seasons (Esports – Fall and Esports – […]
BK154-Basketball Ticket Request Form
Loading…02/12/2019-Commissioner’s Statement on NFHS Football Rule Change Related to Replay
KHSAA staff is aware of the rule change and thankfully, we were part of the discussion. At this point, there are no plans to implement replay for our state football championship games, which is likely the only round in which we would consider it at this time. There is also no current plans to implement replay in other sports as well. It would take considerable research into costs, facility equipment, and needed manpower before stepping into this area. We applaud our peer states for their experimentation in this area and are equally proud that they were able during an experimental period to try the rule at minimal cost. We are also aware that for the future, that “minimal cost” will be changing to market pricing and again, have to ask the question of practicality.
While we all desire the best possible outcomes and all officials strive to “get it right”, this is truly a case where […]
02/04/2019 – 2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® Scholarship Applications Now Open
For the sixth year Whitaker Bank, as part of its continuing title sponsorship of the Boys’ Sweet 16®, and the KHSAA will be presenting four one-time $1,500 scholarships. The scholarships are open to high school seniors that participate in KHSAA sanctioned sports and sport-activities.
Deadline for the information to be received by the KHSAA is Feb. 28. There is no limit to the number of applicants from a school.
Winners will be recognized during the 2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ State Basketball Tournament, March 6-10 in Lexington.
Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® Scholarship Application Forms are only available online and may be completed using the link below:
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION AND APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP
– KHSAA –
The KHSAA staff routinely publishes blog posts to better communicate with its various […]
1/24/19- Dear Mom and Dad, and in some cases, School Personnel: Cool it (Op-Ed Column)
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.
If you are the mother or father of a high school athlete here in Kentucky or one of the key school administrators in a member school or member school district, this message is primarily for you.
When you attend an athletic event that involves your son or daughter, or the members of your student body, cheer to your heart’s content, enjoy the camaraderie that high school sports offer and have fun. But when it comes to verbally criticizing game officials or coaches, it’s time for everyone to cool it. “The time has come for everyone involved in the game to “pump the brakes” as it relates to conduct at games, particularly, the parents who attend,” noted NFHS Executive Director Karissa Niehoff.
Make no mistake about it. Your passion is admired, […]
1/22/2019 – Nominations sought for Midway Female Student-Athlete of the Year – Girls’ Basketball
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year among girls’ basketball participants for 2018-2019.
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 female participant from each 2018-2019 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 http://khsaa.org/ge79-midway-universitykhsaa-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 on June 3. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2018-2019 Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year at the banquet.
The deadline for nominations for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year in the sport of Basketball is Friday, February 1, 2019. […]
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