AAA-Non-Sports Blogs
8/11/2026 – Soccer Online Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Open
The required KHSAA Soccer Online Rules Clinic for both Boys and Girls Soccer is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.
The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay. The clinic is the same, so if you coach and/or officiate both boys’ and girls’, you will not have to complete the clinic for the spring.
If you have yet to log into the KHSAA360 (Arbitersports.com) system prior to receiving this email, you will need to set your password on the arbiter.io login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
8/11/26 – KHSAA Field Hockey Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The required KHSAA Field Hockey Online Rules Clinic is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
If you have yet to log into the KHSAA360 (Arbitersports.com) system prior to receiving this email, you will need to set your password on the arbiter.io login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
For full instructions on how to access your Eligibility Dashboard to complete the Online Rules Clinic and the rest of your Bylaw 25 requirements, see below:
Accessing_and_Completing_Online_Rules_Clinics_and_Other_Bylaw_25_Requirements_on_ArbiterSports
If you are having difficulties finding your requirements dashboard following the instructions above, it can be found at the following link: https://app.arbitersports.com/eligibility/coach
Deadlines for […]
08/11/26 – Cross Country Rules Clinic Now Available
The required KHSAA Cross Country Online Rules Clinic is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.
The 2026 clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
If you have yet to log into the KHSAA360 (Arbitersports.com) system prior to receiving this email, you will need to set your password on the arbitersports.com login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
For full instructions on how to access your Eligibility Dashboard to complete the Online Rules Clinic and the rest of your Bylaw 25 requirements, see below: https://scribehow.com/shared/Accessing_and_Completing_Online_Rules_Clinics_and_Other_Bylaw_25_Requirements_on_ArbiterSports__4fugZqZfTxelU4KFQ-zJHg
If you are having difficulties finding your requirements dashboard following the instructions above, it can be found at the following link: https://app.arbitersports.com/eligibility/coach
Deadlines for Coaches:
- August 11 to August 31 – the clinic may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- September 1 to October 17 – the clinic may be viewed for the makeup fee […]
08/11/26 – KHSAA Esports Discounted Pricing Deadline Extended to Friday, September 4
KHSAA and PlayVS have extended the Early Bird Registration Deadline. Please enroll your program and teams prior to Friday, September 4th, to take advantage of the discounted membership prices.
Official Fall 2026 KHSAA High School Esports Competitions:
2026-27 Pricing
The flat annual PlayVS membership covers both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 competitive State seasons, all PlayVS Regional competitions, unlimited teams & roster sizes, PlayVS Recruit for your entire school, live match-day support and more:
High School Annual License: $595.00 per building ($495.00 discounted rate if completed by Friday, September 4, 2026).
Middle School Annual License: $495.00 per building ($395.00 discounted rate if completed by Friday, September 4, 2026). Kentucky Middle Schools are eligible to register for and compete in either the Eastern or Central PlayVS Regional leagues, depending on their time zone. There are no official KHSAA Middle School competitions.
08/11/26 – Golf Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year
The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among Golf participants for 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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 2027. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one male and one female student-athlete will be named the overall 2026-2027 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year, to be announced at the event. All individual winners will also receive their recognition awards at that time.
The deadline for nominations for the Midway […]
08/11/26 – Cross Country Hosts for 2026 Regionals
*As of 08/11/26, the following schools have agreed to be the host sites for the 2026 Cross Country Regionals. This link will continue to be updated as KHSAA Staff finalizes details and host sites pass inspection, as well as accept all responsibilities/conditions of hosting a regional event.
8/7/26 – One-way Electronic Communications Allowed for Pitchers Under 2027 High School Softball Rules Changes
Pitchers will now join catchers as the only players in high school softball permitted to receive one-way electronic communication from the dugout, effective with the 2027 season.
This change was one of four recommendations by the NFHS Softball Rules Committee during its June 14-16 meeting in Indianapolis. All recommendations were later approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
“Deliberations by the NFHS Softball Rules Committee were spirited and robust,” said Sandy Searcy, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the Softball Rules Committee. “Approval of these four rules proposals was the result of data collected form the membership, and specifically state association administrators. The committee is to be commended for its attention to detail, and thorough analysis of information available.”
Updated language now includes pitchers among the players permitted to receive one-way electronic communication from the dugout during games, allowing for faster delivery of information. The use of all other electronic devices to transmit or […]
08/11/2026 – Volleyball Online Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Open
The required KHSAA Volleyball Online Rules Clinic for both boys and girls volleyball is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.
The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay. The clinic is the same, so if you coach and/or officiate both boys’ and girls’, you will not have to complete the clinic for the spring.
If you have yet to log into the KHSAA360 (Arbitersports.com) system prior to receiving this email, you will need to set your password on the arbiter.io login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
For full instructions on how to access your Eligibility Dashboard to complete the Online Rules Clinic and the rest of your Bylaw 25 requirements, see below:
Accessing_and_Completing_Online_Rules_Clinics_and_Other_Bylaw_25_Requirements_on_ArbiterSports
If you are having difficulties finding your requirements dashboard following the instructions above, it can be found at the following link: https://app.arbitersports.com/eligibility/coach
Deadlines for Coaches:
- August […]
08/03/26 – KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Set / Registration Now Open
For the 26th year, the KHSAA will host its HYPE Student Leadership Conferences. Make plans to attend one of the two events scheduled for Monday, August 31, or Tuesday, September 1. Both events will be held at the Central Bank Center in Lexington
WHAT IS HYPE?
HYPE is a one-day student leadership conference where students will engage in educational interactions to discuss issues and gather information to take back and share/implement with their teams and the student body. The event is staged and presented by the KHSAA Student-Athlete Group.
DATES/LOCATIONS
- Monday, August 31 – Central Bank Center (430 W. Vine St., Lexington, next to Rupp Arena)
OR - Tuesday, September 1 – Central Bank Center (430 W. Vine St., Lexington, next to Rupp Arena).
COST
There is no charge to attend. Schools are responsible for transportation and any meals.
REGISTER
Register here. The registration deadline […]
07/30/26 – Golf Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The required KHSAA Golf Online Rules Clinic is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.
The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
If you have yet to log into the KHSAA360 (Arbitersports.com) system prior to receiving this email, you will need to set your password on the arbiter.io login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
For full instructions on how to access your Eligibility Dashboard to complete the Online Rules Clinic and the rest of your Bylaw 25 requirements, see below:
Accessing_and_Completing_Online_Rules_Clinics_and_Other_Bylaw_25_Requirements_on_ArbiterSports
If you are having difficulties finding your requirements dashboard following the instructions above, it can be found at the following link: https://app.arbitersports.com/eligibility/coach
Deadlines for Coaches:
- July 29 – August 18 – the clinic may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- August 19 – September 5 – the […]
7/30/26 – KHSAA Board Adopts Use of Double First Base in Baseball for 2027 Season
The Board of Control, at its July meeting late last week in Newport, reaffirmed the adopted use of a double first base in baseball beginning with the 2027 playing season.
NFHS playing rules changed in July of 2025, announcing that, beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base would be required. Following up on that change was an addition to the rule change passed in July of 2026, which, upon state adoption, also allowed the choice to use an 18-inch first base beginning in 2027. States could independently choose either.
Because the initial rule change was announced and some schools had already begun facility planning and using a double first base in 2026, the state association adopted a policy requiring all KHSAA member schools to continue using the double first base beginning with the 2027 season.
For any questions, reach out to Senior Associate Commissioner Butch Cope, bcope@khsaa.org.
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About […]07/28/2026 – KHSAA360 Webinar Series: Entering Game Stats for Admins and Coaches
As a continuation of the joint KHSAA/Arbiter Tuesday Webinar Series, our next webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, at 2 PM ET. KHSAA and Arbiter Staff will instruct users on the new KHSAA 360 Stat Entry System, which rolled out to schools on Wednesday, July 15. Priority should be given to Fall sports at this time. As the system is refined throughout the school year, additional training would be necessary for Winter and Spring Coaches. To be clear: Schools will no longer enter stats at our legacy site of oidc.khsaa.org beginning this school year – they will be entered in 360/Arbiter, via a “Stats” button that is located to the right of the score entry button on any high school’s schedule page. Scores and stats are now entered in one location. This webinar requires registration. Please register using the following link: https://khsaa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CymzASFfTJiOWf9RS64uMQ It will also be available […]07/24/26 – Final Approved Track and Field Alignment
CLASS 1AREGION 1– Ballard Memorial, Caldwell County, Carlisle County, Christian Fellowship, Community Christian (Paducah) High School, Crittenden County, Dawson Springs, Fort Campbell, Fulton City, Fulton County, Heritage Christian Academy (Hopkinsville), Hickman County, Livingston Central, Lyon County, Mayfield, Murray, St. Mary, Trigg County, University Heights
REGION 2– Bethlehem, Campbellsville, Caverna, Clinton County, Cloverport, Cumberland County, Edmonson County, Fort Knox, Foundation Christian Academy, Green County, Hancock County, McLean County, Metcalfe County, Monroe County, Owensboro Catholic, Russellville, Todd County Central, Trinity (Whitesville), Washington County
REGION 3– Brown High School, Evangel Christian, Francis Parker, Grace James, Highlands Latin, Holy Cross (Louisville), Kentucky Country Day, Kentucky School f/t Blind, Louisville Collegiate, Portland Christian, Presentation, WEB DuBois, Walden, Western, Whitfield Academy
REGION 4– Beechwood, Bellevue, Bishop Brossart, Calvary Christian, Covington Latin, Dayton, Heritage High School (Florence), Holy Cross (Covington), Ludlow, Newport Central Catholic, Newport, Villa Madonna, Walton-Verona, Williamstown
REGION 5– Augusta, Berea, Bracken County, Burgin, Cornerstone […]
07/24/26 – Board of Control Conducts First Meeting of 2026-2027
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 24, 2026
The KHSAA Board of Control held its first regularly scheduled meeting of the 2026-27 academic year on Thursday and Friday in Newport, with much of the focus on carryover items from the prior year.
A two-day series of meetings began with an orientation for new and returning Board members, then launched into the full Board work session on Thursday afternoon, followed by the full Board Meeting on Friday. The Board and staff welcomed new Board members, Troy Johnson of Fern Creek High School and Randy Borchers of the Kenton County schools.
“The first meeting each year offers a great opportunity for our new board members to become familiar with the process of these meetings and with our staff members,” said Commissioner Julian Tackett. “The first meeting is always one of our longer ones as we try to set the tone for the […]
Webinar Recording Available: KHSAA 360 Tournament Manager 2.0
For those who could not attend the first in our 2026-27 Webinar series on Tuesday, July 21, 2026: KHSAA 360 Tournament Manager 2.0, you can still register for the makeup date/time of next Tuesday, July 28, at 2:00 PM ET by using the following registration link:
https://khsaa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1HrzZtFxRrmVal1_FTlo8Q
Additionally, the webinar recording has been published, and added to IT Director Rob Catron’s YouTube Training video playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxwXJEK795gQ6OcSiaik5kKOXHUJZ-LQD&si=SKzYqsBNopNSipis
It has also been added to the ScribeHow KHSAA 360 Training Resource room:
Since we now have over 80 new Athletic Directors, several may have missed key communication emailed from our office as we pull staff lists from 360/Arbiter to issue communication.
It is recommended that anyone added within the last two months refer to our two blogs located on our public site home page. These blogs serve as a repository of most, if not all, of our communication […]
2026-27 KHSAA Board of Control Members
Damon Kelley
President, 2026-2027
Director, 2025-2029
Lexington
Athletic Director
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Regions 11-12
Claudette Herald
President-Elect, 2026-2027
Director, 2024-2028
Dry Ridge
Superintendent
Oldham County Public Schools
Regions 1-8
Randy Borchers
Director, 2026-2027
Fort Thomas
Student Engagement Coordinator
Kenton County Schools
Regions 9-10
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
Greg Howard
Director, 2023-2027
Russellville
District Athletic Director
Warren County Schools
Regions 3-4
Mandi Hudson
Director, 2023-2027
Georgetown
KDE Appointed Member
Safety Engineer, […]
2026-27 KHSAA Board of Control Meeting Dates
2026-27July 22-24, Board of Control Orientation, Retreat and Meeting, Aloft on the Levee (Newport)
Wednesday, September 16 (Lexington)
Thursday, November 12 (Lexington)
Thursday, January 14 (Lexington)
Thursday, February 18 (Lexington)
Tuesday/Wednesday, May 4-5 (Lexington)
Annual Meeting Delegate Assembly, Thursday, September 17, Central Bank Center Convention Center
2027-28
July 14-16, Board of Control Orientation, Retreat and Meeting, Hyatt Downtown (Louisville)
2026-27 KHSAA Board of Control Committees Assignments
President Damon Kelley, President-Elect Claudette Herald
Executive Committee-Audit/Finance/Evaluation/Leadership Team
McCallon, Randy (Finance Chair)
Kelley, Damon (Board President)
Herald, Claudette (Board President-Elect)
Howard, Greg (Former Board President)
Mullins, Chuck
Phillips, Michael
Thompson, Russell
Washington, Gavin
Hall of Fame Selection Committee
BOARD- 2nd-year members (2029) and 4th-year members (2027)
STAFF- (A minimum of 5 staff members)
MEDIA- (A minimum of 9 media representatives)
Hall of Fame Screening Committee
BOARD-1st-year members (2030) and 3rd-year members (2028)
STAFF- (A minimum of 5 staff members)
MEDIA (A minimum of 9 media representatives)
Whistle Blower Committee (4th-year members)
Borchers, Randy *
Carver, Brandy *
Howard, Greg
Hudson, Mandi *
NFHS Summer Meeting (2nd-year members entering the third year, 3rd-year members entering their fourth year, plus President, President-Elect, and any serving former President)
Howard, Greg
Herald, Claudette
Kelley, Damon
Crum, Noel *
Demler, James
Mullins, Chuck *
Thompson, Russell
Roach, Jeremy *
Washington, Gavin
Yeast, Terry *
SITE […]
07/17/2026 – KHSAA360 Webinar Series One: Creating Tournaments Using The New Tournament Manager
To kick off the 2026-27 school year, the KHSAA, along with Arbiter staff led by Zane Zientek, will conduct a series of important training webinars starting the week of July 20.
The first in the series will introduce and provide training for KHSAA member high school coaches and administrators on using the new Tournament Manager (2.0) tool. For those managing this past spring’s Baseball and Softball regionals, you did get a preview as the tool was made available to our state office at the start of the postseason.
As of July 8, all high schools have access to the advanced capabilities of the new tournament manager for their regular-season tournaments.
There will be two 45-minute webinars. The content will be the same, and registration is set so that registrants can attend any or both webinars if they choose.
The webinar dates:
Tuesday, July 21, with an additional option of Tuesday, July 28. Both are set […]
07/13/26 – KHSAA Spring Sports Officials of the Year Nominees and Winners Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2026
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials in the sports it licenses. Finalists in each sport are selected based on a combination of on-field performance, local association activity and leadership, training efforts, and mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named Outstanding Official of the Year 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, and coaches throughout the state, as well as additional staff review.
To finish out the 25-26 school year, the Association has announced its spring sports nominees and overall winners.
2025-26 KHSAA OUTSTANDING SPRING OFFICIALS (Winners in bold)
- Baseball: Kirk Dragoo (Madisonville), Jordan Blair (Columbia), […]
07/07/2026 – Exertional Heat Stroke Guidance for High School Football Linemen – NFHS SMAC Task Force
This information is being shared with all KHSAA contacts involved in football, based on recently shared guidance from the NFHS.
The NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) convened an expert task force that included physicians, athletic trainers, state association executives, athletic directors, football coaches and strength and conditioning coaches to address a critical and persistent safety issue in high school football: exertional heat stroke (EHS), the leading cause of preventable death in high school players. Nearly all EHS fatalities occur during sustained, high‑intensity conditioning sessions in the first week of practice, and 97% involve linemen—athletes who heat up faster, cool down more slowly, and face unique physiological risks not fully mitigated by existing guidelines on hydration, acclimatization, WBGT monitoring, or uniform modification. These traditional measures remain essential, but they have not adequately accounted for exertional intensity or the disproportionate vulnerability of linemen.
In response, the task force has developed new, position‑specific guidance designed to fundamentally […]
06/30/26 – Burney Jenkins Inducted Into National High School Hall of Fame Class of 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY – One of Kentucky’s most decorated officials, Burney Jenkins has dedicated 50 years of his life to high school sports, serving as a referee, umpire and later as an assigning secretary – all “for the love of the game.” Last night in Salt Lake City, Jenkins joined the elite of the elite in the NFHS Hall of Fame.
During his officiating career, Jenkins has called six Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) State Football Championships (three as referee), five KHSAA State Basketball Finals and five State Baseball Final Four Tournaments, in addition to countless college contests and a National Football League game in 2001.
As an undergraduate student at Georgetown College, Jenkins got into officiating as a way to make some extra money – a decision that would eventually develop into a lifetime career path. He began teaching at Georgetown […]
06/22/26 – Important Updates: 2026-27 KHSAA Esports Season & PlayVS Platform Transition
As we prepare for the 2026-27 academic year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) looks forward to continuing to provide meaningful competitive esports opportunities for our students through our ongoing partnership with PlayVS. Ahead of the upcoming year, we want to share several important structural updates regarding the format and registration process for our upcoming seasons.
In May 2026, PlayVS experienced operational and financial challenges that prompted organizational updates and a restructuring of its business operations. KHSAA leadership has been in direct, continued contact with PlayVS representatives to fully evaluate these developments and ensure operational stability for our member schools. We have been assured that the PlayVS platform remains fully operational, and the company is deeply committed to supporting scholastic esports across Kentucky.
To establish long-term platform durability and support localized league execution, PlayVS […]
06/11/26 – KHSAA Baseball State Tournament Semifinals Ready for Friday at Kentucky Proud Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 11, 2026
The semifinals of the KHSAA Baseball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare hit the diamond at Kentucky Proud Park on Friday in Lexington. Play begins at 10:00 AM with the gates opening to the public at 9:00 AM. For the second game, which starts at 1:30 PM, the gates open at 12:30 PM. Each game is a separate ticket, and the stadium is cleared after each event.
McCracken County, Boyd County, Trinity (Louisville), and Apollo, the four baseball semifinalists, have made it a habit of getting to this point of the season. The four schools still in the hunt for the 2026 baseball championship have combined for 59 regional championships, 34 semifinal appearances, 7 runners-up, and 3 state titles (Trinity in 2021 and 2025, and Boyd County in 2001).
The action begins at 10:00 AM and features McCracken County (33-8) versus Boyd County (28-7) in the […]
06/11/26 – KHSAA Softball State Semifinals Set to Go on Friday at John Cropp Stadium
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 11, 2026
The KHSAA Softball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare enters the semifinal round on Friday with four teams in search of their program’s first state title. We will have a first-time champion crowned this weekend at John Cropp Stadium.
Action gets underway at 3:30 PM between the 9th region winner, Highlands (35-6), and the 4th region victor, South Warren (43-0). The Bluebirds from Northern Kentucky are making their fourth trip in five years to the state tournament and have won 19 in a row, but needed extra innings to advance past North Hardin 3-2 in the quarterfinals. Highlands is batting .382 as a team, paced by Cam Markus (.475 BA) and Layla Zepf (.457 batting average), with Kate Class also batting at a .410 clip. The Birds are dangerous on the basepaths, having swiped […]
06/06/26 – KHSAA Baseball Quarterfinals conclude, Semifinals are set
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 6, 2026
The quarterfinal round of the 2026 KHSAA Baseball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare had slugfests, plenty of offense, and then stellar pitching to finish off the night at Legends Field.
McCracken County began the day by eliminating Sayre 6-1. The Mustangs return to the semifinals for the third consecutive year.
Boyd County defeated University Heights 9-3, and then in the third quarterfinal, Apollo held off Campbell County 14-10 in a marathon. The game featured 29 hits with 15 runs scored in the final two innings.
In the quarterfinal finale, reigning state champion Trinity (Louisville) improved to 39-3 with their 5th shutout of the postseason, defeating Beechwood 11-0.
The semifinals are set and will be played June 12 at Kentucky Proud Park.
*10 AM: McCracken County (33-8) vs. Boyd County (28-7)
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06/06/26 – Great games highlight the KHSAA Softball State Quarterfinals, Semifinals are set
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 6, 2026
The quarterfinal round of the 2026 KHSAA Softball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare had high drama, a high-scoring game, and a high-intensity setting up the semifinals next week at John Cropp Stadium.
In Saturday’s opener, Highlands forced extra innings in the 7th and then won with a walk-off single in the 8th inning to beat North Hardin 3-2.
South Warren also used late-game heroics to slip past Madison Central in eight innings, thanks to a walk-off 2-run homer. The Spartans won 4-3 and extended their winning streak to 43 games.
Bullitt East scored nine runs in the final two innings and rallied to beat Hazard 16-8.
The nightcap saw George Rogers Clark and Henderson County have a pitcher’s duel with GRC slipping past the Lady Colonels 2-1.
The semifinals are set and will be played June 12 at John Cropp Stadium.
*3:30 PM: Highlands […]
06/05/26 – Quarterfinals set for Saturday in KHSAA Baseball State Tournament
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 5, 2026
The lower bracket of the opening round on day two at the 2026 KHSAA Baseball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare concluded at Legends Field in Lexington.
Tenth region champion Campbell County defeated LaRue County 6-1.
Apollo, ranked #49 in the RPI, took down top-ranked Whitley County 5-3.
Reigning state champion Trinity (Louisville) blanked Bullitt East 5-0.
In the nightcap, Beechwood outlasted West Jessamine 6-2.
Here is a look at Saturday’s quarterfinal action from Legends Field:
*10 AM: McCracken County (32-8) vs. Sayre (27-9)
*1:30 PM: Boyd County (27-7) vs. University Heights (30-8)
*5 PM: Campbell County (26-13) vs. Apollo (22-12)
*8:30 PM: Trinity (Louisville) (38-3) vs. Beechwood (33-9)
2026 KHSAA BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT
- khsaatickets.org […]
06/05/26 – Quarterfinals set in KHSAA Softball State Tournament
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 5, 2026
The opening round of the 2026 KHSAA Softball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare wrapped up at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington.
Bullitt East shut out Assumption 5-0 in the first game of the day.
Hazard beat Ballard Memorial 7-2, eliminating the Bombers in their first appearance at the State Tournament.
Henderson County hung on and won a wild game with Pulaski County 6-5.
The final matchup of the first round had 30-game winners Ashland Blazer and GRC. The Lady Cardinals get the 6-3 victory.
So the quarterfinals are set at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday:
*10 AM: Highlands (34-6) vs. North Hardin (26-12)
*1 PM: South Warren (42-0) vs. Madison Central (27-8)
*5 PM: Hazard (24-12) vs. Bullitt East (30-4)
*8 PM: […]
06/04/26 – Opening Day Recap at KHSAA Softball State Tournament
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 4, 2026
The first day of the 2026 KHSAA Softball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare concluded at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington. The bracket began with a pair of 30-win teams opening play as Highlands defeated South Laurel 3-0.
North Hardin got a 1-run decision over Apollo, winning 4-3, while Madison Central eliminated Lawrence County 7-1.
Top-ranked South Warren finished off day one with a 12-0 victory over Oldham County. The win improved the Lady Spartans’ season record to 42-0.
Here is a look at Friday’s action from John Cropp Stadium as the opening round continues.
*10 AM: Assumption (25-11) vs. Bullitt East (29-4)
*1 PM: Ballard Memorial (24-14) vs. Hazard (23-12)
*5 PM: Pulaski County (18-15) vs. Henderson County (27-8)
*8 PM: George Rogers Clark (36-5) vs. Ashland Blazer […]
06/04/26 – First Day at the KHSAA Baseball State Tournament Concludes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 4, 2026
The first day of the 2026 KHSAA Baseball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare wrapped up at Legends Field in Lexington. Boyd County started play beating South Oldham 5-1.
McCracken County blanked Bowling Green 6-0 and University Heights handled Wolfe County 9-1.
The nightcap featured Sayre with a 13-4 victory over Johnson Central.
Here is a look at Friday’s action from Legends Field as the opening round continues.
*10 AM: Campbell County (25-13) vs. LaRue County (30-8)
*1:30 PM: Apollo (21-12) vs. Whitley County (38-3)
*5 PM: Trinity (Louisville) (37-3) vs. Bullitt East (24-11)
*8:30 PM: West Jessamine (20-19) vs. Beechwood (30-6)
2026 KHSAA BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT
- khsaatickets.org
- khsaa.tv
- khsaa.net
- Live Stats
- KHSAA/Riherds Scoreboard
- Tournament Bracket
- Tournament Program
06/03/26 – Details Surrounding Long-Announced Reset of all Sports Safety Course Completions
Nothing about this notice represents anything “new” in terms of steps. As previously announced, the Sports Safety Course (SSC) published for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years has reached the end of its life cycle. The new course will be online on Friday, June 5, for both high school and non-high school coaches. While we had hoped to roll out the course on June 1, we are, in fact, able to have things ready to go tomorrow. The website links will remain on the main page, under Sports Medicine.
As has been continually emphasized during:
- Two years of regional meetings,
- Two years of Annual Meetings,
- Two years of meetings at the KAAA Conference,
- Countless Board of Control meetings, and
- At just about every other opportunity for interaction, all coaches will have their SSC records for 2026-27 and beyond reset (won’t have eligibility visible in KHSAA360) with this rollover.
- So basically, at this […]
06/03/26 – Baseball, Softball State Tournaments Begin in Lexington On Thursday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 3, 2026
The 2026 KHSAA Baseball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare and the 2026 KHSAA Softball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare are set to begin this week in Lexington.
Baseball will open first-round and quarterfinal-round action at Lexington Legends Field on June 4-6. The opening three days of the softball state tourney will also be played on June 4-6, but at John Cropp Stadium on the University of Kentucky campus. The semifinals and finals of both tournaments will be June 12-13.
The Baseball State Tournament will move to Kentucky Proud Park for the semifinals and finals, while the entire Softball State Tournament will be played at John Cropp Stadium.
Reigning baseball state champion and two-time winner Trinity (Louisville) will look to become the first back-to-back champ since Harrison County in 1997-98. Assumption is back in the 16-team field to defend its fastpitch softball state championship.
Tickets are available online only […]
05/29/26 – KHSAA State Softball Team Lodging Information
A notice to state softball participating teams and fans: please note that the city of Lexington has several events this first weekend of the softball tournament (including the Railbird Festival), which will limit lodging availability. Teams needing housing are encouraged to reach out as soon as possible to secure housing.
Specific hotels have allotted teams a block of rooms (the number varies by location) at a discounted rate. Schools are responsible for all lodging bills. Have your school’s or Board of Education’s Sales Tax Exempt number with you at check-in to avoid sales taxes from being added to the hotel bill.
There is no requirement to stay at a specific property to qualify for team reimbursement expenses. If you wish to receive team expense reimbursement, you must also submit the GE64 form (the deadline is June 22nd). The link to that form can be found here: GE64
First Round/Quarterfinals Team Hotels […]05/29/26- 2026-2027 Regional Meetings for Athletic Administrators and Designated Representatives
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 11, 2026, Owensboro Public Schools Office, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., includes KHSAA360 Deeper Dive With Arbiter360 Team
- Aug 12, 2026, Taylor County High School, Campbellsville, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., includes KHSAA360 Deeper Dive With Arbiter360 Team
- Aug 13, 2026, Christian County High School, Hopkinsville, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., includes KHSAA360 Deeper Dive With Arbiter360 Team
- Aug 18, 2026, Scott High School, Taylor Mill, 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Aug 19, 2026, Boyd County High School, Ashland, 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Aug 20, 2026, Wolfe County Extension Office, Campton, 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. […]
05/28/26 – 2026 KHSAA State Softball Tournament Instructions Available
As the regional softball tournaments wrap up this week, we wanted to send out information out about the 2026 KHSAA State Softball Tournament presented by UK HealthCare.
SCHEDULE & INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEAMS
- A fully detailed planned time schedule has been developed for each game:
- An instruction manual has been developed to help guide qualifying teams through preparation for participation (or for any fans attending):
- Teams (coaches/administrators) advancing to the state tournament should plan to attend the conference call with the KHSAA Staff on June 1 at 2:00 PM (ET).
- Details for joining the call will be sent once the field is set.
GROUND RULES FOR UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
- The University of Kentucky has provided the following ground rules for teams to review prior to play:
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 25, 2026
The 2026 KHSAA Tennis State Championships presented by UK HealthCare continue Tuesday in Lexington with two rounds of singles and doubles competition.
Due to the likelihood of inclement weather, the Tennis State Championships will operate under a modified schedule, with competition taking place at both the University of Kentucky and the Genesis Health Clubs – Lexington Tennis Club (410 Redding Road, Lexington, KY 40517).
Competition begins with boys’ singles action at 9 a.m. from the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex on the University of Kentucky campus. The girls’ singles matches will also be at UK starting at 11:30 a.m.
All doubles competitions will be held at the Lexington Tennis Club except for the girls’ quarterfinal round. The boys begin doubles […]
05/25/26 – Schedule Adjusted for Opening Day of State Tennis
Due to the likelihood of inclement weather on Tuesday, the 2026 KHSAA State Tennis Championships presented by UK HealthCare will operate under a modified schedule, with competition taking place at both the University of Kentucky and the Genesis Health Clubs – Lexington Tennis Club (410 Redding Road, Lexington, KY 40517).
The revised schedule for Tuesday’s competition is outlined below:
BOYS’ SINGLES
9:00 a.m. – 4 courts at UK
10:15 a.m. – 4 courts at UK
2:00 p.m. – 4 courts at UK
BOYS’ DOUBLES
11:00 a.m. – 8 courts at Lexington Tennis Club
2:15 p.m. – 4 courts at Lexington Tennis Club
GIRLS’ SINGLES
11:30 a.m. – 4 courts at UK
12:30 p.m. – 4 courts at UK
3:15 p.m. – 4 courts at UK
GIRLS’ DOUBLES
12:45 p.m. – 8 courts at Lexington Tennis Club
4:15 p.m. – 4 courts at UK
Match locations will be […]
05/23/26 – Class 3A Outdoor Track & Field State Championships Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2026
The 2026 Outdoor Track & Field State Championships presented by UK HealthCare concluded the 3-day event with Class 3A. Twenty individual running event state champions, ten boys and ten girls, were crowned Saturday at the UK Outdoor Track and Field Complex in Lexington. Additionally, five field competitions had championships awarded.
Oldham County girls won the team title with 59 total points, while Male captured the boys’ championship with 57 total points.
Here are the complete results for every Class 3A event on Saturday.
Class 3A Final State Complete Results with Team Names
Class 3A State Complete Results (AP, No relay names)
Class 3A State Complete Results (AP, relay names)
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05/22/26 – Class 2A Outdoor Track & Field State Championships Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 22, 2026
The 2026 Outdoor Track & Field State Championships presented by UK HealthCare concluded day two of the 3-day event with Class 2A. Twenty individual running event state champions, ten boys and ten girls, were crowned Friday at the UK Outdoor Track and Field Complex in Lexington. Additionally, five field competitions had championships awarded.
Calloway County girls won the team title with 108 points while Covington Catholic captured the boys’ championship with 105.5 points.
Here are the complete results for every Class 2A event on Friday.
Class 2A Final State Complete Results with Team Names
Class 2A State Complete Results (AP, No relay names)
Class 2A State Complete Results (AP, relay names)
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05/21/26 – Class 1A Outdoor Track & Field State Championships Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2026
The 2026 Outdoor Track & Field State Championships presented by UK HealthCare concluded day one of the 3-day event with Class 1A. Twenty individual running event state champions, ten boys and ten girls, were crowned Thursday at the UK Outdoor Track and Field Complex in Lexington. Additionally, five field competitions had championships awarded.
Lexington Christian girls won the team title with 126 total points, while Beechwood captured the boys’ championship with 63 total points.
Here are the complete results for every Class 1A event on Thursday.
Class 1A Final State Complete Results with Team Names
Class 1A State Complete Results (AP, No relay names)
Class 1A State Complete Results (AP, relay names)
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05/21/26 – State Tennis Final Round Brackets Published
Brackets for the final rounds of the 2026 KHSAA State Tennis Championships presented by UK HealthCare have been published to UTR Sports and can be viewed through the links below.
Coaches are asked to notify this office immediately should a singles or doubles entry choose not to participate in the event.
BRACKETS
- State Tennis Singles/Doubles Homepage (UTR Sports)
- State Tennis Singles/Doubles (Draws Only)
- State Tennis Seeded Players (Final Round)
TICKETS
Tickets to the event are available online at khsaatickets.org. The advance discount tickets are available up until the day of the event, at which time only the game day tickets will be available. Tickets can be purchased via credit card at the admission gate, but no tickets will be sold on-site using cash.
As outlined in the state instructions, coaches meeting all Bylaw 25 KHSAA Coaching Requirements shall receive free admission based on the number of team […]
05/20/26 – Outdoor Track & Field Championships Set to Begin Thursday in Lexington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2026
The 2026 KHSAA Track & Field State Championships presented by UK HealthCare get underway on Thursday morning and continue through Saturday at the University of Kentucky Outdoor Track & Field Complex.
The Class 1A Championship opens on Thursday, followed by the Class 2A Championship on Friday, May 22, and the Class 3A Championship on Saturday, May 23. All three championships are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.
Live webcasts of each championship, produced by KYtrackXC, will be available on the NFHS Network through a partnership between the KHSAA and MileSplit.
All weather updates and schedule adjustments for the Track & Field State Championships will be posted on the homepage of KHSAA.org, as well as the Association’s social media accounts. Results from each event will also be posted to KHSAA.org as they become available.
2026 KHSAA TRACK […]
05/20/26 – Times Published For State Tennis Team Tournaments
Match times for the 2026 KHSAA State Tennis Team Tournaments presented by UK HealthCare have been published and are available online at khsaa.org. The updated brackets can be found through the links below.
The team competition begins with first round and quarterfinal action on Thursday, May 28. Boys’ team matches will be held at the UK Boone/Downing Tennis Complex on the first day, while the girls’ competition will take place at the Sayre Athletic Complex. The semifinals and finals will be held on Friday, May 29 with all matches taking place at the University of Kentucky.
Coaches are reminded to resubmit their TN115 forms following the elimination of their student-athletes from the singles/doubles championships. The TN112 (match lineup form) should be submitted to the KHSAA one hour prior to each match.
Tickets to the event are available for purchase online only and can be found at khsaatickets.org. The advance discount tickets ($15 per day) […]
05/19/26 – State Tennis 1st Round Location Change (Regions 1-4)
Due to the likelihood of inclement weather on Wednesday, the 2026 KHSAA State Tennis First Round Tournament (Regions 1-4) scheduled for South Warren HS on May 20th is being relocated to the Warren County Tennis Facility’s indoor courts at Buchanon Park (9222 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101)
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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 the Commonwealth. The Association is a voluntary nonprofit 501(c)3 organization made up of 291 member schools, both public and non-public. The KHSAA awards 229 state championships to 72 teams and 270 individuals in 21 sports and six sport-activities, funds catastrophic insurance coverage for its more than 109,000 rostered member school student-athletes, provides coaching education and sports safety programs for more than 12,000 coaches and licenses and […]
05/19/26 – 2026 KHSAA State Outdoor Track & Field Lane Assignments/Coaches Passes
The KHSAA website has been updated to reflect the lane assignments for this year’s KHSAA State Outdoor Track & Field Meet presented by UK HealthCare! The championships will return to the University of Kentucky on May 21-23. The school rosters have also been updated to reflect athletes’ bib numbers.
LANE ASSIGNMENTS
ROSTERS BY SCHOOL
COACHES PASSES
- As mentioned in the conference call, a list of complimentary passes for certified coaches has been prepared so member schools can plan accordingly.
- As we do at other KHSAA state events, additional […]
05/19/26 – State Tennis 1st Round Location Change (Regions 9-12)
Due to the likelihood of inclement weather on Wednesday, the 2026 KHSAA State Tennis First Round Tournament (Regions 9-12) scheduled for the Sayre Athletic Complex on May 20th is being relocated to the Genesis Health Clubs – Lexington Tennis Club (410 Redding Road, Lexington, KY 40517).
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About the Kentucky High School Athletic Association
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 the Commonwealth. The Association is a voluntary nonprofit 501(c)3 organization made up of 291 member schools, both public and non-public. The KHSAA awards 229 state championships to 72 teams and 270 individuals in 21 sports and six sport-activities, funds catastrophic insurance coverage for its more than 109,000 rostered member school student-athletes, provides coaching education and sports safety programs for more than 12,000 coaches and licenses and facilitates […]
05/19/26 – State Tennis First Round Brackets Published
This message is being sent to Athletic Directors and Coaches in the sport of Tennis…
First and foremost, the KHSAA would like to thank the regional managers for their efforts during the postseason, along with the coaches and officials for their continued contributions this season. Brackets for the 2026 KHSAA State Tennis Championships 1st Round presented by UK HealthCare have been published to UTR Sports and can be viewed through the links below.
Coaches are asked to notify this office immediately should a singles or doubles entry choose not to participate in the event.
BRACKETS
- Regions 1-4 – South Warren HS
- Regions 5-8 – Louisville Indoor Racquet Club
- Regions 9-12 – Sayre Athletic Complex
- Regions 13-16 – Ashland Tennis Center
TICKETS
Tickets to the event are available online at khsaatickets.org. The advance discount tickets are available up until the day of the event, at which time only the […]
05/18/26 – State Outdoor Track & Field Performance List Updates & Field Events Reminder
The 2026 KHSAA State Outdoor Track & Field Performance Lists and Rosters by School have been updated to reflect all edits submitted prior to the deadline, including corrections to spellings, grades, unified partners, and other roster information. Coaches are advised to check again for accuracy.
- 1A – Performance List and Roster by School
- 2A – Performance List and Roster by School
- 3A – Performance List and Roster by School
A reminder to all coaches and athletes participating in field events, in accordance with NFHS Rule 6-2-1: regardless of flight assignment, all competitors must report and check in at the designated time listed on the official time schedule: TIME SCHEDULE
Additionally, starting heights for High Jump and Pole Vault for each classification have […]
05/18/26 – State Tennis 1st Round Location Change (Regions 5-8)
Due to the likelihood of inclement weather on Wednesday and Thursday, the 2026 KHSAA State Tennis First Round Tournament scheduled for Freeman Lake Tennis Complex on May 20th is being relocated to the Louisville Indoor Racquet Club (8609 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40242).
We are aware that the location change may cause some hardships with travel plans that have already been established, but need to make this adjustment to ensure the matches are completed, as there is no indoor facility at Freeman Lake.
The Ashland Tennis Center (Regions 13-16) has four indoor courts on-site, while South Warren (Regions 1-4) will utilize the Warren County Tennis Facility’s six indoor courts at Buchanon Park (9222 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101). For Regions 9-12, competition will be moved to the Lexington Tennis Club (410 Redding Road, Lexington, KY 40517) if weather conditions warrant a change.
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05/17/26 – KHSAA State Outdoor Track & Field Preliminary Performance Lists
Performance Lists & Rosters by School have been updated for the 2026 KHSAA State Track & Field Championships presented by UK HealthCare! The State Championship Meets will be held May 21-23 at the University of Kentucky Track & Field Complex. Coaches need to double-check the performance list and the Roster by School for accuracy (this list does not include any Unified Partner Athletes in the field events).
- 1A – Performance List and Roster by School
- 2A – Performance List and Roster by School
- 3A – Performance List and Roster by School
Each school should review its student-athletes and let us know immediately of any necessary changes (e.g., misspelled names, incorrect grades, etc.) by emailing us at trresults@khsaa.org. It is important that you send corrections to this email address to ensure […]
05/16/26 – Boys’ and Girls’ Lacrosse State Tournaments Set to Begin at Great Crossing High School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2026
The second annual KHSAA Girls’ and Boys’ Lacrosse State Tournaments presented by UK HealthCare will enter the semifinal and championship rounds this week in Georgetown.
The Boys’ Lacrosse semifinals will be on May 18, while the Girls’ Lacrosse semifinals will be on May 19. The championships for both sports will be on May 20. All start times are 5 pm and 8 pm from Great Crossing High School. The boys’ championship will be first at 5 pm, with the girls to follow at 8 pm.
Tickets for all matches are available online only at khsaatickets.org. Live video of each contest at Great Crossing High School will be broadcast on khsaa.tv to NFHS Network subscribers, with free audio-only streams available on khsaa.net.
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05/10/26 – Boys’ Volleyball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare to begin on campus sites
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 10, 2026
The KHSAA Boys’ Volleyball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare is set to begin at campus host sites around the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Monday.
The winners of the opening round will then venture to George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester on May 15 for the quarterfinals. The semifinals and championship will be played on Saturday, May 16, at GRC.
Tickets for all sites are available online only at khsaatickets.org. Live video of each contest at George Rogers Clark will be broadcast on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network, with free audio-only streams available on khsaa.net.
2026 KHSAA BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL STATE TOURNAMENT
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05/07/26 – Bass Fishing State Championships presented by UK HealthCare Scheduled for Friday, Saturday at Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 7, 2026
The 2026 KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to return to Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley in Calvert City on Friday and Saturday.
The two-day event will award an all-girls state champion for the fourth consecutive season, as well as a boys’/coed winner for the 14th year in a row.
Admission is free to the public. Each day’s weigh-in ceremonies will be broadcast live on khsaa.tv at no cost.
2026 KHSAA BASS FISHING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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05/06/26 – Board Of Control Approves Football Alignment For 2027-2028; Draft Track/Cross Country Alignment; Pickleball, Girls Flag Football To Be Added In 2027-28
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 6, 2026
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its sixth and final regularly scheduled meeting of the 2025-26 academic year this week in Lexington, approving football alignments for the 2027 and 28 playing seasons and draft alignments for Track and Field/Cross Country to be distributed to the membership for geographic feedback. The Board has directed the Commissioner and staff to create a plan and regulations for a pickleball championship in the fall season of 2027-28 and to implement girls’ flag football in the spring of the 2027-28 school year.
As for football, the board considered each request submitted by a member school as part of the alignment review after the April distribution of a draft, and made any submission available publicly on the Association website throughout the process.
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In Class 2A, the requests of Leslie County and Knott County to move from District […]
05/04/26 – Softball District/Region Instructions Now Available
Postseason instructions for the Softball District/Region Tournaments are now available on the KHSAA website. You can view the softball portion of the instructions that begin on page 60 at the following link: District/Region Instructions
You can find additional information about each specific district & regional tournament on the KHSAA website on the Softball page under “District Tournament Instructions and Information” and “Region Tournament Instructions and Information”, respectively.
LAST CONTEST
- For 2026, the last date of the regular season will be the Saturday prior to the week in which a district tournament is scheduled, or the deadline for seeded district games to be played, if the district chooses to begin on the weekend prior to the published corresponding date.
- Any non-varsity play must also be completed on or before the deadline to play a regular-season contest.
LAST DISTRICT-SEEDED CONTEST
- The last day for a district-seeded game is the Wednesday prior to District […]
05/04/26 – KHSAA Student Advisory Group Selected for 2026-27
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 4, 2026
Sixteen student-athletes from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been named members of the 2026-27 KHSAA Student Advisory Group. The leaders will represent the KHSAA at the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit on July 16-19 in Indianapolis.
The group will also assist in the planning and execution of the KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences scheduled for August 31-September 1 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Members of the Student Advisory Group are as follows:
- Corran Blair, Beechwood
- Kate Borders, Tates Creek
- Mya Moore, Elizabethtown
- Reagan Workman, Mason County
- Isabella Fish, Scott
- Terrance Drake, Bethlehem
- Landon Atcher, Elizabethtown
- Marcellus Ashford, Bryan Station
- Collen Harley, Mercy
- Triniti-Ann Steed, Sacred Heart
- Sawyer Maggard, West Carter
- Mason Clements, McCracken County
- Jackson Kincaid, George Rogers Clark
- Ella Dulaney, Frederick Douglass
- Madelyn Boling, Paducah Tilghman
- Kinly Cooper, Pendleton County
The group attending the NSLS will split into groups […]
04/28/26 – Spring Draw Show to Air Wednesday on NFHS Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 28, 2026
Pairings for the KHSAA Lacrosse and Boys’ Volleyball State Tournaments presented by UK HealthCare, as well as the 2026 KHSAA Team Tennis State Tournaments and the 2026 KHSAA Softball and Baseball State Tournaments presented by UK HealthCare, will be unveiled on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. ET during the KHSAA’s annual Spring Championship Draw Show.
The 2026 Spring Championship Draw Show will air on khsaa.tv via the NFHS Network at no cost to viewers, live from the KHSAA offices in Lexington.
The Boys’ Volleyball State Tournament will begin May 11 with the first round played on campus sites. The quarterfinals, semifinals and championship match of the Boys’ Volleyball State Tournament will be played on May 15-16 at George Rogers Clark in Winchester, while the Boys’ and Girls’ Lacrosse State semifinals and finals will conclude in Georgetown on May 18-20 at Great Crossing High School.
The Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis singles and […]
04/27/26 – Initial RPI Rankings Released for Softball, Baseball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 27, 2026
The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index rankings for the 2026 softball and baseball seasons have been posted. Initial RPI rankings can be found through the links below:
RPI rankings are updated on an hourly basis but are not calculated for teams with missing scores from the previous day. Therefore, it is essential for results to remain comprehensive for accuracy. Teams with missing scores, duplicate games and missing stat reports can be found below:
RPI is a tool developed for all team sports using the official KHSAA/Riherds Scoreboard data, modeled after, but not identical to, similar measurement tools. It is provided for a variety of reasons, including district tiebreaking and football bracketing, and as a means to increase publicity, interest and promotion of interscholastic athletics. RPI is also used […]
04/27/26 – State Bass Fishing Regional Results and State Championship Registration
All teams/boats qualifying for the 2026 KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championships are reminded that they need to register for the event by 5 p.m. (Central) on Monday, May 4.
Teams/boats can register by clicking on the State Championship Registration link below. From the Choose Type menu select Invitational, and then from the Choose Tournament menu select 2026 KHSAA State Championship, All Female, Kentucky/Barkley Lakes, Calvert City, Ky., or 2026 KHSAA State Championship, Kentucky/Barkley Lakes, Calvert City, Ky., which is the Coed Division.
The results for the teams/boats qualifying for the 2026 KHSAA State Championships are posted below by region. Coaches should review the names of their anglers for misspellings and any other corrections that may be necessary. Please email these corrections directly to Joe Angolia by 4:00 p.m. EST, Thursday, April 30, 2026.
State Qualifiers are highlighted in yellow.
- Boys’/Coed Division Results
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04/23/26 – Esports Spring State Championships Conclude in Lexington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 23, 2026
The 2025-26 Esports Spring State Championships presented by UK HealthCare concluded at the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union Esports Lounge inside The Cornerstone on the UK campus in Lexington on Thursday.
PC
- Rocket League spring state champion: Bowling Green
- Rocket League bracket
- Street Fighter 6 spring state champion: Campbellsville
Street Fighter 6 bracket
PlayStation 5
- Madden NFL 26 spring state champion: Armani James, Central
Nintendo Switch
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe spring state champion: Shelby County
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spring state champion: Lafayette
- Splatoon 3 spring state champion: Great Crossing
04/23/26 – Outdoor Track & Field Regional Instructions Available
The KHSAA wanted to update member schools on the details available for the postseason in Outdoor Track & Field.
REGION TRACK & FIELD
- All 21 region dates and sites are set: REGIONAL MANAGERS
- The region meet instructions are available for review.
- Coaches should review prior to entering the regional meet (Track & Field begins on page 30): REGION INSTRUCTIONS
- Region Meets: May 8 – May 16
- All initial entries (including unified and adapted) for the region are due electronically (using Milesplit), no later than 9 p.m. four (4) days prior to the date of the regional meet. For instructions on entering UNIFIED/ADAPTED
STATE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
- The 2026 KHSAA State Track & Field Championships presented by UK HealthCare will return to the University of Kentucky on May 21-23
- Class 1A will compete on May 21
- Class 2A will compete on May 22
- Class 3A will compete on […]
04/23/26 – Procedure for Unified & Adapted Athlete Entry for Track & Field Postseason
In preparation for the 2026 KHSAA Track & Field postseason, we wanted to remind you of the opportunities available to Kentucky’s student-athletes. The KHSAA will continue to offer Unified events (in partnership with Special Olympics Kentucky) and Adapted events, including regional and state track & field competitions. While most unified and/or adapted athletes have been participating throughout the season, it is important to review the following information before the postseason begins.
ENTRY FORM
- For both unified and adapted competitors, coaches must submit regional entries to the regional manager, via Form TR124 AND through ky.milesplit.com (with varsity entries) by the deadline, which is four (4) days prior to the date of each regional meet.
- TR124 Entry Form can be found here: FORM TR124
UNIFIED ATHLETES
- Unified partner athletes and special athletes must be listed on the Unified roster in KHSAA360.
- Athletic Directors can add Unified and/or Adapted athletes by creating a coed team and […]
04/20/26 – Tennis Regional Instructions Available and Postseason Reminders
Please see the information below for updates on the 2026 Tennis postseason. Region Tournaments can be held from May 1-17 for the current year. The state tennis individual/doubles tournaments are scheduled to begin with the opening rounds on May 20 across four regional locations, followed by the final rounds on May 26-27 in Lexington. The Team Tennis Tournaments will take place May 28-29 in Lexington.
The region tournament instructions are available on the KHSAA website at https://ly.khsaa.org/jk2a. All coaches and competing schools should take the time to read these items carefully, even veteran coaches, to ensure familiarity with all KHSAA rules and regulations regarding these events.
- Region Tournament Instructions (Tennis information begins on page 23)
- Boys’ Tennis Region Managers
- Girls’ Tennis Region Managers
TEAM TENNIS ENTRY (FORM TN115)
- Form TN115 must be completed and submitted to your respective Region Manager for the team tournament. […]
04/20/26 – Initial Stat Leader Reports Released for Softball, Baseball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 20, 2026
The first official KHSAA statistical leader reports for the 2026 softball and baseball seasons have been posted.
Stat leader reports are updated every day at approximately 3 a.m. ET and include all teams’ missing stats for no more than two games.
Statistical entry is required of all member schools, and those failing to meet the requirement to enter stats are subject to penalties from the Commissioner’s office, including fines and other actions within the constraints of Bylaw 27.
Member schools are solely responsible for submitting and validating the accuracy of statistical information. If a school or individual is omitted, or information is not updated, that likely means the team in question did not update its statistics through the KHSAA’s online system prior to the recalculation […]
04/17/26 – NFHS Announces Wrestling Rule Changes for 2026-27
Adjustment in Minimum Body Fat Percentage for Females Highlights High School Wrestling Rules Changes
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 16, 2026) — In an effort to establish a more healthy process for girls involved in high school wrestling, the minimum body fat percentage for females has been raised from 12 to 19 percent, effective with the 2026-27 season.
Revisions to weight-control rules (1-5-1, 1-5-2) were two of 18 rules changes recommended by the NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee at its March 29-31 meeting in Indianapolis. All rules changes were reviewed by the NFHS Rules Review Committee and approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
In making this significant change, the committee reviewed information from the National Wrestling Coaches Association, the proud supporter of the NFHS, and had the backing of the NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee.
The committee determined that based on peer-reviewed research data, increasing the body fat percentage for high school girls establishes a safer margin […]
04/16/26 – Inaugural Stat Leader Reports Released for Boys’ Volleyball, Lacrosse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 16, 2026
The first official KHSAA statistical leader reports for the inaugural seasons of boys’ volleyball and boys’ and girls’ lacrosse have been posted.
Stat leader reports are updated every day at approximately 3 a.m. ET and include all teams missing stats for no more than two games.
Statistical entry is required of all member schools, and those failing to meet the requirement to enter stats are subject to penalties from the Commissioner’s office, including fines and other actions within the constraints of Bylaw 27.
Member schools are solely responsible for submitting and validating the accuracy of statistical information. If a school or individual is omitted, or information is not updated, that likely means the team in question did not update its statistics through the KHSAA’s online system prior to the re-calculation deadline. When in doubt about statistics calculations, reference can be made to the NFHS Statisticians’ Manual.
The requirement […]
4/16/26 – Archery Lane Assignments and Flight Times
Lane Assignments and Flight Times for the 2026 KHSAA Archery State Championship are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can view this information by going to the following links:
Boys/Coed Lane Assignments and Flight Times
Girls’ Lane Assignments and Flight Times
Tickets can be purchased for this event by going to the following link:
Archery coaches will receive complimentary admission in the form of a wristband distributed at Team Check-in. Coaches who meet the KHSAA Bylaw 25 coaching requirements will be eligible for the following number of complimentary admission passes:
- 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 to twelve (7-12) qualifiers afford a maximum of four (4) complimentary admissions.
- 13-20 qualifiers afford a maximum of five (5) complimentary admissions.
- 21 and above afford a maximum […]
04/15/26 – Initial RPI Rankings Released for Boys’ Volleyball, Lacrosse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 15, 2026
The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index rankings for the inaugural seasons of boys’ volleyball and boys’ and girls’ lacrosse have been posted. Initial RPI rankings can be found through the links below:
- Boys’ volleyball RPI rankings
- Lacrosse RPI rankings
RPI rankings are updated on an hourly basis but are not calculated for teams with missing scores from the previous day. Therefore, it is essential for results to remain comprehensive for accuracy. Teams with missing scores, duplicate games and missing stat reports can be found below:
- Boys’ volleyball missing/duplicate scores/stats
- Lacrosse missing/duplicate scores/stats
RPI is a tool developed for […]
04/14/26 – KHSAA Esports Spring State Championships presented by UK HealthCare Information
It is an exciting time for Esports across the state! Our Spring State Championship opening rounds began Monday, April 13, and will culminate at our in-person State Championship semifinal rounds on Thursday, April 23.
The in-person semi- and final rounds will again be held at the University of Kentucky’s Esports Lounge, located in the Cornerstone building on the University of Kentucky campus.
Note: Due to the number of teams participating in our newest title, Street Fighter 6, the in-person semifinal round has already been set for Thursday, April 23, and can be found here.
State Brackets are seeded and created for all game titles and can be found on our Esports Page on our public website (under State Championship Information). Full regular season standings, along with brackets, can be found on our PlayVS Kentucky Landing Page
To be consistent with the fall, we will hold our final League of Legends […]
04/14/26 – Spring Media Credential Applications Now Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 14, 2026
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for spring state championships (archery, esports, bass fishing, boys’ volleyball, lacrosse, tennis, track & field, softball, baseball) is now live and can be accessed via 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 […]
04/13/26 – Baseball Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year
The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year among Baseball participants for 2025-2026 is now open.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The application link includes additional criteria and a form to nominate one participant from each 2025-2026 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 June. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2025-2026 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 the sport of Baseball is April […]
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