News Releases
02/23/16 – Swimming & Diving Championships Begin Thursday; Hall of Fame Tickets on Sale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2016
The 2016 KHSAA Swimming & Diving Championships (Feb. 25-27) get underway Thursday afternoon at Ralph Wright Natatorium in Louisville with boys’ diving preliminaries at 1 p.m., followed by the girls’ diving prelims at 6:30 p.m. Competition resumes Friday morning at 10 a.m. with the boys’ swimming prelims. Girls’ swimming prelims are scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. start time on Friday.
Saturday’s championship finals begin with the boys’ competition at 10 a.m. The state meet concludes with the girls’ championship finals, which are slated to start at 4:15 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. on Friday for the morning session, and 2:30 p.m. for the afternoon session. On Saturday, ticket sales begin at 9 a.m. for the boys’ finals and 3:15 p.m. for the girls’ championship.
Live event-by-event results for all rounds of the 2016 state meet can be viewed at:
http://khsaa.org/swimming/2016/state/index.htm
The heat sheet and entries are […]
02/20/16 – Sweet 16® Online Media Credentialing System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2016
The media credentialing system for the 2016 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournaments is now available online, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. The St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ State Tournament will take place March 9-13 at BB&T Arena in Highland Heights, followed by the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® March 16-20 at Rupp Arena in Lexington.
The deadline to apply for credentials is 5 p.m. on the Monday prior to each respective tournament – March 7 for the Girls’ Sweet 16® and March 14 for the Boys.
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The intellectual property, corporate, broadcasting and media rights to all State championship rounds of the KHSAA postseason championships belong exclusively to the KHSAA, including titling agreements and sponsorships. As such, the KHSAA is the only entity permitted to originate a live broadcast during the Sweet 16® (this includes the use of streaming […]
02/17/16 – KHSAA State Wrestling Championships Begin Friday Morning at Alltech Arena
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2016
The 2016 KHSAA Wrestling State Championships return to Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park this weekend (Feb. 19-20). Gates will open to the public on Friday at 8:30 a.m., with the first round matches set to begin at 9:30 a.m.
The second session begins Saturday morning with third round championship bracket matches at 9 a.m., continuing through the sixth round consolation bracket matches (bouts 785-812). The Medal Round and Championship Awards Session is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. For each weight class during the Medal Round, the consolation bracket final bouts for third, fifth and seventh place will be contested simultaneously, followed by the championship bracket match and the awards presentation for that class. Team trophy presentations will take place following the awards for the 285 lb. weight class.
A complete list of printable brackets for the 2016 KHSAA State Wrestling Championships can be found at:
http://khsaa.org/wrestling/2016/wrbrackets.pdf
Live scoring for […]
02/16/16 – Former KHSAA Commissioner DeVries To Receive Sue Feamster Trailblazer Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2016
Brigid DeVries, the first female commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, will receive the 2016 Sue Feamster Trailblazer Award on Sunday, Feb. 21 when the University of Kentucky women’s basketball team hosts Arkansas at Memorial Coliseum.
“It is certainly a pleasure to see people outside of the interscholastic community recognize the many contributions made by my friend and former colleague Brigid DeVries,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “She was truly a trailblazer with her variety of involvements and efforts and most deserving of this outstanding award. Her commitment to opportunities as well as her passion for doing things the right way set an example for many to follow, and that continues today.”
Named in honor of the pioneering women’s basketball coach and national leader on the NCAA steering committee, the Sue Feamster Trailblazer Award is given to those who have provided exceptional leadership and paved the way for others to […]
02/10/16 – KHSAA State Bowling Championships Begin Thursday at Collins Eastland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2016
The 2016 KHSAA State Bowling Championships (Feb. 11-12) get underway Thursday morning with the singles competition at Collins Eastland in Lexington. Team champions will be decided on Friday, with the boys’ team finals scheduled for 12:15 p.m., followed by the girls’ team championship at 5:15 p.m.
Thursday’s boys’ and girls’ singles competition begins with qualifying games at 10:10 a.m. After each competitor bowls three games, the field will be trimmed to the top eight individuals. The top eight will then roll two additional games, with the top four boys’ and girls’ performers advancing to the step ladder bracket, which will continue through its completion. Awards for the singles competition are tentatively scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
The boys’ team championship opens Friday’s action, with team introductions slated for 7:30 a.m. and qualifying games starting at 7:50 a.m. Following two qualifying games, each team will be seeded in a 16-team bracket with the state […]
02/04/16 – Pairings Announced For 2016 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16®
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 4, 2016
The pairings for the 2016 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ and the 2016 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® were unveiled Thursday afternoon when the annual Draw Show was broadcast on The CW Lexington and KHSAA.tv. Hosted by Dave Baker and Gary Ball at the WKYT Studio, the Draw Show determined the matchups for the 99th boys’ Sweet 16® and the 55th girls’ Sweet 16®.
The 2016 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® will be played in Northern Kentucky for the first time this season, with the tournament taking place March 9-13 at BB&T Arena in Highland Heights. The 2016 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® will be played the following week, March 16-20 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Full-session ticket packages for the Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet 16® are available for $80 for upper arena seats and $124 for side/lower arena seats, and can be purchased online at the following link: http://www.khsaa.org/payments/tickets/
2016 […]
02/01/16 – New Corporate Partnership Makes Chocolate Milk an Official Beverage of the KHSAA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2016
The KHSAA unveiled a new corporate partnership with the American Dairy Association (ADA) and the Kentucky Dairy Farm Families on Monday, which will make Chocolate Milk an Official Beverage of the Association. This new partnership provides an opportunity for the dairy farm families of Kentucky and KHSAA to promote nutrient-rich Chocolate Milk to KHSAA student-athletes, coaches and fans as a delicious and nutritious post-workout recovery beverage which helps to replenish nutrients lost during workouts, practices, weight training and games.
“Anytime you can partner with an organization in an effort to do something positive for student-athletes is a plus,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “We are excited to welcome our new partner into the KHSAA family, and look forward to working alongside them to benefit our membership.”
Chocolate milk is an ideal beverage for student‐athletes to drink because it provides the unique nutrition-profile needed after sporting events and practices, including nine essential nutrients […]
01/28/16 – Board of Control Addresses Football Alignment, Bracketing; Baseball Pitch Count; Swimming and Diving State Qualifiers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2016
The Board of Control addressed a lengthy agenda during its regularly scheduled meeting at the KHSAA Offices on Thursday, approving a slight “midcourse” adjustment to the football alignment as required by the competition rules and future football playoff bracket formats, finalizing a baseball pitch count, and settling on the number of regional qualifiers for the state swimming and diving meet for 2016.
Per the football competition rules, a “midcourse” adjustment is to be made in the second year of a four-year alignment. In order to be considered for adjustment, the four-year average enrollment (including 2015-16 data) would have to be within the boundaries of another class, and the school shall have had at least a 10 percent change in four-year average enrollment during the two-year period.
Upon review of the data, only two schools fit the criteria to be placed into a different class, and the Board unanimously approved the movement of […]
01/26/16 – Sweet Sixteen® Draw Show Set For February 4th on CW Lexington, KHSAA.tv
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 26, 2016
The pairings for the 2016 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® and the 2016 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® will be revealed on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. (ET) when the annual Draw Show is televised by The CW Lexington. The Sweet 16® Draw Show will also be streamed online at KHSAA.tv and WKYT.com.
The 2016 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® will be held March 9-13 at BB&T Arena in Highland Heights, with the 2016 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® taking place March 16-20 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Brackets with official pairings will be available on the KHSAA/Riherds.com Scoreboard and the KHSAA website on the basketball home page following the conclusion of the draw show.
Full-session ticket packages for the Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet 16® will be available for purchase by the general public starting Feb. 8th, at a cost of $124 for side/lower arena seats. For more information, […]
01/25/16 – Hall of Fame Journalist Mike Fields Joins KHSAA.org as Contributing Writer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2016
KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett announced today that Hall of Fame journalist Mike Fields and his more than 41 years of experience covering high school sports will be joining KHSAA.org as a contributing writer. Fields, who retired from the Lexington Herald-Leader in 2015 after 35 years with the publication, will produce content for his own blog at KHSAA.org along with feature articles and state championship coverage through the KHSAA website and social media.
“I have talked to Mike on several occasions about my hopes for developing an increased web presence with stories about the great student-athletes, coaches, officials and administrators that are affiliated with the member schools, both present and former, of the KHSAA,” said Tackett. “Mike being our first contributor is symbolic of his dedication to our schools, his experience with traditional and social media and his love of this level of play. We look forward to his work beginning immediately.”
A […]
01/21/16 – KHSAA Sanctions Bryan Station and Lafayette Girls’ Basketball Programs for Altercation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, 2016
The KHSAA has handed down two-game suspensions to a total of seven girls’ basketball players following an altercation between Lafayette and Bryan Station on January 14, 2016. During the incident, violations of Bylaw 15 “Sportsmanship” were committed when multiple nonplayers (rostered individuals not in the contest) left the bench area. Due to the number of individuals involved in the situation, the game officials appropriately requested review by the KHSAA under the video review policy.
KHSAA policies and procedures permit the use of replay at the discretion of the Commission and in compliance with NFHS playing rules in a situation involving a fight, physical confrontation or ejection where the circumstances are potentially unable to be accurately observed and reported by the game officials, and where either the member school or official has requested such review. This could include identifying individuals that were not previously identified, correcting […]
01/20/16 – Winter Sports Championship Media Credentials
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Winter Sports Championships is now live. Media members can visit credentials.khsaa.org to apply for credentials for the bowling, wrestling and swimming and diving state championships.
Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media that regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system (credentials.khsaa.org).
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of his/her 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. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves the right to limit the quantity of credentials issued to media outlets when space is at a premium.
Failure to adhere to the KHSAA policies and guidelines, […]
01/19/16 – KHSAA Sanctions Graves County Boys’ Basketball for Bylaw 16 Violations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2016
The KHSAA has handed down sanctions to Graves County High School resulting from improper open gym activities involving its boys’ basketball program during the 2014-15 academic year. During the course of its investigation, the KHSAA found Graves County to be in violation of Bylaw 16 “Recruitment/Undue Influence” for conducting open gym activities where student-athletes from other member schools participated without express consent from their respective school’s principal designated representative.
In addition, Graves County boys’ basketball assistant coach Lyndon Dunning was found to be in violation of Bylaw 16 for impermissible contact with the family of a student-athlete at another member school (Hickman County) regarding the open gym activities.
“Graves County Schools will in no way tolerate violations of the KHSAA Bylaws,” said Graves County principal Matthew Madding. “We take a great deal of pride in our compliant membership with the KHSAA and have […]
01/19/16 – Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® Scholarship Application Now Open
For the third 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. 26. There is no limit to the number of applicants from a school.
Winners will be recognized during the 2016 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ State Basketball Tournament, March 16-20 in Lexington.
Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® Scholarship Application Form is online and may be completed using the link below:
Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® Scholarship Application
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The KHSAA staff routinely publishes blog posts to better communicate with its various constituencies and the public. The blogs for specific sports and sport-activities are on that sport or sport activity main page, and there are general information blogs […]
12/28/15 – Board of Control Nominations Sought
Per the provisions of Article IV, Section 2-B, of the KHSAA Constitution, this is to advise you that the term of office for Board of Control members will expire June 30, 2016. The terms of Board members Donna Bumps (at-large, Regions 1-8), Jeff Saylor (Section, Regions 13-14) and Henry Webb (Sections, Region 15-16) expire as well as Ron Dawn (Non Public, Regions 9-16). Mrs. Bumps, Mr. Saylor and Dr. Webb have served only one term and are eligible to seek an additional, and Mr. Dawn has served all or part of two terms and is ineligible to seek an additional term).
The KHSAA Constitution stipulates that nominees for elected Board vacancies hold a valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate issued by the Kentucky Department of Education and be an employee of an accredited KHSAA member school or system in the appropriate region that is in good standing with the KHSAA. The candidate must be employed in […]
12/17/15 – First Basketball Stat Leader Reports Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 17, 2015
The first weekly statistical leader reports for girls’ and boys’ basketball have been posted at KHSAA.org. Statistics are compiled weekly throughout the season and will be posted to the KHSAA website each week.
As a reminder, member schools are solely responsible for submitting statistical information. If a school or individual is omitted, or information is not updated, that means the team in question did not update its statistics through the KHSAA’s online system prior to the deadline.
Beginning last season, as contained in Bylaw 27, the requirements to enter and maintain rosters, schedules and statistics was enforced more rigorously by the KHSAA. This enforcement subjects member schools to penalties by the Commissioner, including fines and other actions, within the constraints of Bylaw 27.
The statistical leader reports can be found through the links below:
Boys’ Basketball
http://khsaa.org/basketball/regularseason/2015/statsbit.htm
Girls’ Basketball
http://khsaa.org/basketball/regularseason/2015/statsgit.htm
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About the Kentucky High School Athletic Association
The Kentucky High School Athletic […]
12/11/15 – Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarship
When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics, academics, school service and community service.
Applications are being accepted for students to apply for those awards through January 31, 2016. The award winners will be announced in conjunction with the boys’ state basketball tournament in March. Two grants, each in the amount of a one-time scholarship of $2,000 payable to an institution of higher learning, will be awarded each year for the next four years. The scholarship is not renewable and is not endowed for expansion. Minimum criteria is a 3.5 (converted to 4.0 scale) grade point average; involvement in varsity sports or sport-activities; involvement in other school activities and a record of community service/involvement.
The application for the scholarships is located at […]
12/10/15 – Competitive Cheer Championships This Saturday At Alltech Arena
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2015
The fourth annual KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships will take place this Saturday, Dec. 12 at Alltech Arena in Lexington. Doors open to the public at 8 a.m. with the competition starting at 9 a.m. with the All-Girls’ Small and All-Girls’ Medium divisions. The All-Girls’ Large and All-Girls’ Super-Large divisions are slated to begin at 12:30 p.m., followed by Coed divisions A & B at 4 p.m.
Each session of the championship will be webcast live at KHSAA.tv. Fans can watch a live webcast of each session at KHSAA.tv, or listen to a free audio broadcast at KHSAA.net. All KHSAA.tv productions are a part of the NFHS Network, which is a subscription based service. Subscription plans for the NFHS Network include a day pass ($9.95), a monthly pass ($14.95) and an annual pass ($119.95).
These passes, with the daily pass priced less than the cost of admission to […]
12/03/15 – Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Broadcast Schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 3, 2015
The 2015 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl gets underway tonight as Pikeville takes on Beechwood in the 1A Championship game at Houchens Industries/L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green at 7 p.m. (CT). Each game of the championship will be webcast live at KHSAA.tv for subscribers to the NFHS Network. A free audio broadcast of each game can also be found at KHSAA.net.
All KHSAA.tv productions will be a part of the NFHS Network this season, which is a subscription based service. Subscription plans for the NFHS Network include a day pass ($9.95), a monthly pass ($14.95) and an annual pass ($119.95).
These passes, with the daily pass priced less than the cost of admission to state championship contests, not only entitle the users to Kentucky broadcasts, but all of the broadcasts from the more than 40 participating state associations. To subscribe to the NFHS Network, visit: http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/subscribe/retail
Direct links […]
11/27/15 – Schedule Set For 2015 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 27, 2015
With its win over Marshall on Friday, Western Kentucky University secured its right to host the Conference USA Championship game on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. (CT). WKU hosting the C-USA Championship means the KHSAA will utilize the alternative schedule for the 2015 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl approved by the Board of Control in October.
The revised order of games will be as follows:
Thursday, December 3
7:00 PM (1A) – Beechwood vs. Pikeville
Saturday, December 5
5:00 PM (6A) – Male vs. Lafayette
8:00 PM (5A) – Bowling Green vs. Pulaski County
Sunday, December 6
1:00 PM (2A) – Mayfield vs. Newport Central Catholic
4:00 PM (3A) – Lexington Catholic vs. Belfry
7:00 PM (4A) – South Warren vs. Johnson Central
*All Times Central
Fans can watch a live webcast of each game at KHSAA.tv, or listen to a free audio broadcast of each game at […]
11/22/15 – Dawahares/KHSAA Hall Of Fame Class Of 2016 Inductees Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 22, 2015
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame Class of 2016 was announced today in a press conference at the KHSAA Offices. The 12 members in this year’s class will be the 29th inducted into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame, and consists of former high school coaches, athletes, officials, administrators and contributors. The Class of 2016 will be inducted in ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the Lexington Convention Center. The Class of 2016 will also be recognized during the semifinals of the 2016 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16®. The induction of the 12-member Class of 2016 will bring the total number of honorees in the Hall of Fame to 445.
Sam Ball (Henderson County HS) – A product of Henderson County High School, Ball would later become an All-American at the University of Kentucky before an NFL career which featured two Super Bowl appearances. An All-State selection […]
11/19/15 – Board Approves Revised Schedule For State Baseball, Tennis Tournaments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 19, 2015
On Wednesday, the Board of Control approved a proposal from KHSAA staff to revise the schedule for the state baseball tournament during its regularly scheduled meeting at the Association’s headquarters. In an effort to alleviate competitive issues under the current format resulting from pitching limitations and roster depth, as outlined in the extensive research conducted by Lawrence County Athletic Director Travis Feltner and validated through staff review of the current format, the new format will provide a minimum of three days of rest between the quarterfinals and the semifinals. Beginning with this year’s state tournament, the revised format will allow teams the opportunity to use their pitchers at the top of the rotation in both the early rounds (first round/quarterfinals) and the later rounds (semifinals/championship).
“Pitching limitations are in place for the health and safety of our student-athletes,” KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett said. “In keeping with the overall desire of the […]
11/16/15 – 2016 KHSAA Hall of Fame Press Conference Set for this Sunday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 16, 2015
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will hold a press conference on Sunday, November 22 at 1:30 p.m. to announce the KHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2016. The Hall of Fame announcement will take place at the KHSAA Offices in Lexington (2280 Executive Drive), and will be streamed live online at khsaa.tv.
The 2016 Hall of Fame banquet will take place Saturday, March 19 in the Bluegrass Ballroom at the Lexington Center in conjunction with the 2016 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen®. Following the banquet, each inductee of the 2016 Hall of Fame class will be recognized that evening in an on-court ceremony during the semifinals of the boys’ basketball state tournament.
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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. […]
11/10/15 – High School Playoff Contests Asked to Honor Veterans
Through the efforts of a veteran and concerned individual by the name of Robert Williams of Menlo Park, California, there is now a national movement to have every high school and college in the United States honor all veterans and active duty military at events near Veteran’s Day. This is a great way to recognize our veterans and active duty military and hopefully reinforce to all the importance of their sacrifices and the meaning of Veteran’s Day. The KHSAA is grateful to be able to participate.
For the second round of the football playoffs at home sites November 13 and 14, each home school is asked to request all veterans and active duty military in attendance to stand and be recognized for their contributions.
The KHSAA is certainly proud to be a part of this recognition and hopeful that this simple acknowledgment will convey a powerful message of thanks on the part of the school and the […]
11/09/15 – St. Elizabeth Healthcare Announced As Girls’ Sweet 16® Title Sponsor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 9, 2015
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association announced a new corporate partner in a press conference at the BB&T Arena on the campus of Northern Kentucky University on Monday, revealing St. Elizabeth Healthcare as the new title sponsor of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen®. Secured through a partnership with Northern Kentucky University and BB&T Arena, the new two-year agreement will begin this season with the 2016 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16®, the first at BB&T Arena (http://www.thebbtarena.com/) in Highlands Heights, and continue through the 2017 tournament.
“We are extremely blessed throughout the Commonwealth with so many supportive corporate partners, all of which value community engagement and the overall growth and development that is provided through school-based sports. St. Elizabeth Healthcare will be a tremendous corporate sponsor for this tournament and will allow for the event […]
11/05/15 – Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball Champions Decided This Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2015
Championship trophies will be awarded to nine teams this weekend as the 2015 KHSAA Soccer and Volleyball State Tournaments, and the KHSAA Cross Country State Meet are conducted in Lexington and Louisville. Saturday morning will see six state champions crowned in cross country at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, followed by the boys’ and girls’ soccer state championships that evening at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. The 2015 KHSAA Volleyball State Tournament begins Friday morning with first round matches at Valley High School in Louisville, and concludes with the championship match on Sunday at 2 p.m.
KHSAA.tv will produce live webcasts of the championship games of the KHSAA State Soccer Tournament, as well as the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals of the KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament. A highlight package of the 2015 KHSAA Cross Country State Meet will be available at KHSAA.tv following the event. A free live audio […]
11/05/15 – Commissioner’s Response to BR396 (HB76) Regarding Participation by Non-Public School Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2015
Commissioner’s Response to Home School Proposal:
“Following the announcement of the bill (BR396) introduced by Representative Stan Lee (R-Lexington) and others on October 30, our office has again received a number of phone calls and emails from media members seeking comment. The proposal as drafted is not a measure to simply allow participation by home schooled students despite any title reference to Tim Tebow, who participated as a home schooled student in Florida. In fact, the actual bill, http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/16rs/HB76.htm, is much more impactful and potentially harmful to education-based athletics and its impact is much more pervasive on our member schools. As it is currently drafted, the bill would fundamentally alter high school athletics and erode the school-based model in our state, as it would allow all nonpublic school student-athletes to attend a nonpublic school (even a KHSAA member school) and yet compete for public schools at their discretion, if the school in […]
10/30/15 – Update On Schedule For 2015 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2015
The 2015 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl State Football Finals are slated for Houchens Industries/L.T. Smith Stadium on the campus of Western Kentucky University the weekend of December 3-6. The tentative schedule for the event has the games scheduled as follows (All times Central):
Friday, Dec. 4th – 1A – 11 AM, 2A – 2:30 PM, 6A – 6 PM
Saturday, Dec. 5th – 3A – 11 AM, 4A – 2:30 PM, 5A – 6 PM
In the event that Western Kentucky University would earn the right to host the Conference USA Championship game the same weekend as the Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl, the schedule of games for the state football finals would have to be adjusted as follows:
*Thursday, Dec. 3rd – 1A – 7 PM
*Saturday, Dec. 5th – 6A – 5 PM, 5A – 8 PM
*Sunday, Dec. 6th – 2A – 1 PM, 3A – 4 PM, 4A […]
10/26/15 – 2016 State Bass Fishing Site Announced, Upcoming KHSAA.tv Webcast and Audio Schedule, Lincoln County Sanctioned
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 26, 2015
During its meeting at the KHSAA Offices on October 20th, the Board of Control reviewed site options for the 2016 KHSAA Bass Fishing Championships. After examining options across the state, the Board ultimately elected to keep this year’s event at the Kentucky Dam Marina in Gilbertsville due to success of the event in its first three years, and strong support from local organizers and sponsors. The Board also asked the Commissioner to seek proposals for an additional three years from both the area near Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, as well as the Lake Cumberland region.
“It is always good when multiple quality facilities and communities are interested in hosting our championships. The event has been wildly successful in terms of administration in its three years in the Kentucky Lake area and during that time of year, has offered our participants great opportunities for success in landing quality fish,” said Commissioner […]
10/22/15 – Bracket Set For 2015 KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournament
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2015 The field is set for the 2015 KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournament, which begins with the quarterfinal round on Saturday at Bellarmine University’s Owsley B. Frazier Stadium. Saturday’s action begins at 2 p.m. with Christian Academy-Louisville (16-5) versus Louisville Collegiate (7-10) at 2 p.m., followed by DuPont Manual (15-4-2) against Ballard (10-8) at 3:45 p.m. The quarterfinal round continues with defending state champion Assumption (23-1) facing Mercy (17-9) at 5:30 p.m., and concludes with Sacred Heart (19-6-1) squaring off against Presentation (6-12) at 7:15 p.m. A complete bracket can be found at the following link: http://khsaa.org/fieldhockey/2015/fhbracket.pdf The state tournament resumes with semifinal games on Monday, October 26th at 5:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Thursday’s championship game is set for 8 p.m. The semifinals and championship game will be webcast live through the NFHS Network with links available at KHSAA.tv. Subscription plans for the NFHS Network include a […]10/01/15 – Pairings Set for 2015 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA Golf Championships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2015
The first state championships of the 2015-16 season will be contested next week with the 2015 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Golf Championships at the Bowling Green Country Club. The boys’ golf championship opens the week with a practice round on Monday, Oct. 5th and 18 holes of competition on both Tuesday, Oct. 6th and Wednesday, Oct. 7th. The girls’ championship begins with a practice round on Thursday, Oct. 8th, followed by first round action on Friday, Oct. 9th and the final round on Saturday, Oct. 10th.
First round tee times and pairings for the boys’ and girls’ championships are available at the following links:
Boys’ 1st Round Tee Times and Complete Results
Girls’ 1st Round Tee Times and Complete Results
A complete list of top qualifiers from the regional tournaments can be found on the golf homepage at KHSAA.org, which will have live scoring available throughout the competition.
On the boys’ […]
10/01/15 – Volleyball, Soccer, Field Hockey Draw Show set for Friday at 10 AM
The pairings for the 2015 KHSAA Volleyball, 2015 KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer, and the 2015 KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournaments will be determined Friday, October 2 when the annual KHSAA Fall Championships Draw Show is conducted at the KHSAA Offices at 10 a.m. The Draw Show will be broadcast live online through the NFHS Network (www.nfhsnetwork.com) with a link to the network available at www.khsaa.org. Direct links to the broadcast will be distributed via social media as the webstream schedule is finalized. Brackets will be posted to the KHSAA/Riherds.com Scoreboard at the conclusion of the broadcast with flat files for print and media purposes available on the homepage for each sport.
District soccer tournaments begin the week of October 12, with region soccer tournaments getting underway the following week. The Boys’ Soccer Semi-State (Oct. 26) and Girls’ Soccer Semi-State (Oct. 27) matches will be held at host sites, followed by the quarterfinal round […]
10/01/15 – Riherds.com to Sponsor Above and Beyond Awards at All State Championship Events
Riherds.com, a Kentucky-based company headquartered in Smiths Grove specializing in trophies, awards, name tags and signs, will provide the “Above and Beyond” award at each KHSAA state championship event for 2015-16. Riherds.com is proud to be the Official Supplier of Trophies and Awards to the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.
The award is given to a participant at each KHSAA championship event and will be awarded from the pool of candidates nominated by participating school representatives. The award is based on five attributes: Citizenship, Leadership, Athletics, Sportsmanship and Scholarship.
Nominated students should exemplify these five attributes by:
- Playing the game/competition by the rules.
- Treating game officials, coaches and competitors with due respect as fellow human beings.
- Taking victory and defeat without undue emotionalism.
- Controlling of tempers at all times on and off the playing field.
- Being positive with officials, coaches and competitors, without criticism for things that occur during the contest.
- Cooperating with the coaches, officials and fellow players in trying to promote good sportsmanship.
- Being […]
09/30/15 – Fall Sports Championship Media Credentials
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Fall Sports Championships is now live. Media members can visit credentials.khsaa.org to apply for credentials online.
Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media that regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system (credentials.khsaa.org).
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of his/her 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. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves the right to limit the quantity of credentials issued to media outlets when space is at a premium.
Failure to adhere to the KHSAA policies and guidelines, as well as unauthorized use of the media credential, […]
09/09/15 – KHSAA Annual Meeting of Delegates Convenes Tomorrow At Lexington Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 9, 2015
The KHSAA Annual Meeting of Delegates will take place Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Lexington Center. The day’s agenda will include three breakout sessions for athletic directors starting at 8 a.m., followed by the business meeting at 11:15 a.m. Each KHSAA member school is represented by one delegate at the Annual Meeting that can vote on all proposals for change to KHSAA rules and regulations.
This year’s breakout sessions will include a presentation from the compliance staff at the University of Kentucky on the major NCAA initiative entitled “NCAA Eligibility 101 – 2point3”, a segment by the Taylor Hooton Foundation on the education and the dangers of using appearance and performance enhancing drugs, and an update from representatives of the NFHS Network about opportunities to utilize the School Broadcast Program.
An agenda for the Annual Meeting can be found here:
http://khsaa.org/annualmeeting/20152016/delegate_assembly_order.pdf
A breakdown of each proposal by KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett is […]
09/02/15 – KHSAA Sanctions Bell County, Taylor County For Bylaw 23 Violations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 2, 2015
The KHSAA has handed down sanctions to Bell County and Taylor County High Schools for violations of Bylaw 23 (Limitation of Seasons) resulting from attendance at a preseason football camp the weekend of August 7.
During the course of its investigation, the KHSAA found that both Bell County and Taylor County committed the following violations:
(1) Scrimmaged an opponent for longer than three hours or scrimmaged multiple opponents;
(2) Failed to provide the requisite rest following full gear practice;
(3) Exceeded the time limits for contact contained in the Bylaw;
(4) Exceeded the daily practice time allowable.
Subsequent to that weekend, Bell County, despite a reminder notice from the KHSAA concerning scrimmage limits, played an additional scrimmage the weekend of August 14. This constituted an additional violation due to the fact that Bell County had a contest scheduled the weekend of […]
08/31/15 – HYPE Student Leadership Conference This Week in Lexington, Bowling Green
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 31, 2015
The 15th Annual HYPE KHSAA Student Leadership Conference will take place this week in Lexington and Bowling Green. The conference is a free service provided by the Association for student-athletes to learn teamwork exercises and sportsmanship initiatives, and discuss current issues.
The first half of the conference will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1 at the Lexington Convention Center, followed by the second seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the Knicely Conference Center in Bowling Green. This year’s conference will have the added benefit of contributions from a group of six student-athletes that represented the KHSAA at the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit in July: Hunter Wood (Pendleton County), Caleb Covington (Scott County), Trenton Fryman (North Oldham), Clayton Stovall (Muhlenberg County), Hannah Bandura (Rowan County), Madison Wirth (Pendleton County). In addition to helping facilitate this year’s conference, the group will help plan the 2016 HYPE Student Leadership Conference.
Topics for this year’s breakout […]
08/27/15 – Triennial Survey Results Highlight Dance For Potential Future KHSAA Sponsorship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2015
During Monday’s Board of Control meeting at the Owensboro Convention Center, KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett presented the results from the Association’s triennial survey of the membership, conducted earlier this summer, the results of which designated Dance as the one sport or sport-activity to receive enough interest to be considered for future adoption.
The Board directed staff to return at the November meeting with a report on the necessary steps for implementing a championship in Dance in the future, including a complete fiscal analysis of the impact to the KHSAA and all member schools and its impact on other programs, along with an update on the addition of Rifle Marksmanship, which was previously approved by the Board.
“It is so vitally important that our member schools have this regular opportunity to evaluate options for championship play and provide this input. With our emphasis on opportunities for ALL students, not simply […]
08/26/15 – Board of Control Reviews Classification and Triennial Survey Results; Approves Several Championship Sites
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2015
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its first meeting of the 2015-16 school year on Monday at the Owensboro Convention Center. Among the many agenda items discussed, the Board executed a lengthy review of its current classification and alignment system for postseason play, and the ramifications of possible expansion of classification to other team sports. This review was requested by the Board after receiving a proposal concerning the classification of baseball and the format of all rounds of the postseason baseball tournament from Lawrence County High School during the 2014-15 school year. Following the receipt of the requested changes from Lawrence County, the Board requested information for a broader review of the issues in classification in the other team sports, not simply a review of baseball.
During the discussion and review, six major points were concluded when reviewing the situations from other states when compared to the current setup of championships: […]
08/25/15 – Initial Football, Soccer Statistical Leader Reports Available
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2015The weekly statistical leader reports for football and boys’ and girls’ soccer have been updated at KHSAA.org. Statistics are compiled weekly throughout the regular season and will be posted to the KHSAA website every Tuesday.
As a reminder, member schools are solely responsible for submitting statistical information. If a school or individual is omitted, or information is not updated, that means the team in question did not update its statistics through the KHSAA’s online system prior to the deadline.
Beginning last season, as contained in Bylaw 27, the requirements to enter and maintain rosters, schedules and statistics was enforced more rigorously by the KHSAA. This enforcement subjects member schools to penalties by the Commissioner, including fines and other actions, within the constraints of Bylaw 27.
The statistical leader reports can be found through the links below:
FOOTBALL
Overall Stats Leaders
http://khsaa.org/football/2015/stats.htm
Class 1A Stats Leaders
http://khsaa.org/football/2015/stats1.htm
Class […]
08/12/15 – KHSAA Fills Assistant Commissioner Opening With Addition of Sarah Bridenbaugh
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2015
KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett today announced the hiring of Sarah Bridenbaugh as the Association’s newest Assistant Commissioner. Among her many duties at the KHSAA, Bridenbaugh will oversee the sports of field hockey, cross country/track and field, and the sport-activity of bowling, while also handling various administrative duties within the Association. Bridenbaugh will officially join the Association on Monday, August 17.
“We were blessed with a deep and talented pool of applicants for this position and are thankful to everyone who expressed interest. However, during the interview process, coach Bridenbaugh impressed the hiring committee by displaying her infectious nature that has led her to great success in a short time,” said Tackett. “I am certain she will quickly mesh not only with the leadership team at the office and with our Board of Control, but with the entirety of our membership as she seeks to continue the growth and development of several […]
08/07/15 – Reminder about Bylaw 9 Allowances for Girls Basketball
The delegates to the KHSAA Annual Meeting in 2014 passed revisions to Bylaw 9 to codify the previous exception to the prohibition on girls’ basketball players participating in outside competition once the school year begins if they have been enrolled in grade 9 AND then subsequently played for a high school level team at any level. While the final regulatory approval is still pending, the Association will operate this fall as though the proposal is given final approval.
This exception for girls allows for players who are subject to the rule, after the first day of school for the high school, to attend only nonscholastic women’s basketball events held during weekend of September 25-27, 2015.
Administrators and Coaches should remind all participants who have previously been both enrolled in grade 9 AND who have played for a high school of this important restriction.
CASE SITUATIONS FROM KHSAA HANDBOOK
Case BL-9-2- What specifically is permissible, and not permissible for basketball […]
08/07/15 – Reminder about Bylaw 9 Allowances for Boys Basketball
The delegates to the KHSAA Annual Meeting in 2014 passed revisions to Bylaw 9 to allow a limited exception to the prohibition on boys basketball players participating in outside competition once the school year begins if they have been enrolled in grade 9 AND then subsequently played for a high school level team at any level. While the final regulatory approval is still pending, the Association will operate this fall as though the proposal is given final approval.
This exception for boys allows for the players who are subject to the rule, after the first day of school for the high school, to attend only those camps that meet one of the following two criteria:
- held on the campus of an NCAA or NAIA member institution during July and August, or any calendar week (Sunday through Saturday) that includes days of those months (e.g.,June 28 to July 3, 2016); or
- held on the campus of an NCAA or […]
07/29/15 – Funeral Services Set for Longtime Staffer John M. Ginn
Funeral services have been set for long-time Physical Plant Director John Ginn who passed away on July 28. Johnny started working for the KHSAA on July 24, 1984, and at the time of his death, was the KHSAA’s longest tenured employee, starting three days prior to current Commissioner Julian Tackett. Every person who has ever served on the staff or Board of Control of the Association, along with the many workers, volunteers and constituents who came into contact with him on a daily basis, was forever positively changed by his attitude and infectious smile. The entire KHSAA family extends its deepest sympathy to his daughter Diane (J. Michael Griffitt), son John Allan, grandson Joseph and granddaughter Jessica, and the entire extended family.
He was 82, having celebrated his birthday in May and was the widower of Billie Carol Ginn. […]
07/10/15 – Reminders as Football Allowable Helmet Period Begins
THIS NOTICE HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY FURTHER NOTICES AND IS NOT VALID FOR THE 2016 SEASON AND BEYOND
With the dead period ending and most of football coaches starting into fall workouts at various times in the coming days, it is timely to remind each of you of the major changes made in football practice and competition rules.
FORMS TO MONITOR COMPLIANCE
From the post on May 18, the forms and their usage. Complete details at http://khsaa.org/051815-board-of-control-approves-compliance-forms-for-football-revisions/. FB135 monitors practice restrictions, FB136 monitors each contest (freshman, JV and varsity) to track the eight quarters per week restriction, and FB137 is a pre and postseason verification for school administrators to monitor the requirements.
QUARTER PARTICIPATION LIMITATION
Have had several questions regarding the new restriction on quarters played, which will be placed in the football competition rules in the Handbook. As a reminder, as part of the changes, there is now a limit the number of quarters played by each player […]
06/08/15 – KHSAA Seeks Applicants for Assistant Commissioner (Female)
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESUMES AND COVER LETTER FOR CONSIDERATION: THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Commissioner. Due to the provisions of the Federal Court Order (Alston, et. al. vs The KHSAA, et. al.) and the composition of the current staff, this position will be filled by a female.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
Serve as Assistant Commissioner, employed full-time at the KHSAA offices in Lexington. Duties of the position anticipated to include but are not limited to:
- Managing all facets of assigned sports. The successful applicant will be assigned a minimum of two sports and/or sport-activities. At present, those assigned sports will be Field Hockey (fall), Cross Country (fall), Bowling (winter) and Track and Field (spring)
- Those duties include but are not limited to:
- Serving as the association’s staff interpreter for playing rules, including the potential review of a film/video and play situations, rules questions, and serving as […]
06/08/15 – KHSAA Assistant Commissioner Passafiume Accepts Athletic Director Job At Assumption
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2015
KHSAA Assistant Commissioner Angela Brown Passafiume, a 1989 graduate of Assumption High School who has served as Assistant Commissioner with the Association since July of 2010, will return to Assumption this fall as its Athletic Director, as announced today in this joint release by the KHSAA and Assumption. Passafiume previously served as Athletic Director at Assumption from 2003 to 2010.
“We are thrilled to welcome Angela back to Assumption High School,” stated Assumption High School President Mary Lang. “Her commitment and dedication to interscholastic athletics is unparalleled. Angela brings with her an incredible wealth of experience and expertise to this role, as well as a passion for Assumption, and we are elated to have someone of Angela’s caliber to lead our Athletic Department.”
As Athletic Director at Assumption, Passafiume will oversee a full program of 15 varsity sports and work to maintain the integrity of the program while promoting the integral part that […]
06/05/15 – Six Student-Athletes To Represent KHSAA At NFHS National Student Leadership Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2015
Six student-athletes from across the state have been selected by the KHSAA to represent the Association at the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit, July 20-22, at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis, Ind. The six student-athletes will form the KHSAA’s Student Advisory Committee for 2015-16 and will assist in the planning and execution of the Hype Student Leadership Conferences in August.
This year’s KHSAA delegates are:
Hunter Wood (Pendleton County)
Caleb Covington (Scott County)
Trenton Fryman (North Oldham)
Clayton Stovall (Muhlenberg County)
Hannah Bandura (Rowan County)
Madison Wirth (Pendleton County)
This year’s NFHS Student Leadership Conference will be the first national summit since 2010. The student-athletes chosen to represent their states will split into groups and work through topical discussions on communication, relationship building, social media usage and perspective. The students will also participate in a community service project with the Indiana Special Olympics.
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05/29/15 – KHSAA Adds Marketing Director, Fills Two Openings On Support Staff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2015
KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett announced today the addition of Leah Little as the Association’s new Marketing Director, effective June 15. Little comes to the Association from Brain Box Intelligent Marketing (formerly iHigh, Inc.), where she was the organization’s most recent liaison to the KHSAA and its external corporate partners.
Little’s past professional background includes seven years as a member of the national marketing and events team with iHigh, Inc., and one year as the membership services/club event director for The Club at Spindletop Hall. She has over 25 years of experience in event production and is the owner of Elle Events.
“We are so grateful for the many years of committed service by iHigh, Inc. to the student-athletes and programs of the KHSAA as our external marketing agent,” Tackett commented. “When we made the decision to transition our marketing duties to an internal staff member, it was a natural fit to discuss […]
05/20/15 – KHSAA Track and Field State Meet Begins Friday Afternoon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2015
The 2015 KHSAA Track & Field State Championships begin Friday afternoon at the University of Kentucky’s Outdoor Track and Field Complex with the 2A meet starting at 4:30 p.m. The event continues Saturday morning with the 1A championship at 9 a.m., followed by the 3A meet at 4:30 p.m. The NFHS Network will offer a live webcast of each championship meet to its subscribers, with subscription packages starting at $9.95 for a day pass and $14.95 for a monthly pass. For more information on the NFHS Network broadcasts visit: http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/khsaa.
Live event-by-event results for each meet will be available on the Track and Field page at KHSAA.org. A full event-by-event schedule can be found at: http://khsaa.org/track/2015/statetrackmeetschedule.pdf
To view the official championship program, visit:
http://khsaa.org/Publications/Programs/20142015/Track/issue1/index.html
Following the event, a highlight package from each championship will be available at KHSAA.tv, with official championship photos available at khsaaphotos.org.
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05/13/15 – Tennis, Bass Fishing Champions Crowned This Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2015
The 2015 KHSAA Tennis State Championships and the 2015 KHSAA Bass Fishing State Tournament will be conducted this week in Lexington and Gilbertsville, respectively. The Bass Fishing weigh-ins will be webcast live each day at KHSAA.tv, courtesy of FLW, while a highlight package of the tennis tournament will be available following the conclusion of the event.
The Tennis championships begin Thursday morning at 8 a.m. with the boys’ competition at Shillito Park and the girls’ competition at the UK Boone/Downing Tennis Complex. The girls’ team semifinals are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. at the University of Kentucky, followed by the boys’ team semifinals at 6:30 p.m.
The action continues Friday morning starting at 8 a.m. with all competition taking place at the University of Kentucky. The girls’ team finals are slated for 5 p.m., followed by the boys’ team championship at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday’s competition begins at 9 a.m. with the […]
05/13/15 – Board of Control Adopts New Football Compliance Forms, Competitive Cheer Regional Rotation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2015
In an effort to assist its member schools in properly regulating new safety standards in football, the Board of Control adopted new compliance forms during a meeting at the KHSAA headquarters on Wednesday. The new forms will allow member schools to monitor compliance with new player safety restrictions on participation, while certifying awareness with the new measures passing during April’s Board of Control meeting in response to recommendations from the NFHS Task Force.
In order to ensure the availability of top flight judges at all regional competitive cheer competitions and minimize cross region concerns about competitive advantage, the Board approved a rotation plan for the scheduling of region competitions. The four-year rotation will alternate the order in which regional competitions are held, while ensuring that there are not an excessive number of competitions on any one weekend, and that the services provided to the students competing in competitive cheer are kept […]
05/08/15 – KHSAA Sanctions Lawrence County, Pike County Central For Bylaw 15 Violations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2015
Following an incident in a varsity baseball game between Lawrence County and Pike County Central on May 5, which led to the termination of the game by the officiating crew in the 6th inning, the KHSAA conducted an investigation to determine any appropriate penalties.
Per the umpire’s incident report, the altercation began when a Pike County Central student-athlete charged into the Lawrence County base runner at second base. Per the officials’ report, and confirmed later through discussion with school representatives, both teams had players leave their positions during the altercation, which was a violation of the NFHS Baseball Playing Rule 3-3-1g. In addition, Pike County Central had additional players leave the dugout as well, which is a violation of the KHSAA conduct policies. It was stressed through the findings that neither team had additional players become involved in the altercation or in separate altercations.
The task of identifying each […]
04/28/15 – Baseball/Softball Draw Show Tomorrow at 2 PM; Spring Championship Media Credentials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2015
The annual Draw Show for the 2015 Rawlings/KHSAA Baseball State Tournament and the Worth/KHSAA Softball State Tournament will be conducted at the Association’s headquarters on Wednesday, April 29 at 2 p.m. The Draw Show will be streamed live online at KHSAA.tv, with complete brackets available on the KHSAA website and the KHSAA/Riherds.com Scoreboard following the draw.
The 2015 Rawlings/KHSAA Baseball State Tournament will take place June 1-6 at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, while the Worth/KHSAA Softball State Tournament will be held June 4-6 at Jack C. Fisher Park in Owensboro.
Spring Championship Media Credential Applications
Media members interested in applying for credentials to any of the KHSAA’s Spring Championship events can visit credentials.khsaa.org to submit an online application.
Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media that regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior […]
04/27/15 – Forcht Bank/KHSAA CLASS Award Statewide Scholarship Winners Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 27, 2015
Graves County’s Emily Whitnell and Rowan County’s Justin Graham were named the 2015 Forcht Bank/KHSAA CLASS Awards statewide scholarship winners in a banquet at the Association’s headquarters on Sunday. Each honoree will receive a one-time, $3,000 scholarship to the college or university of their choice, in addition to the $350 they received for being selected as one of 32 regional winners across the state.
The Forcht Bank/KHSAA CLASS Awards Recognition Program (Citizenship, Leadership, Athletics, Sportsmanship, Scholarship) honors deserving senior student-athletes across the state. This is the 19th year the KHSAA has recognized student-athletes through a scholarship program, which is open to all seniors that have participated in sports and/or sport-activities (competitive cheerleading, bowling, archery and bass fishing).
One male and one female are recognized from each school, with the local school honorees narrowed down to 32 regional winners, one male and one female from each of the 16 regions. […]
04/26/15 – KHSAA Celebrates Top Officials At Annual Banquet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2015
The KHSAA honored the top officials for 2015 at the Association’s 22nd Annual Officials Recognition Banquet on Sunday, April 26. The ceremony, conducted at the KHSAA Offices, recognized the official of the year finalists for each sport or sport-activity in which the KHSAA licenses officials.
Finalists in each sport were selected through a combination of their service to their association and excellence in officiating. One official in each sport was named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for his/her sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state.
Outstanding Official Nominees (winners listed in bold)
BASEBALL – Don Carroll (Henderson), Tony Gray (Danville), Tommy Morgan (Paducah)
BASKETBALL – Clayton Brooks (Paris), Romonte Dishman (Louisville), Bobby Hall (Raceland), Glenn Spalding (Bardstown)
COMPETITIVE CHEER – Heather Cavitt (Owensboro), Mari Jones (Nicholasville)
FIELD HOCKEY – Kelly Setser (Louisville), Suzie Stammer (Lexington)
FOOTBALL – Steve Fromeyer (Ft. […]
04/22/15 – Board of Control Approves Recommended Safety Revisions and Future Championship Schedule for Football, Swimming Alignment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2015
The KHSAA Board of Control addressed the NFHS Task Force recommendations on contact restrictions in football during a meeting at the Association’s headquarters on Tuesday, while approving the future order of football championship games and a new swimming alignment beginning in 2015-16.
The Board approved the revised football contact restrictions to be implemented immediately due to health and safety concerns in response to the NFHS Task Force recommendations released in November. The detailed summary of the revisions is located at http://goo.gl/O0nchB. At its meeting Tuesday, the Board approved the draft restrictions that had been sent to the membership in March with one staff recommended revision permitting schools, with local school and school system approval, to utilize helmets from June 1 through June 24, provided all activity is on campus, does not involve other schools, is non-contact, and complies with the heat index restrictions.
The order of football championship games for […]
04/22/15-Final Changes Adopted for Football in Response to NFHS Task Force Recommendations
At its regular meeting on April 21, the KHSAA Board of Control adopted policy changes including emergency changes to the bylaws and policies of the KHSAA related to football practice. The draft of changes was released to the membership in March for comment, for final adoption at this meeting after consideration of member school final remarks. A compliance form is being finalized and once approved by the Board of Control in May, will be distributed to the membership to assist in education coaches and ensuring compliance by all schools.
After consideration and following considerable feedback from the membership, the Board approved the staff recommendation to make one change from the draft, and allow the wearing of helmets for on campus, non-competitive, non-contact work in June. Specifically, from June 1 through June 24, the following provisions will be in place (different from the original draft): a) Schools may not issue football equipment included in NFHS Rule 1-5 other […]
04/22/15 – KHSAA Archery State Championships Begin Thursday Morning at KBA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2015
The 2015 KHSAA Archery State Championships will be held tomorrow morning at the Kentucky Basketball Academy in Lexington. The competition begins at 9 a.m. with the first of four hour-long flights. The four teams with the highest overall scores across the opening flights will advance to the championship round, scheduled for 2:30 p.m., followed by an awards presentation for the top three teams and the top eight individuals.
Live results for the event will be available at http://khsaa.org/2015-complete-khsaa-state-archery-results/
A complete list of lane assignments can be found at http://khsaa.org/archery/2015/laneassignments.pdf
The championship program can be viewed at http://khsaa.org/Publications/Programs/20142015/Archery/issue1/index.html
Following the event, highlights of the championship will be available through KHSAA.tv.
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04/16/15 – Regional Winners Announced For 2015 Forcht Bank/KHSAA CLASS Awards Recognition Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2015Thirty-two regional winners have been selected as part of the 2015 Forcht Bank/KHSAA CLASS Awards Recognition Program. The 32 regional winners will each receive a $350 scholarship, an award from Forcht Bank and the KHSAA, and an invitation to the Awards Banquet on Sunday, April 26. One male and one female from the pool of regional honorees will be selected as the statewide winner at the Awards Banquet, with each individual receiving a $3,000 scholarship.
The Forcht Bank/KHSAA CLASS Awards Recognition Program (Citizenship, Leadership, Athletics, Sportsmanship, Scholarship) honors deserving senior student-athletes across the state. This is the 19th year the KHSAA has recognized student-athletes through a scholarship program, which is open to all seniors that have participated in sports and/or sport-activities (competitive cheerleading, bowling, archery and bass fishing).
One male and one female are recognized from each school, with the local school honorees narrowed down to 32 regional winners, […]
04/08/15 – KHSAA Announces Official Of The Year Nominees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2015
On April 26, the KHSAA will honor the top officials for 2015 at the Association’s 22nd Annual Officials Recognition Banquet. The ceremony, conducted at the KHSAA Offices, honors the finalists for each sport or sport-activity in which the KHSAA licenses officials. The KHSAA does not license officials in golf, tennis, archery, bass fishing or bowling.
Finalists in each sport were selected through a combination of their service to their association and excellence in officiating. One official in each sport will be named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for his/her sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state.
Outstanding Official Nominees
BASEBALL – Don Carroll (Henderson), Tony Gray (Danville), Tommy Morgan (Paducah)
BASKETBALL – Clayton Brooks (Paris), Romonte Dishman (Louisville), Bobby Hall (Raceland), Glenn Spalding (Bardstown)
COMPETITIVE CHEER – Heather Cavitt (Owensboro), Mari Jones (Nicholasville)
FIELD […]
04/03/15 – KHSAA Championship Photos, Videos and Programs Available For Purchase
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2015
Fans can relieve all of the excitement from each KHSAA Championship event by visiting KHSAA.org to view and purchase official championship photos, commemorative programs, and complete game DVDs and highlight videos.
State championship videos for recent events are available for purchase through the KHSAA’s online store at: http://www.khsaa.org/payments/state-championship-videos/. Fans can also re-watch all available games for free through KHSAA.tv.
Commemorative programs, updated with 2015 championship results, are available for on-demand printing through The Book Patch, and can be accessed by clicking on the “Order Bound Printed Copies” link at: http://khsaa.org/news-stats-pubs/publications/khsaanfhs-publications/. Commemorative programs are available for order in full color, or a more inexpensive black-and-white version.
Official championship photos are available for purchase through the KHSAA’s online photo store at www.khsaaphotos.org. Direct links to the online photo galleries for each winter sport are listed below:
Boys’ Basketball photos – http://khsaa.zenfolio.com/f366715787
Girls’ Basketball photos – http://khsaa.zenfolio.com/f494572770
[…]03/25/15 – Sallee To Retire After 16 Years With KHSAA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2015
Longtime Administrative Support Specialist Phyllis Sallee is retiring from the KHSAA at the end of March after 16 years with the Association. Sallee came to the KHSAA in 1999 from the Fayette County School System’s central office, with her tenure at the KHSAA spanning three commissioners in Louis Stout, Brigid DeVries and Julian Tackett. Over the course of her many years of faithful service, Sallee reported directly to DeVries, Roland Williams, Darren Bilberry and Angela Passafiume.
“Having the opportunity to work with all of the professional people I have worked alongside and interact with the students at the championships over the years has been my favorite part,” said Sallee. “Just seeing those kids and all the championships has been what I’ve enjoyed most, as well as seeing the accomplishments of […]
03/24/15 – KHSAA Seeks Support Staff Members to Join Staff
Long-time KHSAA Administrative Support Specialist Phyllis Sallee is retiring from the KHSAA after many years of faithful service. As such, the KHSAA will be looking to fill a total of two positions, Mrs. Sallee’s and another that had been vacant approximately one month. “Phyllis has been a tremendously valuable member of our staff and has served in a support capacity for several staff members during her tenure. Her work ethic is second to none, and we will certainly miss her going forward,” according to KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “We wish her the best of health and happiness and a great enjoyable retirement.”
Persons interested in applying for either position should see the full notice at http://www.khsaa.org/staff/JobAnnouncementforSupportStaff2015.pdf.
03/19/15 – Statement on Passing of Ira Combs
Commissioner Julian Tackett issued the following statement upon the death of Ira Combs-
“Ira Combs was a larger than life figure whose regular appearance at the Sweet 16 was a source of personal pride, as was his legendary work with the Joe B. Hall Classic and other high school events on an annual basis. His year-round work supporting the mountain schools, and all KHSAA schools, as well as his beloved UK Wildcats was truly a labor of love. Just yesterday, Ira stopped by press row and commented favorably on the revised press row setup, while leaving me with another commemorative pin. His passing is further proof that life is fragile and you should cherish every moment. To his beloved Dilce Combs brethren and his brothers and entire extended family, we offer our sympathies and prayers. RIP Ira.”
03/12/15 – Whitaker Bank Scholarship Winners Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2015
As part of its title sponsorship of the Boys’ Sweet Sixteen®, Whitaker Bank awards a one-time $1,000 scholarship to four deserving student-athletes. The winners of this year’s Whitaker Bank Scholarships are Sarah King (Mayfield HS), KeyAna Washington (Paris HS), Austin Sparrow (Mercer County HS), Nathan Isaiah Pray (Perry County Central).
Each winner will be recognized during the halftime of the first semifinal game of the 2015 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® on Saturday, March 21st.
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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 277 member schools both public and private. The KHSAA sanctions 43 state championships in 13 sports and 4 sport-activities, licenses and trains […]
03/04/15 – Basketball Region Tournament Updates
Updated as of March 4, 2:30 p.m.
Below is a list of updates to basketball region tournament schedules that have been relayed to the KHSAA.
Complete tournament schedules can be found on the KHSAA/Riherds.com Scoreboard.
Boys – http://scoreboard.12dt.com/scoreboard/khsaa/kybbk14
Girls – http://scoreboard.12dt.com/scoreboard/khsaa/kygbk14
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1st Region – Games postponed. Tournament resumes Saturday.
2nd Region – Games postponed. Tournament scheduled to resume Thursday.
3rd Region – Games cancelled for Wednesday
4th Region – Games postponed. Tournament resumes Friday.
5th Region – Games postponed. Tournament scheduled to resume Thursday.
6th Region – Games postponed. Tournament resumes Saturday.
7th Region – Games postponed. Tournament resumes Friday.
8th Region – Games postponed. Tournament resumes Saturday.
9th Region – Games postponed. Tournament resumes Friday.
10th Region – Games postponed. Tournament resumes Saturday.
11th Region – Games postponed. Tournament scheduled to resume Thursday.
12th Region – Games postponed. Tournament resumes Friday.
14th Region – Games postponed. Tournament resumes Saturday.
15th Region – Tournament resumes Saturday
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02/26/15 – KHSAA Swimming & Diving Championships Begin Tonight; Hall of Fame Tickets on Sale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 10, 2015
The 2015 KHSAA Swimming & Diving Championships (Feb. 26-28) begin tonight at the Ralph Wright Natatorium in Louisville with the boys’ diving preliminaries at 6 p.m. Competition resumes Friday morning with the boys’ swimming prelims at 10 a.m., followed by the girls’ swimming prelims at 3:30 p.m. and the girls’ diving prelims at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday’s championship finals begin with the boys’ competition at 10 a.m. The girls’ finals are scheduled for a 4:15 p.m. start time. Tickets go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. on Friday for the morning session, and 2:30 p.m. for the afternoon session. On Saturday, ticket sales begin at 9 a.m. for the boys’ finals and 3:15 p.m. for the girls’ championship.
Last year’s state meet saw Sacred Heart establish eight new state records as it racked up a total of 502 points to capture its second-straight state title. On the boys’ […]
02/20/15 – Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® Media Credentials
The media credentialing system for the 2015 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournaments is now available online, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. The Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ State Tournament will take place March 11-15 at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, followed by the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® March 18-22 at Rupp Arena in Lexington.
The deadline to apply for credentials is 5 p.m. on the Monday prior to each respective tournament – March 9 for the Girls’ Sweet 16® and March 16 for the Boys.
OWNERSHIP OF RIGHTS
The intellectual property, corporate, broadcasting and media rights to all State championship rounds of the KHSAA postseason championships belong exclusively to the KHSAA, including titling agreements and sponsorships.
TITLE PARTNERSHIP WITH HOUCHENS INDUSTRIES
Houchens Industries is in its 13th year as title sponsor of the Girls’ Tournament. When referring to the girls’ basketball state championship, the […]
02/18/15 – State Wrestling Tournament Postponed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 18, 2015
In the interest of the safety and welfare of our competitors, coaches, workers and officials, and to ensure that participation experience for the student-athletes is optimal, the KHSAA has postponed the State Wrestling Championships, originally scheduled for February 19-21, until March 9-11.
“KHSAA State events are large-scale undertakings, and with the expansion of the State Tournament several years ago, we are very limited in options for holding the event,” said Commissioner Julian Tackett. “We absolutely have to be able to put down at least eight mats to get the tournament completed in two days, and that in and of itself limits our options. We are thankful our hosting partners at the Alltech Arena on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park were able to work out new dates. We tried to work cooperatively with another event that is scheduled for Sunday and rearrange schedules, but that group was unwilling […]
02/10/15 – KHSAA State Bowling Championships This Week In Lexington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 10, 2015
The 2015 KHSAA State Bowling Championships visit Collins Eastland in Lexington this week (Feb. 12-13), with the singles championship slated for Thursday and the team competition set for Friday. The team championship matches will be streamed live at KHSAA.tv, with the girls’ team finals scheduled for 12:15 p.m., followed by the boys’ team championship at 5:15 p.m.
Thursday’s boys’ and girls’ singles competition begins with qualifying games at 10:10 a.m., as the field is trimmed to the top eight individuals. The top eight will roll three additional games, with the top four boys’ and girls’ singles advancing to the step ladder bracket, which will continue through its completion. Awards for the singles competition are tentatively scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
The girls’ team championship opens Friday’s action, with team introductions slated for 7:30 a.m. and qualifying games starting at 7:50 a.m. Following two qualifying games, each team will be seeded […]
02/05/15 – Pairings Announced For 2015 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen®
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 5, 2015
The pairings for the 2015 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ and the 2015 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® were determined Thursday afternoon when the annual Draw Show was conducted at the WKYT Studios in Lexington. Hosted by Dave Baker and Gary Ball, the Draw Show was televised by The CW Lexington and WYMT, and live streamed at KHSAA.tv.
The 2015 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® will be held March 11-15 at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, with the 2015 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® taking place March 18-22 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Full-session ticket packages for the Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet 16® are available for $80 for upper arena seats and $124 for side/lower arena seats, and can be purchased online at the following link: http://www.khsaa.org/payments/tickets/
2015 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® bracket:
http://khsaa.org/basketball/girls/sweet16/2015/girlstatebracket2015.pdf
2015 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® bracket:
http://khsaa.org/basketball/boys/sweet16/2015/boystatebracket2015.pdf
Complete brackets are also available […]
01/28/15 – Board of Control Approves Revised Archery Competition Rules and Alignment for 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2015
The KHSAA Board of Control finalized competition rules and a new alignment for the sport-activity of Archery in a meeting at the Association’s headquarters on Wednesday morning. After extensive review, the newly approved competition rules for Archery, which include the elimination of charging competitors to compete at tournaments and the desire to conduct an autonomous state championship, will go into effect this season.
Updated competition rules and a revised alignment for Archery can be found at the following link:
http://khsaa.org/handbook/competitionrules/arcompetitionrules.pdf
The 2015 KHSAA Archery State Championship will be held Thursday, April 23rd at the Kentucky Basketball Academy in Lexington.
In other action taken on Wednesday, the Board of Control:
• Accepted a recommendation from staff to modify the field size requirements for hosting regional soccer tournaments. Following the Board’s acceptance, the minimum field width requirement to host a regional soccer tournament will be reduced to a range of […]
01/27/15 – Sweet Sixteen® Draw Show Set For February 5th on CW Lexington, KHSAA.tv
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2015
The pairings for the 2015 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® and the 2015 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® will be revealed on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. (ET) when the annual Draw Show is televised live by The CW Lexington. The Sweet 16® Draw Show will also be streamed live online at KHSAA.tv and WKYT.com.
The 2015 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® will be held March 11-15 at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, with the 2015 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® taking place March 18-22 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Full-session ticket packages for the Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet 16® are available for $80 for upper arena seats and $124 for side/lower arena seats, and can be purchased online at the following link: http://www.khsaa.org/payments/tickets/
Brackets with official times and pairings will be available on the KHSAA/Riherds.com Scoreboard and the KHSAA website on the basketball home page following […]
01/26/15 – Winter Sports Championship Media Credentials
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Winter Sports Championships is now live. Media members can visit credentials.khsaa.org to apply for credentials online.
Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media that regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system (credentials.khsaa.org).
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of his/her 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. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves the right to limit the quantity of credentials issued to media outlets when space is at a premium.
Failure to adhere to the KHSAA policies and guidelines, as well as unauthorized use of the […]
01/14/15 – First Basketball Statistical Leader Reports Released; NFHS Names Mueller, Bender National Coaches of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 14, 2015
First Weekly Basketball Statistical Leader Reports Now Available
The initial weekly statistical leader reports for boys’ and girls’ basketball have been posted to KHSAA.org. Statistics are compiled weekly throughout the regular season and will be posted to the KHSAA website every Wednesday.
As a reminder, member schools are solely responsible for submitting statistical information. If a school or individual is omitted, or information is not updated, that means the team in question did not update its statistics through the KHSAA’s online system prior to the deadline.
Beginning with 2014-2015, as contained in Bylaw 27, the requirements to enter and maintain rosters, schedules and statistics will be enforced more rigorously by the KHSAA. This enforcement will subject the member schools to penalties by the Commissioner, including fines and other actions, within the constraints of Bylaw 27.
The statistical leader reports can be found through the links below:
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12/12/14 – KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships This Saturday At Alltech Arena
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 12, 2014The third annual KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships will take place Saturday, Dec. 13 at Alltech Arena in Lexington. Doors open to the public at 9 a.m. with the competition starting at 10 a.m. with the All-Girls’ Small and All-Girls’ Medium divisions. The All-Girls’ Large and All-Girls’ Super-Large divisions are slated to begin at 2 p.m., followed by Coed divisions A & B at 6 p.m. Each session of the championship will be webcast live at KHSAA.tv.
The official championship program can be viewed at the following link:
http://www.khsaa.org/httpdocs/Publications/Programs/20142015/Cheer/issue1/
A detailed order of appearance is available at the link below:
http://khsaa.org/cheer/20142015/orderofappearance.pdf
Results will be posted to KHSAA.org upon the conclusion of each session.
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12/08/14 – KHSAA Sanctions Football Officials, Officials’ Association for Rule Misapplication
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2014
The KHSAA has assessed sanctions against a crew of five football officials and an adjustment to the schedule for future playoff assignments for the local association involved, following a misapplication of the playing rules in the semifinal round playoff game between DeSales and Murray on November 28. During the second quarter of the game, on a play when Murray scored a touchdown, the covering official called a foul against a coach from Murray when the covering official made contact with the coach in an area where coaches are not permitted during play. The officials then mis-administered the playing rules by assessing the penalty from the spot of the foul and not allowing the touchdown.
“The foul occurred as the covering official was making his way up the sideline covering the play and made contact with a coach in the two-yard restricted area where coaches are not permitted,” stated KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett, […]
11/18/14 – KHSAA Extends Football Championship Agreement With Russell Athletic, Western Kentucky University Through 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 18, 2014
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association officially extended its agreements with Russell Athletic and Western Kentucky University to partner and host the state football finals through 2018 in a press conference in Bowling Green on Tuesday. The KHSAA Board of Control previously approved an extension for WKU and Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium as the host site of the Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl, dependent at the time upon retaining Russell Athletic as the event’s title sponsor.
“We are very excited to continue our outstanding partnership with Western Kentucky University, which has only improved through the emergence of Russell Athletic as the event’s title sponsor,” said Julian Tackett, KHSAA Commissioner. “In feedback from our membership, WKU has an ideally-sized stadium for our event. We look forward to continuing a strong, long term relationship with both WKU and Russell Athletic, partners who have a strong relationship with our membership both in […]
11/12/14 – Board of Control Upholds Penalties Against Cordia High School; Reduces 2014-15 Suspension to 15 Games
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 12, 2014
The Board of Control completed a special meeting on Wednesday morning at the KHSAA Offices to conclude the appeals hearing for sanctions levied against Cordia High School, which recessed on Oct. 22nd. Following its deliberation, the Board upheld 18 of the KHSAA’s original 25 findings of fact from the yearlong investigation.
Upon completion of its review, the Board voted to uphold four of the seven original penalties. In its action, the Board reduced the suspension of Cordia’s 2014-15 boys’ basketball team from a full season (30 games) to a 15-game suspension. The 2014-15 Cordia boys’ basketball team will be limited to a 15-game regular season schedule, with no postseason play. The postseason ban will also apply to the 2015-16 boys’ basketball team.
As part of the original four upheld penalties, Cordia was placed on probation through the 2018-19 season and required to forfeit all games from the 2013-14 boys’ basketball […]
11/05/14 – Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball Champions All Crowned This Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2014
Nine state championships will be decided this weekend as the KHSAA Soccer and Volleyball State Tournaments, and the KHSAA Cross Country State Meet are conducted in Lexington and Louisville. Saturday morning will see six state champions crowned in Cross Country at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, followed by the boys’ and girls’ soccer state championships that evening at Henry Clay High School. The 2014 KHSAA Volleyball State Tournament begins Friday morning with first round matches at Valley High School in Louisville, and concludes with the championship match on Sunday at 2 p.m.
The KHSAA Soccer State Tournament resumes Wednesday and Thursday night at Henry Clay HS with the girls’ and boys’ semifinals starting at 6 p.m. Sacred Heart and Owensboro Catholic will square off in Wednesday’s first semifinal match, followed by South Oldham and Notre Dame at 8 p.m. On Thursday, South Oldham will take on Scott at […]
11/03/14 – High School Playoff Contests Asked to Honor Veterans
KHSAA State High School Events Honoring Veterans At Events Closest To Veterans Day
Through the efforts of a veteran and concerned individual by the name of Robert Williams of Menlo Park, California, there is now a national movement to have every high school and college in the United States honor all veterans and active duty military at events near Veteran’s Day. This is a great way to recognize our veterans and active duty military and hopefully reinforce to all the importance of their sacrifices and the meaning of Veteran’s Day. The KHSAA is grateful to be able to participate.
Again this year, for the first round of the football playoffs at home sites November 7 and 8, each home school is asked to request all veterans and active duty military in attendance to stand and be recognized for their contributions.
For the KHSAA State Cross Country meet on Saturday morning, November 8, there will be an […]
11/01/14 – Final End of Season FB TieBreaker Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2014
The calculations for the three-way tie-breaker in football have been posted online at http://www.khsaa.org/football/2014/threewaytiebreakertodate.pdf.
Playoff pairings as well as the instructions and details about the games, are available at http://www.khsaa.org/football and the final district standings are posted at http://khsaa.org/2014-football-district-standings/
There were four relevant out of state records for teams-
- South Point, OH (2-8, counted 2 wins)
- Providence, IN (7-4, counted the 7 wins, only counted first 10 played games)
- Hurley, VA (6-3, counted 6 wins)
- Grundy, VA (0-9, counted 9 wins)
There were nine specific ties this season with the final calculations at http://www.khsaa.org/football/2014/threewaytiebreakertodate.pdf:
- Class 1A, District 2- tie for 1st broken based on points through top four defeated opponents including Providence, IN
- Class 2A, District 2- tie for 4th broken based on points through top four defeated opponents
- Class 2A, District 8- tie for 1st broken based on points through top four defeated opponents including Hurley, VA […]
10/29/14 – Assumption Defeats Mercy, 4-0, To Capture 1st KHSAA Field Hockey State Title
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 29, 2014
Assumption made history on Wednesday night at Bellarmine University’s Owsley B. Frazier Stadium, scoring a 4-0 victory over Mercy to capture the first-ever KHSAA Field Hockey State Championship. The Rockets took a 1-0 lead into the half off a goal by Elizabeth Allgeier, and added three more goals in the second half to claim the state title.
Emma Spinetto scored the Rockets’ 2nd goal in the 45th minute off an assist by tournament most valuable player Bailey Higgins. Allgeier assisted on a goal by Kennedy Frantz in the 52nd minute to make it a 3-0 contest, before Erika Cooper capped off the scoring with an unassisted goal in the 55th minute.
Higgins was joined on the All-Tournament team by fellow Rockets Rebecca Theineman and Allgeier. Mercy’s Kylee Daugherty, Amy Edgerton and Olivia Hennis were also named to the All-Tournament team after leading the Jaguars to a state runner-up finish.
[…]10/27/14 – Fall Sports Postseason In Full Swing; Hopkinsville Penalized for Bylaw Violations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 27, 2014Fall Sports Postseason In Full Swing
With the Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA Golf State Championships already in the books, the postseasons for the remaining KHSAA fall sports are in full swing. The inaugural KHSAA Field Hockey State Championship resumes tonight with semifinal action at Bellarmine University. Assumption takes on Sacred Heart at 5:30 p.m. followed by DuPont Manual against Mercy at 7 p.m. Live stats and a live webcast for each game will be available at KHSAA.org. The KHSAA Field Hockey State Championship game will be played Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.
The KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer State Tournament begins tonight with girls’ semi-state games at campus sites, followed by the boy’s semi-state games tomorrow evening. The KHSAA Soccer State Tournament Quarterfinals will take place Saturday, Nov. 1 with the boys’ games at Henry Clay HS and the girls’ games at Lafayette HS in Lexington.
Volleyball Region Tournaments began […]
10/23/14 – Pairings Set For 2014 KHSAA Field Hockey State Championships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 23, 2014
The matchups for the first-ever KHSAA Field Hockey State Championships were decided Thursday night when the quarterfinal draw was conducted at Assumption Green. Quarterfinal action begins Saturday at 2 p.m. when Assumption takes on Ballard at Owsley B. Frazier Stadium on the campus of Bellarmine University. Sacred Heart will face Presentation at 3:45 p.m., followed by DuPont Manual versus Louisville Collegiate at 5:30 p.m. and Christian Academy-Louisville against Mercy at 7:15 p.m. A full bracket for the championship can be found at http://khsaa.org/fieldhockey/2014/fhbracket.pdf
The semifinals will be played at 5:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, with the finals scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Live webcasts of the semifinals and finals will be available at KHSAA.org, along with live stats for each game of the tournament.
Quarterfinals – Saturday, Oct. 25
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10/22/14 – Information On Ordering Tickets to Russell Athletic/KHSAA State Football Finals
It is again time for us to take orders for advance tickets to the Russell Athletic/KHSAA State Football Finals. We hope we can count on your continued support for the twelve teams that make it to the finals. Here are some notes about this year’s finals.
- The games will be played on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 at Feix Field, Houchens Industries – L.T. Smith Stadium at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green;
- Game times will be 11:00 (3A), 3:00 (2A) and 7:00 (5A) on Friday, and will be 11:00 (1A), 3:00 (4A) and 7:00 (6A) on Saturday. All times are Central Time;
- The KFCA will be conducting important continuous improvement sessions in conjunction with the finals. Contact Jimmie Reed with the KFCA for details as well as details about the important benefits the organization provides for students;
- The Club level and […]
10/20/14 – KHSAA and Special Olympics Announce New Partnership, Unified Sports Opportunities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 20, 2014
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association and Special Olympics Kentucky announced a new partnership in a press conference at the KHSAA headquarters on Monday, unveiling plans to develop unified sports opportunities in Kentucky for intellectually disabled student-athletes.
For the last four years, the KHSAA has conducted adapted track and field events at its state meet for physically disabled student-athletes. The new venture with Special Olympics Kentucky will allow for the development of unified sports opportunities in all sports, with intellectually disabled students and students without intellectual disabilities competing together in a mutually beneficial, inclusive experience.
“One of the hallmarks since I have been with the Association has been to offer increased participation opportunities for all students,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “I am extremely proud that we can focus on another tremendous growth opportunity for participation and help important segments of […]
10/11/14 – St. Xavier; Owensboro Catholic’s John Augenstein Capture 2014 Boys’ Golf Titles
St. Xavier carded a five-over par 293 in both rounds of the 2014 Leachman Buick?GMC?Cadillac/KHSAA Boys’ Golf Championship to finish at 10-over par 586 and claim the team title. McCracken County (301-312) and Franklin County (303-310) shared second place at 37-over par 613.
Owensboro Catholic’s John Augenstein fired a pair of 69’s to finish at six-under par 138 and earn a three-stroke victory over runner-up Spencer McKinney (70-71) of Danville. Five players posted subpar totals for the tournament, with West Jessamine’s Connor Haas (70-73), St. Xavier’s Allen Hamilton (71-72) and Glasgow’s Chase Landrum (74-69) tying for third place at one-under par 143.
Boys’ Golf Award Winners
Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac Scholarship – Cody Kellam (Grant County)
Forcht Bank All-Around Excellence Award – Austin Squires (Ryle)
Kentucky National Guard Best and Brightest Award – Chase Wathen (Butler)
Complete results can be found […]
10/10/14 – Boys’ Golf First Round Play Suspended Until 7:15 AM Saturday
6:15 PM (CT) – Play was halted in the first round of the 2014 Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac/KHSAA Boys’ Golf State Tournament at 4:44 p.m. on Friday due to heavy rainfall and standing water on the course. After evaluating the course conditions, the decision was made to suspend the completion of the first round until Saturday morning.
In order to allow for proper warm up time, the completion of the first round will begin at 7:15 a.m. (CT), with the practice range opening at 6:30 a.m. There will be a brief meeting for all head coaches at 6:50 a.m. in the main ballroom.
The championship round will be played on Saturday following the completion of the first
round. Weather permitting, the first round is expected to be completed by 9:30 a.m. (CT), with the second round projected to start at 10:30 a.m. (CT) after the cuts are made.
Live scoring is available for all rounds of play […]
10/08/14 – Sacred Heart; Shelby County’s Madison Thomas Claim 2014 Girls’ Golf Titles
Sacred Heart defeated Henry Clay on the first playoff hole, 21-23, to win the 2014 Leachman Buick?GMC?Cadillac/KHSAA Girls’ Golf Championship, after both teams finished with matching 645 totals over 36 holes.
Shelby County’s Madison Thomas fired a 68 in the final round to finish at five-under par 139 (71-68) en route to claiming medalist honors. Elizabethtown’s Lauren Hartlage was the individual runner-up with a one-under par 143 total (72-71).
Award Winners
Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac Scholarship – Elsa Moberly (Pulaski County)
Forcht Bank All-Around Excellence Award – Olivia Cason (Owensboro Catholic)
Kentucky National Guard Best and Brightest Award – Margaret Clifton (Henry Clay)
Complete results can be found at:
http://khsaa.org/leachmankhsaa-girls-state-golf-results-2014-2015/
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10/06/14 – Girls’ Golf Practice Rounds Complete; First Round On As Scheduled
6:00 PM (CT) – Monday’s practice round for the 2014 Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac/KHSAA Girls’ Golf State Tournament is complete. Tuesday’s first round competition is on as scheduled at this time, starting at 7 a.m. (CT).
Please continue to check khsaa.org for ongoing updates.
10/02/14 – Pairings and Tee Times Set for State Golf
Pairings and Tee Times for the Leachman Buick?GMC?Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can access this information by going to the following links and clicking on Pairings at the top of the page:
http://khsaa.org/leachmankhsaa-girls-state-golf-results-2014-2015/
http://khsaa.org/leachmankhsaa-boys-state-golf-results-2014-2015/
10/01/14 – Volleyball, Soccer Draw Show Scheduled For Thursday at 2 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2014
The pairings for the 2014 KHSAA Volleyball and 2014 KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer State Tournaments will be decided Thursday, October 2 when the annual Draw Show is conducted at the KHSAA Offices at 2 p.m. The Draw Show will be broadcast live online via the KHSAA website at www.khsaa.tv, or can be accessed directly at http://khsaa.tv/2014-khsaa-state-soccer-and-volleyball-draw-show/. Brackets will be posted to the KHSAA/Riherds.com Scoreboard at the conclusion of the broadcast and flat files for print and media purposes will be drafted at that point.
District soccer tournaments begin the week of October 13, with region soccer tournaments getting underway the following week. The Girls’ Soccer Semi-State (Oct. 27) and boys’ Soccer Semi-State (Oct. 28) will be held at host sites, followed by the quarterfinal round on Saturday, Nov. 1 in Lexington. The girls’ and boys’ semifinals will be played […]
09/30/14 – Fall Sports Championship Media Credentials
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Fall Sports Championships is now live. Media members can visit credentials.khsaa.org to apply for credentials online.
Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media that regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system (credentials.khsaa.org).
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of his/her 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. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves the right to limit the quantity of credentials issued to media outlets when space is at a premium.
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09/29/14 – Four Measures Receive Approval at Annual Meeting
At the Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA, four proposals received the votes necessary for approval. The membership was represented by 215 of the schools (out of 277 members), a turnout very comparable to the past few years, with 144 votes (2/3 majority of those present) being required for a proposal to receive approval.
The proposals will now go to the KHSAA Board of Control for a formal recommendation to the Kentucky Board of Education. Absent any procedural snags, the proposals will go to the Kentucky Board of Education for a two-meeting consideration phase, with final approval by the Kentucky Board of Education anticipated in April. Following that consideration, if approved, the proposals will go to the Regulation Review Subcommittee of the Kentucky General Assembly and the Interim Education Committee for final approval with a hopeful effective date of August 1, 2015 for any changes.
The following was the voting for those issues. […]
09/15/14 – Tackett to Receive Award From Kentucky Medical Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2014
KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett will be awarded the 2014 Kentucky Medical Association Debra K. Best Outstanding Layperson Award during the KMA’s President’s Installation and Awards Dinner in Louisville on Monday night. The Debra K. Best Outstanding Layperson Award is presented to a non-physician in Kentucky who has made outstanding contributions in the field of public health and/or medical care.
“I am certainly honored to receive this award, but it would not be possible without the contributions of the outstanding physicians and consultants who help us develop policies to protect student-athletes,” said Tackett.
Through Tackett’s leadership, the KHSAA has stayed at the forefront among state associations in developing guidelines and raising awareness for the prevention and care of heat illness and concussions. More information on KHSAA safety policies can be found at http://khsaa.org/special-programs/sports-safetysports-medicine/.
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09/10/14 – Board of Control Sets Special Meeting In October
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2014
The Board of Control conducted its first meeting since the start of the 2014-15 academic year at the KHSAA Office on Wednesday morning. In a meeting revolving mainly around board policies and procedures, the Board set October 21 as the date for a special appeals meeting regarding sanctions handed down to Cordia High School. This matter will be the only business discussed during October’s meeting.
The Board heard various reports during Wednesday’s meeting including an update on the membership Financial Aid Report, an update on Internal/External Corporate Sponsorships, and also reviewed a presentation on Middle School regulations given by Associate Commissioner Butch Cope during the NFHS Summer Meeting.
In other Board action on Wednesday:
?The Board had first discussion on a possible realignment in Swimming and Diving intended to expand the number of regions. With the Board’s feedback in […]
09/03/14 – First Football, Soccer Statistical Leader Reports Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 3, 2014
The initial weekly statistical leader reports for football and boys’ and girls’ soccer have been posted to KHSAA.org. Statistics are compiled weekly throughout the regular season and will be posted to the KHSAA website every Tuesday (Soccer) and Wednesday (Football).
As a reminder, member schools are solely responsible for submitting statistical information. If a school or individual is omitted, or information is not updated, that means the KHSAA did not receive a report prior to the deadline. Beginning with 2014-2015, as contained in Bylaw 27, the requirements to enter and maintain rosters, schedules and statistics will be enforced more rigorously by the KHSAA. This enforcement will subject the member schools to penalties by the Commissioner, including fines and other actions, within the constraints of Bylaw 27.
The statistical leader reports can be found through the links below:
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08/21/14 – HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Take Place Next Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2014
The 14th Annual HYPE KHSAA Student Leadership Conference will be conducted next week in Lexington and Bowling Green. The conference is a free service provided by the Association for student-athletes to learn teamwork exercises and sportsmanship initiatives, and discuss current issues.
The first conference will be held Monday, Aug. 25 at the Lexington Convention Center, followed by the second seminar on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the Knicely Conference Center in Bowling Green. This year’s event marks the fourth since the HYPE Student Leadership Conference was split into two meetings to better accommodate students across the Commonwealth.
“We are one of about twenty-five states that conduct a similar student conference, but one of only a handful that provide the service free of charge,” said Associate Commissioner Butch Cope. “We try to provide activities and sessions that students can take back and put […]
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