News Releases
10/27/23 – Cross Country State Championships Return to Kentucky Horse Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 27, 2023
The 2023 KHSAA Cross Country State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington on Saturday, starting with the Class 1A races at 10 a.m. ET (boys) and 10:45 a.m. (girls), followed by the Class 2A races at 12:30 p.m. (boys) and 1:15 p.m. (girls), and ending with the Class 3A races at 3 p.m. (boys) and 3:45 p.m. (girls).
Following a three-year stint away from the Kentucky Horse Park, the event will return to its home of more than four decades this weekend. Each race will be broadcast live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network, while tickets are available online only at khsaatickets.org.
2023 KHSAA Cross Country State Championships
10/18/23 – Field Hockey State Tournament to Begin In Louisville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 18, 2023
The 2023 KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare will begin at multiple sites around the city of Louisville this week, culminating in a central location at Christian Academy-Louisville for the final rounds on Oct. 21-23.
The quarterfinals will be hosted by region champions Ballard, Christian Academy-Louisville, DuPont Manual and reigning state champion Assumption on Oct. 19, each starting at 7 p.m ET. The semifinals will return to Christian Academy-Louisville on Oct. 21, followed by the state championship match on Oct. 23.
Tickets for all sites are available online only at khsaatickets.org. Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance at a discounted price to expedite the admission process.
Both semifinal matches, as well as the final, will be broadcast live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network.
2023 KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournament
10/16/23 – KHSAA member school students invited to apply for 2024 Kentucky Ag Athletes-of-the-Year
KDA-KHSAA partnership to award six scholarships to Kentucky student-athletes
Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2024 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year.
The program is a partnership of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA).
“Athletics and agriculture have a lot in common. They both teach the value of effort, discipline, and teamwork,” Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles said. “We are pleased to join our partners at the KHSAA for the sixth year to reward the Commonwealth’s best young athletes and agriculturists. We hope these scholarships help cover the ever-rising cost of higher education for those striving for excellence in athletics and agriculture.”
To qualify, student-athletes must be Kentucky farmers or involved in agriculture; must be graduating seniors in high school; and must be accepted to a college, university, or trade school following graduation. […]
10/16/23 – Soccer State Tournaments to Kick Off Around the State
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 16, 2023
The 2023 KHSAA Soccer State Tournaments presented by UK HealthCare will kick off at multiple sites around the state this week, culminating in a central location for the final rounds in Lexington on Oct. 25-28 at Lafayette High School.
The opening two rounds of both the boys’ and girls’ tournaments will be hosted on campus sites, starting with first-round action on Oct. 16-17 and quarterfinal play on Oct. 19-21. The boys will compete both semifinal matchups on Oct. 25 at Lafayette, followed by the girls’ semifinals on Oct. 26. Both tournaments’ championship games will take place Oct. 28, starting with the boys at 4 p.m. ET before the girls take the field at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets for all sites are available online only at khsaatickets.org. There will be no on-site cash or credit card sales, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance at a discounted […]
10/06/23 – KHSAA Announces 2022-23 NFHS State Coaches of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 6, 2023
As part of its annual awards program, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association recognizes Coach of the Year honorees from each state. Those named Coach of the Year at the state level then advance for consideration for Sectional Coach of the Year honors. Winners are chosen through a combination of their coaching accomplishments, particularly for the season in question, as well as their contributions outside of competition to help grow their respective sports. These awards are announced following the recognized year.
The complete list of 2022-23 honorees from Kentucky is below.
- Baseball: Jeremy Shope, Whitley County
- Boys’ Basketball: Josh Cook, George Rogers Clark
- Boys’ Cross Country: Brian Ruggles, North Oldham
- Football: Keegan Kendrick, Bullitt East
- Boys’ Golf: Kyle Congleton, Madison Central
- Boys’ Soccer: Stephen Collins, Ryle
- Boys’ Swimming & Diving: Mike Essig, Trinity (Louisville)
- Boys’ Tennis: Al Hertsenberg, Covington Catholic
- Boys’ Track & […]
10/03/23 – KHSAA Hires Longtime Official Scott Bottoms as Supervisor of Officials Licensing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 3, 2023
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association introduced the newest addition to its staff on Tuesday with the hiring of Supervisor of Officials Licensing Scott Bottoms.
“Scott Bottoms brings an abundance of experiences to this newly created position within the Association” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “He excelled on the courts, and frankly, in the business world, but more importantly, he brings the right demeanor and enthusiasm to the position.
“He will be vital in advancing our implementation of several new initiatives to help garner more officials and retain many of those having second thoughts about continuing with today’s contest environment,” Tackett said. “And though the KHSAA does not employ officials or supervise their game-by-game activities, we will be able to use his expertise to streamline processes and make a concerted effort to ensure no contests fail to be played due to a lack […]
09/26/23 – Fall Draw Show to Air Thursday On KHSAA.tv
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 26, 2023
On Thursday, Sept. 28, the pairings for the 2023 KHSAA Field Hockey, Soccer and Volleyball State Tournaments presented by UK HealthCare will be revealed during the annual Fall Championship Draw Show at 1:30 p.m. ET. The show will be broadcast live online by KHSAA.tv through the NFHS Network from the KHSAA office.
The 2023 KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournament will begin on Thursday, Oct. 19, with quarterfinal games being played on campus sites. Play continues with the semifinals and championship on Saturday, Oct. 21, and Monday, Oct. 23, at Christian Academy-Louisville.
The KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer State Tournaments will open with first-round matches on Oct. 16-17, followed by the quarterfinals on Oct. 19-21. Both initial rounds will be played on campus sites. The semifinals (Oct. 25-26) and finals (Oct. 28) will be hosted by Fayette County Public Schools.
The draw for the KHSAA Volleyball State […]
09/23/23 – Fall State Championships to Begin On Golf Course
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 23, 2023
The 2023-24 KHSAA state championship season will kick off with the 2023 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac Golf State Championships presented by UK HealthCare. The multi-week event will begin Sept. 25-27 with first-round competition at three separate sites, including Calvert City Country Club (Regions 1-4), the Willows at Kenton County Golf Courses in Independence (Regions 5-8) and Winchester Country Club (Regions 9-12).
For the 18th consecutive season, the event will conclude at Bowling Green Country Club, where the girls’ finals will run Oct. 2-4 and the boys’ finals will take place Oct. 5-7.
Tickets are required for all spectators at each round of competition and are available online only at khsaatickets.org. There will be no on-site cash or credit card sales, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance at a discounted price to expedite the admission process.
The KHSAA will utilize Golf Genius for tournament […]
09/22/23 – Media Credentials Now Available for Fall Championships
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for fall state championships (golf, field hockey, soccer, cross country, volleyball, football) is now live and can be accessed via the following link: credentials.khsaa.org
Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media who regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system.
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of their organization needing to attend an event. Credentials for freelance photographers and stringers must be requested by the sports editor/director at the outlet the freelancer will be representing. Media outlets are responsible for the actions of all individuals representing their organization, including compliance with KHSAA policies and procedures. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves the right to limit the number of credentials issued […]
09/13/23 – Board of Control Approves Distribution of Bylaw 9 Referendum, Adjusts Swimming & Diving Starting Date
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 13, 2023
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its second regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving the distribution of a member school referendum regarding Bylaw 9, an adjustment of the starting date for the swimming & diving season and an implementation plan for the KHSAA Swimming & Diving State Championship First Rounds, as well as the distribution of a member school survey regarding girls’ wrestling weight classes and a timetable for implementing the details of the inaugural KHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championships.
The Board’s approval to distribute a referendum regarding Bylaw 9 paves the way for distribution to member schools following the 2023-24 KHSAA Annual Meeting in Lexington on Sept. 14. The referendum will include the yes/no option of removing Section 1(a) from the Bylaw, which restricts basketball players who have been in grade nine(9) and then played a contest for the […]
09/12/23 – Initial RPI Rankings Released for Football, Volleyball, Field Hockey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 12, 2023
The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index rankings for the 2023 football, volleyball and field hockey seasons have been posted on KHSAA.org.
Initial RPI rankings can be found through the links below:
RPI Background
RPI is a tool developed for all team sports using the official KHSAA/Riherds Scoreboard data, modeled after, but not identical to, similar measurement tools. It is provided for a variety of reasons, including district tiebreaking and football bracketing, and as a means to increase publicity, interest and promotion of interscholastic athletics. RPI is also used as a tiebreaking/contest-result mechanism to decide seeded district games that are not played by the deadline. RPI rankings are updated on an hourly basis but are not calculated for teams with missing scores from the previous day. Therefore, it is essential for results to […]
09/05/23 – Initial Stat Leader Reports Released for Football, Volleyball, Field Hockey; RPI Rankings Released for Soccer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 5, 2023
The first official KHSAA statistical leader reports for the 2023 football, volleyball and field hockey seasons, as well as the initial KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index rankings for the 2023 soccer season, have been posted at KHSAA.org.
Initial soccer stat leader reports were unveiled on Aug. 28.
Stat leader reports for all fall sports are updated every day at approximately 3 a.m. ET, including only teams missing stats for no more than two games in soccer, volleyball and field hockey and teams missing stats for no more than one game in football.
Statistical entry is required of all member schools, and those failing to meet the requirement to enter stats are subject to penalties from the Commissioner’s office, including fines and other actions within the constraints of Bylaw 27.
Member schools are solely responsible for submitting and validating the accuracy of statistical information. If a school or individual […]
08/28/23 – Initial Stat Leader Reports Released for Soccer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUG. 28, 2023
The first official KHSAA statistical leader reports for the 2023 soccer season have been posted at KHSAA.org.
Stat leader reports will be updated every day at approximately 3 a.m. ET and will include all teams missing stats for no more than two games in soccer.
Statistical entry is required of all member schools, and those failing to meet the requirement to enter stats are subject to penalties from the Commissioner’s office, including fines and other actions within the constraints of Bylaw 27.
Member schools are solely responsible for submitting and validating the accuracy of statistical information. If a school or individual is omitted, or information is not updated, that likely means the team in question did not update its statistics through the KHSAA’s online system prior to the re-calculation deadline. When in doubt about statistics calculations, reference can be made to the NFHS Statisticians Manual located at: More
08/23/23- Review Complete for End of Somerset-Perry County Central Football Contest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 23, 2023
A statement from the Commissioner’s Office:
This information issues football playing rules interpretations and approved administrative remedies proposed by the local assigning secretary involving a crew of seven football officials following a misapplication of the playing rules in the first regular season contest last week between Perry County Central and Somerset on August 18. This review over the last couple of days and action by the local assigning secretary will result in an adjustment to the schedule for at least one future contest and future playoff assignments for the local association involved.
The review of the Somerset official team video is clear and indisputable as to the actions on the final play of the contest.
- Somerset attempted a field goal with the ball snapped at approximately the five-yard line, with the score 22-21 in favor of Perry County Central.
- On the play, Perry Central blocked the attempt which […]
08/11/23 – KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Registration Now Open
For the 23rd year, the KHSAA will host its HYPE Student Leadership Conference. Mark your calendars to plan to attend one of the two events scheduled for September 7 or September 8 as both will be held at the Central Bank Center in Lexington
WHAT IS HYPE?
HYPE is a one-day student leadership conference where students will enjoy educational interaction with each other to discuss issues and garner information to take back and share/implement with their teams and student body. The event is staged and presented by the KHSAA Student-Athlete Group.
DATES/LOCATIONS
- Thursday, September 7 – Central Bank Center (430 W. Vine St. Lexington, next to Rupp Arena).
- Friday, September 8 – Central Bank Center (430 W. Vine St. Lexington, next to Rupp Arena).
COST
There is no charge to attend. Schools are responsible for transportation and meals.
REGISTER
Register here. The registration deadline is Friday, September 1. A […]
08/11/23- Reminders about Approved Amendments to Bylaw 9 for 2023-24 (Basketball Organized Play Prior to Practice)
At the September 22, 2022, Annual Meeting of the membership, the delegates approved an amendment to Bylaw 9 of the KHSAA related to the play of basketball players in competition prior to the start of the season. This change is now in effect. The entire text as approved is listed at the end of this information.
The key provisions
- In summary, basketball players (who have been in grade 9 and subsequently represented a member school in a contest) can now attend true recruiting opportunities that meet very specific criteria, between the start of school and October 14.
- The opportunity to attend these activities ends October 14, and there is no outside organized play after the first date for allowable practice for those students who have been in grade 9 and subsequently represented a member school in a contest.
- During the period from the first day of school through October 14, the delegates defined what […]
07/27/23 – Cross Country State Championships to Return to Kentucky Horse Park in 2023-24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 27, 2023
After a three-year stint at the Bourbon County Cross Country Course in Paris, the KHSAA Cross Country State Championships will return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington starting in 2023-24.
“We would like to thank those who made the last three years a special experience at the Bourbon County Cross Country Course,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “In 2020, we were fortunate to help our cross country manager and several other individuals design a viable course for our state championships in a time of uncertainty around the global pandemic when our former course was not hosting events. What started as a brand-new course at the time has since evolved into a site that has consistently offered a great experience for our student-athletes. We look forward to the continued improvements the Bourbon County course has discussed for long-term growth, and we will undoubtedly revisit our site selection again in […]
07/24/23- Vacancy Announcement for Supervisor of Officials Licensing (Regular, Part-time)
The KHSAA, a private, non-profit entity designated by the Kentucky Board of Education to manage high school sports and sport-activities in the Commonwealth, has an immediate need to fill the part-time position of Supervisor of Officials Licensing. This opening is being created to facilitate enhanced work and focus on the need to recruit and train the next generation of officials to help ensure as the current licensees move on or retire, games are not canceled for the student-athletes.
This opening will be filled as soon as possible and is a regular, part-time position with a work week of less than 25 hours per week with duties solely focused on this area. This position does not offer regular remote work options due to the nature of the business and operational needs.
The KHSAA operates regular business hours at its offices in Lexington from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and this position will normally operate […]
07/24/23- Vacancy Announcement for Office Manager (Regular, Full-time)
The KHSAA, a private, non-profit entity designated by the Kentucky Board of Education to manage high school sports and sport-activities in the Commonwealth, has an immediate need to fill the position of Office Manager and Administrative Assistant to the Commissioner. This opening is created by the promotion of a current employee to another position within the organization and the prior search has been extended.
This opening will be filled as soon as possible and is a regular, full-time position with a work week of at least 37.5 hours, twelve months a year. This position does not offer regular remote work options due to the nature of the business and operational needs.
The KHSAA operates regular business hours at its offices in Lexington from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and this position will normally operate within that schedule. Current employees at the KHSAA operate on a memorandum of agreement with employment benefits administered by […]
07/24/23 – Corresponding Calendar Reminders, Updates, References
At its most recent meeting, the Board of Control approved recommended changes to the Spring Corresponding Dates Calendar impacting Tennis, Track and Field, Softball and Baseball. Please understand that this communication will be more lengthy than normal to attempt to address any questions and concerns.
These changes were a result of significant membership feedback addressing the various issues around spring sports and the potential issues faced by the nearly 290 member schools and the association. This represents the first phase of an overall calendar review the Board has begun to start this school year with the second phase being discussed at later meetings to include issues around the integration of three additional championships (boys’ and girls’ lacrosse and boys’ volleyball) into the 2024-25 calendar.
Spring has always presented challenges around end-of-year activities including testing, graduations, recognition ceremonies and so many other schedule conflicts. While at some point, choices will have to be made by some […]
07/18/23 – Board of Control Conducts First Meeting of 2023-24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 18, 2023
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its first regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Tuesday in Newport, approving revisions to spring 2024 state championship dates, adopting “playing-up” rule changes for sports classified by size and adopting a new alignment for cross country and track & field.
Tuesday began with an orientation for new and returning Board members before launching into the full Board work session, followed by the full Board of Control meeting. The Board and staff welcomed new members Brandy Carver of Morehead and Mandi Hudson of Georgetown, while KHSAA Office Manager and Assistant to the Commissioner Kara Howard was formally announced as having accepted a newly created events services position on the KHSAA staff. After a favorable annual review by the Board, KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett’s contract was once again renewed for another year.
The 2023-24 baseball and softball state tournaments were approved to […]
07/11/23 – NFHS Announces Track & Field Rule Changes
New Examples of False Starts Adopted in High School Track and Field Rules
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – In an effort to more clearly define false starts in high school track and field events, two new starting violations have been adopted for the 2024 season.
In Rule 5-7-4c, the previous language which required participants to remain motionless after assuming the set position prior to the starting device being fired, has been replaced with the following:
“If a runner leaves their mark with a hand or foot after the ‘set’ command but before the starting device is fired.”
In addition, a new violation in (d) calls for a violation “if a runner leaves their mark with a forward motion without the starting device being fired.”
Further, a new NOTE in Rule 5-7-4 states that “extraneous motion before the device is fired does not necessarily require a false start to be charged unless the criteria […]
07/10/23 – NFHS Announces Softball Playing Rule Changes
Changes in Pitching Delivery Requirements Approved in High School Softball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – Beginning next year, pitchers in high school softball will be allowed to disengage both feet from the playing surface if the pivot foot is not replanted prior to the delivery of the pitch. Previously, the pivot foot was required to remain in contact with the ground.
This modification to Rule 6-1-2c of the NFHS Softball Rules Book headlined a set of seven rules changes recommended by the NFHS Softball Rules Committee at the committee’s June 11-13 meeting at the Conrad Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. All changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
“When examining the survey responses, the NFHS Softball Rules Committee recognized that a majority of the membership were in favor of this change,” said Sandy Searcy, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the NFHS Softball Rules Committee. “An additional topic the committee […]
07/10/23 – NFHS Announces Baseball Playing Rule Changes
Electronic Communication Devices from Dugout to Catchers to be Permitted in High School Baseball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – The use of a one-way communication device between a coach in the dugout and a team’s catcher for the purposes of calling pitches will be permitted in high school baseball beginning in 2024.
This change to Rules 1-6-2 and 3-2-5 was one of five rules revisions approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Baseball Rules Committee at its June 4-6 meeting in Indianapolis. The recommendations were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
The new rules prohibit coaches from communicating with any other player besides the catcher on defense and with any player while batting. The coach must also be in the dugout when using the communication device.
“This change is consistent with the growth of the game and is indicative of a measured and responsible approach to enable […]
06/30/23- Assistant Commissioner Darren Bilberry Receives NFHS Citation for Section 2
KHSAA Assistant Commissioner Darren Bilberry was one of eight individuals recognized on June 30, 2023 at the NFHS Annual Summer Meeting in Seattle. The eight 2023 state association Citation recipients are Larry White, Section 1, retired executive director, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA); Darren Bilberry, Section 2, assistant commissioner, Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA); Ernie Yarbrough, Section 3, assistant executive director/coordinator of officials, Georgia High School Association (GHSA); Todd Tharp, Section 4, assistant director, Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA); Jennifer Schwartz, Section 5, associate director, Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA); Mike Whaley, Section 6, associate director, Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA); Roger Blake, Section 7, retired executive director, California Interscholastic Federation (CIF); and Andy Barnes, Section 8, assistant executive director, Washington Interscholastic […]
06/30/23 – Officials Supervisor of the Year Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 30, 2023
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials, as well as a single supervisor of officials from among those sports. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
In addition to one official in each sport being named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport, the KHSAA also recognizes the Larry G. Boucher Officials Supervisor of the Year in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Larry G. Boucher Officials Supervisor of the Year for the 2022-23 school year is Mark Shumate of Floyd Knobs, Indiana, for his […]
06/30/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Baseball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 30, 2023
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 baseball season is Scot Allison of Carlisle. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national level, […]
06/30/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Softball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 30, 2023
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 softball season is Kevin Terry of Corbin. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national level, […]
06/30/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Track & Field
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 30, 2023
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 track & field season is Chris Thomas of Paint Lick. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at […]
06/08/23 – How to Watch Baseball, Softball State Tournaments on KHSAA.tv
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 8, 2023
The 2022-23 athletic season will officially come to a close this weekend as the semifinal and final rounds of the 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball and Softball State Tournaments presented by UK HealthCare wrap up on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
All six remaining games across both tournaments will be webcast live on KHSAA.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network. Live audio from each webcast will be streamed for free on KHSAA.net.
A monthly pass to the NFHS Network costs $11.99 per month, billed immediately once per calendar month from the sign-up date, while an annual pass costs $79.99 per year. All passes include full access to live regular-season and postseason events, as well as immediate access to events when available On Demand, and can be canceled at any time. For more information on how to subscribe to the NFHS […]
06/06/23 – Johnson, Ferree Named 2022-23 Midway/KHSAA Student-Athletes of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 6, 2023
The 2022-23 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year awards program culminated this week on the campus of Midway University, as Rafaella Johnson of Elizabethtown (Cross Country) and George Ferree of Trinity (Louisville) (Wrestling) were recognized as the overall Student-Athletes of the Year.
Beginning in May 2016, Midway has presented a Female Student-Athlete of the Year award at each KHSAA girls’ state championship event. The awards program was expanded in 2019-20 to include male student-athletes, with Midway honoring a deserving student-athlete in each of the 19 officially recognized KHSAA sports and sport-activities.
The awards are based on athletic and academic achievement, as well as community service and leadership, with Midway choosing one overall Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year each academic year. School administrators, coaches and athletic directors nominate student-athletes online at khsaa.org, and the nominees are voted upon by a closed panel consisting of representatives from Midway.
05/31/23 – Track & Field, Baseball, Softball to Wrap Up 2022-23 Championship Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 31, 2023
The final state championship events of the 2022-23 school year are set to kick off in Lexington this week.
The 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Track & Field State Championships, 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament and 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Softball State Tournament, each presented by UK HealthCare, will run throughout Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The Track & Field State Championships and Softball State Tournament will be played entirely on the University of Kentucky campus, while the Baseball State Tournament will begin at Counter Clocks Field before finishing at UK’s Kentucky Proud Park the following weekend.
The Track & Field State Championships will start with 1A competition on Thursday and 2A competition on Friday before concluding with its 3A championships on Saturday. Baseball will play its first round over Thursday and Friday and its quarterfinals on Saturday at Counter Clocks Field, concluding with the final two rounds next weekend. Softball will […]
05/29/23 – Tennis State Championships Start Tuesday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 29, 2023
The 2023 KHSAA Tennis State Championships presented by UK HealthCare return to the Lexington area on Tuesday, with first serve scheduled for 8 a.m. ET and competition running throughout the morning, afternoon and evening.
The first and second rounds of the girls’ competition will take place at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, while the boys’ competition will take place solely at Top Seed Tennis Club in Nicholasville.
Following the first day of play, all remaining matches over the next two days will be played at Top Seed Tennis Club. Boys’ and girls’ singles semifinals will start Thursday at 8 a.m., followed by doubles semifinals at 10 a.m. Championship matches will be decided at 1 p.m.
Team champions will be determined through an accumulation of points throughout the tournaments, with each singles player and doubles team receiving one point […]
05/22/23- Update on Site for State Baseball First and Second Rounds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 22, 2023
The first and second rounds of the 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare will now be played at the recently renovated home of the Lexington Counter Clocks on June 1, 2 and 3. Games will be played at 10 a.m. ET, 1:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. each day.
“We began discussions in late February with the University of Kentucky, the staff of the Lexington Counter Clocks and representatives of VisitLex about alternative options in the event that UK was selected to host the NCAA First Round,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett.
“We discussed several schedule alternatives that could have even included trying to blend the two events, but in light of the high school pitching restrictions, the other needs of our member schools and the needs of the University of Kentucky and its baseball program, to ensure they’re optimally prepared, it simply wasn’t […]
05/15/23 – NFHS Announces Basketball Playing Rule Changes
Free Throw Procedures and Foul Administration Amended in 2023-24 High School Basketball Rules Changes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – Beginning next year, high school basketball teams will shoot two free throws for common fouls when in the “bonus.” This change to Rule 4-8-1 eliminates the one-and-one scenario and sets new foul limits each quarter for awarding the bonus free throw.
Rules changes were approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Basketball Rules Committee at its annual meeting April 24-26 in Indianapolis. The recommendations were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
In addition to awarding two foul shots for all common fouls, teams will reach the bonus when their opponent commits five fouls in each quarter and team fouls will reset at the end of each quarter. Previously, teams were awarded the one-and-one bonus when their opponents committed seven fouls in a half and two foul shots when […]
05/10/23 – Board of Control Accepts Reports of Member Survey Results, State Legislation, Officials Licensing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 10, 2023
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its final regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, accepting reports of several member surveys and ballots regarding both new and existing championship sports and sport-activities, as well as reports of Kentucky state legislation and officials licensing.
After officially approving the adoption of girls’ wrestling for the 2023-24 academic year during last February’s Board meeting, on Wednesday the Board approved the return of the KHSAA Wrestling State Championships to Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington through 2024-25 to be held as a three-day event each year.
The Board approved the adoption of boys’ and girls’ tennis team state championships in the spring, along with the existing individually bracketed tennis tournament, beginning with the 2023-24 academic year. The Board also approved sponsoring a boys’ volleyball, boys’ lacrosse and girls’ lacrosse state championships beginning in 2024-25, following […]
05/09/23 – Catch the Bass Fishing State Championships This Weekend on Kentucky Lake
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 9, 2023
The 2023 KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championships presented by UK HealthCare will cast on Kentucky Lake on May 12-13 in Calvert City.
The two-day event will crown an inaugural girls’ state champion in addition to a boys’/coed state champion on the sport-activity’s 10-year anniversary.
Admission to the event is free to the public. Following each day’s competition, the weigh-in ceremonies will be streamed live on khsaa.tv for free.
2023 Bass Fishing State Championships
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About the Kentucky High School Athletic Association
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association was organized in 1917 and is the agency designated by the Kentucky Department of Education to manage high school athletics in the Commonwealth. The Association is a voluntary nonprofit 501(c)3 organization made up of 284 member schools, both public and […]
05/04/23 – Spring Draw Show Tabbed for May 9 on NFHS Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 4, 2023
The pairings for the 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball and Softball State Tournaments presented by UK HealthCare will be decided during the KHSAA’s annual Spring Championship Draw Show on Tuesday, May 9, at 1:30 p.m. ET from the KHSAA office in Lexington.
The Draw Show will be streamed live on the NFHS Network at no cost to viewers via khsaa.tv, determining which regions will be paired for first-round matchups.
Both tournaments are currently scheduled to begin Thursday, June 1, on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Kentucky Proud Park will host three consecutive days of first-round and quarterfinal baseball action, while John Cropp Stadium will facilitate softball competition across the opening three-day span.
The semifinal rounds of each tournament will continue on Friday, June 9, followed by both championship games on Saturday, June 10.
The NFHS Network will produce a live webcast of all 30 games […]
05/02/23 – NFHS Announces Wrestling Rule Changes
Changes in High School Wrestling Rules Include Allowance of Six Matches in One Day of Competition
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INDIANAPOLIS – High school wrestlers will be able to wrestle in six matches in any one day of competition beginning with the 2023-24 season. The six-match limit includes championship and consolation matches and excludes forfeits.
This change to Rule 1-4-3 was one of 12 revisions recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Wrestling Rules Committee at its April 2-4 meeting in Indianapolis. All changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
The increase from five to six matches for regular-season competition follows the change two years ago which permitted six matches in any one day of tournament competition. With experiments conducted last year by state associations with no reported injuries, the committee thought the increase to six for regular-season competition was a natural progression.
With risk minimization in […]
05/01/23 – KHSAA Student Advisory Group Selected for National Student Leadership Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 1, 2023
Sixteen student-athletes from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been named members of the 2023-24 KHSAA Student Advisory Group. The leaders will represent the KHSAA at the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit on July 29-31 in Indianapolis.
The group will also assist in the planning and execution of the KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences scheduled for Sept. 7-8 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Members of the Student Advisory are as follows:
- Tedi Henderson, Atherton
- Tyson Hergott, Beechwood
- Ryan Clines, Bishop Brossart
- Thomas Rudd, Bracken County
- Leo Tobbe, DuPont Manual
- Carter Moberly, Elizabethtown
- Sawyer Thompson, Pineville
- Jacob Eads, Scott County
- Danica Gorlewski, Beechwood
- Lydia Van Metre, Henry Clay
- Catherine Shelton, Marshall County
- Nadine Johnson, Pineville
- Kaitlyn Slone, Rowan County
- Madeline Spencer, Scott
- Bradyn Barnett, St. Mary
- Reagan Anderson, Pendleton County
The group attending the NSLS will split into groups and work through topical discussions on relevant […]
04/24/23 – Esports Spring State Championships to Be Held Wednesday at UK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 24, 2023
After kicking off 2022-23 state competition with last December’s winter event, five more state champions will be crowned at the 2022-23 KHSAA Esports Spring State Championships presented by UK HealthCare inside the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union Esports Lounge at The Cornerstone in Lexington on Wednesday.
Teams will compete for state titles in Rocket League (PC), League of Legends (PC), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo Switch) and Madden NFL 23 (PlayStation 4), with an award ceremony following the completion of every semifinal and final.
Tickets to the event are only available for purchase online and can be found at khsaatickets.org. The final rounds of each tournament will be streamed live on khsaa.tv for subscribers to the NFHS Network, as well as on the UK Twitch channels.
Play will start with the Madden NFL 23, Rocket League and League of […]
04/17/23 – Archery State Championships Take Aim Tuesday in Bowling Green
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 17, 2023
The 2023 KHSAA Archery State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to take off Tuesday, April 18, at Ephram White Gymnasium in Bowling Green.
Gates will open for participants at 7 a.m. CT and for spectators at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday’s action will start with the first boys’/coed flight at 8:30 a.m., followed by the first girls’ flight at 9:45 a.m. A total of six flights are scheduled throughout the day, with an awards presentation set to follow the conclusion of competition.
Tickets to the 2023 KHSAA Archery State Championships can be purchased at khsaatickets.org. Full results will be updated Tuesday at khsaa.org.
2023 KHSAA Archery State Championships
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04/14/23- NFHS Announces Swimming & Diving Rule Changes
Risk Minimization Focus of 2023-24 High School Swimming and Diving Rules Changes
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INDIANAPOLIS (April 14, 2023) – Swimming stroke changes and a new penalty for close diving board proximity stand out among the high school swimming and diving rules changes approved for the 2023-24 school year.
Risk minimization was a top priority, leading to eight rules changes brought forth by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Swimming and Diving Rules Committee, which held its annual meeting March 19-21 at the Conrad Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. The NFHS Board of Directors approved all eight rule change submissions.
Several technical rules changes were made to breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly. “We removed rules that do not present a competitive advantage, are rarely seen today, and make sense for high school swimmers,” said Sandy Searcy, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the NFHS Swimming and Diving […]
04/13/23 – Media Credentials Now Available for Spring Championships
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for spring state championships (archery, esports, bass fishing, tennis, track & field, baseball, softball) is now live and can be accessed via the following link: credentials.khsaa.org
Credentials to each KHSAA State Championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media who regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system.
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of their organization needing to attend an event. Credentials for freelance photographers and stringers must be requested by the sports editor/director at the outlet the freelancer will be representing. Media outlets are responsible for the actions of all individuals representing their organization, including compliance with KHSAA policies and procedures. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves the right to limit the number of […]
04/11/23 – Two KHSAA Coaches Earn NFHS Section II Coach of the Year Honors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 11, 2023
Two KHSAA coaches earned 2021-22 Section II Coach of the Year honors from the National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Association. Conner boys’ cross country head coach Ian Johnstone and Ballard softball head coach Alan Jones became the KHSAA’s 37th and 38th NFHS Section II Coach of the Year selections since 2001-02.
The NFHS, which has been recognizing coaches through a comprehensive awards program since 1982, honors coaches in the top 10 girls’ sports and top 10 boys’ sports (by participation numbers) and in two “other” sports – one for boys and one for girls – that are not included in the top 10 listings. The NFHS also recognizes a spirit coach as a separate award category. Winners of NFHS awards must be active coaches during the year for which they receive their award. This year’s awards recognize coaches from the […]
04/03/23 – Initial RPI Rankings, Stat Leader Reports Available for Baseball, Softball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 3, 2023
The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) rankings and the initial stat leader reports for the 2023 baseball and softball seasons are now available. All data is based solely upon the statistical information officially submitted to the KHSAA/Riherds Scoreboard by member schools.
- 2023 Baseball RPI Rankings
- 2023 Baseball Stat Leaders
- 2023 Softball RPI Rankings
- 2023 Softball Stat Leaders
The RPI is a tool developed for all team sports by using the official KHSAA/Riherds Scoreboard data. It is provided for a variety of reasons, including district tiebreaking and football bracketing, and as a means to increase publicity, interest and promotion. The KHSAA Board of Control has approved the RPI to be used as a tiebreaking/contest result mechanism to decide seeded district games not played by the deadline.
The RPI rankings are updated on an hourly basis but are not calculated for teams with missing […]
03/29/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Basketball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 29, 2023
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 basketball season is Jason Wilkins of Central City. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national […]
03/29/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Wrestling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 29, 2023
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 wrestling season is Blake Durham of Louisville. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national level, […]
03/29/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Swimming & Diving
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 29, 2023
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 swimming & diving season is Christina Pitt of Paducah. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the […]
03/24/23 – NFHS Announces Competitive Cheer, Dance Rule Changes
Released Inversions, Tosses to Stunts Highlight High School Spirit Rules Changes for 2023-24
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INDIANAPOLIS (March 24, 2023) – Two major rules changes for the 2023-24 high school spirit season involve released inversions and tosses to stunts to clarify rules for consistency.
Continued efforts to promote skill development and minimize risk led to eight total rule changes recommended by the NFHS Spirit Rules Committee at its February 13-14 meeting in Orlando, Florida. All recommended changes were approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
Several rules regarding released inversions with various twisting limitations were consolidated into Rule 3-3-6a. As a result, every usage of a “half turn” was changed to a “one twist” to allow for consistency. This revision establishes the same twisting allowance for each type of landing. Previously, there were full twist-, half- and quarter-turn landings.
“Consolidating each landing to one twist considers sensible anatomic […]
03/23/23- Basketball Scheduling and Corresponding Dates Reminders for 2023-24 and 2024-25
Nearly two years ago, the Board of Control approved revisions to the corresponding date calendar for basketball necessitated by the annual rollover of calendar dates, the periodic movement of the NCAA championships calendar and the availability of postseason championship facilities. In order to impact as few post-season sites as possible, the association adjusts its calendar periodically to allow for the incongruence of NCAA and NFHS planning calendars but so as not to lessen any competition season. This information was shared in detail during past regional meetings of the membership and the Designated Representatives and Principals in attendance.
Schools are reminded that the periodic “rollover” of corresponding dates occurs during 2023-24 and will result in an additional week of play for 2023-24 that is not available in 2024-25 and was not available in 2022-23. Whether you view the last week as the “extra week” or the first week (labeled Week 0 below), is a matter for […]
03/22/23- Off Season Football Activity and Practice Reminders
Based on a series of inquiries in the last day or so, a couple of reminders are necessary for our football schools in an effort to prevent inadvertent violations of the bylaws surrounding football practice and off-season activity. NONE OF THESE PROVISIONS ARE NEW but with large turnover in many areas, a reminder seems prudent.
HELMETS AND EQUIPMENT
- Helmets are part of the player equipment spelled out in the NFHS playing rule 1-5. As such, the use of a helmet is restricted by Bylaw 23, just as all other playing equipment is restricted.
- Helmets may only be issued to players prior to July 10 in the following cases:
- An activity explicitly approved by school administration that is held on campus and involves only enrolled students at the school between the end of the 2022 playing season and July 10, not including the approved and reported spring practice dates. This activity may not […]
03/13/23 – UK HealthCare Boys’ Sweet 16® to Tip Off at Rupp Arena
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 13, 2023
The 2023 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® is set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center in Lexington starting Wednesday, March 15, at 11 a.m. ET.
All 15 games of the tournament will be broadcast live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network. Fans can listen to live audio of each game for free on khsaa.net. The games will also be carried statewide through the Kentucky Utilities/KHSAA Sweet 16® Radio Network.
2023 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16®
All times Eastern
Wednesday, March 15 (First Round)
11 a.m. Jeffersontown vs. Woodford County
1:30 p.m. Elizabethtown vs. McCracken County
6 p.m. Warren Central vs. Pulaski […]
03/07/23 – Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Sweet 16® to Tip Off at Rupp Arena
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 7, 2023
The 2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® is set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center in Lexington starting Wednesday, March 8, at 11 a.m. ET.
All 15 games of the tournament will be broadcast live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network. Fans can listen to live audio of each game for free on khsaa.net. The games will also be carried statewide through the Kentucky Utilities/KHSAA Sweet 16® Radio Network.
2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16®
All times Eastern
Wednesday, March 8 (First Round)
11 a.m. Owensboro Catholic vs. Bowling Green
1:30 p.m. Sacred Heart vs. Lawrence County
6 p.m. Mercer County vs. George Rogers Clark
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03/02/23- NFHS Announces Soccer Playing Rule Changes
Fouls and Misconduct Clarifications Headline High School Soccer Rules Changes for 2023-24
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INDIANAPOLIS (March 2, 2023) – High school soccer officials will now have a set of criteria to consider when determining misconduct for a player “denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity” (DOGSO), as well as added definitions for fouls involving physical contact.
These changes are two of 11 revisions recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Soccer Rules Committee at its February 5-7 meeting in Indianapolis. All changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
Rule 12-8-4 was added and includes four criteria to consider when determining if a goal-scoring opportunity was denied: the distance between the offense and the ball, the general direction of the play, the likelihood of keeping or […]
02/27/23 – Recipients Announced for Eighth Annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 27, 2023
Cody Ell of South Warren and Laura Neal of Powell County have been selected as recipients of the eighth annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year.
When former KHSAA Commissioner Louis Stout died in 2012, his late widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for students. Mrs. Stout felt this was an opportunity for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics, academics, school service and community service.
Winners will receive a one-time $2,000 non-renewable scholarship payable directly to an institution of higher learning. Ell and Neal were chosen after careful review, with selection criteria based on athletic activities, non-athletic activities, non-school activities and an essay on the role a student-athlete should play in the community.
Ell is a standout member of the South Warren swimming & diving team, where he has set multiple Region […]
02/22/23 – Board of Control Approves Adoption of Girls’ Wrestling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 22, 2023
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fifth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving the adoption of girls’ wrestling, the solicitation of a site to hold the boys’ and girls’ wrestling tournaments consecutively, specifications for KHSAA Golf State First Round sites and the election of the 2023-24 Board President-Elect.
The adoption of girls’ wrestling will be effective in the 2023-24 academic year. As a result of the Board’s approval, the KHSAA Commissioner has been tasked with finalizing logistics for a state championship in girls wrestling with two or four state-managed qualifying sites, as well as finalizing negotiations to find, if possible, a potential consolidated site following a survey of the membership on scheduling implications.
“We look forward to gathering data from our school athletic administrators on this important site selection,” said Commissioner Julian […]
02/20/23 – Sweet 16® Media Credentials Now Available
The media credentialing system for the 2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® and the 2023 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® is now available online and can be accessed via the following link: credentials.khsaa.org
This year’s events will be held inside Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, with the Girls’ Sweet 16® taking place March 8-11 and the Boys’ Sweet 16® taking place March 15-18. The deadline to apply for credentials to the Girls’ Sweet 16® is March 7 at 3 p.m. ET. The deadline to apply for credentials to the Boys’ Sweet 16® is March 14 at 3 p.m
Credentials to each KHSAA State Championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media who regularly cover high school athletics in accordance with adopted policies and procedures. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system.
OWNERSHIP OF MEDIA AND […]
02/16/23 – Wrestling State Championships to Kick Off at First Round Sites
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 16, 2023
The 2023 KHSAA Wrestling State Championships presented by UK HealthCare will begin with the State First Round on Feb. 18 at both Atherton in Louisville and Ryle in Union.
The event will conclude with the State Finals on Feb. 24-25 at George Rogers Clark in Winchester.
Qualifiers from Regions 1-4 will travel to Atherton for the State First Round, while participants from Regions 5-8 will begin their championship journey at Ryle. Competition at both venues is scheduled to commence on Saturday at 9 a.m. ET.
Tickets to each round of the 2023 Wrestling State Championships are only available for purchase online at khsaatickets.org. The State Finals will be broadcast live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network starting at 4 p.m. on Friday and all day on Saturday.
2023 KHSAA Wrestling State First Round
02/14/23 – Swimming & Diving State Championships Ready to Start in Lexington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 14, 2023
The 2023 KHSAA Swimming & Diving State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are scheduled to take off Feb. 16-18 inside the Lancaster Aquatic Center at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
The three-day event’s opening session will feature girls’ diving on Thursday at 10 a.m. ET, followed by the boys’ diving session that evening at 5 p.m. Friday will start with the preliminary rounds of the girls’ swim meet at 10:15 a.m., then head into the girls’ finals at 6:45 p.m. Saturday’s schedule will follow suit, beginning with the boys’ swimming prelims at 10:15 a.m. and ending with the boys’ finals at 6:45 p.m.
Tickets for Thursday’s diving sessions can be purchased on khsaatickets.org. Due to space limitations and in the interest of equity and opportunities for all fans, there are no advance sales for boys’ and girls’ swimming on Friday and Saturday. All six sessions of the […]
03/2/23 – Nominations for KHSAA Student Advisory Group-NFHS National Student Leadership Summit Being Accepted
The KHSAA is seeking applications to become a member of its Student Advisory Group (2023-24). One of the main duties of the group is the planning and execution of its HYPE Student Leadership Conferences. Those chosen are required to attend the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit in July and then manage the KHSAA HYPE Conferences in September.
The National Federation of State High School Associations offers a student leadership initiative – the National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS). The NSLS will focus on relevant and contemporary issues affecting today’s students in education-based athletics and performing arts. Students will sharpen their leadership skills and will realize the privilege and power of their influence in their school, community, and state.
The NFHS in-person Summit is scheduled for July 29-31, 2023 in Indianapolis. If selected, expenses from Lexington to Indianapolis are covered (meals, lodging, transportation). By applying and being selected, the student is acknowledging that he/she will be in […]
02/07/23- NFHS Announces Field Hockey Playing Rule Changes
Loose Equipment in Field of Play Ruled as Foul in High School Field Hockey Rules
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INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 7, 2023) – A change in high school field hockey rules for 2023 defines loose equipment in the field of play as a foul when the loose equipment affects play.
This revision, which affects four rules in the NFHS Field Hockey Rules Book, is one of six revisions recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Field Hockey Committee at its January 9-11 meeting in Indianapolis. All changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
“The committee took an important step in defining loose equipment in the field of play as a foul and clarified that the throwing of equipment is a misconduct penalty,” said Julie Cochran, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the NFHS Field Hockey Rules Committee. “This change gives clarification for officials on how […]
02/03/23- NFHS Announces Volleyball Playing Rule Changes
Coaching Protocols and Jewelry Allowances Highlight 2023-24 Volleyball Rules Changes
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INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 3, 2023) – The expansion of the coaching zone beyond the end line of the volleyball court and the allowance of one assistant coach to stand and communicate with players headline the new 2023-24 high school volleyball rules changes.
In all, five rules changes were recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Volleyball Rules Committee at its annual meeting Jan. 8-10. All rules changes were reviewed and approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
Rule 2-1-9 was added to define the coaching zone as the area from the libero replacement zone to the area beyond the end line and the sideline extended. In addition to head coaches utilizing the coaching zone, Rule 12-2-6 was changed to allow one assistant coach to stand within the coaching zone during dead-ball situations. The assistant […]
02/03/23 – Sweet 16® Draw Show Set for Feb. 15 on NFHS Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 3, 2023
Pairings for the 2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® and the UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® will be drawn Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. ET on the KHSAA’s annual Sweet 16® Draw Show.
The draw is scheduled for live broadcast on the NFHS Network at no cost to viewers and can be accessed through khsaa.tv. The 2023 Sweet 16® Draw Show will be hosted by Dave “Buzz” Baker and Brian Milam from WKYT in Lexington, where it will originate from the KHSAA office.
Both tournaments will be held inside Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, with the 62nd installment of the Girls’ Sweet 16® taking place March 8-11 and the 105th Boys’ Sweet 16® taking place March 15-18.
As part of its annual anniversary recognitions, the KHSAA will honor the 25th anniversary of the 1998 Sweet 16® titles for both the girls (Elizabethtown) and […]
02/03/23 – Bowling State Championships Head to Kingpin Lanes in Jeffersontown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 3, 2023
The 2022-23 KHSAA Bowling State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to take place Feb. 6-8 at Kingpin Lanes in Jeffersontown.
The three-day event will begin with Unified and Adapted competition on Monday at 11 a.m. ET. Boys’ team competition is scheduled for Tuesday at 8:10 a.m., followed by boys’ singles play later that afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Girls’ winners will be crowned on Wednesday, starting with team bouts at 8:10 a.m. and capped off by singles competition at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets to the event are only available for purchase online and can be found on khsaatickets.org. Full results will be posted on khsaa.org.
2022-23 KHSAA Bowling State Championships
02/02/23- NFHS Announces Football Playing Rule Changes
Changes in Basic Spot for Penalty Enforcement Headline 2023 High School Football Rules Changes
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 2, 2023) – A notable change to Rule 10 of the NFHS Football Rules Book will eliminate the excessive penalty enforcements for offensive fouls that occur behind the line of scrimmage in high school football.
This change in Rule 10-4 (Basic Spots) is one of seven revisions recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Committee at its January 8-10 meeting in Indianapolis. All changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors for the 2023 high school football season.
In a move to achieve one of the committee’s fundamental tasks of maintaining a balance between offense and defense, this revision stipulates the basic spot for enforcement of fouls behind the line of scrimmage is the previous spot rather than the spot of the foul. Current penalties for illegal […]
01/25/23 Archery Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year Awards
The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year among Archery participants for 2022-2023 is now open.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one participant from each 2022-2023 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but can be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at https://khsaa.org/ge35-midway-university-khsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/.
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at an awards event at Midway University in early summer 2023. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2022-2023 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year announced at the event. All individual winners will also receive their recognition awards at that time.
The deadline for nominations for the Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the […]
01/20/23 – Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame Reveals Class of 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 20, 2023
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will induct its Class of 2023 into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame presented by Roberts Insurance on Sunday, April 30, at the Central Bank Center Ballroom in Lexington. With the addition of this year’s 14-member class, the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame will surpass the half-century mark with 505 all-time members.
Tickets to the 2023 Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be available for purchase at khsaatickets.org beginning Feb. 6.
CAROLYN ALEXANDER (Athlete / Hazard) – Carolyn Alexander, the 1998 “Kentucky Miss Basketball” runner-up, led Hazard to the 1997 KHSAA Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® championship and back-to-back All “A” titles. In her junior season, Alexander earned first-team All-State honors from the Associated Press, Lexington Herald-Leader and Courier Journal, and was named the No. 1 player in Kentucky by […]
01/18/23 – Board of Control Approves Football Realignment, RPI Revision, Jenkins Placement in Region 14
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 18, 2023
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving football realignment and revisions to the RPI calculations, as well as the placement of Jenkins in Region 14 for basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball.
The Board’s approved football realignment will be effective during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The current enrollment data used for the 2023 and 2024 classifications are from the 2019-20 and 2022-23 school years. Following significant discussion, the Board elected to adopt a two-year alignment so that the realignment process could begin anew next year (in conjunction with the receipt of fall 2023 enrollment numbers) to allow completion by February 2024, giving schools more than one year to resolve scheduling issues for 2025 and beyond.
2023 Approved Final Football Alignment for 2023 and 2024 Playing Seasons
Class 1A
1- Ballard Memorial, Caverna, Fulton County, Russellville
2- Bethlehem, Campbellsville, Holy Cross (Louisville), Kentucky Country Day
3- Bellevue, Dayton, Newport, Newport Central Catholic
4- Bishop Brossart, Holy Cross (Covington), Ludlow, Trimble County
5- Berea, Eminence, Frankfort, Sayre
6- Fairview, Nicholas County, Paris, Raceland
* 7- Harlan, Lynn Camp, Middlesboro, Pineville, Williamsburg
* 8- Hazard, Paintsville, Pikeville
* – The fifth place team in District 7 will become the fourth place team
in District 7 for the purpose of playoff cross-bracketing
Class 2A
1- Caldwell County, Crittenden County, Mayfield, Murray
2- Edmonson County, Fort Campbell, Owensboro Catholic, Todd County Central
3- Clinton County, Green County, Metcalfe County, Monroe County
4- Fort Knox, Lexington Christian, Shawnee, Washington County, WEB DuBois**
5- Beechwood, Bracken County, Carroll County, Gallatin County, Owen County, Walton-Verona
6- Breathitt County, Danville, Leslie County, Somerset
7- Floyd Central, Knott County Central, Martin County, Prestonsburg
8- Betsy Layne, East Ridge, Pike County […]
2023 DRAFT Football Alignment for Final Consideration
Class 1A
1- Ballard Memorial, Caverna, Fulton County, Russellville
2- Bethlehem, Campbellsville, Holy Cross (Louisville), Kentucky Country Day
3- Bellevue, Dayton, Newport, Newport Central Catholic
4- Bishop Brossart, Holy Cross (Covington), Ludlow, Trimble County
5- Berea, Eminence, Frankfort, Sayre
6- Fairview, Nicholas County, Paris, Raceland
7- Lynn Camp, Middlesboro, Pineville, Williamsburg
8- Harlan, Hazard, Paintsville, Pikeville
Class 2A
1- Caldwell County, Crittenden County, Mayfield, Murray
2- Edmonson County, Fort Campbell, Owensboro Catholic, Todd County Central
3- Clinton County, Green County, Metcalfe County, Monroe County
4- Fort Knox, Lexington Christian, Shawnee, Washington County, WEB DuBois**
5- Beechwood, Bracken County, Carroll County, Gallatin County, Owen County, Walton-Verona
6- Breathitt County, Danville, Leslie County, Somerset
7- Floyd Central, Knott County Central, Martin County, Prestonsburg
8- Betsy Layne, East Ridge, Pike County Central, Shelby Valley
Class 3A
1- Hancock County, Hopkins County Central, McLean County, Trigg County, Union County, Webster County
2- Adair County, Butler County, Franklin-Simpson, […]
12/20/22 – Initial RPI Rankings, Stat Leader Reports Released for Basketball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 20, 2022
The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) Rankings and the initial stat leader reports of the 2022-23 boys’ and girls’ basketball seasons are now available.
The RPI is a tool developed for all team sports by using the official KHSAA/Riherds Scoreboard data. It is provided for a variety of reasons, including district tiebreaking and bracketing in specific sports, as well as a means to increase publicity, interest and promotion. The Board of Control has also approved the RPI to be used as a tiebreaking/contest result mechanism to decide seeded district games not played by the deadline.
Stat leader reports will be updated every day at approximately 3 a.m. ET and will include all teams missing stats for no more than two games.
Initial statistical leader reports can be found through the links below:
Statistical […]
12/19/22 – KHSAA Announces NFHS State Coach of the Year Honorees for 2021-22 Seasons
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 19, 2022
As part of its annual awards program, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association recognizes Coach of the Year honorees from each state. Those named Coach of the Year at the state level then advance for consideration for Sectional Coach of the Year honors. Winners are chosen through a combination of their coaching accomplishments, as well as their contributions outside of competition to help grow their respective sports. These awards are announced following the recognized year.
The complete list of 2021-22 honorees from Kentucky is below.
Baseball: David Rexroat, Russell County
Boys’ Basketball: William Unseld, Warren Central
Girls’ Basketball: Kristy Orem, Pikeville
Boys’ Cross Country: Ian Johnstone, Conner
Girls’ Cross Country: Tom Stickel, Lexington Christian
Field Hockey: Jody Schaefer, Assumption
Football: Noel Rash, Beechwood
Boys’ Golf: Greg Zimmerer, Christian Academy-Louisville
Girls’ Golf: Sam Westfall, Madisonville-North Hopkins
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12/18/22 – Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 2022-2023
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. The award process for 2022-2023 is now underway.
Applications are being accepted for students to apply for those awards through February 13, 2023. 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. The scholarship is not renewable and is not endowed for expansion. The 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, a record of community service/involvement and being a member of […]
12/15/22 – Esports Winter State Championships to Cap Off Calendar Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC.15, 2022
In the KHSAA’s final state championship event of the 2022 calendar year, five state champions will be determined with the 2022-23 KHSAA Esports Winter State Championships presented by UK HealthCare inside the UKFCU Esports Lounge at The Cornerstone in Lexington on Friday.
Teams will compete for state titles in Rocket League (PC), League of Legends (PC), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo Switch) and Madden NFL 23 (PlayStation 4), with an award ceremony following the completion of every semifinal and final.
Tickets to the event are only available for purchase online and can be found at khsaatickets.org. Friday’s events will be streamed live on khsaa.tv for subscribers to the NFHS Network. PlayVS will stream the finals of each PC title, while UK esports will stream each console title’s final round.
Competition will start with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Rocket League and […]
12/08/22 – Competitive Cheer, Dance State Championships Return to George Rogers Clark
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 8, 2022
The 2022-23 KHSAA Competitive Cheer and Dance State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to return to George Rogers Clark in Winchester this weekend.
The KHSAA Competitive Cheer State Championships will kick off the 11th iteration of the event on Friday, starting at 5:15 p.m. ET with Game Day Large and Small competition. Saturday’s opening session, which features Coed, All-Girls Large and All-Girls Super lineups, will resume the contest at 9 a.m. Once Cardinal Arena is cleared between sessions, All-Girls Small and All-Girls Medium teams will start to compete at 2 p.m.
The sixth annual KHSAA Dance State Championships will begin with Jazz and Game Day routines at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. The venue will once again clear at the conclusion of Sunday’s first session before Hip Hop and Pom competition will bring the weekend to a close, starting at 3 p.m.
Tickets to the event are only […]
12/07/22 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Football
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 7, 2022
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 football season is Steve Hendley of Mayfield. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national level, […]
12/07/22 – Media Credentials Now Available for Winter Championships
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for winter sports championships (competitive cheer, dance, eSports, bowling, swimming & diving, wrestling) is now live and can be accessed via the following link: credentials.khsaa.org
Credentials to each KHSAA State Championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media who regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system.
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of their organization needing to attend an event. Credentials for freelance photographers and stringers must be requested by the sports editor/director at the outlet the freelancer will be representing. Media outlets are responsible for the actions of all individuals representing their organization, including compliance with KHSAA policies and procedures. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves the right to limit the number of credentials […]
12/01/22 – UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Football State Finals Return to Kroger Field
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 1, 2022
The 2022 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Football State Finals will kick off the first of six championship games at Kroger Field on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington on Friday.
Reigning Class 1A state champion Pikeville (11-2) will face Raceland (13-1) at noon ET in Friday’s opener. At 4 p.m., back-to-back Class 2A champion Beechwood (13-1) will take on undefeated Mayfield (14-0), as Corbin (14-0) looks to remain perfect in the Class 4A nightcap against back-to-back state champion Boyle County (12-2) at 8 p.m.
Play will resume with the same timetable on Saturday, starting with Christian Academy-Louisville vs. Bardstown in a showdown of 14-0 Class 3A squads at noon. At 4 p.m., Male (10-4) is set to make its fifth consecutive Class 6A state final appearance in a matchup with 13-1 Bullitt East. The weekend will come to a close with unblemished Frederick Douglass (14-0) vs. Bowling Green […]
11/17/22- Rupp Arena Signs Multi-Year deal to Continue Partnership with KHSAA
Lexington, KY (November 17, 2022) – The OVG360 managed Rupp Arena is proud to partner with KHSAA to extend the contract to host KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 Tournament and KHSAA Girls Sweet 16 Tournament, keeping the tournament in Central KY for at least 3 more years. Tickets, including entire tournament season tickets, will be available for purchase in December during the holiday season. With this announcement, the nationally recognized and award nominated Rupp Arena keeps its commitment to showcase the greatest athletes in the state along with the great entertainers that visit Lexington on an annual basis.
“We are delighted to extend our formal hosting agreement with Rupp Arena and the Central Bank Center through the 2025 season. I know our Board of Control, staff and our member schools are delighted with the chance to continue showcasing our girls’ basketball tournament in the venue that has hosted our boys’ event for the better part of […]
11/16/22 – Board of Control Approves Items Passed at Annual Meeting, Distribution of Enrollment Information, Wrestling State First Round Site
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 16, 2022
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its third regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving items passed at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Schools and the authorization to distribute enrollment information to be used in classification upon receipt from Kentucky Department of Education, as well as the recommendation for Atherton to host the 2023 Wrestling State First Round for Regions 1-4.
On Sept. 22, the KHSAA conducted its Annual Meeting at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Delegates in attendance voted on proposals submitted by the Board for consideration, as required by 702 KAR 7:065 and the annual review of Association rules. The passing of Proposal 2022-01 to amend Bylaw 9 to remove basketball pre-practice restrictions on students in grade 9 and above who have already represented a school was officially approved for 2023-24 adoption by the Board at Wednesday’s meeting. The change […]
11/16/22 – Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Expands Partnership as Official Fuel of KHSAA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 16, 2022
Clark’s Pump-N-Shop and the KHSAA announced Wednesday that they have expanded their existing partnership to make Clark’s Pump-N-Shop the Official Fuel of the KHSAA through 2025.
“The partnership with Clark’s Pump-N-Shop has been an exciting addition to the KHSAA’s central mission of providing a rewarding interscholastic experience for student-athletes across the Commonwealth,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “We look forward to expanding our relationship with an organization so deeply rooted in Kentucky.”
After its first year as a KHSAA partner in 2021-22, Clark’s Pump-N-Shop recognized the value of taking its support to the next level by becoming a category leader. The Kentucky-based family business, owned by Brent and Rick Clark, will occupy a presence at all KHSAA State Championship events and continue its title sponsorships of the Baseball, Softball and Track & Field State Championships.
With 36 of its 62 total locations operated across Northeast and Central Kentucky, Clark’s Pump-N-Shop […]
11/14/22- Information to Order Football Finals Tickets
It is again time for us to turn on orders for the 2022 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals.
Here are some notes about this year’s finals and ticket sales:
- The games will again be played at Kroger Field at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
- Advance ticket purchases INCLUDE parking charges. There will be no additional parking charge for those holding a pre-purchased ticket as any price is included in the ticket fee.
- All ticketing is digital-only through GoFan, the official ticket system for the KHSAA.
- There will be no walk-up cash option for purchasing tickets, the event is digital only!
- The schedule for this year’s event has games scheduled as follows (All times Eastern):
Friday, December 2nd – 1A – 12 PM, 2A – 4 PM, 4A – 8 PM
Saturday, December 3rd – 3A – 12 PM, 6A – 4 PM, 5A – 8 PM
For ticketing details, see […]
11/15/22 – UK Healthcare Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year Award
For the seventh year, UK Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year, meeting the following criteria:
- The nominee must have overcome illness or injury that affected their ability to participate in KHSAA-sanctioned sports.
- The nominee must have returned to their sport(s) and demonstrated excellence and achievement beyond expectations.
- The student-athlete must consistently demonstrate good sportsmanship and ethical behavior on and off the playing field.
- The nominee must be in verified good academic standing with their school.
- The student must have participated and been a member of an athletic team during the 2021-22 academic year.
- Nominations should be submitted by January 31, 2023, to the KHSAA via form GE36 at http://khsaa.org/ge36-uk-healthcare-comeback-athlete-of-the-year/.
- Nominees will then be sent to UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine for review and selection.
Nominees will be automatically forwarded to UK HealthCare and the Sports Medicine Staff for […]
11/10/22 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Volleyball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 10, 2022
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 volleyball season is Bill Renzi of Russell. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national level, […]
11/02/22 – Volleyball State Tournament to Continue at George Rogers Clark
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 2, 2022
For the third consecutive year, the final rounds of the KHSAA Volleyball State Tournament Presented by UK HealthCare will wrap up at George Rogers Clark in Winchester. Cardinal Arena will host four quarterfinal matches on Thursday, Nov. 3, followed by the semifinals and final on Friday, Nov. 4.
Tickets for each match are available online only and can be purchased in advance at khsaatickets.org.
Play begins Thurdsay at noon ET when McCracken County and Bowling Green take the court, followed by Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Boyd County at 2 p.m., Whitley County vs. Notre Dame at 5 p.m. and Mercy vs. Assumption bringing the night to a close at 7 p.m.
Friday’s semifinals will be played at noon and 2 p.m., with the championship match scheduled for 7 p.m. that night.
All seven […]
11/01/22 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Soccer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 1, 2022
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 soccer season is Don Galito of Russell Springs. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national […]
11/01/22 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Field Hockey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 1, 2022
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 field hockey season is Rick Moir of Louisville. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national […]
10/27/22 – Cross Country State Championships to Be Held at Bourbon County XC Course
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 27, 2022
For the third year in a row, the KHSAA Cross Country State Championships Presented by UK HealthCare will be held at the Bourbon County XC Course in Paris. Fans can purchase digital tickets for each class of races at khsaatickets.org, while live streaming through KYtrackXC and the NFHS Network will also be available on a subscription basis.
The two-day format returns with the 2A meet kicking things off at 4 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 28. Racing continues on Saturday with the 1A meet at 10 a.m., followed by the 3A meet at 3 p.m.
A full meet schedule is available on the KHSAA website at https://khsaa.org/2022-state-cross-country-meet-schedule/
This is the third year of live streaming every race on KYtrackXC and the NFHS Network. The partnership of the KHSAA, Milesplit and the NFHS Network has been […]
10/25/22 – Soccer State Tournaments to Conclude This Week at Frederick Douglass
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 25, 2022
The semifinal and final rounds of the 2022 KHSAA Soccer State Tournaments Presented by UK HealthCare will come to an end this week at Frederick Douglass in Lexington.
The girls’ tournament will kick things off on Wednesday, Oct. 26, when 5th Region champion Elizabethtown (21-4-3) meets 12th Region champion West Jessamine (12-8-2) at 4 p.m. ET.
Region 8 champion South Oldham (21-2) will face Region 11 champion Lexington Catholic (26-1) in Wednesday’s nightcap at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday’s winners will battle for the state championship crown on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 4 p.m.
The boys’ tournament will resume Thursday, Oct. 27, as 7th Region champion St. Xavier (23-1-3) takes on 4th Region champion Bowling Green (19-2) at 4 p.m.
Region 11 champion Paul Laurence Dunbar (17-2-3) will close weekday competition against Region 9 champion Ryle (19-4-2) on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
The boys’ state final is scheduled for Saturday at […]
10/22/22 – Field Hockey State Tournament to Conclude at Christian Academy-Louisville
The semifinals of the ninth annual KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournament Presented by UK HealthCare are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22, at Christian Academy-Louisville.
The first match, featuring Christian Academy-Louisville vs. Assumption, is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. The winner of Saturday’s second match, pitting Sacred Heart vs. DuPont Manual at 7:30 p.m., will face the winner of the first in the state championship final on Monday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. on the same field.
Tickets for all three matches are available solely on a digital basis and can be purchased at khsaatickets.org.
Each match can be streamed live on khsaa.tv. Subscription plans to the NFHS Network are available for $11.99 per month. A monthly subscription, priced less than the cost of admission to a state championship event, entitles users to every broadcast by the KHSAA and the more than 45 participating state associations. To subscribe to the NFHS […]
10/18/22- Enough is Enough: Bad Behavior by Coaches, Parents and Fans Must Stop
Enough is Enough: Bad Behavior by Coaches, Parents and Fans Must Stop
By Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association
There’s an unfortunate trend continuing in Kentucky and across the nation that must be stopped: the bad behavior of coaches, parents and fans at high school athletic events. When this campaign was first proposed, there were several sounding the alarm. But here in Kentucky, we find the problem particularly growing right now. Fall sports are in the later rounds or late parts of their season. People get particularly negative when their team has their season end, even when clearly the superior team was victorious. so let’s take a deep breath and reset.
We’ve all seen it: the yelling, harassing, berating, disrespecting and even physically assaulting high school referees, umpires and other officials during and after […]
10/17/22- KHSAA member school students encouraged to apply for 2023 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year
KDA-KHSAA partnership to award six scholarships to Kentucky student-athletes
Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2023 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year.
The program is a partnership of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA).
“Athletics and agriculture have a lot in common. They both teach the value of effort, discipline, and teamwork,” Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles said. “We are pleased to join our partners at the KHSAA for the fifth year to reward the Commonwealth’s best young athletes and agriculturists. We hope these scholarships help cover the ever-rising cost of higher education for those striving for excellence in athletics and agriculture.”
To qualify, student-athletes must be Kentucky farmers or involved in agriculture; must be graduating seniors in high school; and must be accepted to a college, university, or trade school following graduation. […]
10/11/22 – Fall Draw Show to Air Wednesday on KHSAA.tv
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 11, 2022
On Wednesday, Oct. 12, the pairings for the 2022 KHSAA Field Hockey, Soccer and Volleyball State Tournaments Presented by UK HealthCare will be revealed during the annual Fall Championship Draw Show at 2 p.m. ET. The show will be broadcast live online by KHSAA.tv through the NFHS Network from the KHSAA office.
The 2022 KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournament will begin on Thursday, Oct. 20, with quarterfinal games being played on campus sites. Play continues with the semifinals and championship on Saturday, Oct. 22, and Monday, Oct. 24, at Christian Academy-Louisville.
The KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer State Tournaments will open with first-round matches on Oct. 17-18, followed by the quarterfinals on Oct. 20-22. Both initial rounds will be played on campus sites. The semifinals (Oct. 26-27) and finals (Oct. 29) will be played in Lexington at Frederick Douglass.
The draw for the KHSAA Volleyball State […]
10/02/22 – Leachman/KHSAA Golf State Finals Head to Bowling Green
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 2, 2022
The state championship slate for the 2022-23 academic year will crown its first champions with the finals of the 2022 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac Golf State Championships Presented by UK HealthCare this week at the Bowling Green Country Club. This is the 17th consecutive season the KHSAA has brought its championships to the club. The boys’ tournament is up first with the opening round at 8 a.m. CT on Tuesday, Oct. 4, followed by the final round starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Girls’ action begins on Friday, Oct. 7, with championship play wrapping up on Saturday, Oct. 8.
Tickets are required for all spectators at this year’s tournaments and are available online only at khsaatickets.org. There will be no on-site cash or credit card sales, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance to expedite the admission process.
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09/23/22 – Media Credentials Now Available for Fall Championships
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for fall sports championships (golf, soccer, field hockey, cross country, volleyball, football) is now live and can be accessed via the following link: credentials.khsaa.org
Credentials to each KHSAA State Championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media who regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system.
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of their organization needing to attend an event. Credentials for freelance photographers and stringers must be requested by the sports editor/director at the outlet the freelancer will be representing. Media outlets are responsible for the actions of all individuals representing their organization, including compliance with KHSAA policies and procedures. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves the right to limit the number of credentials issued […]
09/19/22 – Initial RPI Rankings Released for Football
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 19, 2022
The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) rankings for the 2022 football season have been posted for all classes at KHSAA.org.
Due to the limited number of contests for football compared to the other sports and the application of RPI data on a much more extensive basis, as the KHSAA office maintains the district standings, and the fact that football is divided into classes, there are additional clarifications and operations in football that are not necessary for other sports, as follows:
- A team is eligible to play 10 contests during the 11-week season.
- All games played, including forfeits, count as normal with RPI.
- A seeded district game unable to be played without forfeit attribution will be decided by comparative RPI following the last regular-season game.
- Any calculation involving an out-of-state team will be assigned a .51060 winning percentage, which is the average value of opponents’ opponents’ winning […]
09/13/22 – Board of Control Approves Amended Sanctioning Policy, Expansion of Officials Licensing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 13, 2022
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its second regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Tuesday in Lexington, approving an amended sponsorship policy for potential new sports and sport-activities, as well as an expansion of officials licensing.
The threshold to sponsor a new sport will now be 15% participation among all member schools. Based on a membership of 280 (totaled at the time of the most recent triennial survey), 42 schools must desire to participate in a sport for the Board to consider approving a new state championship. 10% of member schools (28) must participate in an existing sport for it to continue, with the currently implemented exceptions for female opportunities remaining in place.
The Board approved a pilot program for 14-17-year-olds to be licensed as KHSAA officials eligible to work non-high-school-level contests. The KHSAA will help to defray the cost of training for these officials and […]
09/07/22 – Initial RPI Rankings, Stat Leader Reports Released for Volleyball, Soccer, Field Hockey; Stat Leader Reports Released for Football
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 7, 2022
The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) rankings and the initial statistical leader reports for the 2022 volleyball, soccer and field hockey seasons, as well as the initial statistical leader reports for the 2022 football season, have been posted at KHSAA.org.
As detailed to school administrators during recently concluded regional meetings, the first official football RPI rankings will be released at the start of week 6.
RPI is a tool developed for all team sports by using the official KHSAA/Riherds Scoreboard data. It is provided for a variety of reasons, including district tiebreaking and football bracketing, and as a means to locally increase publicity, interest and promotion. The RPI is also to be used as a tiebreaking/contest result mechanism to decide seeded district games not played by the deadline. RPI rankings are updated on an hourly basis but are not calculated for teams with missing scores.
RPI measures […]
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