WELCOME

Welcome to the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center and Cardinal Stadium for the 1998 KHSAA State Football Championships. Since 1979, Cardinal Stadium has been home to the four state championship games. We hope you enjoy this weekend's exciting action as four state champions will be crowned. Should you need any assistance, please notify Butch Cope (KHSAA SID) or any other member of the Championship Event Staff.

PRESS BOX RULES

This reminder that the press box, radio booths, photo decks and field press areas are for working media only. No cheering will be tolerated and spouses/children are not allowed in the press box or on the photo deck.

FOOTBALL CREDENTIALS

Credentials to the State Football Championships are issued to working media only. All credentials are granted to particular outlets and are non-transferable. The transferring of any credential without the consent of the KHSAA is strictly prohibited. Please don't risk losing future privileges to KHSAA State Championship events by transferring your credential, particularly to high school coaches.

POSTGAME PROCEDURES

As in the past, there will be no interview room or interview sessions. Coaches will be brought to their sideline at the 40-yard line (closest to their dressing room) to conduct any interviews. This will allow the field to be cleared in preparation for trophy presentations. Player interviews should be conducted on the SIDELINES off of the playing field, FOLLOWING trophy presentations.

PHOTOGRAPHERS/VIDEOGRAPHERS

Photographers/Videographers are reminded to REMAIN OUT OF THE TEAM BOX AREA (30-yard line to 30-yard line) and to remain at least five yards back from the "out-of-bounds" marks. Anyone with a field press pass or press box pass without a camera will be asked to remain behind the roped area on the sidelines. Only working photographers should be in front of the roped areas.

POSTGAME RESULTS

Results will be available in a timely fashion and passed out in the main press box (Room 201) to working media following each contest. The results will also be available from the KHSAA Fax-On-Demand service. Simply call (770)399-3066. The KHSAA passcode is 54722. Please remember you will need to set up an account with InfoConnection to receive a pin access code. The menu numbers for results are 9519 for Class A, 9561 for Class AA, 9562 for Class AAA and 9563 for Class AAAA. Results should be posted within 20-25 minutes following the conclusion of each contest.

KHSAA PRESS BOX PHONE - UPDATES

Any media member wishing to receive updates may call the KHSAA line in the press box at (502)366-5179.

HOME TEAMS / LOCKER ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

Class Team Jersey Home/Vis. Side of Stadium Locker Room Warm-Up End

A Middlesboro Dark Home Far (Uncovered) U of L Left Scoreboard

A Mayfield Light Visitor Covered (Press Box) 1st Base Left Closed

AA Danville Dark Home Far (Uncovered) U of L Right Scoreboard

AA Caldwell County Light Visitor Covered (Press Box) 1st Base Right Closed

AAA Highlands Dark Home Far (Uncovered) U of L Left Scoreboard

AAA Waggener Light Visitor Covered (Press Box) 1st Base Left Closed

AAAA Tates Creek Dark Home Far (Uncovered) U of L Right Scoreboard

AAAA Male Light Visitor Covered (Press Box) 1st Base Right Closed

VIDEO SALES

The KHSAA will again be offering quality video tapes for purchase from each of the state championship games. Videos come complete with play-by-play (Doug Ormay and Doug James) and are just $24.95, plus $5 for shipping and handling. Orders can be made by calling the KHSAA at (606)299-5472. Only Visa/MasterCard orders can be accepted by phone. Orders made prior to Dec. 11 will be mailed Dec. 19 to attempt to ensure a Christmas delivery.

ASSOCIATED PRESS FINAL REGULAR SEASON FOOTBALL POLLS

CLASS AAAA

1. Nelson Co. (10-0); 2. Tates Creek (10-0); 3. Male (8-2); 4. Marshall Co. (9-1); 5. St. Xavier (8-2); 6. Henderson Co. (9-1); 7. Fern Creek (8-2); 8. Pleasure Ridge Park (9-1); 9. DeSales (9-1); 10. Scott County (9-1).

CLASS AAA

1. Highlands (10-0); 2. Bowling Green (10-0); 3. Paducah Tilghman (7-3); 4. Bell Co. (9-1); 5. Oldham Co. (9-1); 6. Waggener (8-2); 7. Covington Catholic (6-4); 8. Logan Co. (8-2); 9. Ryle (6-4); 10. Pulaski Southwestern (6-4).

CLASS AA

1. Lexington Catholic (10-0); 2. Lawrence Co. (10-0); 3. Danville (9-1); 4. Breathitt Co. (8-2); 5. Newport (9-1); 6. Owensboro Catholic (8-2); 7. Caldwell Co. (9-1); 8. Corbin (8-2); 9. Edmonson Co. (9-1); 10. Bourbon Co. (7-3).

CLASS A

1. Beechwood (9-0); 2. Mayfield (10-0); 3. Middlesboro (9-1); 4. Campbellsville (10-0); 5. Holy Cross (Louisville) (8-2); 6. Pikeville (8-2); 7. Harrodsburg (8-2); 8. Crittenden Co. (9-1); 9. Paintsville (9-1); 10. Lynn Camp (7-3).

1997 PLAYOFFS ENJOYED RECORD ATTENDANCE

Aided by a State Championship game record attendance of 22,760 at the Class 4A battle between Trinity and St. Xavier, the KHSAA enjoyed record attendance at last year's event when a total of 40,129 fans attended the two-day four-game affair. The old single game record was in 1991, when 13,794 attended the 3A (Bell Co. vs. Meade Co.) and 4A (George Rogers Clark vs. St. Xavier) games which were counted as a single session. The overall record prior to last year was set in 1994, when 22,087 fans attended the four-game event. Following are the overall attendance figures from last year.

Class A - Beechwood vs. Harrodsburg - 4,879

Class AA - Bourbon Co. vs. Owensboro Catholic - 7,355

Class AAA - Covington Catholic vs. Hopkinsville - 5,135

Class AAAA - St. Xavier vs. Trinity - 22,760

Total Attendance: 40,129

SUCCESS IN THE 90S

Following is a year-by-year record during the 1990s for this year's State Football Finals teams. Danville has the best winning percentange among the teams still alive, winning 90.4% of its games. (records include postseason)

Program	1998	1997	1996	1995		1994	1993	1992	1991	1990	Total
Mayfield	14-0	10-2	12-2	14-1		11-3	12-3	13-2	13-2	11-3	110-18
Middlesboro	13-1	13-1	9-3		9-4	10-2	3-7	5-6	9-2	4-7	75-33
Caldwell Co.	13-1	9-3	9-3		6-6	6-5	6-5	5-5	9-3	9-2	72-33
Danville	13-1	10-2	9-3	12-2		15-0	13-1	15-0	14-1	12-2	113-12
Highlands	14-0	11-2	15-0		11-4	9-3	8-4	14-1	7-4	8-3	97-21
Waggener	12-2	4-6	4-6		6-4	2-8	1-9	2-8	4-6	10-2	45-51
Male	12-2	10-3	7-5	7-5		11-1	14-1	9-4	9-3	6-5	85-29
Tates Creek	14-0	8-3	5-6		9-3	8-4	4-6	3-7	9-2	11-2	71-33

KENTUCKY FOOTBALL COACHING TOP 10 WINS LIST

(As of Dec. 1, 1998)

292* - Joe Jaggers, North Hardin (33) 292-105-3

280 - Walter Brugh, Paintsville (39) 280-136-5

271 - Garnis Martin, Bardstown (39) 271-114-7

274* - Mojo Hollowell, Owensboro Catholic (36 in Kentucky) 274-147-7

(Does not include a 20-29-1 record in 5 seasons at John Marshall, IN)

258 - Owen Hauck, Boone County (30) 258-109-1 (Does not include a 26-21-3 record in 5 seasons at Mt. Healthy, OH)

254 - Jack Morris, Mayfield (24) 254-50-2

253 - Dan Haley, Bowling Green (29) 253-79-3

249 - Preston "Ty" Holland, Murray (43) 249-159-28

229* - Bob Schneider, Newport Central Catholic (33) 229-136

227 - Marshall Patterson, Fort Campbell (32) 227-120 (Currently coaching, but not in the state of Kentucky)

* - active Kentucky coach.

EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL PLAYOFF CHAMPIONSHIP

Eminence captured its third-consecutive Eight-Man Playoff Championship with a 40-30 win over Bethlehem last Friday. Following are the Eight-Man Playoffs results.

First Round Results

Beth Haven 42, Kentucky School f/t Deaf 24

Eminence 42, Fairview 12

Allen Central 48, Kentucky Country Day 33

Semifinals

Eminence 48, Allen Central 38

Bethlehem 41, Beth Haven 26.

Championship

Eminence 40, Bethlehem 30

PAST MR. FOOTBALL WINNERS

Year Player (High School) Position College

1997 Dennis Johnson (Harrodsburg) DL Kentucky

1996 Derek Homer (Ft. Knox) RB Kentucky

1995 Tim Couch (Leslie County) QB Kentucky

1994 Shaun Alexander (Boone County) RB Alabama

1993 Jeremy Simpson (Lincoln County) RB Cumberland

1992 Billy Jack Haskins (Paducah Tilghman) QB Kentucky/Rhode Island

1991 Scott Russell (Evarts) RB Lees-McRae/Union

1990 Damon Hood (Warren Central) RB Kentucky

1989 Pookie Jones (Calloway County) QB Kentucky

1988 Jeff Brohm (Trinity-Louisville) QB Louisville

1987 Kurt Barber (Paducah Tilghman) LB Southern California

1986 Frank Jacobs (Newport Central Catholic) TE Notre Dame

BOARD OF CONTROL APPROVES 1999 AND 2000 FOOTBALL ALIGNMENTS

The Board of Control of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association approved the football alignment for the 1999 and 2000 seasons at its annual November meeting on Nov. 19, at the Association office in Lexington.

As previously approved by the board, The 216 schools that field football teams were divided among an equal one-fourth split to form each of the four classes. The enrollment figures determining the split were used from the Kentucky Department of Education's school data form for the 1997-98 school year.

KHSAA FOOTBALL ALIGNMENT

(1999 & 2000 Seasons)

Class A (schools with ranked enrollments 1 through 54)

Semi-State 1

Region 1

District 1 - Ballard Memorial (427), Fulton City (158), Fulton County (228), Mayfield (386), Murray (437)

District 2 - Crittenden County (528), Hancock County (482), Russellville (378), Todd County Central (495), Trigg County (527)

Region 2

District 3 - Bardstown (470), Carroll County (537), Christian Academy-Louisville (0), Frankfort (326), Holy Cross (Louisville) (333), Trimble County (391)

District 4 - Campbellsville (445), Danville (447), Harrodsburg (204), Metcalfe County (474), Somerset (510)

Semi-State 2

Region 3

District 5 - Beechwood (314), Bellevue (270), Dayton (330), Holy Cross (Covington) (370), Ludlow (272), Newport Central Catholic (421)

District 6 - Berea (296), Fairview (224), Millersburg Military Academy (47), Nicholas County (383), Paris (200), Raceland (316)

Region 4

District 7 - Cumberland (410), Evarts (453), Harlan (291), Lynn Camp (333), Pineville (191), Williamsburg (223)

District 8 - Elkhorn City (341), Fleming-Neon (299), Hazard (325), Jenkins (248), Paintsville (274), Phelps (334), Pikeville (426), South Floyd (439)

Withdrawn from competition - Allen Central (491), Beth Haven (88), Bethlehem (283), Caverna (284), Eminence (149), Kentucky Country Day (201), Kentucky School f/t Deaf (82)

Class 2A (schools with ranked enrollments 55 through 108)

Semi-State 1

Region 1

District 1 - Caldwell County (669), Fort Campbell (601), Heath (584), McLean County (554), Muhlenberg South (768), Reidland (636), Webster County (677)

District 2 - Butler County (681), Edmonson County (598), Glasgow (600), Hart County (738), Monroe County (619), Owensboro Catholic (686)

Region 2

District 3 - DeSales (808), Elizabethtown (758), Fort Knox (578), LaRue County (699), Moore (630), Shawnee (725), Washington County (600), Western Math Science (808)

District 4 - Casey County (761), Corbin (612), Green County (549), Russell County (804), Taylor County (797), Wayne County (752)

Semi-State 2

Region 3

District 5 - Boyle County (804), West Jessamine (720), Garrard County (635), Henry County (656), Lexington Catholic (758), Mercer County (673), Owen County (550)

District 6 - Bath County (556), Fleming County (729), Lloyd Memorial (657), Mason County (802), Newport (628), Russell (752), West Carter (673)

Region 4

District 7 - Breathitt County (701), Estill County (783), Leslie County (660), Middlesboro (574), Morgan County (757), Powell County (794)

District 8 - Belfry (769), Betsy Layne (630), Pike County Central (785), Prestonsburg (742), Shelby Valley (724) , Whitesburg (715)

Withdrawn from competition - Lewis County (736)

Class 3A (schools with ranked enrollments 109 through 162)

Semi-State 1

Region 1

District 1 - Calloway County (923), Hopkins County Central (1002), Lone Oak (883), Muhlenberg North (844), Paducah Tilghman (891), Union County (895)

District 2 - Allen County-Scottsville (884), Bowling Green (982), Franklin Simpson (813), Logan County (946), Owensboro (1062), Warren Central (972), Warren East (927)

Region 2

District 3 - Atherton (1075), Breckinridge County (932), Bullitt East (827), Central (927), North Bullitt (910), Valley (1038), Waggener (1025)

District 4 - Adair County (817), East Jessamine (860), Lincoln County (1013), Madison Southern (871), Marion County (1002), Pulaski County (1054), Pulaski Southwestern (984), McCreary Central (904)

Semi-State 2

Region 3

District 5 - Conner (1110), Covington Catholic (1066), Dixie Heights (1100), Highlands (813), Holmes (1077), Scott (1093)

District 6 - Anderson County (928), Bourbon County (830), Franklin County (962), Grant County (995), Harrison County (995), Montgomery County (1088), Western Hills (855),

Region 4

District 7 - Bell County (1021), Cawood (820), Knott Central (850), Knox Central (987), Rockcastle County (844), Whitley County (1084)

District 8 - East Carter (844), Greenup County (1079), Lawrence County (872), Magoffin County (865), Paul Blazer (1113), Rowan County (973), Sheldon Clark (891)

Class 4A (schools with ranked enrollments 163 through 216, top 54 schools)

Semi-State 1

Region 1

District 1 - Christian County (1314), Graves County (1368), Henderson County (1747), Hopkinsville (1123), Madisonville North Hopkins (1134), Marshall County (1434)

District 2 - Apollo (1370), Barren County (1174), Daviess County (1685), Grayson County (1235), Greenwood (1294), Ohio County (1178)

Region 2

District 3 - Bullitt Central (1191), Central Hardin (1926) Meade County (1416), Nelson County (1439), North Hardin (2000), Oldham County (1179), Shelby County (1295), South Oldham (1204)

District 4 - Butler (1624), Doss (1165), DuPont Manual (1778), Fairdale (1115), Iroquois (1255), Male (1629) , Pleasure Ridge Park (1865), St. Xavier (2970)

Semi-State 2

Region 3

District 5 - Ballard (1641), Eastern (1701), Fern Creek (1466), Jeffersontown (1197), Seneca (1727)Southern (1650), Trinity (Louisville) (2086)

District 6 - Boone County (1371), Bryan Station (1372), Campbell County (1455), Henry Clay (1823), Ryle (1132), Scott County (1510), Simon Kenton (1183)

Region 4

District 7 - George Rogers Clark (1498), Lafayette (1796), Madison Central (1395), Paul Dunbar (1961), Tates Creek (1822), Woodford County (1134)

District 8 - Boyd County (1180), Clay County (1205), Johnson Central (1143), North Laurel (1248), Perry County Central (1206), South Laurel (1203)

RECORDS WATCH

Several individuals competing in this weekend's finals are moving up the state records rankings. Following are the categories and individual totals updated from information provided from the schools after the printing of the records in the state finals program.

Career Points Scored

772 - Herbie Phelps (Old Ky. Home) 1961-63

680 - Derek Homer (Fort Knox) 1993-96

662 - Shaun Alexander (Boone Co.) 1991-94

618 - Mike Minix (Paintsville) N/A

594 - Jonathan Chapman (Pikeville) 1995-98

584 - Jeremy Britt (Danville) 1995-98

538 - Brent Coleman (Pikeville) 1993-96

536 - Jerold Fuqua (Caldwell Co.) 1995-98

Career Passing Yards

12,167 - Tim Couch (Leslie Co.) 1992-95

10,026 - Kyle Moore (Breathitt Co.) 1995-98

7,722 - Gary Gumm (Doss) 1992-96

7,653 - Chris Redman (Male) 1991-94

7,089 - Ernie Lewis (Elizabethtown) 1967-70

7,046 - Deontey Kenner (Hopkinsville) 1993-96

6,985 - Waylon Chapman (Breathitt Co.) 1993-95

6,842 - Corky Prater (Lewis Co.) 1971-74

6,810 - Jared Lorenzen (Highlands) 1995-98

6,796 - Gerry Ahrens (Male) 1996-98

Season Passing Yards

3,916 - Tim Couch (Leslie Co.) 1995

3,750 - Chris Redman (Male) 1994

3,721 - Gerry Ahrens (Male) 1998

3,651 - Tim Couch (Leslie Co.) 1994

3,427 - Gary Gumm (Doss) 1996

3,381 - Jared Lorenzen (Highlands) 1998

3,325 - Kyle Moore (Breathitt Co.) 1998

3,294 - Kyle Moore (Breathitt Co.) 1997

3,165 - Ben Howard (Pikeville) 1998

3,158 - Ryan Jones (Madison Central) 1998

Career Pass Completion Percentage (Min. 500 Att.)

63.6 - Gerry Ahrens (Male) 1995-98 (531/835)

63.5 - Tim Couch (Leslie Co.) 1992-95 (875/1375)

61.1 - Kyle Moore (Breathitt Co.) 1995-98 (578/946)

59.8 - Jared Lorenzen (Highlands) 1995-98 (348/582)

Career Pass Completions

875 - Tim Couch (Leslie Co.) 1991-95

578 - Kyle Moore (Breathitt Co.) 1995-98

531 - Gerry Ahrens (Male) 1996-98

Season Pass Completions

285 - Tim Couch (Leslie Co.) 1995

268 - Gerry Ahrens (Male) 1998

252 - Kyle Moore (Breathitt Co.) 1998

Season Pass Attempts

464 - Tim Couch (Leslie Co.) 1991-95

425 - Kyle Moore (Breathitt Co.) 1998

418 - Gerry Ahrens (Male) 1998

Season Touchdown Pass Completions

57 - Chris Redman (Male) 1994

48 - Tim Couch (Leslie Co.) 1994

48 - Brandon Egan (Bullitt East) 1994

45 - Jared Lorenzen (Highlands) 1998

44 - Gerry Ahrens (Male) 1998

42 - Kyle Moore (Breathitt Co.) 1998

Career Touchdown Pass Completions

133 - Tim Couch (Leslie Co.) 1992-95

111 - Kyle Moore (Breathitt Co.) 1995-98

102 - Chris Redman (Male) 1991-94

89 - Jared Lorenzen (Highlands) 1995-98

80 - Deontey Kenner (Hopkinsville) 1993-95

76 - Gerry Ahrens (Male) 1996-98

75 - Pat Smith (Carroll Co.) 1978-81

Career Rushing Yards

8,224 - Derek Homer (Fort Knox) 1993-96

7,686 - Jeremy Britt (Danville) 1995-98

7,090 - Scott Russell (Evarts) 1988-91

6,721 - Mark Higgs (Owensboro) 1980-83

6,696 - Brent Coleman (Pikeville) 1993-96

6,662 - Shaun Alexander (Boone Co.) 1991-94

6,472 - Bubby Lewis (Fleming Co.) 1977-80

6,200 - Sonny Collins (Madisonville-NH) 1968-71

5,909 - Wes Vincent (Edmonson Co.) 1993-95

5,858 - Jerold Fuqua (Caldwell Co.) 1995-98

Career Rushing Attempts

1,091 - Wes Vincent (Edmonson Co.) 1993-96

978 - Jeremy Britt (Danville) 1995-98

Career Rushing Touchdowns

110 - Derek Homer (Fort Knox) 1993-96

104 - Shaun Alexander (Boone Co.) 1991-94

98 - Jonathan Chapman (Pikeville) 1995-98

94 - Jeremy Britt (Danville) 1995-98

84 - Bubby Lewis (Fleming Co.) 1977-80

81 - DeShae Henson (Clay Co.) 1990-93

80 - Jerold Fuqua (Caldwell Co.) 1995-98

Career Total Touchdowns

112 - Derek Homer (Fort Knox) 1993-96

110 - Shaun Alexander (Boone Co.) 1991-94

99 - Jonathan Chapman (Pikeville) 1995-98

97 - Jeremy Britt (Danville) 1995-98

88 - Jerold Fuqua (Caldwell Co.) 1995-98

Career Reception Yards

2,758 - Joe McGeorge (Bell Co.) 1985-88

2,420 - Randy Stegman (Highlands) 1995-97

2,419 - Dougie Allen (Paul Dunbar) 1994-97

2,410 - Dan Baker (Leslie Co.) 1991-94

2,327 - Neal Brown (Boyle Co.) 1994-97

2,276 - Tim Barnett (Breathitt Co.) 1995-97

2,160 - Charles Jones (Christian Co.) 1990-93

2,066 - Mike Collett (Waggener) 1992-95

2,064 - Jason Robinette (Magoffin Co.) 1992-95

2,028 - Skyler Smith (Union Co.) 1995-98

Season Pass Receptions

96 - Jason Reynolds (Bullitt East) 1994

90 - Jeremiah Akers (Pikeville) 1998

83 - Ricky Hensley (Leslie Co. )1995

80 - Dan Baker (Leslie Co.) 1994

77 - Jason Reynolds (Bullitt East) 1991

77 - Jason Robinette (Magoffin Co.) 1995

76 - Mike Tate (Estill Co.) 1997

75 - Mike Dunlap (Carroll Co.) 1992

74 - Timmy Bess (Boyle Co.) 1998

73 - Corterris Reese (Waggener) 1998

Season Pass Reception Yards

1,586 - Jeremiah Akers (Pikeville) 1998

1,582 - Murray Garvin (Pikeville) 1991

1,498 - Corterris Reese (Waggener) 1998

Career Field Goals

24 - Matt Lange (Louisville Trinity) 1995-98

23 - Nathan Smith (Pleasure Ridge Park) 1995-98

21 - Dustin Wynn (Middlesboro) 1995-98

17 - Chris Gibson (Fern Creek) 1992-95

Season Extra Points Kicking

82 - Brennan Jones (Highlands) 1998

73 - Diego Ramos (Pikeville) 1993

70 - Aaron Pentecost (Waggener) 1998

1998 FOOTBALL INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME BESTS

RUSHING (Min. 300 yards)

437 - Jeremy Britt (Danville) vs. Shelby Co., 9/4

434 - Derrick Ballnger (Owen Co.) vs. Frankfort, 10/23

409 - Michael Hanley (Apollo) vs. Graves Co., 10/2

316 - Jamale Clark (Paris) vs. Carroll Co., 10/2

315 - Jamie Alexander (Fulton Co.) vs. Murray, 8/28

314 - Jake Mason (Daviess Co.) vs. Mad.-NH, 10/9

313 - Thomas Wilkins (PR P) vs. Butler, 10/27

308 - Quinton Henson (Lynn Camp) vs. Phelps, 11/7

303 - Jeremy Britt (Danville) vs. Harrodsburg, 8/28

301 - Joe Griffis (Pulaski Co.) vs. Pulaski SW, 9/18

300 - Kyle Bowman (Berea) vs. Trimble Co., 10/9

RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS (Min. 5)

8 - Michael Hanley (Apollo) vs. Graves, 10/2

6 - Derrick Ballinger (Owen Co.) vs. Frankfort, 10/23

6 - Josh Catlett (Hopkinsville) vs. Lone Oak, 10/23

6 - Jake Mason (Daviess Co.) vs. Madisonville-NH, 10/9

5 - Jerrold Fuqua (Caldwell Co.) vs. Hancock Co., 11/20

5 - Quinton Henson (Lynn Camp) vs. Phelps, 11/7

5 - Josh Gipson (Webster Co.) vs. Ft. Campbell, 10/23

5 - Jerrold Fuqua (Caldwell Co.) vs. Reidland, 10/9

5 - Damian Leavell (Christian Co.) vs. Daviess Co., 9/4

5 - Jonathan Chapman (Pikeville) vs. Elkhorn City, 9/4

5 - Jeremy Britt (Danville) vs. Harrodsburg, 8/28

5 - Billy Peck (Phelps) vs. South Floyd, 8/21

PASSING (Min. 300 yards)

473 - DeWayne Whitfield (Valley) vs. Waggener, 10/15

417 - Gerry Ahrens (Male) vs. DuPont Manual, 10/30

401 - Ben Howard (Pikeville)vs. Lynn Camp, 11/13

398 - Neil Warren (So. Laurel) vs. Pulaski SW, 10/16

390 - Kyle Moore (Breathitt Co.) vs. Lafayette, 10/23

381 - Kyle Moore (Breathitt Co.) vs. Middlesboro, 8/21

375 - Greg Kannapel (Waggener) vs. B. Green, 11/27

365 - Jared Lorenzen (Highlands) vs. Scott, 9/25

348 - Jared Lorenzen (Highlands) vs. Ryle, 10/23

329 - Ben Howard (Pikeville) vs. South Floyd, 9/18

325 - Bart Johnson (Boyle Co.) vs. Anderson Co., 9/11

323 - Ryan Cox (Bath Co.) vs. East Carter, 9/18

322 - Kyle Moore (Breathitt Co.) vs. Cawood, 10/9

314 - Ben Howard (Pikeville) vs. Estill Co., 8/21

307 - Shane Boyd (Henry Clay) vs. Madison Central, 9/4

306 - Billy Faulkner (Harrison Co.) vs. Grant Co., 9/25

309 - Ryan Neff (Lexington Catholic) vs. Danville, 11/20

302 - Jared Lorenzen (Highlands) vs. Campbell Co., 9/4

PASSING TOUCHDOWNS (Min. 6)

6 - Gerry Ahrens (Male) vs. DuPont Manual, 10/30

6 - Ben Howard (Pikeville) vs. Phelps, 10/2

6 - Andrew Hall (Prestonsburg) vs. Morgan Co., 10/9

6 - Gerry Ahrens (Male) vs. Doss, 10/9

6 - Bart Johnson (Boyle Co.) vs. Bourbon Co., 10/9

6 - Daniel Hopewell (Harrodsburg) vs. Mercer Co., 9/11

6 - Wesley Allen (Paris) vs. Fairview, 9/4

5 - Kyle Moore (Breathitt Co.) vs. Lafayette, 10/23

5 - Jared Lorenzen (Highlands) vs. Covington Catholic, 10/9

5 - Jared Lorenzen (Highlands) vs. Conner, 10/2

5 - Jared Lorenzen (Highlands) vs. Scott, 9/25

5 - Jared Lorenzen (Highlands) vs. Campbell Co., 9/4

5 - Neil Warren (South Laurel) vs. Knox Central, 10/2

RECEPTIONS (Min. 8)

15 - Trent Findley (Male) vs. DuPont Manual, 10/30

13 - Jeremiah Akers (Pikeville) vs. South Floyd, 9/18

13 - Dale Crouch (Bath Co.) vs. East Carter, 9/18

12 - Matt Dillingham (McLean Co.) vs. Webster Co., 10/9

11 - Corterris Reese (Waggener) vs. Bowling Green, 11/27

11 - Conrad Cessna (North Laurel) vs. Tates Creek, 10/23

11 - Derek Smith (Highlands) vs. Scott, 9/25

10 - Lane Young (South Laurel) vs. Bell Co., 10/23

10 - Joe Daniel (Harrison Co.) vs. Waggener, 11/6

10 - Lane Young (South Laurel) vs. Bell Co., 10/23

9 - Ryan Cooper (Russell Co.) vs. Barren Co., 10/9

9 - Zia Combs (Henry Clay) vs. Madison Central, 9/4

8 - Conrad Cessna (North Laurel) vs. Pulaski Co., 10/30

8 - Kenneal Jenkins (Madison Central) vs. Tates Creek, 10/9

8 - Joe Daniel (Harrison Co.) vs. Franklin Co., 10/9

8 - Joe Daniel (Harrison Co.) vs. Grant Co., 9/25

8 - Chris Williams (Elizabethtown) vs. Central Hardin, 8/28

RECEPTION YARDS (Min. 200 yards)

304 - Derek Smith (Highlands) vs. Scott, 9/25

277 - Juwan Eddings (Valley) vs. Waggener, 10/15

256 - Charles Atkins (Logan Co.) vs. Greenwood, 8/28

245 - Corterris Reese (Waggener) vs. Bowling Green, 11/27

240 - Jordan Jobe (Beechwood) vs. Boyle Co., 8/29

235 - Keneal Jenkins (Madison Central)

vs. Tates Creek, 10/9

233 - Joe Daniel (Harrison Co.) vs. Franklin Co., 10/9

226 - Eric Day (Russell) vs. Lawrence Co., 10/16

214 - Jeremiah Akers (Pikeville) vs. South Floyd, 9/18

208 - Dale Crouch (Bath Co.) vs. East Carter, 9/18

201 - Trent Findley (Male) vs. DuPont Manual, 10/30

200 - Zia Combs (Henry Clay) vs. Madison Central, 9/4

TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS (Min. 3)

5 - Derek Smith (Highlands) vs. Scott, 9/25

4 - Seth Crisp (Prestonsburg) vs. Morgan Co., 10/9

3 - Cory Wiggington (Fairdale) vs. Marion Co., 9/25

3 - Jeremiah Akers (Pikeville) vs. Phelps, 10/2

3 - Eric Day (Russell) vs. Lawrence Co., 10/16

3 - Derek Smith (Highlands) vs. Covington Catholic, 10/9

3 - D.A. Gibson (Hancock Co.) vs. Webster Co., 8/28

3 - Jordan Jobe (Beechwood) vs. Boyle Co., 8/29

3 - Charles Atkins (Logan Co.) vs. Greenwood, 8/28

3 - Eric Day (Russell) vs. Greenup Co., 8/28

INTERCEPTIONS (Min. 2)

4 - Jeremy Kessinger (North Bullitt) vs. Shawnee, 10/22

3 - Jonathan Jackson (Henderson Co.)

vs. Evansville North, IN, 8/28

3 - Ben Howard (Pikeville) vs. Fleming-Neon, 10/16

3 - Aaron Meyer (Paul Dunbar) vs. Perry Central, 10/23

2 - Joe Daniel (Harrison Co.) vs. Waggener, 11/6

Head Coach (Alma Mater): Paul Leahy (Murray St. '70)

Career Record (Yrs): 74-10 (6)

Record at School (Yrs): 74-10 (6)

Coach's Record in State Championship Game: 2-0

School's Record in State Championship Game: 6-5

Appearances in State Championship Game (Class):

1995 (A); 1993 (AA); 1992 (AA); 1991 (AA); 1989 (AA); 1987 (AA); 1986 (AA); 1985 (AA); 1978 (A); 1977 (AA); 1976 (AA).

State Championship Titles (Class): 1995 (A); 1993 (AA); 1986 (AA); 1985 (AA); 1978 (AA); 1977 (AA).

Date Opponent Result

8/21 Open

8/28 Marshall County 17- 7

9/4 Hopkinsville 20-14

9/11 at Graves County 37- 6

9/19 at Belleville (IL) 24- 0

9/25 Paducah Tilghman 14- 6

10/2 Fulton County * 55- 0

10/9 at Milan (TN) 19- 7

10/16 Murray * 41- 7

10/23 at Fulton City * 49- 0

10/30 at Ballard Memorial * 44- 7

Playoffs

11/6 Trigg County 67-20

11/13 Murray 38-7

11/20 at Crittenden County 57-6

11/27 at Campbellsville 38-6

*-denotes district games.

Mayfield advanced to the State Finals with a 38-6 win on the road over previously unbeaten Campbellsville.

This marks the second appearance for the Cardinals in the Class A State Championship in the last four years, 12th appearance in school history with a 6-5 record.

Mayfield is 2-0 under Coach Paul Leahy in the State Finals.

The Cards were ranked second in the Final Regular Season Associated Press Poll behind Beechwood.

Mayfield's six state titles ranks sixth on the all-time list.

Coach Leahy's squad enters the showdown riding a 14-game winning streak. The last Mayfield loss was a 7-0 defeat at home to Murray in the second round of the playoffs last season.

The Mayfield defense ranked second in the state in the regular season, giving up just 4.7 ppg. For the year, the Cards are allowing opponents just 6.6 ppg. -- 9.8 in the playoffs.

The Cards were fifth in the state in the regular season in rushing defense, giving up just 82.6 ypg. On the year, opponents average just 81.5.

The "Big Red Machine" averages 354.6 ypg. on offense, compared to just 154.5 for its opponents.

Jeremy Tyler leads the ground game for Mayfield with 1,179 yards and 21 touchdowns on 195 attempts on the year. Tyler also has 6 touchdown receptions on the season.

MAYFIELD ROSTER

No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos.

6 Bobby Matthews 5-10 145 Jr. DB

8 Dominque Redd 5-10 155 So. DB

12 Justin Tate 5-10 135 So. QB

15 Trey Barclay 6-5 205 Jr. QB

16 Michael Dawson 6-0 200 Fr. RB/LB

17 Adam Simmons 6-2 165 Sr. QB

18 Ryan Ivey 6-0 160 Jr. K

19 Andre Brown 6-0 145 Sr. DB

20 Brent Moore 5-11 225 Jr. LB/FB

26 Terrence Biggers 5-8 150 So. DB

28 Jeremy Tyler 6-1 195 Sr. RB/LB

30 Bo Neely 5-11 150 Sr. RB/DB

33 Josh Dowdy 5-8 150 Jr. RB/LB

34 Darren Parott 5-10 185 Fr. FB/LB

35 Brandon Duffy 5-9 170 Jr. FB/LB

36 Shane Boggess 6-1 140 Sr. E

42 Tim Morris 5-10 160 Sr. DB

43 Robert Frazier 5-9 165 Jr. E

45 Travis Terrell 6-1 210 Sr. E

46 Jason Jackson 6-0 150 Jr. RB/DB

50 Josh Helm 5-8 180 Sr. C

52 Dustin Joyner 5-9 190 So. LINE

55 Chris Mohney 5-8 195 So. LINE

56 Brad Tucker 6-3 230 Sr. LINE

57 Jeremy Morganti 5-9 195 Sr. LINE

62 Josh Dunn 6-3 225 Jr. LINE

63 John Costello 5-8 220 Sr. LINE

64 Greg Hobbs 6-0 215 So. LINE

65 Ricky Murphy 6-2 250 Sr. LINE

66 John Farris 6-0 250 So. LINE

75 P.J. Georgiou 6-1 220 Sr. LINE

77 Derek Jackson 5-8 190 So. LINE

78 Jay Matheny 6-4 230 Sr. LINE

80 Jeremy Creason 6-4 180 Sr. E

81 Brent Hargrove 5-10 165 Sr. E

83 Tim Brown 6-3 170 So. E

85 Brandon Riley 6-0 160 So. E

86 Samual Lee 5-7 145 Sr. E

87 Brad Power 5-11 180 So. E

88 Cliff Howard 6-0 160 Jr. E

ASSISTANT COACHES: Joe Morris, David Fields, John Myers, Brad Lawson, Doug Gloyd, Collins Wilson.

OTHER SUPPORT STAFF: Filmer Jerry Grantham; Physical Therapist Jase Pinerola; Team Doctor Wayne Williams.

Head Coach (Alma Mater): Kenny Roark

(University of Kentucky '80)

Career Record (Yrs): 57-18 (N/A)

Record at School (Yrs): 57-18 (N/A)

Coach's Record in State Championship Game: 0-0

School's Record in State Championship Game: 0-3

Appearances in State Championship Game (Class):

1975 (AA); 1974 (AA); 1965 (AA)

State Championship Titles (Class): None

Date Opponent Result

8/21 Breathitt County @ 46-24

8/28 at North Laurel 52- 0

9/4 at Bell County 18-21

9/11 Open

9/18 at Evarts * 57- 0

9/25 Williamsburg * 42- 8

10/2 at Harlan * 65- 0

10/9 Lynn Camp * 29-13

10/16 at Cumberland * 58- 0

10/23 Corbin 45-25

10/30 Pineville * 50- 7

Playoffs

11/6 South Floyd 49-8

11/13 Hazard 50-12

11/20 at Pikeville 78-34

11/27 Beechwood 29-13

*-denotes district games.

@ - Hays Chevy Bowl, at Breathitt County.

Middlesboro advanced with a 29-13 win over powerhouse Beechwood.

This marks the Jackets first appearance in the Class A State Final, fourth appearance in the State Finals overall. Other three appearances were in 1975, 1974 and 1965 with runner-up efforts each year in Class AA action.

Middlesboro finished the regular season ranked third in the final AP poll behind Beechwood and Mayfield.

Coach Roark's squad is riding an 11-game winning streak. Middlesboro's last loss was a 21-18 decision at Bath County the third week of the season.

Middlesboro was fourth in the state during the regular season in scoring, averaging 47.0 ppg. The Jackets have lit up the board this season, scoring 50-plus points in 7-of-14 games (50 vs. No. Laurel; 57 vs. Evarts, 65 vs. Harlan, 58 vs. Cumberland; 50 vs. Pineville; 50 vs. Hazard and 78 vs. Pikeville).

The Jackets jump to Class AA with the recently approved realignment for the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Middlesboro will be in Semi-State 2, Region 4, District 7 with Breathitt Co., Estill Co., Leslie Co., Morgan Co. and Powell Co.

The 676 points scored this season rank 7th among the state's all-time records.

Defense has also been a key to the succes of the program this year, allowing just 9.8 ppg. during the regular season and 11.7 on the year. The Jackets have posted four shutouts on the year. They have outscored opponents 206-67 in the playoffs

Middlesboro also ranked second in the state in the regular season in scoring margin at 37.2.

Kicker Dustin Wynn has 12 field goals on the year, including three against Harlan earlier in the year. In that game, Wynn booted kicks of 41, 44 and a state-record 57-yards. He also has two 54-yard kicks during his career.

MIDDLESBORO ROSTER

No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos.

1 Derrick Wynn 5-11 160 Jr. WR

2 Jeremy Skidmore 6-4 192 Jr. QB

3 Chris Emery 6-0 164 Jr. WR

4 Dustin Wynn 6-5 205 Sr. P/PK

6 Adam Bowling 6-0 153 Jr. WR

12 Dennis Earls 5-6 130 So. WR

20 Lucas Wakin 5-6 150 So. RB

22 Lucas Arnold 6-1 145 Fr. QB

23 David Kelley 5-10 161 Sr. RB

33 Zach Massengill 5-11 156 Jr. RB

34 William Allen 6-0 184 Sr. TE

36 Adam Russell 5-10 180 So. RB

40 Scott Powell 5-10 184 Jr. RB

41 Jeff Hatfield 5-10 157 Fr. TE

42 Chris Gilbert 6-0 180 Fr. WR

43 Scott Hayes 6-0 184 Fr. WR

50 Josh Trosper 6-1 227 Sr. C

51 Kelly Baker 6-2 270 So. C

53 Floyd Branham 6-3 217 Sr. G

54 Patrick Greene 5-11 200 Sr. G

55 Dustin Baker 6-0 185 Fr. G

56 Jon Abbott 5-9 170 Sr. T

57 Nick Earls 6-3 245 Sr. T

58 Robbie Gordon 6-1 240 Jr. G

64 Tyler Suttle 5-11 160 Fr. G

65 Jonathan Morrison 6-2 216 Sr. G

68 Chris Mills 5-11 168 Fr. G

70 Jeremy Owens 6-1 189 Sr. G

72 Ryan Byrd 5-9 160 Fr. T

74 Kenny Leach 6-4 295 Sr. T

75 James Bolling 5-11 249 So. T

78 Blaine Mike 6-0 219 Jr. T

80 Brandon Allen 5-11 165 So. TE

81 Michael Adkins 5-7 145 So. TE

82 Jack Smith 6-2 155 Fr. WR

83 Robert Patterson 5-10 155 Jr. WR

84 Matt Owens 6-1 211 Sr. TE

87 Zain Wilson 6-2 152 Fr. WR

ASSISTANT COACHES: Neil Pucciarelli, Danny Massengill, Charles Jones, Petie Gilbert, Gary Minor, Jeff Mike.

OTHER SUPPORT STAFF: Equipment Joseph Yates; Equipment Roger Shell; Statistics Lois Massengill; Statistics Steve Trosper; Film Billy Joe Idol; Water Blake Bowling; Water Billy Hickman Water Daniel Crawford, Water Hunter Adams, WaterBrad Wilder.

Head Coach (Alma Mater): Pat Gates

(Western Ky. University '78)

Career Record (Yrs): 114-68 (N/A)

Record at School (Yrs): 91-56 (N/A)

Coach's Record in State Championship Game: 1-0

(1985 Class A Crittenden Co.)

School's Record in State Championship Game: 1-0

Appearances in State Championship Game (Class):

1963 (AA)

State Championship Titles (Class): 1963 (AA)

Date Opponent Result

8/21 Open

8/28 Russellville 20-13

9/4 at Marshall County 7-35

9/11 Hopkins Co. Central 22-20

9/18 at Trigg County 27- 0

9/25 Crittenden County 28- 0

10/2 at Fort Campbell * 75- 8

10/9 Reidland * 53-20

10/16 Webster County * 53-22

10/23 at Heath * 35- 0

10/30 at Christian County 21-14

Playoffs

11/6 Muhlenberg South 31-16

11/13 Edmonson County 16-0

11/20 Hancock County 60-30

11/27 at Bullitt East 28-13

*-denotes district games.

Caldwell County advanced with a 28-13 win over Bullitt East.

This is the second appearance in the state finals for the Tigers. Caldwell County captured the 1963 Class AA State Title with a 14-7 win over Highlands.

The Tigers were ranked 7th in the Final AP Poll behind Lexington Catholic, Lawrence Co., Danville, Breahitt Co., Newport, and Owensboro Catholic.

The Tigers have won their last 11 games. Their last loss was a 35-7 defeat to Class AAAA Marshall County on the road.

The Tigers are led on the round by Jerold Fuqua's 1,449 yards and 21 touchdowns on 188 rushing attempts. Fuqua has bounced back after a slow start due to a knee injury suffered in the preseason.

Fuqua ranks among the state's all-time career leaders in career points scored with 536 (8th), career rushing yards with 5,858 (10th), career rushing touchdowns with 80 (7th) and career total touchdowns with 88 (5th).

The Tigers are outscoring opponents in the playoffs 135-59, averaging 34.0 ppg. on the year compared to 13.6 ppg. by opponents.

Fuqua had five rushing touchdowns against Hancock County in a 60-30 quarterfinal win. He also had five TDs in a game earlier this year against Reidla

CALDWELL COUNTY ROSTER

No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos.

7 Casey Cooper 5-5 130 Fr. QB/CB

9 David Wurtman 5-7 113 Fr. FL/CB

10 Joe Dan Talley 6-0 160 So. QB/S

11 Craig Wyatt 6-1 175 Sr. SE/DE

12 Stewart Childress 6-2 195 Sr. QB/CB

20 Zack Barnes 5-11 165 Jr. FB/LB

21 Bubby Puckett 6-1 167 Jr. SE/LB

22 Austin Boaz 6-0 165 Sr. FL/S

24 Justin Grooms 5-11 185 Sr. FB/LB

31 Devin Williamson 6-1 155 Fr. TB/LB

33 Logan Gianniani 5-6 120 Fr. HB/CB

34 Jerold Fuqua 6-0 180 Sr. TB/LB

35 Daniel Cortner 5-4 117 Fr. SE/CB

40 Chris Gray 6-0 170 Fr. FB/LB

42 Edward Oden 5-4 129 Fr. TB/CB

44 Jason Faughn 5-11 175 Sr. FB/LB

45 Johnie Williams 5-6 125 So. FL/CB

50 Billy Hooks 6-0 160 Sr. C/NG

51 Brian Hudson 6-1 180 So. G/DT

53 Justin Traylor 5-0 150 Fr. G/DT

60 Seneca Hughes 5-11 184 So. C/NG

61 Jim Hayes 6-0 240 Sr. T/DT

62 Wes Bugg 5-11 205 So. G/DT

63 Jason Roach 6-1 210 So. T/DT

64 Bryan Cortner 5-8 170 Sr. FL/S

65 Adam Murray 6-0 180 Sr. G/LB

67 Lucas Fralier 5-6 185 Fr. G/DT

68 Josh Hudson 6-0 210 Jr. T/DT

70 Brandon Sherrill 5-8 145 Fr. G/NG

71 Curtis Abbott 6-2 320 Fr. T/NG

73 David Phelps 6-2 230 Jr. T/DT

74 Brian Morgan 6-3 330 Jr. T/NG

75 Chad Carner 5-6 150 Fr. G/DT

77 James Bond 6-0 175 Jr. G/GE

78 Kelly Tinsley 5-8 300 So. T/DT

80 Kelly Davis 6-1 175 Sr. FL/CB

81 Seth P'Pool 6-0 190 Jr. TE/DB

83 Andrew Young 5-8 126 Fr. SE/CB

84 Evans Wells 6-1 190 Sr. TS/DE

ASSISTANT COACHES: Larry Curling, Neil Cummins, Will Brown, Wayne McGowan, Chris Cook

Head Coach (Alma Mater): Sam Harp

(Ky. State University 'N/A)

Career Record (Yrs): 183-56 (N/A)

Record at School (Yrs): 134-18 (N/A)

Coach's Record in State Championship Game: 4-0

School's Record in State Championship Game: 7-0

Appearances in State Championship Game (Class):

1994 (2A); 1992 (2A); 1991 (2A): 1989 (2A); 1987 (2A);

1984 (3A); 1962 (2A).

State Championship Titles (Class): 1994 (2A); 1992 (2A); 1991 (2A): 1989 (2A); 1987 (2A); 1984 (3A); 1962 (2A).

Date Opponent Result

8/22 Pulaski Southwestern@ 75- 6

8/28 Harrodsburg 35- 0

9/04 at Shelby County 35-14

9/11 at Lincoln County 36- 6

9/18 Garrard County (OT) * 17-14

9/25 at Western Hills (OT) * 35-34

10/2 Bourbon County * 21-14

10/9 at Lexington Catholic * 0-21

10/16 Mercer County * 48- 0

10/23 Open

10/30 at Boyle County * 60- 7

Playoffs

11/6 Wayne County 55-16

11/13 Bourbon County 30-8

11/20 at Lexington Catholic 27-25

11/27 at Breathitt County 31-15

*-denotes district games.

@ - Constitution Bowl, at Danville.

The Ads defeated Breathitt County 31-15 on the road to advance to the State Finals.

Danville avenged its only loss of the season, a 21-0 loss on the road to Lexington Catholic, with an exciting 27-25 win over the Knights in the quarterfinals.

The Admirals are one of the most successful programs in the state finals, sporting a perfect 7-0 record. Danville's seven state football titles is tied for fourth with Beechwood for most all-time state championships.

Danville ranked third in the Final AP regular season poll behind Lexington Catholic and Lawrence County.

The Admirals are in the midst of a six-game winning streak. Their last loss was to district foe Lexington Catholic. Since the loss, the Ads have outscored opponents 251-71 during the winning streak.

Jeremy Britt, the state's second highest all-time leading rusher, leads a powerful ground attack. Britt has 7,686 career yards and trails 1996 Mr. Football Derek Homer from Fort Knox by just 538 yards. Homer had 8,224 yards.

Britt has ran for 2,518 yards and 33 touchdowns on 280 attempts on the year. He was eighth in the state in the regular season in yards-per-game with 178.0 and 10th in the state in scoring with 15.8 ppg.

Britt also ranks among the state's all-time leaders in career points (6th at 584), rushing attempts (2nd at 978), career rushing touchdowns (4th at 94) and total career touchdowns (4th at 97.

The talented Britt ran for 437 yards earlier in the year against Shelby County. He also had a 300-yard game with 303 yards and five touchdowns against Harrodsburg. Britt owns the state record for yards rushing in a game when he ran for 486 yards for Warren East last year against Owensboro.

As a team, Danville was fourth in the state in the regular season in rushing yards per game with 326.9 and currently average 328.5 ypg.

The 4,599 yards rushing on the year this season ranks as the seventh-highest in the state records book.

Danville's Josh Jaggers will be a third-generation participant in a state championship game when he takes the field Friday. Marty Jaggers, Josh's dad, coached Lincoln County to a runner-up finish in the 1993 Class AAA State Championship game. Josh's grandfather is the state's all-time winningest coach in Joe Jaggers at North Hardin. Jaggers most recently coached in the 1990 State Championship when he guided Ft. Knox to the Class AA championship.

DANVILLE ROSTER

No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos.

1 Jeremy Britt 5-7 177 Sr. TB/S

2 Brett Monthie 5-8 140 Fr. Q/S

3 Michael Woods 5-7 143 Fr. ZB/CB

7 John Gray 6-3 218 Sr. FB/LB

8 Ben White 5-7 137 Fr. ZB/CB

9 Paul Hunt 5-8 124 So. X/S

10 Derrick Beldon 6-1 158 Jr. Y/S

11 Jeremy Vaught 5-8 140 Fr. Q/S

12 Chris Holtzclaw 5-9 139 Sr. Q/S

15 Ben Ruth 5-9 140 So. Q/S

20 Branden Baker 5-9 134 So. X/CB

21 Greg Coffman 6-2 175 Jr. Q/S

22 Stephen Dexter 5-6 130 Jr. X/S

23 Joseph Simpson 5-6 146 Fr. FB/DE

24 Gerald Hannibal 5-1 136 Sr. ZB/CB

25 Stephen Grubbs 5-11 190 So. FB/LB

28 Clayton Whitehead 5-8 152 Fr. TB/LB

31 Tyson Prewitt 5-11 153 So. FB/CB

32 Logan Young 5-5 112 Fr. X/S

33 Levar Burton 5-10 176 So. ZB/LB

34 Brian Rowland 5-9 170 Sr. TB/S

40 Chase Broach 5-6 116 Fr. X/S

42 Will Stallard 5-11 141 Fr. Y/DE

43 Curt Rowland 5-7 130 Fr. Y/LB

44 Chad Denny 5-1 94 Fr. ZB/S

45 Chris Wilson 6-5 190 Sr. Y/DE

48 Bob Bosley 5-9 150 Fr. Y/LB

50 Clay Albright 5-5 165 Fr. OL/DL

51 Justin Atkins 5-5 221 Fr. OL/DL

52 Cole Ayers 5-8 137 Fr. OL/DE

53 Josh Jaggers 6-4 287 Jr. OL/DL

54 Nathan Fuqua 6-1 278 Sr. OL/DL

55 Oliver Davis 5-5 163 Fr. OL/LB

56 Dionte Caldwell 5-5 196 Fr. OL/DL

58 Manning Tagarook 5-11 220 So. OL/DL

60 Will Lucas 6-0 164 Sr. K

64 Clint Followell 5-8 235 Fr. OL/DL

65 Chris Hall 5-6 162 Fr. OL/LB

69 Justin Henninger 5-10 211 Jr. OL/DL

70 Stephen Taylor 5-7 159 Fr. OL/DE

71 Justin Lamb 5-11 216 Sr. OL/LB

73 Jason Bryant 5-11 248 Fr. OL/DL

74 Stephen Scott 6-4 222 Sr. OL/DL

75 Matt Bowers 5-8 233 Jr. OL/DL

76 David Minor 5-6 155 Fr. OL/DL

77 Hagan Lannum 4-10 90 Fr. X/S

78 Billy Cannon 5-6 194 Jr. OL/DL

80 Clay Bryant 5-9 139 Fr. Y/DE

82 Julio Gallegos 5-10 175 So. Y/LB

82 Kyle Palmer 5-11 180 Jr. Y/LB

85 Binky Buster 6-3 160 Fr. X/S

87 Lee Phillips 6-1 208 Sr. Y/LB

88 Stephen Swann 6-7 200 Sr. Y/DE

ASSISTANT COACHES: Jerry Perry, Marty Jaggers, Jay Reynolds, David Mcafee, Eric Perry, Keith Ransdell, Jack Smith, Brian Brannock.

OTHER SUPPORT STAFF: Manager Lori Arnold; Manager Jessica Cecil; Manager Jonathon Green; Manager Lauren Phillips; Manager Melinda Holtzclaw; Manager Hunter Robinson; Trainer Greg Rose; Statistician Gil Gregory; Camera John Zinner; Team Doctor Quinn Bailey; Cheerleading Christel Belcher.

Head Coach (Alma Mater): Ken Hockman

(Bowling Green State '65)

Career Record (Yrs): 212-116 (N/A)

Record at School (Yrs): 29-34 (N/A)

Coach's Record in State Championship Game: 0-0

School's Record in State Championship Game: 0-1

Appearances in State Championship Game (Class):

1963 (AAA)

State Championship Titles (Class): None

Date Opponent Result

8/21 Open

8/28 at Henry County 26- 7

9/04 at Atherton * 46- 6

9/11 Moore * 61- 0

9/18 Oldham County * 21-28

9/25 at Shawnee * 69- 7

10/2 at Bullitt Central * 35-13

10/9 South Oldham * 47- 9

10/15 at Valley (OT) * 60-62

10/23 Jeffersontown 60-20

10/30 North Bullitt * 49- 0

Playoffs

11/6 Harrison County 35-22

11/13 Valley 54-36

11/20 at Oldham County 39-28

11/27 Bowling Green 28-27

*-denotes district games.

Defeated previously unbeaten Bowling Green 28-27 to advance to the championship game, snapping Bowling Green's 26-game winning streak.

Waggener is making its second appearance in the State Football Finals. The Cats only other appearance was in 1963 when they finished runner-up to Male in the Class AAA Championship.

Waggener ranked sixth in the final AP regular season poll behind Highlands, Bowling Green, Paducah Tilghman, Bell Co. and Oldham Co.

The Cats are on a six-game winning streak. Their last loss was a wild 62-60 overtime affair at Valley earlier in the year.

A high-powered offense has scored 50-plus points in five of the 14 games for Coach Ken Hockman.

Waggener ranked second in the state to Highlands (56.7) in scoring average during the regular season, posting 47.5 ppg. The Cats were also sixth in scoring margin at 31.7 in the regular season.

A successful passing team, the Cats ranked seventh in the regular season in passing yards-per-game with 218.5 and currently average 217.6 on the the year.

Greg Kannapel leads the passing game for Waggener and ranked ninth in the state in yards-per-game in the regular season with 206.7 ypg. Kannapel currently averages 208.9 and needs just 76 more yards to eclipse the 3,000-mark for the year.

Waggener has a balanced attack on offense with a running game that includes two 1,000-yard rushers. D.J. Kamer has 1,366 yards and 30 touchdowns on 159 attempts while teammate Djuan Means has 1,188 yards and 13 touchdowns on 119 carries.

Corterris Reese, one of the state's top receivers, has 73 receptions on the year for 1,498 yards and 18 touchdowns. Reese needs just 89 more yards to break the state mark for reception yards in a season set by Paintsville's Jeremiah Akers this season. His 73 receptions on the year rank 10th among state leaders. Jason Reynolds holds the state mark with 96 catches in 1994 for Bullitt East.

Reese had 11 receptions for 245 yards in the win over Bowling Green in the semifinals. Kannapel threw for 375 yards in the contest.

WAGGENER ROSTER

No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos.

1 James McAlister 6-2 190 Jr. B/DE

2 Brandon Weaver 5-9 150 Fr. B/DB

4 Willie Stewart 5-8 160 Fr. B/DB

5 Ron Flippens 5-9 160 So. QB/LB

8 Reese Carterris 6-2 175 Jr. SE/DB

9 Patrick Wood 6-5 175 So. QB/LB

10 Greg Kannapal 6-5 195 Sr. QB/H

11 Aaron Pentecost 6-2 180 Sr. PK/FS

12 Carlton Ganty 5-7 150 So. B/FS

13 Rodney McIntyre 5-10 170 Sr. SE/N

15 Tavaris Turner 6-0 185 Sr. FL/SS

21 DjVan Means 5-11 165 Jr. B/DB

22 John King 5-9 150 So. SE/DB

24 Brendon Frcka 6-0 165 Jr. FL/SS

25 Roger Matanich 6-0 165 Sr. SE/CB

30 D.J. Kamer 5-10 200 Sr. B/LB

31 Patrick Cederholm 5-8 140 So. SE/DB

32 Mike Murray 5-7 165 Fr. B/LB

33 Clint Brill 5-11 175 Jr. B/SS

34 Patrick Starowitz 5-10 170 So. FL/DB

36 Darain Brown 5-11 185 So. B/LB

44 Darren Phillips 5-11 248 Sr. B/LB

50 Trey Luxemberger 5-10 190 So. G/LB

51 Luke Fleitz 6-0 272 Sr. G/N

52 Derek Gibson 5-10 190 So. G/T

53 Josh Dechard 6-1 190 So. C/DE

54 Joey Archie 5-10 220 Jr. G/T

55 Gus Lepping 5-10 195 Sr. T/LB

61 Mark Moore 5-10 170 Sr. G/DE

62 Jon Moore 5-10 195 So. G/LB

64 Micah Terry 6-2 242 Sr. G/LB

70 Jeff Neumann 5-9 175 So. G/N

71 Sam Langdon 6-1 205 So. T/DE

72 Patrick Owen 6-3 265 Sr. T/DT

73 Bill Treadway 5-9 240 Sr. C/T

74 Brian Beckley 5-10 280 So. T/DT

76 Brandon Dichiara 6-3 270 So. T/T

77 Garrett Shaw 6-3 225 Sr. T/DE

78 Charles Furlong 6-2 295 So. T/T

81 Jay Jones 5-10 165 So. TE/LB

83 Adam McCauley 6-2 185 Jr. TE/FS

84 Andrew Doig 5-8 150 Sr. SE/DB

85 Mike Jennings 6-1 175 Jr. SE/LB

89 Chase Porter 6-4 220 So. TE/DE

ASSISTANT COACHES: Sonny Dover, Chris Hampton, Charles Dare, Derrick Bailey, Cory Masters, John Bradley, Chris Richardson.

OTHER SUPPORT STAFF: Freshman Head Coach James Jones; Manager Aleta Shaffner; Manager Esther Lee; Manager Katy Maloy; Manager Linda Eberle; Trainer Dr. Mark Terry; Trainer Doug Means; Photographer Garry Dover; Field Coordinator Bill Treadway; Field Coordinator Joe Lake; Team Physician Dr. M.L. Stetten; Booster President Paul Mitchell.

Head Coach (Alma Mater): Dale Mueller (Cornell '77)

Career Record (Yrs): 119-40 (N/A)

Record at School (Yrs): 60-9 (N/A)

Coach's Record in State Championship Game: 1-1

School's Record in State Championship Game: 12-4

Appearances in State Championship Game (Class):

1996 (3A); 1995 (3A); 1992 (3A); 1989 (3A); 1982 (3A);

1981 (3A): 1977 (3A); 1975 (3A); 1970 (2A); 1968 (2A);

1966 (2A); 1964 (2A); 1963 (2A); 1961 (2A); 1960 (2A);

1959 (2A).

State Championship Titles (Class): 1996 (3A); 1992 (3A); 1989 (3A); 1982 (3A); 1981 (3A); 1977 (3A); 1975 (3A);

1970 (2A); 1968 (2A); 1964 (2A); 1961 (2A); 1960 (2A).

Date Opponent Result 8/21 Open

8/29 Male@ 51-41

9/4 Campbell County 88-12

9/11 at Holmes * 64- 0

9/18 Newport Cent. Cath. 62- 0

9/25 Scott * 72- 7

10/2 at Conner * 51-20

10/9 Covington Catholic * 70-26

10/16 at Dixie Heights * 41- 7

10/23 Ryle * 40- 7

10/30 at Simon Kenton * 28-12

Playoffs

11/6 East Jessamine 63-12

11/13 Dixie Heights 34-10

11/20 Covington Catholic 37-14

11/27 at Sheldon Clark 44-28

*-denotes district games.

@-St. Luke's Bowl, at Beechwood.

Highlands defeated Sheldon Clark 44-28 on the road last weekend to advance to its 17th State Championship appearance. Highlands has a record of 12-4 in the state finals and is currently tied with Trinity for most state football titles.

With a win, the 1998 Bluebirds would become the school's seventh team to go undefeated. If they accomplish the feat, the seven undefeated teams would rank second in the state record book to Male's 10 undefeated squads.

Highlands defeated Hopkinsville, 21-14, in its last appearance in the State Finals in the 1996 Class AAA Championship.

The Birds are on a 14-game winning streak. Their last loss was a 41-35 double-overtime loss at home to Covington Catholic in the quarterfinals of last year's playoffs.

Highlands was ranked No. 1 in the final AP regular season poll.

Coach Dale Mueller's squad has scored 50-plus points in an amazing 8 of 14 games, including a whopping 72 points against Scott.

The 745 points scored this year by Highlands ranks tops in the state for points in a season. The high-powered offense was fourth in the state in the regular season, averaging 272.3 passing yards-per-game.

Highlands is outscoring its opponents 53.2-14.0 on the year and 44.5 to 16.0 in the playoffs.

Kicker Brennan Jones needs just six more PATs to set a national record for PAT in a season. Jones had six last week against Sheldon Clark to up his total to 82. The national record is 87, set by Drew Hagan from Amory, MS, in 1995.

Brian Ulbricht leads the ground game with 1,023 yards and 15 touchdowns on 104 attempts.

Quaterback Jared Lorenzen has thrown for over 3,000 yards on the year with 3,381 yards and 45 touchdowns, while completing 166 of 264 passes. His 3,381 yards rank sixth in the state for passing yards in a season. He has 6,810 career passing yards (9th) and 89 career touchdown completions (4th).

Derek Smith is one of Lorenzen's favorite targets with 44 receptions for 1,058 yards and 19 touchdowns this year. Nate Binkley has 40 receptions for 799 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Lorenzen has passed for 300-plus yards three times this season, including a 365-yard effort and five touchdowns against Scott. In that contest, Smith had 11 receptions for 304 yards including five TD receptions.

Lorenzen was fourth in the state in the regular season in passing yards per game with 257.6.

HIGHLANDS ROSTER

No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos.

1 Brent Grover 6-3 215 So. TE/ILB

2 Frank Benton 6-3 190 Jr. OLB

3 Nate Birkley 6-4 185 Sr. WR

4 Michael Slawter 5-11 170 So. RB/ILB

5 Brian Ulbricht 6-1 210 Sr. RB/LB

6 Dickie Boothe 6-2 210 Jr. QB

7 Josh Adams 6-2 175 So. OLB

8 Gino Guidugli 6-2 170 So. QB

9 Mike Kleier 6-0 175 Sr. WR/DB

10 Josh Hasson 6-1 185 Sr. WR/DB

11 Chris Payne 6-3 180 So. OLB/WR

14 Brett Hamblen 5-10 155 So. F/DB

16 Adam Johnston 5-10 155 Jr. WR/DB

20 Clem Fennell 5-5 150 So. DB/RB

21 Brenden Zenni 5-8 150 Jr. DR/RB

22 Jared Lorenzen 6-4 240 Sr. QB

23 Ben Freer 5-10 170 So. OLB/RB

24 Brennan Jones 5-10 150 Jr. WR/DB

25 Michael Malone 6-1 160 Fr. DE/WR/K

26 Noah Gibson 5-8 150 Sr. RB/DB

27 Aaron Stapleton 5-10 150 Jr. WR/DB

30 Brian Barre 5-8 185 So. RB/DT

32 Anthony Bonomini 5-6 130 So. RB/DB

33 Chris Schnieder 6-0 170 So. WR/DB

34 Nick Stevens 5-6 145 So. RB/DB

35 Derek Smith 6-6 245 Sr. TE/DT

36 Nick Behymer 5-10 150 Fr. ILB/RB

41 Ryan Romito 6-0 190 Jr. TE/OLB

44 Sam Ellison 6-0 175 Sr. DE

45 Brad Theiss 5-8 160 So. DT

50 Jeff Mason 6-1 195 So. OT

51 Scott Zechella 5-9 145 So. OLB

52 Rob Smith 6-2 190 Fr. DE/OT

55 Tyler Browning 5-5 170 So. DT/OG/K

56 Ben Hartzel 5-9 165 So. OT

57 Andy Hill 5-10 205 So. C

58 Joe Peter 5-10 210 So. OT

59 Zach Hornback 6-6 210 Sr. OL

60 Mike Raleigh 5-10 200 So. C

61 John Beechem 5-7 150 So. G/LB

63 David Laber 5-11 185 Sr. OG

65 Jess Meloche 6-0 205 Jr. OG/ILB

66 Brandon Clark 6-4 210 Sr. OT

67 Mark Clayton 5-7 180 Sr. DT

70 Marc Mueller 6-1 220 So. OT

72 Jeremy Andrasik 6-0 175 So. DT

73 Andrew Carey 6-2 205 So. OT

75 Zach Deaton 5-9 165 Jr. OG/DE

76 Matt Raaker 6-2 215 Sr. OG

78 Brad Ginter 6-0 245 Sr. OT

79 Chad Thompson 6-2 260 Jr. OG/DT

80 Kevin Mulroney 5-11 160 So. WR/OLB

81 Chad Morrison 6-4 190 Sr. DE

87 Kyle Loughnane 6-2 196 So. DE/TE

88 Jake Donelan 6-0 165 So. ILB/TE

91 Ben Scott 6-3 220 So. DE

ASSISTANT COACHES: Mike Burns, Gary Schrader, Rob McCoy, Brian Weinrich, Dave Bibb, Ron Welch, Mark Dill, Jason Woods, Jim Mountain.

OTHER SUPPORT STAFF: Manager Isaac Scherrer; Manager Robbie Digiacomo; Manager Benjamin Faulkner; Andrew Hurtt; Jordan Lorenzen; Jordan McLane; Team Doctor Jerry Dempsey; Team Doctor Rick Grover; Team Doctor Bruce Holladay; Team Doctor Michael Miller; Trainer Ed Quick; Student Trainer Emily Brath.

Head Coach (Alma Mater): Bob Redman (U of L '70)

Career Record (Yrs): 198-87-2 (N/A)

Record at School (Yrs): 71-21 (7)

Coach's Record in State Championship Game: 1-1

School's Record in State Championship Game: 4-0

Appearances in State Championship Game (Class):

1993 (4A); 1964 (3A); 1963 (3A); 1960 (3A)

State Championship Titles (Class): 1993 (4A); 1964 (3A); 1963 (3A); 1960 (3A)

Date Opponent Result

8/21 Open

8/29 Highlands @ 41-51

9/04 at Seneca * 42- 0

9/11 at Fairdale 40-12

9/18 St. Xavier * 34-13

9/24 Ballard (OT) 33-40

10/2 at Fern Creek * 53-30

10/9 Doss 51- 9

10/15 at Iroquois 42- 0

10/23 at Eastern 42-28

10/30 DuPont Manual * 55-10

Playoffs

11/6 Doss 49-6

11/13 St. Xavier 16-7

11/20 Fern Creek 12-6

11/27 Nelson County 20-14

*-denotes district games.

@-St. Luke's Bowl, at Beechwood.

Male enters the Class AAAA State Finals after posting a 20-14 win over Nelson County last weekend in the semifinals, also played at the Ky. Fair & Expo Center's Cardinal Stadium.

The Dogs are making their fifth appearance in the State Football Championships and sport a perfect 4-0 record in prior appearances. Male last played in the State Championship in 1993, when it defeated Shelby County 29-7 for the Class AAAA title.

The Bulldogs have won their last nine games. Their last loss was a 40-33 overtime loss at the hands of Ballard.

Male finished the regular season ranked third in the Associated Press poll behind Nelson County and Tates Creek.

The Bulldogs ranked seventh in the regular season in points-per-game with a 43.3 average. In the playoffs, Male has outscored opponents 97-33 (24.3-8.3).

With a high-octane passing game, the Bulldogs led the state in passing yards-per-game in the regular season with a 309.0 average. On the year, the Dogs are averaging 282.4 ypg.

Gerry Ahrens quarterbacks the successful passing game for Coach Redman's squad. Ahrens is in just his third year at quarterback and only played four games at the position his first (sophomore) year. He led the state in the regular season in yards-per-game (288.3).

Ahrens has passed for 3,721 yards this season and is just 196 yards away from breaking Tim Couch's record for yards passing in a season (3,916) set in 1995 for Leslie County.

Ahrens is hot on the heels of some other Couch state passing marks. With 268 pass completions on the year, he needs just 18 more to eclipse Couch's state-record 285 set in 1995. He also is currently ahead of Couch's state career passing percentage record, having connected on 531 of 835 passes for a 63.6 completion percentage. Couch completed 875 of 1,375 for a 63.5 percentage.

Ahrens' 6,796 career passing yards rank 10th, just behind Highlands' Jared Lorenzen's 6,810.

Montrell Jones has been Ahrens' favorite target, having caught 69 passes for 1,231 yards and 15 touchdowns on the year.

As a team, Male has already set a state record for passing yards in a season with 3,953, breaking Leslie County's mark of 3,944 set in 1995. Male needs just 23 passing attempts to break the season state record of 470 and five completions to break the state record of 287, both set in 1995 by Leslie County.

Ahrens threw for 417 yards and six touchdowns earlier in the year against DuPont Manual. He also had six touchdowns pass completions against Doss.

Another favorite receiver of Ahrens is Trent Findley. Findley has 51 receptions for 816 yards and 8 touchdowns on the year, including a 15 pass-reception-performance in the Manual contest.

MALE ROSTER

No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos.

2 DeAngelo McDaniel 6-1 160 Sr. DB

3 Cedric Bennett 6-1 171 Sr. RB

5 Kyle Lundgard 6-1 170 Jr. QB

6 Phil Hogan 5-11 180 Sr. WR

7 John Vogel 5-11 185 Sr. DL

8 Gerry Ahrens 6-4 185 Sr. QB

9 Jeff Jecker 6-0 170 Sr. K

10 Garner Byars 6-0 179 Sr. RB

11 Ben Seewer 5-11 135 So. QB

12 Trent Findley 6-1 175 Sr. WR

13 Jermain Cox 5-7 143 Sr. RB

14 Paul Hogan 6-2 190 Jr. QB

15 Bryan Coatley 5-11 160 Jr. DB

16 Brandon Blackerby 6-2 162 Fr. QB

18 Mike Moore 5-9 160 Jr. DB

19 Randy Driver 6-1 187 Fr. RB

20 Eric Jenkins 5-5 155 So. RB

22 Zachary McClave 6-1 145 Jr. WR

23 Duwayne Brittle 5-11 160 Sr. DB

24 Ronnie Netter 5-11 170 Jr. WR

27 Andrew Jackson 5-6 176 Jr. DB

28 D'Juan Ditto 6-0 178 Sr. RB

30 Nicholas Batson 6-0 140 Jr. LB

31 Ramandan Hill 5-7 125 Sr. DB

32 Michael Swain 5-9 200 Jr. RB

33 Ryan Blackerby 5-7 125 Fr. RB

34 Matthew Durst 5-10 165 Jr. LB

35 Jason Harris 5-8 156 Jr. RB

36 Michael Hill 5-8 185 So. RB

38 Solomon Qualah 5-3 165 Jr. RB

39 Matt Hawkins 5-9 140 So. K

40 Tomain Ballenger 5-6 160 So. DL

41 Ray Best 5-9 160 Jr. DL

42 Craig Raque 5-10 160 So. LB

43 Bryan Davis 5-7 126 So. RB

45 Sam Heard 5-7 150 So. RB

46 Mark Brown 5-11 160 So. RB

50 Kyle Hood 5-9 165 So. DL

51 James Childs 6-3 246 Sr. OL

52 Brandon Mikel 5-11 195 Jr. OL

53 Kellen Barnes 5-8 180 So. OL

54 Shaun Lewis 6-3 305 Sr. OL

55 Ryan Skuller 5-5 130 So. WR

56 Brandon Sorrels 6-1 200 Jr. OL

58 Nicholas Davis 5-7 180 So. OL

60 Cory Hahn 5-11 215 Jr. OL

61 Alan Guess 5-10 180 So. DL

62 Deontae Stephens 5-10 245 Sr. OL

63 Chad Janseen 5-8 173 So. DL

64 Stephen Dietz 5-10 250 So. DL

67 Todd McGuire 5-10 215 Sr. OL

68 Mike Ford 6-2 190 Sr. OL

69 Robby Shanks 5-11 197 Sr. LB

70 Victor Young 5-10 320 Jr. OL

71 Greg Guthrie 5-10 200 So. OL

72 Marcus Green 6-0 240 So. OL

73 Wes Heston 5-7 218 So. OL

75 John Blackwell 6-0 295 Jr. OL

76 Darren Reinhardt 6-2 270 So. OL

77 Greg McFall 6-3 185 Sr. OL

78 Antywan Warfield 6-0 213 So. DL

80 Michael Thompson 5-10 158 So. WR

81 Chris Bennett 6-3 165 So. WR

82 Brad Jennings 5-10 160 Jr. WR

83 Chad Hagan 5-7 120 So. WR

84 Anthony Thorton 6-0 180 Jr. K

85 Cary Owsley 6-0 185 Sr. WR

86 Montrell Jones 6-1 177 So. WR

87 Antoine Lindsay 5-4 135 So. DB

88 Brittle Desmond 6-0 150 So. WR

89 Keion Coleman 6-0 150 Fr. WR

90 Brent Brown 5-9 160 Fr. RB

91 Matt Sanders 6-2 185 Fr. LB

92 Cory Farris 6-2 185 Fr. OL

93 Andrew Kaelin 5-11 220 Fr. OL

ASSISTANT COACHES: Curtis Higgins, Alan Davis, Mike Bradley, Joe Hamilton, Jim Thompson, Fred Gerlach, Bill Sammons, John Conn, Todd Pitchford.

OTHER SUPPORT STAFF: Statistician Ricky Barnes, Trainer Mike Stammerman, Weight-Lifting Tom Cosman, First Aid Teresa Devenuto, Spotter Ted Mason, Spotter Larry Williams.

Head Coach (Alma Mater): Joe Ruddell

(Morehead State N/A)

Career Record (Yrs): 48-22 (N/A)

Record at School (Yrs): 48-22 (N/A)

Coach's Record in State Championship Game: 0-0

School's Record in State Championship Game: 1-1

Appearances in State Championship Game (Class):

1972 (2A); 1978 (4A)

State Championship Titles (Class): 1972 (2A)

Date Opponent Result

8/22 Oldham County @ 28- 7

8/28 Open

9/4 Bryan Station 32- 0

9/11 Perry Co. Central * 64- 7

9/18 at George R. Clark 58- 9

9/25 Henry Clay 28- 0

10/2 Paul Dunbar * 21-14

10/9 at Madison Central * 59-22

10/16 t Clay County * 61- 6

10/23 t North Laurel * 56-28

10/30 t Lafayette * 34- 0

Playoffs

11/6 Campbell County 13-0

11/13 Paul Dunbar 28-0

11/20 Henry Clay 34-13

11/27 Trinity (Louisville) 37-14

*-denotes district games.

@ - Constitution Bowl, at Danville.

The Commdores are making their third appearance in the State Football Championships following a 37-14 win over last year's Class 4A State Runner-Up Trinity.

The Creek is 1-1 in the state finals, with the 1972 team going undefeated in capturing the Class AA title. The Creek was runner-up to St. Xavier in the 1978 Class AAAA championship in its only other championship game appearance.

Tates Creek is riding a 14-game winning streak. The Commodores last loss was a 14-12 decision to Campbell County in the first round of last year's playoffs.

The Commodores were ranked No. 1 in the final regular season AP poll.

A strong running game and a tough defense are why the 'Dores are one game away from a perfect season and a state title. Tates Creek fifth in the state in scoring in the regular season at 44.7 ppg. and eighth in scoring defense, allowing opponents just 9.3 ppg. For the year, The Creekers average 39.6 ppg. while giving up just 8.6 (28.0 to 6.8 in playoff games).

Tates Creek was ninth in the state in rushing yards-per-game in the regular season with a 313.4 average. Leading the pack for The Creek was Mian Smith. Smith has run for 1,898 yards and 30 touchdowns this season on 264 carries.

TATES CREEK ROSTER

No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos.

2 Anthony Walker 5-10 165 Jr. SE/DB

3 Stephen Gray 6-4 155 Jr. QB/DB

4 Stephen Hasselbring 5-7 150 So. QB/DB

5 Devin Neal 6-0 230 So. FB/LB

6 John Clay 6-1 210 So. QB/DE

7 Aaron Camenisch 5-10 168 Sr. K/DB

8 David Hamilton 5-11 145 Fr. QB/DB

9 Neill Townsend 6-0 170 Sr. WB/DB

10 Nick Murphy 5-9 170 Sr. WB/DB

11 Ben Reust 6-3 175 Jr. WB/DB

12 Ralph Tice 5-11 160 Sr. SE/DB

13 Patrick Gray 6-2 151 Fr. QB/DB

18 Jackson Seale 5-7 140 Jr. SE/DB

21 Jamarr Alexander 6-0 170 Sr. SE/DB

22 Miles Noland 5-10 170 So. WB/DB

24 Scott Fehrenbach 5-8 150 Jr. WB/DB

25 Greg Baltimore 5-8 150 So. TB/DB

26 Deandre Fondren 5-11 170 Sr. WB/DB

27 Mian Smith 6-0 173 Jr. TB/DB

28 Chris Webb 5-10 150 Fr. FB/LB

31 Tony Bailey 6-0 180 Fr. TB/DB

32 Maurice Walker 6-1 260 Fr. FB/DL

33 James Alcorn 5-11 130 Fr. SE/DB

35 Ian Kozlowsky 5-0 157 So. FB/LB

37 Anthony Jones 5-11 255 Sr. FB/DL

38 Ryan Betterman 6-0 165 Sr. SE/DB

40 Jared Hieger 5-8 145 Fr. WB/DB

42 Josh Stigall 6-1 189 Fr. FB/LB

43 Zach Chappell 6-1 186 So. TE/LB

44 Billy Cornell 6-2 183 So. TE/LB

45 Allen Tudor 6-2 193 Jr. TE/LB

48 Aaron Jackson 5-10 252 Jr. FB/DL

52 Chad Dicken 6-0 249 Jr. OL/DL

54 Chris Fralix 5-11 235 Jr. OL/DL

55 Chris Ales 6-1 188 Jr. OL/DL

56 Justin Turner 5-10 220 Fr. OL/DL

58 Bill Bratcher 6-0 265 Fr. OL/DL

59 Justin Richards 6-3 205 Jr. OL/DL

60 Josh Chappell 6-1 235 Jr. OL/DL

62 Richard Manely 5-9 220 Fr. OL/DL

63 Kevin Deweese 6-0 225 Jr. OL/DL

64 Steve Karam 5-8 215 So. OL/DL

65 Brad Ault 5-8 211 Jr. OL/DL

66 Brandon Cecil 5-6 175 So. OL/DL

67 Jose Alcaraz 5-8 210 Fr. OL/DL

68 Josh Watts 6-0 240 Sr. OL/DL

69 Hoang Duong 5-5 160 Fr. OL/DL

70 Tyler Bennett 6-1 220 So. OL/DL

71 Joe Ales 5-10 155 Fr. OL/DL

73 Sean Kalifut 5-11 211 Sr. OL/DL

74 Ben Hoffman 5-11 168 So. OL/DL

75 Cameron Hurst 6-1 231 So. OL/DL

76 Chase Fryman 5-8 250 So. OL/DL

77 T.J. Doyle 5-10 195 Jr. OL/DL

78 Robbie Blain 6-1 220 Jr. OL/DL

80 Mario Papania 6-3 162 Fr. TE/LB

81 Chris Hurst 5-8 154 Fr. TE/DB

82 Tim Jett 5-11 150 Sr. SE/DB

84 Justin Seal 5-8 140 Fr. SE/DB

87 Brandon Cox 6-1 170 Sr. TE/DE

88 Chris Burns 6-1 161 Fr. SE/DB

89 Adam Kok 6-4 205 Sr. TE/LB

90 Blaine Cox 6-1 170 Sr. TE/LB

93 Matt Walker 6-2 155 Jr. TE/DE

ASSISTANT COACHES: Herb McDowell, Mark Willoughby, Mike Harmon, James Alcorn, Rodney Byrd, Cliff Thompson, Robbie Sayre, David Clark, M.H. Ruddell, Ed Towle.

OTHER SUPPORT STAFF: Trainer Rob Ullery.