| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1087 2021 2021 | Don Adkins 4970 Hartland Pkwy Lexington, KY 40515 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Virginia Adkins 4970 Hartland Pkwy Lexington, KY 40515 | NOM 05/18/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| Don Adkins has been a teacher, athletic director and basketball coach in Fayette County Public Schools for 35 years, culminating in his team being crowned Boys\' High School State Champions in 2001. He has also served on the board of directors for the K-Club, Bluegrass SportsCommissibr1, KHSAA Middle School Sports Commission, Bluegrass Special Olympics and Centenary United Methodist \"I Am Third Recreation\". Don received many honors and accolades for his contributions to athletics and most notably was awarded the Jim Host Youth, Sports Award for his contributions to the youth of the Bluegrass. In his spare time, Don continues to promote athletics by co-hosting a weekly high school sports radio show on IHeart Radio and is a color analyst for PrepSpin Communications, enjoys being a licensed realtor, playing golf, and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. | ||||||
| Attachments: AdkinsDon_nomination AdkinsDon_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1046 2021 2022 | Greg Austin 2065 Williamsburg Road Lexington, KY 40504 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | S. Gale Travis 2675 Shakerag Rd Manitou, KY 42436 | NOM 05/14/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| By the time Greg Austin graduated in 1968, he had earned more letters than anyone in the history of Lafayette HS. He participated in football, basketball, and track. He also played baseball in the summer. For eight years, he had no break between seasons. Greg ran the 440 in :50:03 seconds and his 42’ 8 ½†triple jump earned him a state championship. Although baseball was his best sport, basketball was his first love, because it was something an introvert could do by himself. His senior year, he earned 3rd team honors. Greg was Lafayette’s football quarterback and was named 1st team AP during his senior year. Documentary through the Louis B. Nunn Center of Oral History at the University of Kentucky Libraries available at: https://bit.ly/3tHuOHG | ||||||
| Attachments: AustinGreg_supportinfo AustinGreg_nomination Doug Flynn Support for Greg Austin | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1265 2022 2022 | Gary Ball 682 Mint Hill Lane Lexington, KY 40502 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Mike Meighan 612 Kingston Road Lexington, KY 40505 | NOM 11/01/2022 EXP 06/30/2027 | ||
| See attached documents | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1265file1.pdf nom1265file2.pdf nom1265file3.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1302 2023 2025 | Jason Booher 106 Pin Oak Ter. Harrodsburg, KY 40330 | ELIGIBLE | Andy Moberly 635 Eldorado Drive Elizabethtown, KY 42701 | NOM 10/18/2023 EXP 06/30/2029 | ||
| In Jason's 12 year head coaching career he won 5 boys regional titles at two different schools(Shelby Valley and Covington Holmes) in two different regions(15th and 9th). He won the All \\\"A\\\" State Championship with Shelby Valley in 2009 and 2010. He won the KHSAA Boys' State Championship in 2010 with Shelby Valley. Jason is the only boys\\\' basketball coach to win the All \\\"A\\\" State Championship and the KHSAA State Championship in the same basketball season. Jason is also the only boys' basketball head coach to ever win the KHSAA State Championship in the tradition rich area of Pikeville and Pike County. Jason was also an assistant coach on boys' basketball teams that won 4 other regional championships at Corbin, North Hardin, Shelby Valley and Pikeville. As the Head Coach of Shelby Valley High School and Covington Holmes High School, Jason took both teams to the Stop DWI Classic in New York. After attending the tournament, he brought the tournament to Covington Holmes as the only tournament in Kentucky of its kind. While at the tournament in New York, where he was the keynote speaker both times, and during its time at Covington Holmes, Jason was able to share his testimony of \\\"From Tragedy to Championships", which is about Jason's experience of surviving the Carrolton Bus Crash in 1988 and how it impacted his life. He speaks to thousands of KY students each year. Jason was also the Vice President of the KABC in 2014. Jason negotiated the first contract with Appalachian Wireless Arena to secure more funding for 15th region schools from the regional tournament than ever before. The base was $50,000 to split amongst all region schools with attendance incentives for more. It has been there ever since the contract started. Jason played for North Hardin High School from 1988-92. He scored more than 1,000 points and played in 2 KHSAA State Tournaments for North Hardin High School in 1990 and 1991. Between coaching and playing, Jason participated in 11 KHSAA State Tournaments, which is an unbelievable accomplishment. | ||||||
| Attachments: Jason Booher Nomination Jason Booher Support Jason Booher Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1223 2022 2026 | Johnny Britt 2108 Goshen Ch. Rd. S. Bowling Green, KY 42103 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR MINORITY | Jim Richards 813 Ironwood Drive Bowling Green, KY 42103 | NOM 08/02/2022 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| Three-year letterman 1972 First-Team All-State 1972 All-Tournament 1972 Sweet Sixteen® State Champions 1972 KHSAA All-Star Team 1971 Second-Team All-State 1970 Honorable Mention All-State Three-Time All 4th Region Three-Time All 14th District 2011 Warren East High School Hall of Fame Also a standout at Western Kentucky University | ||||||
| Attachments: Johnny Britt Nomination Johnny Britt Support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1327 2023 2026 | Kim Brohm 3207 Allison Way Louisville, KY 40220 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE | Oscar Brohm 8011 Huntsman Trail Louisville, KY 40291 | NOM 11/01/2023 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| Three-sport athlete - basketball, volleyball, softball, for Mercy 1994-98. 3.9 GPA Basketball - starter since freshman year, averaged 13 points, seven rebounds, senior year 95 percent free throw, star rebounder and defender Volleyball - starter since freshman year, sophomore year state runner-up, senior year named to all-state team Softball - starter since freshman year, team captain and offensive MVP (All World Team USSSA World Series) Note: At Spalding University three-sport athlete, starring in basketball (1,000 point scorer), volleyball and softball (KIAC conference MVP). 3.9 GPA; is in Spalding Athletic Hall of Fame Selected to the academic all-state team, member of the National Honor Society, was senior class president | ||||||
| Attachments: Kim Brohm nomination Kim Brohm support 1 Kim Brohm support 2 Kim Brohm Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1292 2023 2026 | Cullan Brown , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Russ Tilford 217 Jenkins Road Eddyville, KY 42038 | NOM 07/27/2023 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| Cullan's KHSAA golf accomplishments are impressive. As a state tournament qualifier six consecutive years (2012-17), Cullan left his mark with a state individual title in 2016. He also finished as a runner-up in 2015 and 2017. As the 2015 two-round tournament ended, Cullan was tied with 136, which a the time was a course tournament record. After a four-hole playoff, Cullan finished as a runner-up. Cullan was a three-time Region 1 individual champion (2015-17). In 2016, Cullan was named the Player of the Year by the Kentucky Golf Coaches Association and Golf House Kentucky. Having his life cut short after a courageous battle with cancer while still in college, we will never know the true heights of Cullan Brown's golf career. | ||||||
| Attachments: Cullan Brown Nomination Cullan Brown Support Cullan Brown Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1027 2021 2021 | Herb Conley 2949 Hackworth St. Ashland, KY 41101 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Mark Maynard 2515 Holt St. Ashland, KY 41101 | NOM 02/09/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| Herb Conley epitomizes Ashland Tomcat football as a legendary player and coach. He played on the last undefeated Tomcat team in 1958 and guided the Tomcats to a 70-33-2 record in his eight seasons as head coach. He was also an assistant coach on the 1967 championship team. Coach Conley led Ashland to a 14-1 season in 1975 when it won the Class AAAA At-Large state championship before losing to St. Xavier in the overall championship game. The Tomcats were 11-2 in 1972 and finished as state runner-up. Coach Conley is so admired that a statue was erected and sits in a prominent place in Putnam Stadium. He is beloved in this town. He was an assistant principal at the high school and the principal at the middle school following his outstanding coaching career. Coach Conley played college football at Eastern Kentucky for the great Roy Kidd. | ||||||
| Attachments: ConleyHerb_nomination ConleyHerb_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1478 2025 2026 | Ronald Craighead 2750 Hillbrooke Parkway Owensboro, KY 42303 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Wesley Meserve 1140 Tick Ridge Road Hawesville, KY 42348 | NOM 10/31/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| 37.5 years - teacher 15 years - cross-country coach 12 years - track coach 12 years - football coach Coached: 2 All-Americans (Gavin Gaynor - XC, John Poehlein - Discus) 2 State Record Holders (Gavin Gaynor - 3200m, John Poehlein - Discus) 3 Track State Champions (Gavin Gaynor - 3200m 81, 82, 83; 1600m 83; 800m 83, John Poehlein - Discus 82, 83, 84; Shot Put 84, Geryl Wood - Pole Vault 84) 1 XC State Champion (Gavin Gaynor - Champion 82, Runner-Up 80, 81) 1 Track Team State Runner-Up - 1983 3 Region Champion XC Teams 4 Region Runners-Up XC Teams 2 Region Champion Track Teams 1 Region Runner-Up Track Team As a PE teacher for 37.5 years in Hancock County, Ron Craighead played a huge role in the health and well-being of 2 generations of students in our small community. He rotated between the 3 elementary schools in Hancock County each week to teach health and PE to every single K-5 student who attended school in Hancock County during his nearly 4 decades as a teacher. In the early 70s, he helped start Hancock County's football program and developed the XC and track programs into regional contenders. He mentored and developed numerous athletes during his tenure and also helped them pursue college through life-changing scholarships. Currently, 5 of our varsity coaches and 2 administrators were mentored by him. He was my elementary PE teacher, and the impact he had on me, and countless others in our community, can't be measured in the 1000 characters in this application. His dedication to our school system and athletic programs has a ripple effect that will continue for years. | ||||||
| Attachments: Craighead, Ronald nomination Craighead, Ronald LOR-1 Craighead, Ronald LOR-2 | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1398 2024 2026 | Tim Davis 306 Hoops Lane Campbellsville, KY 42718 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Michael Holt 306 S. 6th Street Lebanon, KY 40033 | NOM 10/31/2024 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| Coach Davis coached for 24 years between Marion County and Campbellsville had an overall record of 601-448. He was named 5th region coach of the year 4 times, in 1993 was Kentucky High School Coach of the Year, NHSACA Region 3 coach of the year twice, and a finalist for NHSACA coach of the year twice. He was inducted in the the NHSCA Hall of Fame in 2017. He was named the head coach for the Kentucky All-Stars in 2008 for the Kentucky-Indiana All Star Game leading Kentucky to a split in the 2 game series. Coach Davis currently serves as an Advisor for the Kentucky High School Coaches Association Executive Committee, and athletic Director at Campbellsville High School. | ||||||
| Attachments: Davis, Tim Nomination Davis, Tim Letter of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1181 2022 2024 | Ron Dawn 809 S Ft Thomas Ave Fort Thomas, KY 41075 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | William Jones 3555 E. Augusta Chatham Rd. Augusta, KY 41002 | NOM 08/01/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| Ron Dawn graduated from Newport Catholic High School in 1974. Coach Dawn led his team to two 9th Region Championships in 1973 and 1974. He began his teaching career at Newport Catholic High School in 1979. He spent four years at St. Henry High School from 1985 to 1989 when he was hired as the head boys’ basketball coach. He returned to Newport Central Catholic in 1990 when he was hired as the head boys’ basketball coach for his alma mater. He resigned in 2001 to follow his son’s collegiate basketball career. He returned to the sideline for the girls' team in 2009 and returned to the boys' program in 2014. He resigned following a run to the KHSAA State Semi-Finals in 2016 but returned in 2020 for two more seasons. Dawn is the only coach to win an All ‘A’ Classic Statewide Championship for boys and girls basketball and the only 9th Region Coach to win a Region Championship for girls and boys basketball. In all, he earned 520 career victories coaching varsity basketball Dedicated 50 years of his life to Newport Catholic as a student, player, coach, principal, and teacher. | ||||||
| Attachments: Ron Dawn Nomination Ron Dawn Support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1325 2023 2026 | Gary Forrest 2010 Old Sorrel Rd LaGrange, KY 40031 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Mark Evans 4119 Old Routt Rd Louisville, KY 40299 | NOM 11/01/2023 EXP 06/30/2029 | ||
| Qualified 17 out of 20 seasons for the regional tournament. Nine out of 17 regional first place, and advanced to regional finals. Won five out of nine regional finals - advanced to boys' state tournament. Gary has never stopped giving back to high school basketball. Continues to work to help coaches to improve. Best of the best. | ||||||
| Attachments: Gary Forrest nomination Gary Forrest support Gary Forrest letters of recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1413 2024 2026 | Marla Gearhart 1732 Farmview Drive Lexington, KY 40515 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE | Chris Perry PO Box 323 Olive Hill, KY 41164 | NOM 11/19/2024 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| First female to officiate a boys' state tournament championship game - 2010. One of the more outstanding Lady Comets started the dynasty of the Lady Comet Basketball in the mid-90s, which eventually led to a state championship in 2000. Went on to be a very successful college official in several conferences. | ||||||
| Attachments: Gearhart, Marla Nomination Gearhart, Marla Support Gearhart, Marla Letter of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1480 2025 2026 | Noel Hargis 173 Harts Place Drive Somerset, KY 42501 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Chris Tilley PO Box 590 Somerset, KY 42502 | NOM 10/31/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| High School Basketball official for 15 years. Worked the Girls State Tournament in 1978. Worked 14 district tournaments and 12 regional tournaments. Was the 12th Region Assigning Secretary (Lake Cumberland Basketball Officials Association) for 30 years (1984-2014) and the first-ever Assigner for the Lake Cumberland Football Officials Association (12th Region) for 16 years. Mr. Hargis was the 1996/1997 KHSAA Supervisor of the Year Award Recipient and was inducted into the 12th Region Hall of Fame at Pulaski County High School in 2014. Worked for Southern Belle Dairy (truck driver for 21 years) Former Transportation Director for Somerset Independent Schools (1995-2015) (20 years) was also a driver trainer and set on many committees with the state for school bus safety. Integrity and honesty were his strong suits. Someone like him wouldn't have been an assigner for so many years (30) if he wasn't doing something right. | ||||||
| Attachments: Hargis, Noel LOR | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1471 2025 2026 | Ken Hurt 459 Redwood Road Lancaster, KY 40444 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Kalem Grasham 322 W Maple Avenue Lancaster, KY 40444 | NOM 10/28/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| Coach Ken Hurt devoted his life to Garrard County athletics, building a legacy of excellence, leadership, and integrity. A 1966 Garrard County graduate and former Lancaster High player, Hurt led the Lady Lions from 1978–2003, compiling a 443–274 record (.618) and ranking 24th in career wins among Kentucky girls basketball coaches. His teams captured 16 district titles, the school’s only regional championship in 1994, regional runner-up finishes in 1984 and 1993, and 12th Region All “A” titles in 1993 and 1994, advancing to the state quarterfinals in 1994. He was named Danville Advocate Coach of the Year in 1983–84 and 1991–92, 12th Region Coach of the Year in 1993–94, inducted into the 12th Region Hall of Fame, and honored by the KABC Court of Honor in 2004. Also serving for many years as athletic director and assistant principal, Hurt’s impact extended far beyond the court. His induction would make him the first Garrard County coach in the KHSAA Hall of Fame. The following depicts the many roles deserving consideration for the KHSAA Hall of Fame in Garrard County: GCHS Girls Basketball Coach - 25 years KHSAA Board of Control Delegate GCHS Assistant Principal GCHS Athletic Director GCHS Baseball Coach - 14 years GCHS Assistant Football Coach - 16 years GCHS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach - 2 years Scored 659 points in two seasons playing on the Boys Basketball Team, still ranks #35 on the all-time scoring list (after county consolidation and integration) Honorable Mention All-State in Basketball Pitched the first no-hitter in school history 12th Region Hall of Fame - Boys Basketball Player 12th Region Hall of Fame - Girls Basketball Coach Initiated the Student Government at GCHS Organized the Academic Team at GCHS GC School Board of Education member Attended Cumberland College and competed in Judo in 2 National Competitions and achieved 6th in the Nation | ||||||
| Attachments: Hurt, Ken nomination Hurt, Ken letter of recommendation Hurt, Ken support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 733 2022 2024 | Ray Kues 2544 Samantha Drive Burlington, KY 41005 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Ray Kues 2544 Samantha Drive Burlington, KY 41005 | NOM 08/02/2022 EXP 08/02/2027 | ||
| St. Henry High School - 1983-1991 Boys Cross Country - 1990 KHSAA Regional and State Champions Girls’ Cross-Country - 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 KHSAA Regional Champions, 1985, 1988 KHSAA State Runner- Up, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1999 State Champions Girls Basketball -1986 - 33rd District Runner-Up Boys Golf - 1989, 1990 - KHSAA Regional Runner-Up Bishop Brossart High School - 1991-2005 Boys’ Cross-Country - KHSAA Regional Champion - 1991, 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 KHSAA State Champions - 1991, 1992, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001 KHSAA State Runner-up - 1998, 2002 Girls Basketball - (10th Region) KHSAA District Champions - 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005 KHSAA Regional Runner-Up - 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003 KHSAA Regional Champion - 2001 All ‘A’ Classic Regional Champion - 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 All ‘A’ Classic State Runner - Up - 1998, 2000 All ‘A’ Classic State Champion - 1999 Silver Grove High School (2006-2009) Varsity Personal Coaching Highlights ◠Coach of Eleven Cross-Country State Championship Teams (4 Girls & 7 Boys Teams) ◠KABC 10th Region Girls Basketball Coach of the Year - 1998, 1999, 2001 ◠Ky. Track and Cross-Country Hall of Fame - 2001 ◠Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame - 2002 ◠10th Region Girls Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame - 2005 ◠KABC Court of Honor for Coaching Contributions to Girls Basketball - 2005 ◠Northern Ky. Sport Hall of Fame - 2005 ◠La Rosa’s Sports Hall of Fame - 2012 Associations Founder and Past President of the 10th Region Girls Basketball Coaches Association KABC Past Executive Board Member and Regional Representative Past President of the Northern Ky. Girls Basketball Association Past Member of the Ky. Track and Cross-Country Coaches Association All-State Committee | ||||||
| Attachments: nom733file2.pdf nom733file1.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1473 2025 2026 | Kendall Noble 251 Baybrook Circle Nicholasville, KY 40356 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE MINORITY | Randy Napier 384 Phoenix Place Hazard, KY 41701 | NOM 10/28/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| KENDALL NOBLE’S HIGH SCHOOL CAREER STATS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS PLAYED IN 6 CONSECUTIVE STATE TOURNAMENTS- 2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012 14TH REGION MOST VALUABLE PLAYER IN REGIONAL TOURNAMENT-2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012 LEXINGTON HERALD ALL-STATE TEAM 6 CONSECUTIVE YEARS 2007—HONORABLE MENTION ALL-STATE (LEX-HERALD) 2008—HONORABLE MENTION ALL-STATE (LEX- HERALD) 2009—2ND TEAM ALL-STATE (LEX- HERALD) 2010—2ND TEAM ALL-STATE (LEX- HERALD) 2011—1ST TEAM ALL-STATE (LEX-HERALD) 2012—1ST TEAM ALL-STATE (LEX-HERALD) 2012—FINALIST FOR MISS BASKETBALL (KHSAA) 2012---KENTUCKY ALL-STAR TEAM 2987 CAREER POINTS SCORED--31ST ALL TIME (KHSAA) 1653 CAREER REBOUNDS—13TH ALL TIME (KHSAA) 916 CAREER ASSISTS—6TH ALL TIME (KHSAA) 397 CAREER BLOCKED SHOTS—13TH ALL TIME (KHSAA) 1014 CAREER STEALS—1ST ALL TIME (KHSAA) Kendall Noble was the most respected player I’ve ever coached and was held in high regard by her teammates and opponents. She was respected by opposing coaches and game officials as well. There were countless times that either game officials or opposing coaches shared with me the respect they had for the way Kendall handled herself. In addition to being a very gifted athlete she was also a top-level student. She graduated from Perry Central High School with honors and finished in the top 10 in a class of over 200. Her teammates and classmates loved and respected her. Kendall suffered a torn ACL in the state tournament her junior year and lobbied with her surgeon to schedule her surgery immediately so she could begin rehab. She never felt sorry for herself and had a positive outlook toward her recovery. Her rehab went remarkably quick and she was in the starting lineup on opening night of her senior season only eight months after surgery. Kendall Noble was truly a coach’s dream. | ||||||
| Attachments: Noble, Kendall LOR Noble, Kendall nomination Noble, Kendall support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1476 2025 2026 | Dennis Pursley 1221 Hillsboro Mile Unit 39B Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | John Clay Barnett 3107 Limerick Lane Louisville, KY 40242 | NOM 10/29/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| While a student at Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky, Dennis was a multiple-time state champion, team captain, and All-American. After graduating in 1968, he attended the University of Alabama, where he was an SEC champion and team captain, earning undergraduate and graduate degrees in education. His coaching career began as a volunteer assistant coach under Coach Don Gambril at the University of Alabama, while he also served as the head coach of the University Aquatic Club. In 1974, Dennis returned to his hometown as the head coach of Louisville’s Lakeside Swim Club. With Coach Pursley at the helm, Lakeside progressed from an unranked status with no regional or national qualifiers to a regional championship team title and a top 10 national championship finish. In 1979, he was appointed to the coaching staff of the USA Pan American Games team. In this competition, one of his swimmers, Mary T. Meagher, surprised the swimming world by establishing her first of several world records. During Dennis Pursley’s coaching career, he was a five time Olympic coach, a recipient of the U.S. Olympic Committee Chair’s Coaching Award, an American Swimming Coaches Association “Coach Of The Year”, an American Swimming Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee and was recognized in 2003 as one of the “25 Most Influential People in the History of USA Swimming”. He personally coached swimmers of both genders to world record performances and to the podium of the Olympic Games and/or the long course World Championships in all four strokes and both IMs. During the first decade of Coach Pursley’s career, his swimmers accounted for seven world records, 12 American Records, and 20 U.S. National Championship gold medals, as well as numerous medals in major international competitions, including the Olympic Games and the World Championships. | ||||||
| Attachments: Pursley, Dennis bio Pursley, Dennis support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1215 2022 2024 | Ivan Rice 1065 Spring Run Road Lexington, KY 40514 | ELIGIBLE MINORITY | Tonia Witt 117 Elm Street Mount Sterling, KY 40353 | NOM 08/02/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| Covered the 37th District from 1985 thru 2005; Organized a Doctor of Sports' All 37th District Team; Handed out the 10th Region Player of Year Awards until the district realignment in 2006; Covered the 40th District since 2006; Covered 10th Region since 1985; Started covering the Boys and Girls State Tournaments on a regular since 1990; Ivan has been covering sports for Paris and Bourbon County for over 40 years. He loves to promote student-athletes and their successes on and off the field. He travels across the state to be sure their accomplishments are known. He has dedicated his entire professional career to serving others which in and of itself is a phenomenal feat. Last year Ivan was diagnosed with cancer and has had multiple surgeries since. His sports reporting career is coming to an end and would love to see him inducted while he is able to enjoy the moment and soak it all in. | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1215file1.pdf nom1215file2.pdf nom1215file3.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1005 2021 2021 | Rick Shaw 753 Willow Oak Circle Lexington, KY 40514 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Don Adkins 4970 Hartland Pkwy Lexington, KY 40515 | NOM 02/09/2021 EXP 06/30/2027 | ||
| Founded The Kentucky High School Scoreboard Radio Network, starting the show with former KHSAA Commissioner Louis Stout In 2001. He now does the show with Coach Donnie Adkins. The show airs every Friday night during football and basketball season, and is in its 20th Year of promoting high school sports. The program started with 12 Radio Stations and is now heard on over 50 radio and online stations across the state. Broadcast Kentucky High School Football, Basketball and Baseball games on the radio for 26 years, from 1964 to 1988, and 1998 to 2000. Played on the 1961 Ashland Tomcat State Tournament Championship Basketball team. Rick Shaw was also an announcer on the University of Kentucky Radio Network with Cawood Ledford and Ralph Hacker from 1968 through 1888. | ||||||
| Attachments: ShawRick_Nomination ShawRick_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 574 2021 2021 | Paul Smiley 150 St. Mildreds Court Danville, KY 40422 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Richard Webb Burgin Ind. Schools PO Box B Burgin, KY 40310 | NOM 05/18/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| Mr. Smiley has been involved in education and sports throughout his long career. He worked 28 years as a teacher, coach, athletic director and administrator at the Kentucky School for the Deaf. During his time, he coached football, boys' and girls' basketball, soccer, track and cheerleading. He has done everything from teaching to being AD, coaching to driving the bus if needed. He has volunteered many hours to helping students in whatever area needed. | ||||||
| Attachments: Smiley, Paul_Supporting.pdf Smiley, Paul nominationNEW Smiley, Paul support infoNEW SmileyPaul_nomination2021 | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1085 2021 2021 | S. Gale Travis 2675 Shakerag Rd Manitou, KY 42436 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR FEMALE | James Bowles 2020 Marty Dr Madisonville, KY 42431 | NOM 05/18/2021 EXP 06/30/2027 | ||
| Gale is a graduate of Madisonville North Hopkins High School in 1970 and received her Rank I in Business Education from Murray State in 1981. In her 36 years as an educator, she spent the last 17 years as Athletic Administrator. She was supervisor of student services, homecoming, senior recognition, and extracurricular activities chairperson. Gale facilitated the Title IX program and was chairperson of the Madisonville All Sports Hall of Fame. Gale was a member of the state baseball, volleyball, track & cross country advisory committees of the KHSAA. She was board secretary, leadership training institute instructor and 20 year certificate of merit recipient of the KHSADA. Mrs. Travis is the 3rd Athletic Director in Kentucky (one of 75 in the country) to attain the level of Certified Master. She was the first KAPOS Outstanding Administrator award in 2008. She was the Region 2 and Kentucky's AD of the Year 2010. She also received the Brigid De Vries Outstanding Leadership Award in 2011. Since retirement, Gale continues to be active at the local and state levels. She is the secretary of KHSADA and teaches leadership training classes there and at NIAAA. | ||||||
| Attachments: TravisGale_nomination TravisGale_supportinfo | ||||||