| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1126 2021 2021 | Al Baker 3725 Greenbriar Rd Ashland, KY 41102 | ELIGIBLE MINORITY | Matthew Wilder 203 Main St Cadiz, KY 42211 | NOM 10/14/2021 EXP 06/30/2027 | ||
| Named All-State in football in 1984 & 1985. Associated Press Player of the Year 1985 Rushed for 5,396 yards and 51 touchdowns in his career Still holds the KHSAA Class A state record in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.70 Member of the 1982 and 1983 Class A KHSAA State Track & Field Champions | ||||||
| Attachments: BakerAl_nomination BakerAl_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1098 2021 2021 | David Couch 163 Gaybourne Way Versailles, KY 40383 | ELIGIBLE | Jane Couch 105 Oaklawn Dr. Hager Hill, KY 41222 | NOM 08/20/2021 EXP 06/30/2027 | ||
| A graduate of Johnson Central, David was an outstanding athlete while representing the Golden Eagles. He was a record-setting performer, playing and lettering in four different sports (basketball, cross country, golf and football). The 1979 graduate would capture three district championships in basketball while being named all-state two times for Hall of Fame Coach Wendall Wallen. In 1978-1979, Couch was also named a national Student-Athlete All-American. His 50-point performance against Paintsville still stands as the most points ever scored in a game by a JCHS player against the Tigers. He then played for Coach Mike Krzyzewski at Army. He returned to Kentucky following his military service and has been head of education technology with the KY Department of Eduction since 1992. In that role, he has lead the way for Kentucky's first of its kind all-fiber network to serve school children, teachers and administrators. He has been heavily involved with the KHSAA as a conduit with KDE. David's athletic achievements as well as his career of service to his school, his state and his nation make him an excellent and worthy candidate for the Dawahare/KHSAA Hall of Fame as both a player and as a contributor. | ||||||
| Attachments: For 25 years, Kentucky has led the way in education technology - Kentucky Teacher Getting recruited by Coach K was just start of story for David Couch who focused on Internet for schools Johnson Central High School HOF 2006 KDEs Associate Commissioner Couch receives KASA award Making a Difference- Making Connections-KET | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 975 2021 2021 | Albert Cummins , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | William Jones 3555 East Augusta-Chatham Rd. Augusta, KY 41002 | NOM 02/09/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| Cummins played basketball for four seasons at Brooksville from 1941-1944, scoring 793 points. He played for the 1944 Brooksville Polar Bears that were undefeated at 22-0 in the regular season, and ranked the #1 team in Kentucky. Brooksville finished its season at 27-1 when they were upset in second round of the State Tournament. He was named to the State All-Tournament Team and First-Team All-State in 1944. He also played baseball for Brooksville, and was their ace pitcher and middle-infielder, where he won a Region Championship and State Runner-Up title in 1944. Cummins, and the entire 1944 starting five was offered a scholarship to Kentucky by Adolph Rupp. Albert, however, was drafted and served in the Navy in 1945 and 1946. He returned to Kentucky to play basketball in the 1947 and 1948 seasons, where he played in 38 games and scored 52 points, winning two SEC Championships. He also lettered in baseball in 1947, but decided to transfer after that, leaving the Kentucky team that would win the 1948 and 1949 NCAA Championship. In honor of his achievements, Cummins was inducted to the 10th Region Hall of Fame and the Bracken County Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018. | ||||||
| Attachments: Cummins nomination form Cummins_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1034 2021 2021 | Anthony Epps 643A West 19th Street Covington, KY 41014 | ELIGIBLE MINORITY | Tim Davis 306 Hoops Ln. Campbellsville, KY 42718 | NOM 02/12/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| Anthony Epps was a four-year starter during his basketball career at Marion County HS. Anthony led the Knights to two regional championships in 1992 and 1993, the first in school history. In 1993, Anthony led Marion County to the 1993 KHSAA State Title, the first team from the 5th region to win the state tournament. For his outstanding play in the 93 State Tournament he was named the Tournament MVP. During his junior and senior years Anthony led the Knights to a 66-5 record; 2 district championships, 2 regional championships, and the 1993 LIT Championship. During his four year career at Marion County, Anthony scored 2044 points (currently 2nd in school history); 637 rebounds (6th in school history); 358 free throws made (2nd in school history), 728 assists and the most three point field goals made with 260, which both are still 1st in school history. Anthony, also an outstanding football player, was named the 1993 KY Male Athlete of the Year. Anthony furthered his basketball career at the University of Kentucky were he led the Cats as their starting point guard to two NCAA Championship games, winning the 1996 Championship. | ||||||
| Attachments: EppsAnthony_nomination EppsAnthony_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1083 2021 2021 | Nell Fookes 948 Golden Grove Lane Florence, KY 41042 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR FEMALE | Matt Wilhoite 2154 Golden Valley Drive Ft. Wright, KY 41051 | NOM 05/18/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| 30 years as Boone County High School girls' basketball coach 20 plus District Titles, 9 Regional Championships, 6 Regional Runner-Up 686 Wins and 255 Losses - 3rd all-time winningest coach Coach of Decade in 1990's by Greater Cincy Coaches Assoc. 2010 LaRosa's HOF Inductee | ||||||
| Attachments: FookesNell_nomination FookesNell_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1041 2021 2021 | Michael Glaser 2433 Valetta Dr. Louisville, KY 40205 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | William Glaser 10522 Edgewater Rd. Louisville, KY 40223 | NOM 02/12/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| Holds 11 State championships; 1 as a player (1969), 3 as an assistant coach (1974, 1975, 1978), and 7 as the head coach. Served 8 years as an assistant coach and 31 years as the head coach at St. Xavier. Compiled a career record of 336-78 (81%) as head coach; average record over 31 seasons was 11-2. In addition to 7 State championships, he was runner-up 4 times. | ||||||
| Attachments: GlaserMichael_nomination GlaserMichael_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 945 2018 2021 | Laura (Lou) Golden , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR FEMALE | Bobby Golden 2289 Vennie Circle Morristown, TN 37814 | NOM 04/30/2018 EXP 06/30/2024 | ||
| The first female official in the state of Kentucky and the second in the United States. She and her husband, Joe, were the first married couple to referee in Kentucky and possibly the United States. Refereed from 1960-1962. Her exploits as a pioneering female official were documented in Sports Illustrated, the New York Times, the Detroit Press, the Denver Press and the Chicago News, among many others. | ||||||
| Attachments: Golden, Laura nomination Golden, Laura support info | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1015 2021 2021 | Dale Mabrey 7404 Grannel Road. Louisville, KY 40214 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Nick Waddell 9802 Holiday Dr. Louisville, KY 40272 | NOM 02/09/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| Head Boys Basketball Coach 1980-2019 All-time Winningest Coach in Jefferson County Career Record or 937 wins, 274 losses = ranked #2 historically in KHSAA Current History An average of 25 wins a season for 38 years, 77% winning percentage 1989 KHSAA State Champions 3 State Championship appearances 7 State Final Four appearances 3 State Quarter Finalists 13 6th Region Championships (more than any other coach) 21 Regiona Finalists 33 District Championships 6 Louisville Invitation Tournament Championships 11 Louisville Invitiational Tournament Finalists 29 \"Twenty win seasons\" 22 \"Twenty Five win seasons\" 6 \"Thirty Win Seasons\" Nation\'s 5th longest home winning streak at 101 consecutive wins in one stretch of time. Coaching Awards: 1986 Kentucky Coach of the Year (AP) 2008 National High School Athletic Coaches Association: National Coach of the Year 5-time 6th Region Coach of the year: 1985, 1986, 1999, 2003. 2005 | ||||||
| Attachments: MabreyDale_nomination MabreyDale_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1117 2021 2021 | Jim Matney , | ELIGIBLE | Kayle VanHoose 257 N. Mayo Trail Paintsville, KY 41240 | NOM 10/04/2021 EXP 06/30/2027 | ||
| Football: - All-time coaching career of 309-133 in Kentucky High School Football - 5x 4A State Championship Appearances - 2x 4A State Champion - 2020 Kentucky Football Coach of the Year Wrestling: - 12 Consecutive Regional Wrestling Regional Championships - 2x KY State Duals Champion - 2020 NFHS High School Wrestling Coach of the Year - 1994 State Wrestling Champion (Team) - 1995 State Wrestling Champion (Team) - 2019 State Wrestling Runner-Up (Team) Also coached countless Individual State Wrestling Champions In Wrestling, Jim was inducted into the KWCA Hall of Fame in 2017. (attached) In 2015 Jim was inducted into the Johnson Central Hall of Fame. (attached) Throughout Jim Matney's life and career, apart from achieving a remarkable football record of 309-133, he positively influenced thousands of lives across several decades. He was a man of strong values and led young people through his faithful walk with Christ. Matney was a family man first, cherishing his wife and sons the way a father truly should. He walked the walk -- loved people for who they were, helped people in need, and saved many young people from a life of poor choices and poverty through his leadership and philanthropy. To know Jim was to love him -- he left every program and community better than he found it. You mountain kids have made believers out of a lot of people for a lot of years. Now my question to you guys is what are we going to do this year? Are we going to carry it on? Are we going to carry on what we believe in? We believe in the mountain way of life! We believe in being up these hollas, and being hillbillies, gettin in these trucks, going huntin' and fishin'. This is who we are and the rest of the nation makes fun of us. But it's a funny thing to me that anytime anybody retires in the city, you know where they want to come live? They want to come live in the country, get them a house up a holla somewhere, and live our life. And I'm glad to have them. We are who we are. We are the boys from the mountains, from the hollas, from the small towns. Don't let anybody come in here- especially from a big city- ever walk out of here thinking they are better people than you. | ||||||
| Attachments: Matney Obituary Matney Funeral Program Matney Football Scores Matney H-L Article-1 Matney H-L Article-2 Matney Johnson Central HOF Matney KWCA HOF | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1063 2021 2021 | Dale Mueller 28 N Montrose Ave Fort Thomas, KY 41075 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Derek Smith 6649 Apache Circle Cincinnati, OH 45243 | NOM 05/16/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| In 1994, Coach Mueller was offered the job to lead his alma mater and finished his career with an impressive 250-36 record over 20 seasons as head coach. His football teams won 11 state titles and were runners-up 3 times. Under the direction of Coach Mueller, Highlands ended their seasons ranked nationally eight times, finishing as high as 3rd in the USA Today Prep Poll in 2009. His overall record as head coach was 309-67 across all stops. During his tenure, Dale was recognized locally, statewide, and on a national level for his coaching success. He won numerous coaching awards: the Louisville Courier-Journal Kentucky Coach of the Year, Cincinnati Bengals Coach of the Year, Marvin Lewis Coach of the Year, the Paul Brown Excellence in Coaching Award, Russell Athletic National Coach of the Year and the National Federation of High Schools National Coach of the Year. | ||||||
| Attachments: MuellerDale_nomination MuellerDale_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1018 2021 2021 | Hoover Niece 185 McKee Rd. Irvine, KY 40336 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Don Richardson 138 Forest Hill Drive Irvine, KY 40336 | NOM 02/09/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| Hoover Niece was raised in Whitesburg, KY where he excelled in Football and Basketball at Whitesburg High School. All-State in Football and Basketball during his Jr and Sr seasons. After graduation from EKU, Coach Niece began his teaching and coaching career at Estill County High School for 2 years was an assistant the remainder of 27 years was spent as Head Football Coach. 1) Coached at ECHS 1970-1997 2) Record 128-108-1 3) Twice Sub-District Champs 4) Players Coached 1,000+ 5) 4 Players 1st team all state 6) 1 Player Kentucky Mr. Football Finalist 7) 1 Player Kentucky All Star Team 8) 1 Player High School All American 9) 2 Times Assistant Coach on Kentucky All Star Team | ||||||
| Attachments: NieceHoover_nomination NieceHoover_supportinfo NieceHoover_lettersofrecommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1021 2021 2021 | Jade Perry 408 Penrod Place Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE MINORITY | Jerry Hancock 407 Bryant Circle Greenville, KY 42345 | NOM 02/09/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| The career leader in scoring (2,792 points), rebounds (1,647), blocked shots (512), and field goal percentage (62.3) at Muhlenberg North, Jade Perry was a three-time First Team All-State selection and three-time 3rd Region Player of the Year. She helped lead the Lady Stars to five-straight Sweet Sixteen appearances from 2000-2004, advancing to the Final Four twice. She ranks fifth all-time in scoring in state tournament history with 183 points and is 10th in rebounding with 90. Additionally, Perry won a track & field state championship in the Shot Put in 2003. Perry signed with the University of Maryland and was a key contributor on the Terrapins’ 2006 NCAA National Championship team. | ||||||
| Attachments: PerryJade_nomination PerryJade_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1074 2021 2021 | C'eira Ricketts 422 Concho Street Farmington, AR 72730 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE MINORITY | James Longacre 3515 Locklee Rd Louisville, KY 40214 | NOM 05/16/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| Fairdale High school's all-time leading scorer 2007 second team all-state; 2008 first team all-state Kentucky All-star Career stats - 3,113 Career points, 914 steals, 1124 rebounds, 641 assist Member of the 2008 U19 USA world Championship team An All-Southeastern Conference guard for the Razorbacks from 2009-12, the Louisville, Kentucky, native’s name is sprinkled throughout the Arkansas record books including being eighth in career points. Ricketts finished her collegiate career with 1,557. Ricketts ranks first for career steals with 321 takeaways. She is 12th for career rebounds with 644, and fourth for assists with 516. Ricketts earned SEC Co-Freshman of the Year, second-team and AP SEC Freshman of the Year honors in 2009. She added a second-team selection as a junior in 2011 and wrapped up her career with first-team honors in 2012. After graduation, Ricketts played professional basketball. She was drafted 24th overall by the Phoenix Mercury and played for the Flying Foxes of Vienna, Austria, earning league MVP and player of the year honors in 2013. | ||||||
| Attachments: RickettsCeira_nomination RickettsCeira_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1110 2021 2021 | Bob Roberts P O Box 1177 Richmond, KY 40475 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Julian Tackett 2280 Executive Drive Lexington, KY 40505 | NOM 09/23/2021 EXP 06/30/2027 | ||
| Bob Roberts established Roberts Insurance and Investments in 1971. Bob began working in the insurance business in 1970 and recently celebrated his 50th year in the business. He has worked with the KHSAA for over 30 years. Bob came to the aid of the Association in the early 1990s with the collapse of the self-insured student accident insurance program through the NFHS. Roberts Insurance is an independent, family owned and operated insurance and investment agency located in Richmond Kentucky. Bob was born in Clay County and played baseball and basketball for the Clay County Tigers. He attended Eastern Kentucky University, and is a member of the EKU Hall of Distinguished Alumni. Bob is proud to be from Eastern Kentucky and has been a constant supporter of charities that give back to students from the mountains. Bob and his wife Cathy attended their first state tournament together in 1986. They started scholarships for both the KHSAA and All A basketball tournaments to help students attend college. The Roberts Insurance family continues to give to the state and community as the preesnting sponsor of the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame banquet. Contact via John Roberts, PO Box 1177, Richmond, KY 40475, 859-948-1911 | ||||||
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| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1061 2021 2021 | Tyrran Scroggins , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR MINORITY | Samantha Pitts 1419 Vance Ave. New Albany, IN 47150 | NOM 05/16/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| Tyrran's accomplishments and contributions during his coaching career were tremendous, including becoming the first African-American head coach to win a state football championship in Kentucky. He got his start at Doss, where he was an assistant for four seasons before being named head coach in 2002, compiling a 22-30 record over five seasons. As a coach at Central, he compiled a 101-43 record and won 5 State Championships in just 6 years (2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012). Although he wasn't able to bring back the Championships in 2014 and 2016, Central was able to finish as State Runner-Up each year. One of the many distinguished players that he coached includes Anthony Wales: - 2nd All-time points scored in a career (738); - 3rd All-time Touchdowns in a career (119) - 3rd All-time Rushing Yards (8, 213); - 6th Most Rushing Touchdowns in a season (40) - 10th Points Scored in a Season | ||||||
| Attachments: ScrogginsTyrran_nomination ScrogginsTyrran_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1090 2021 2021 | Kelly Wells 133 Walnut Dr Pikeville, KY 41501 | ELIGIBLE | Shawne Wells 133 Walnut Dr Pikeville, KY 41501 | NOM 05/18/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| Playing: • Rowan County HS: 1989 & 1990 1st Team All-State, All-Time Leading Scorer 2,500 points, 1990 KY-IN All-Star game starter, 1987, 88, and 89 16th Region Champions. Coaching: • Marion County HS: 1997 5th Region Champions, 1997 5th Region Coach of the Year, 1997 FCA State Coach of the Year. • Mason County HS: Three-Time 10th Region Champions, 2003 KY State Champs, 2004 KY State Runner-Up, 2003 and 2004 KY State Coach of the Year, 2003 National Federation Coach of the Year, .753 overall winning percentage, Coached Mr. Basketball Chris Lofton and Darius Miller. • Pikeville College/University of Pikeville: Five-Time MSC Champion, Eight-Time NAIA Tournament Qualifier, All-Time winningest coach at PC/UPI KE with 313 wins, Coached 20 NAIA All-Americans, 34 MSC All-Conference S/A's, 2 MSC Players of the Year, 1 National Player of the Year, MSC Single season record of 31 total wins and 17 conference wins, .728 Overall Winning Percentage, Two-Time MSC Coach of the Year, 2011 NAIA National Champion, and 2011 NAIA National Coach of the Year. | ||||||
| Attachments: WellsKelly_nomination WellsKelly_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1065 2021 2021 | Mac Whitaker 475 Chelsea Dr Cynthiana, KY 41031 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Brad Allison 320 Webster Ave Cynthiana, KY 41031 | NOM 05/16/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| Mac Whitaker is the all-time wins leader for baseball coaches in the state of Kentucky. He took over the Harrison Co. Baseball Team in 1978 and has never had a losing season in the 43 years he has been at the helm. In 1981, his Harrison Co. Thorobreds' began a streak of 20-win seasons that lasted for 37 years. Coach Whitaker has led Harrison Co. to four state tournament titles (1993, 1997, 1998, 2010) and two state runners-up (1984, 1987). He has coached seven players who signed a professional baseball contract, two KY Mr. Baseballs and Gatorade Players of the Year and 76 players who have gone on to play college baseball. 37 District Championships // 21 Regional Championships // 9 Sectional Championships // 6 Sectional Runners-up | ||||||
| Attachments: WhitakerMac_supportinfo WhitakerMac_nomination | ||||||