| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 829 2017 2018 | Kandice Brown-Parker 1405 Eglantyne Court Raleigh, NC 27613 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE | Chris Perry PO Box 323 Olive Hill, KY 41164 | NOM 05/03/2017 EXP 06/30/2023 | ||
| As a senior, Kandi Parker led the West Carter Lady Comets to the 2000 KHSAA Girls' Sweet 16 title and was named MVP of the tournament. She ended her career with 2,599 points, the most in West Carter girls' basketball history. She also holds the school record for rebounds and career free throw percentage. Parker went on to play at Morehead State where she started all four years, setting OVC and NCAA records in free throw percentage. She ranks second in program history in career three pointers and is in the program's top-11 in free throws made, steals, scoring, games played and assists. | ||||||
| Attachments: Brown-Parker, Kandice nomination Brown-Parker, Kandice support info | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 932 2018 2018 | Mary Custard-Austin 3011 Village Glen Drive Wentzville, MO 63385 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE MINORITY | Brad Allison Harrison County HS 320 Webster Ave. Cynthiana, KY 41031 | NOM 04/30/2018 EXP 06/30/2024 | ||
| Mary Custard was a dominating female athlete in the early 80's. As a basketball player, she scored 2057 career points from 1982-1986. She finished her career with a 31.3 points per game average as a senior. In a run that began at the end of her sophomore season, Mary reached double figures in scoring in the final 62 consecutive games of her high school career. She scored more than 40 points four times while playing for Harrison County and scored her career-high 52 against Bracken Co. Mary was the All-Time leading scorer in Harrison County Basketball history (male and female) from the time of her graduation in 1986 until the 1998 season. Mary was also a standout in Track. While at Harrison County, she was a State Champion in 1984 in the 200M Dash and the 400M Dash. She won back-to-back state titles in the same two events in 1985 and was also a member of the 1985 1600M Relay State Champion team. Mary still holds school records in the 200M Dash (25.83), the 400M Dash (57.19) and as anchor of the 800M Relay (1:46.20). | ||||||
| Attachments: Custard, Mary support info | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 586 2013 2014 | Jeff McGill PO Box 2150 Bowling Green, KY 42102 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Barton Darrell 1717 Sherwood Drive Bowling Green, KY 42103 | NOM 11/13/2013 EXP 06/30/2018 | ||
| Mr. McGill was the 1969 KHSAA St. Golf Champ and was SEC golfer. He has made an impact on Kentucky golf, including but certainly not limited to high school student/golfers. He served as President of the Kentucky PGS and was named Kentucky Golf Instructor of the year (1988, 1997, 2001). Mr. McGill has, as the golf professional at Bowling Green County Club for more than two decades, been the driving force (with the help of many others he inspired to get involved) in the growth of the Kentucky State High School Athletic Association's Boys' and Girls' State Golf Championships. | ||||||
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| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 941 2018 2018 | Robert (Bobby) McGrath 2606 Blevins Gap Road Louisville, KY 40272 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | John McGrath 1704 Parkridge Parkway Louisville, KY 40214 | NOM 04/30/2018 EXP 06/30/2024 | ||
| Three Year letterman at Flaget High School in football, basketball and baseball. Two-way starter on Flaget's 1967 State Championship Football Team; First Team All-State selection. Went on to WKU where he was a 4-year starter in football and named a Little All-American in 1971. Started his officiating career in both football and basketball in 1977. Excelled as an official in both sports. Officiated in the KFOA from 1977 thru 1987, working two State HS Football Championship games. Officiated in the KBOA (6th and 7th Regions) & worked 4 State Tournaments. After High School, he officiated college football in the Southern Independent Conference and Big East Conference from 1980 to 1992, at which time he was hired by the NFL. Officiated on field as a Head Linesman in the NFL from 1993 to 2001, with numerous playoff assignments. Went to the NFL Replay Booth in 1992 thru the 2016 season, again working numerous playoff assignments & SB 43. Kentuckiana Football Officials Association 1977-1987, Mike Schmitt Award ( Rookie of the Year ) 1977; KFOA HOF induction 2004; Officiated 2 State Championship games; KFOA Assigning Secretary 2003 to 2013; Assigning Secretary for the Mid-South Co KBOA 1977-1996; Officiated State Tournaments; Received first-ever Steve Bauer Award 1998-99; Golden Whistle Award 2006; Metro Athletic Directors HOF 2006; KHSAA Supervisor of the Year 2013-14; KBOA Assigning Secretary 2006-2014 (6th & 7th Regions) | ||||||
| Attachments: Stan Hardin Recommendation Oscar Brohm Recommendation Original John McGrath Nomination Letter for Bob | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 800 2016 2016 | Bob Redman 4214 Jackson Ave. Louisville, KY 40213 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Robert Stewart 9009 Daxbury Rd Louisville, KY 40242 | NOM 04/21/2016 EXP 06/30/2022 | ||
| Redman served more than 35 years and won over 300 games as a head football coach at five Kentuckiana area high school before retiring after the 2010 season. Redman spent 18 years as head coach at Male HS (1992-2009), where he compiled a 190-49 record with three state titles (1993, 1998 and 2000) with two state runner-up finishes. His teams made six championship game appearances, the first of which came in 1984 at Ballard. | ||||||
| Attachments: Redman, Bob nomination Redman, Bob support info | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 806 2016 2017 | Eddie Lee Saylor 433 Helton Rd Calvin, KY 40813 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Jeffrey Saylor PO Box 604 Irvine, KY 40336 | NOM 04/22/2016 EXP 06/30/2022 | ||
| Saylor was a two-time President of the KHSAA Board of Control. He served over 11 years on the Board representing regions 13 and 14, working alongside four commissioners. Saylor was the District Athletic contact for Bell County Schools beginning in 1990 until his retirement in the spring of 2005. During this time, he worked closely with school administrators and coaches in all athletic matters. In addition, as Director of Facilities, he had oversight of all maintenance and construction of sports facilities in the district. | ||||||
| Attachments: Saylor, Eddie nomination Saylor, Eddie support info | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 876 2017 2018 | Eric Shelton PO Box 1219 Matthews, NC 28106 | ELIGIBLE MINORITY | Steve Moss 127 Dickinson Dr. Georgetown, KY 40324 | NOM 05/04/2017 EXP 06/30/2023 | ||
| A two-time Class 4A Player of the Year, Eric Shelton rushed for 4,970 yards with 59 TDs at Bryan Station. As a linebacker, he made 129 tackles, including 11 sacks and 41 tackles-for-loss. He was named All-State and 1st Team All-America by USA Today and Parade Magazine. In addition, Shelton was named Super Prep Elite 50, Super Southern by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and All-Southern by the Orlando Sentinel. He was rated the No. 6 player and No. 2 running back in America by ESPN. Shelton was recruited by every school in the country and signed with Florida State. He transferred to Louisville and became one of the Cardinals’ all-time leading rushers. He entered the 2005 NFL Draft following his junior season and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the 2nd Round. | ||||||
| Attachments: Shelton, Eric nomination | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 954 2018 2018 | Cyrus (Cy) Tucker 5813 Renada Dr. Crestwood, KY 40014 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Laurie Nichols 6321 Park Rd. Crestwood, KY 40014 | NOM 04/30/2018 EXP 06/30/2024 | ||
| The winningest girls' soccer coach in KHSAA history, Tucker retired following the 2014 season with an all-time record of 390â€131â€26 across 22 seasons (.737 winning percentage). Tucker led South Oldham to a KHSAA-record seven state championships, more than any other program in state history. South Oldham won four-straight state titles from 1998-2001 and six in a seven-year span (1995-2001). He coached five Ms. Soccer award winners and five All-America selections during his tenure. His awards include: KSHSSCA Coach of the Year ('96, '98, '00, '14); National Federation Coaches Assoc. Award ('98, '99, '00, '01); KY HS Athletic Director Assoc. Outstanding Coach Award (2001); National Soccer Coaches Assoc. of America Regional Coach of the Year ('96, '98). | ||||||
| Attachments: Tucker, Cyrus nomination Tucker, Cyrus support info | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 607 2013 2018 | Cecil Ward 7000 Harvest Gold Way Louisville, KY 40291 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR MINORITY | Cecil Ward 7000 Harvest Gold Way Louisville, KY 40291 | NOM 11/01/2013 EXP 06/30/2019 | ||
| Mr. Ward was State Champion in shot, discus, long jump and triple jump..Coach of 2 State Cross Country Championships and Coach of 14 State Track and Field Championships at Paducah Tilgman. | ||||||
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| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 939 2018 2018 | Reggie Warford 108 Brookside Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15241 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR MINORITY | Jerry Hancock 407 Bryant Circle Greenville, KY 42345 | NOM 04/30/2018 EXP 06/30/2024 | ||
| The 1972 Muhlenberg County Player of the Year at Drakesboro, Reggie Warford would go on to become a trail-blazing figure at the University of Kentucky. The lefty guard scored 1,941 points in his three-year prep career for the Cardinals, averaging over 25 ppg as a senior, and helped lead his squad to the 1971 10th District title and an appearance in the regional championship game. Warford earned All-State honors as a senior and would sign to play for the Wildcats under Coach Joe B. Hall. As a senior, Warford helped lead the Wildcats to the 1976 NIT Championship, scoring 14 points in the title game against UNC-Charlotte. Perhaps more importantly, Warford was the first African-American basketball player to graduate from UK, helping pave the way for others to follow. Warford returned home to coach boys’ basketball at newly consolidated Muhlenberg County High School, where he fashioned a 66-28 mark and earned the 2010 3rd Region Championship. | ||||||
| Attachments: Warford, Reggie support info | ||||||