| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1426 2025 0 | Larry Allison 212 Chardonnay Ct Winchester, KY 40361 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Brad Allison 81 Chelsea Dr. Cynthiana, KY 41031 | NOM 06/25/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| When Larry Allison started coaching at Millersburg Military Institute in 1972, I would imagine that he had no idea that he would be coaching in some sense of the word for the next 50 years. During this time, Larry was a High School Head Coach or an Assistant Coach for more than 2400 ball games on the sidelines of girls' and boys' basketball, softball, baseball, tennis, and football. Larry, as mentioned before, began his career at MMI, but also coached at Deming (Robertson Co), Harrison Co, and Clark Co High Schools. He was the head coach of 6 10th Region Championships (‘95 Slow Pitch and Fast Pitch/‘02, ‘03, ‘07, ‘11 Baseball) and Assistant Coach for another 5 Region Crowns (‘90, ‘92 Baseball/‘07, ‘11, ‘12 Boys Basketball). He was also a member of the Bluegrass Umpires Association for nearly 10 years in the 1980s. Adding these games that he had a hand in, his career easily puts him in direct contact with high school student athletes in more than 2700 games during his tenure. Bluegrass Conference Coach of the Year at Robertson Co Girls and Boys basketball teams: 80-81. Bluegrass Conference Girls Coach of the Year: 81-82 season. 90-97 Harrison Co Head Girls Basketball Coach: 2 District Championships/1 Region Runner-up in eight years. 89-91 Assistant baseball coach: 2 Region Titles. 93-97 Head Coach of the Fillies Softball: 5 District Titles/2 Region Crowns -in the same year (Took the 95 team to the State Tournament in both Slow Pitch and Fast Pitch). 97- Head Girls Basketball Coach and Head Baseball Coach at Clark Co. Won 10 District championships (9 Baseball, 1 Basketball) and 4 Region Titles. 2001-2016 Clark Co Boys Basketball Assistant Coach: 2007, 2011, 2012 10th Region Champions. 2016-2019 Harrison Co Girls Basketball Assistant. 2019-2022 Clark Co Baseball Assistant. Won 1095 games as Head Coach and another 475 as an assistant. 10th Region Boys Basketball Hall of Fame: 2005. 10th Region Girls Basketball Hall of Fame: 2008. KHSBCA Hall of Fame: 2011. | ||||||
| Attachments: Allison, Larry Nomination Allison, Larry Support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 436 2023 0 | Tom Becherer 1123 West Main St. Shelbyville, KY 40065 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | John Leeper 1301 Persimmon Ridge Drive Louisville, KY 40065 | NOM 01/01/2023 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| In his 36 years as a head football coach, Mr. Becherer accumulated over 225 wins, including several trips to the State Championship, which he won in 1987 as head coach at Shelby County. Becherer took an assistant coaching position at Collins HS after retiring from Shelby County, helping the Titans win the state championship in 2013. His leadership continued off the field, being named Kentucky Colonel, Outstanding FCA Coach, and Legends Award Winner from the Louisville Football Association. Tom Becherer played football at UK. As a contributor/coach over six decades, he was instrumental in: 1) the return of football to Maysville KY in 1966, 2) leading the merger of Shelbyville High and Shelby County High School and taking them to numerous playoff runs including a KHSAA State Runner-up finish in 1976, 1977 and 1993 and a State Championship in 1987, 3) Leading Christian Academy to their first win in program's early history in 2000, and 4) Assisting Martha Layne Collins to a State Runner up Finish in 2012 and State Championship in 2013. Coach Becherer was awarded Coach of the Year honors multiple times and was named to the Legends of the GLFCA in 2003. | ||||||
| Attachments: Becherer, Tom_Supporting.pdf Becherer supporting infoNEW 2 Becherer, Tom nominationNEW Becherer, Tom supporting infoNEW | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1263 2022 0 | Michael Blakeman 114 Avery Drive Greensburg, KY 42743 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | James DeSpain 306 Henry Street Greensburg, KY 42743 | NOM 10/27/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| Mr. Blakeman's individual records have held for 50-plus years since his senior year in 1968. He still holds four state records for Kentucky pitchers plus he holds top-ten status in six other key pitching categories. His four state individual records remain for season wins, season shutouts, career shutouts and single season strikeouts. Multisport Letterman at Greensburg High School as well as Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball Coach. | ||||||
| Attachments: Michael Blakeman Nomination Michael Blakeman Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 962 2021 0 | Zeb Blankenship , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Everette Varney 1110 Nathaniel Drive Georgetown, KY 40324 | NOM 08/20/2021 EXP 06/30/2027 | ||
| An outstanding high school athlete, Zeb led his Cumberland High School (Elkhorn City) team to three regional championships and state tournament appearances in 1943, 1944 and 1945. He was named to the All-State team in his senior year of 1945 and played his freshman year of college at the University of Kentucky before being drafted into the military and serving in the United States Army. His administrative career began in 1962 and stretched through 1981, with his basketball coaching career spanning 10 years. He served as high school principal at both Mercer County High School (five years) and at Jessamine County High School (14 years). During this time he served as a valued member of the KHSAA Board of Control and as its President for three years. | ||||||
| Attachments: Blankenship support info Blankenship support info2 Blankenship new support info Blankenship new support info2 Blankenship nomination | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 964 2023 0 | John Bond PO Box 72 Benham, KY 40807 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Eugene Farmer 4000 North U.S. Highway 119 Bax, KY 40806 | NOM 07/04/2023 EXP 06/30/2029 | ||
| John Bond turned Cumberland into a small school mountain powerhouse throughout the 1980s and 1990s, leading the Lady Skins to a pair of state tournament appearances in the 1980s and the first two All “A†Classic state titles in the early 1990s. He inherited a program that had won only game in the first year of girls basketball in Kentucky in the fall of 1976 and led a steady improvement from three wins in his first year to 10 the next year, then 12 and then 21 in 1979. By 1981, Cumberland ended Cawood’s run of five straight 52nd District titles. Cumberland made its first trip to the Sweet Sixteen in 1984 in Richmond and returned two years later in Bowling Green, becoming the first Harlan County team to win a game in the state tournament by knocking off Miss Basketball Kris Miller and Owensboro Catholic. Now in his 52nd year of teaching, Bond continues his lifelong passion of working with students while volunteering as the middle school coach at Cumberland, touching the lives of yet another generation of Harlan Countians. A 1961 graduate of Benham High School, Bond was a baseball and basketball standout at the small coal mining town before moving on to the University of Kentucky. He earned degrees at UK in 1966 and 1971 before returning to the Tri-Cities area of Harlan County to begin a long teaching and coaching career. A 1961 graduate of Benham High School, Bond was a baseball and basketball standout at the small coal mining town before moving on to the University of Kentucky. He earned degrees at UK in 1966 and 1971 before returning to the Tri-Cities area of Harlan County. Career Record: 492-248 2019 13th Region Girls Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame 2008 Coaches Court of Honor by Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches 11-Time 52nd District Champion (1981, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2005) Two-Time 13th Region Champion (1984 & 1986) 5-Time 13th Region All 'A' Classic Champion (1991, 1992, 1993, 2004, 2005) Two-Time All 'A' Classic State Champion (1991 and 1992) | ||||||
| Attachments: Bond nomination form Bond support info John Bond nominationNEW John Bond Letter of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1223 2022 0 | 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 06/30/2028 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 1221 2022 0 | Welmon Britt, Jr. , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR MINORITY | Alonzo Webb 1222 Oakwood Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 | NOM 08/02/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| Attachments: Welmon Britt Nomination Welmon Britt Support Welmon Britt Recommendations | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1327 2023 0 | Kim Brohm 3207 Allison Way Louisville, KY 40220 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE | Oscar Brohm 8011 Huntsman Trail Louisville, KY 40291 | NOM 11/01/2023 EXP 06/30/2029 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 1122 2021 0 | Marques Brones 4483 Loveland Pass Dr. East Jacksonville, FL 32210 | ELIGIBLE MINORITY | Marques Brones 4483 Loveland Pass Dr. East Jacksonville, FL 32210 | NOM 10/14/2021 EXP 06/30/2027 | ||
| The player was wonderfully full of energy and life, a solvren and the captain of the championship Bears in 1997. The leader of his team and led them out of nowhere to an undefeated championship season. Scored an offensive and defensive touchdown in the championship game. Really enjoyed playing the sport, voted m.v.p. of the season and the champion of the team, played like a professional and enjoyed family, a genuine class hero for the blessings of all. | ||||||
| Attachments: BronesMarques_nomination | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1272 2022 0 | Perky Bryant PO Box 187 106 Park Drive Loyall, KY 40854 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Stacy Noah 546 Hwy 1084 Baxter, KY 40806 | NOM 11/01/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| Perky Bryant's high school career was stellar. As a 175-pound halfback, he led one of the greatest football teams in Evarts history to an 11-1 record during his season. Finishing second in the Cumberland Valley Conference, EHS's only loss of the season was to the eventual Class A state championship team. Bryant scored 202 points his senior season, earned 13 varsity letters in four sports at EHS, and powered his way to the end zone with huge contributions for team wins during numerous games (39 points out of 48/ 33 out of 40). His biggest accomplishment was being recognized by the Louisville Courier-Journal as the 15th Best High School Football Player in the state of Kentucky for the 1950's decade. The honor was overwhelming for Bryant considering the number of players, for a 10-year period, that was considered for the award. Perky Bryant was a standout multi-sport athlete at Evarts High School in Harlan County; however, football was his greatest love. His father was a coal miner and his mother a homemaker. He grew up in a coal camp known as Number 2 Camp in Kenvir and worked at a grocery store all day on Saturdays and then would play hard-nosed football at night. Despite living in a small town, Bryant's athletic prowess gained him statewide attention and he continued playing the game of football at the University of Kentucky after graduating Evarts High School in 1960. His grit and drive were evidenced as he had great success at UK as a member of the fabled "Thin Thirty" Wildcats. In 1962, Charlie Bradshaw became coach and Bradshaw's first win came in Detroit, Michigan over Detroit by a score of 27-8. Junior Perky Bryant scored three touchdowns against the Titans. He was a three-year letterman on the UK Varsity Team in 1961-1963. In 1962, he was the leading scorer for UK. | ||||||
| Attachments: Perky Bryant Nomination | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1130 2021 0 | Joe Buck 151 Shoreside Dr. Apt. 11102 Lexington, KY 40515 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Andrew Buck 173 Susan Trace Nicholasville, KY 40365 | NOM 10/21/2021 EXP 06/30/2027 | ||
| Joe Buck was an amazing athlete who represented East Carter High school with pride. He currently still holds two records for the school in Track and Field. The 1 Mile - 4:23 - 1977 and the 880 Yards - 2:00 - 1977 (Source - Athletic.net). Joe Buck also ran Cross country for East Carter High school and still holds the East Carter record for the 2 Mile - 10:14 - 1977 (Source - Athletic.net)This is a major accomplishment for still holding the records that were set 44 years ago. | ||||||
| Attachments: BuckJoe_nomination BuckJoe_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 971 2019 0 | Billy Burton 5974 Redwine St. Norcross, GA 30071 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | John Osborne 848 Grider Pond Rd. Bowling Green, KY 42104 | NOM 04/04/2019 EXP 06/30/2025 | ||
| An All-State and All-Region selection at Pleasure Ridge Park, Burton averaged 18 ppg as a senior to lead PRP to a 23-2 record and delivered the game-winner as the Panthers upset top-ranked Shawnee, 92-91, in the region tournament quarterfinals - a game in which they trailed by 18 at the half. He went on to star at Eastern Kentucky University, leading the Colonels to the 1972 NCAA Tournament as team captain. Following his collegiate career, Burton was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the 1972 ABA Draft. He was inducted into PRP's inaugural Hall of Fame Class in 2021. | ||||||
| Attachments: Burton nomination form Burton support info | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1166 2022 0 | Terry Compton , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Jerry Taylor 1014 S. Dixie Highway Munfordville, KY 42765 | NOM 08/01/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| Hart County High School 1970 All-District Team All-Regional Team All-SKAC Team All-State Team (Scored 20 points with 12 rebounds for state tournament game) (Scored 25 points with 15 rebounds for still the all-time leading scorer for Hart County Raiders) 1970 Kentucky All-Stars Team KY-Indiana All-Stars Team Vanderbilt University 1970 Freshman Team (Holds Record for Leading Scorer) 1971-74 Varsity Team (Leading Scorer for all three years) 1973 Traveled with team for good-will tour – Dominican Republic and Haiti 1974 Mid-east Regional Tournament Tuscaloosa, AL All-SEC Team All-SEC Academic Team All-American Academic Team Recognized as a Tennessee All-Star Pizza Hut Classic, Las Vegas (Leading Scorer) Averaged 87.3 for free throws his entire Vanderbilt career | ||||||
| Attachments: Terry Compton Nomination Terry Compton Support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1389 2024 0 | Jim Cutter 4905 Holtz Drive Cold Spring, KY 41076 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Grady Brown 134 Burney Lane Fort Thomas, KY 41075 | NOM 10/21/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| As a freshman, we started Jim at shortstop on our varsity team. Quickly, we all saw how valuable of a teammate he was. He contributed to the success of our team just in his first year. As a sophomore, Jim developed into one of our most talented players and worked his way to the top of the batting order. Jim was recruited by multiple regional summer league teams, where he played with talented college and professional recruits, who were two-three years older than him. As a junior, Jim was named captain of the team and played every position we needed him to fill. Jim’s batting average that year was 598. Jim was named to the All-Region Team (1977). As a senior (1978), Jim was recognized as one of the top players in the Cincinnati area and maintained a batting average of 693. Jim was drafted by the Montreal Expos straight out of high school. Jim had multiple offers from Division 1 colleges but chose to go to Northern Kentucky University on a baseball scholarship to stay close to his elderly mother. In my opinion, Jim is the best baseball player that has ever represented Newport High School. Any coach or official in that era would agree that Jim made his mark playing baseball in the Greater Cincinnati area. It was an honor to be his coach for four years. I followed his career through college and was proud of how he represented our school and baseball program. Jim has sponsored and coached many youth athletic teams over the last 20 years to give back to give back to the community and share his knowledge. | ||||||
| Attachments: Cutter, Jim Nomination Cutter, Jim support Cutter, Jim Letter of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1031 2021 0 | Harlan Davidson PO Box 1908 Hazard, KY 41702 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Eddie Saylor 433 Helton Rd. Calvin, KY 40813 | NOM 02/12/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| * A KHSAA football official from 1976 until the early 2000\'s. Harlan called multiple playoff games and officiated the KHSAA Football State AAA Championship Game. * Played at Hazard High School from 1958 until 1962. * Upon Graduation from college, he was the head basketball coach at Pineville High School and Washington County High School. While working as a grad asst. at EKU, Hall of Fame Coach Guy Strong stated the Harlan was one of the best young coaches in the State of Kentucky. His coaching career was cut short by family matters in 1973. * Provided Color commentary, alongside KHSAA Hall of Fame inductee, Jay Lasslo, for WSGS Hazard. Calling many Boys and Girls Sweet Sixteen Basketball Tournaments. * Finally, Junior has served on the WYMT Basketball Classic Board of Directors. * Has been involved in high school sports for over 61 years as a player, coach, official and contributor. He represents what is great about High School Sports and is a very deserving candidate. | ||||||
| Attachments: DavidsonHarlan_nomination DavidsonHarlan_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1398 2024 0 | Tim Davis 306 Hoops Lane Campbellsville, KY 42718 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Michael Holt 306 S. 6th Street Lebanon, KY 40033 | NOM 10/31/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 540 2024 0 | Ralph Davis, Jr. 79 Lions Lane Vanceburg, KY 41179 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Jack Lykins 79 Lions Lane Vanceburg, KY 41179 | NOM 07/01/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| Mr. Davis was an all-district basketball performer for 3 consecutive years, scoring 1800 points. In 1956, he averaged 26.4 ppg with 18 rebounds, leading him to be named second-team all-state. Forced to play out of position at center in high school because he was the team’s tallest player, Davis used the experience to his advantage and forged an all-state, all-American and professional career. Davis graduated in 1956 as the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,476 points. Davis was a member of the 1953 VHS team that won 26 games and advanced to the 16th Region championship game. As a senior Davis led the Lions to a 20-7 record and the EKC tournament title in 1956. He averaged 27 points and 18 rebounds per game as a senior and was named second-team all-state, the highest recognition for any VHS/LCHS basketball player in history. Davis set the school record for points in a game at the time with 41. Davis led VHS to a four-year record of 72-46. Moved to his more natural position of point guard in college, Davis enjoyed a standout career at the University of Cincinnati, where the Bearcats qualified for the Final Four in his junior and senior seasons. He was named honorable mention All-American as a senior and was the leading scorer in the East-West College All-Star game. He played two seasons in the NBA – one for the Cincinnati Royals (1960-61) and one for the Chicago Packers (1961-62). Davis is the only VHS/LCHS athlete to have his jersey retired. Davis was inducted into the University of Cincinnati Hall of Fame 1981. | ||||||
| Attachments: Davis, Ralph Jr._Supporting.pdf Updated Ralph Davis Nomination New Ralph Davis Support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1386 2024 0 | Donald Douglas 733 Chinkopin Drive Nicholasville, KY 40356 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR MINORITY | Chuck Gullo 51 Emmaus Lane Gilbertsville, KY 42044 | NOM 10/21/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| Team Captain 2-time state champion in hurdles Academic and Athletic All-American First of his 16 siblings to go to college He won multiple region championships in hurdles and relays. Won at the National Junior AAU All-American meet 2-time qualifier for the Olympic Trails in 400 m IH Division I athletic and academic All-American Multiple conference championships | ||||||
| Attachments: Douglas, Donald Nomination Douglas, Donald Letter of Recommendation Douglas, Donald support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1440 2025 0 | Gwen Doyle Howard 17303 Shakes Creek Drive Fisherville, KY 40023 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE MINORITY | Gerald Church 2827 Pomeroy Drive Louisville, KY 40218 | NOM 07/15/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| Gwen Doyle Howard was a three-time All-State player (sophomore, junior and senior years); two-time Louisville Invitational MVP; 1990 Gatorade Player of the Year in Kentucky; 1990 USA Today Super 25; 1990 Naismith Award Top Player in Kentucky; 1990 KY/IN All-Star; 1990 KY All-Stars Hall of Fame; 2004 DuPont Manual Hall of Fame. | ||||||
| Attachments: Howard, Gwen Doyle Nomination Howard, Gwen Doyle Support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1359 2024 0 | Katie Fields (Pfost) 12010 Ancient Spring Drive Louisville, KY 40245 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE | Lynn Pfost 2412 Chadford Way Louisville, KY 40222 | NOM 07/25/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| Katie played all 4 years of high school at Ballard High School. Katie was a left-handed Pitcher for the softball program under Alan Jones. Where she holds the single-season and career records. She was awarded first-team all-state her senior year. Her BIO for Morehead State- Product of Ballard High School where she set the school single-season record for wins with a 33-7 mark in 2009 ... In 2009, tossed 21 shutouts and was named First-Team All-State ... In 2008, named All-District with a 10-3 record and 110 strikeouts. After high school Katie continued to play softball. She attended Voluntary State Community College for two years, where she set school records, and in her sophomore year, she helped the team win their first-ever regional. She holds the record and was selected both years not just for pitching but hitting as well. She was selected as MVP of the region both seasons.. She was also selected on the 2nd all american as a utility player. After her sophomore year she went on to attend Morehead State University on a full athletic scholarship. She set a single-season record. | ||||||
| Attachments: Katie (Pfost) Fields Nomination Katie (Pfost) Fields Support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1325 2023 0 | 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 | ||
| 1199 2022 0 | John Fuqua 4415 Maywood Drive Paducah, KY 42001 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Dale Polley 5104 Pickney Drive Brentwood, TN 37027 | NOM 08/02/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| John was the co-captain and MVP for the Hopkinsville TIgers 1966 2A State Championship team that finished 13-0; that team finished #1 in Kentucky polls and #4 in the United States. John was a RB and OLB, playing both ways. He was All-WKC, AP All-State, CJ All-State, LHL All-State, All Southern Team and All-American. He finished the 1966 season with 15 TDs and 1326 rushing yards (averaging 5.9 yards per carry). Coach Fleming Thornton, KHSAA HOF member said this about John. "He was a bull dozer. He was the hardest running back for his size I guess that we've ever had." John signed a football scholarship to Vanderbilt University, after being recruited by Alabama, Kentucky and many others. John, as a junior, was also a starting RB and OLB for the Hopkinsville Tigers 1965 2A State Championship that finished 14-0. The 1965 HHS team finished as #16 in the nation. John was recently a part of the Inaugural Class inducted into the Hopkinsville High School Athletic Hall of Fame. | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1199file1.pdf nom1199file2.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1413 2024 0 | Marla Gearhart 1732 Farmview Drive Lexington, KY 40515 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE | Chris Perry PO Box 323 Olive Hill, KY 41164 | NOM 11/19/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 1236 2022 0 | Phil Gibson , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Matt Bell , | NOM 09/19/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| 931 career points school records for most free throws made in a game without a miss as well as best FG% in a season Three Rivers All-Conference, All District, All Region first Webster County HS graduate to earn a basketball scholarship 2021 WCHS Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Lady Trojans coach 78-95 Regional titles 1981, 84 8 district titles 1993 All A State Runner Up 3 All A regional titles (93-95) coached the first female high school athlete of the year in 1982 (Sharon Ottens) coached Miss Basketball in 1993 (Brandi Ashby) numerous coach of the year awards head coach for the Kentucky/Indiana All-Star Game won 324 games Henderson County Boys 1995-2007 regional titles in 1996 and 1999 which also led to final 4 appearances 10 district titles 260 wins 2021 HCHS Hall of Fame Inductee overall record 584-232 in 29 seasons Henderson County Girls Assistant Coach 2008-2022 | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1236file1.pdf nom1236file2.pdf nom1236file3.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1428 2025 0 | Jaree Goodin 802 W Gordon Street Corbin, KY 40701 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE | James Goodin 151 Ohler Lane Corbin, KY 40701 | NOM 06/25/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| Jaree Goodin was a four-year starter at Corbin High School. She started in 117 consecutive ballgames. From her sophomore year through her senior year, she led her team to a 91-12 record. She finished her career as the all-time leading scorer at Corbin, and the record remained for 33 years. She was all district team 4 years, All region team 3 years, All SEKC 4 years, and all state her senior year. She broke the single-game scoring record twice. The second time was during the regional tournament, where she put up 47 points. She lettered in three spots, basketball, track, and softball. She is a member of the Corbin Hall of Fame, the Eastern Kentucky Hall of Fame, and was in the induction class for the 13th Region Hall of Fame. Her ending career statistics were 1874 points, 1056 rebounds, and a field goal percentage of 54%. She was the Corbin High School homecoming queen and the 1989 Miss Corbin High School. She received a full Division I scholarship to Eastern Kentucky University Jaree continued to excel at basketball a EKU. She set the single-game scoring records twice. Finished as the 2nd all-time leading scorer and 3rd all-time leading rebounder. She was named MVP of the OVC tournament in 1993. She was the Eastern Kentucky Female Athlete of the year in 1992-1993. Her record of scoring the most field goals during a ballgame still stands at 18, and she is third on the best all-time field goal percentage list. | ||||||
| Attachments: Goodin, Jaree Nomination Goodin, Jaree Support Goodin, Jaree Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1160 2022 0 | Gary Gregory 307 Main Street Manchester, KY 40962 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Les Nicholson 111 Tanyard Rd Manchester, KY 40962 | NOM 08/01/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| 1st Team All State Courier-Journal 1973-74, 1st Team All-State Lexington Herald Leader 1973-74, 1st team All-State Associated Press 1973-74, Top 30 High School Player 1973-74 by the Knoxville News Sentinel, All American Team of 1973-74 by Sunkist Magazine Prep All America, Selected as one of the “Nation’s Top Recruits†by Louisville Courier Journal 1974, All 49th District team 1971-72-73-74, All 13th Region 1972-73-74, All South East Ky Conference 1972-73-74, MVP Hazard Invitational Tournament 1974, MVP Laurel County Invitational Tournament 1974, SEKC MVP 1974, 1973-74 Was the state of Kentucky’s leading scorer, scoring most points in one season at 1,016 which was before the 3-point shot was implemented in KY Prep Basketball. Clay High Records before the 3-point shot Single season scoring record, All-time leading Scorer 2,270 points, 1st Tiger to score 1000 Points in a single season, Most Assist Single Season Scoring Average, Highest free throw percentage at 96% Mr. Gregory Continued his basketball career at Western Kentucky University then returned home where he has practiced law and is the current Commonwealth Attorney for the 41st Judicial Circuit, which includes Clay, Jackson, and Leslie counties. | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1160file1.pdf nom1160file2.pdf nom1160file3.pdf nom1160file4.pdf nom1160file5.pdf nom1160file6.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1446 2025 0 | Jeff Gumm 100 Strawberry Ln Campbellsville, KY 42718 | ELIGIBLE | Austin Burress 125 Highland Drive Campbellsville, KY 42718 | NOM 10/13/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| Jeff Gumm had a legendary career coaching baseball at Taylor County. He led the Cardinal program for 30 years, posting a record of 702-288, a 70.9 win percentage & never had a losing season in his tenure. He guided his 2001 team to the 1st Region Championship in program history & led his 2019 team to a 2nd Region Title while also posting a program high 32 win season. He had 4 30+ win seasons, 24 20+ win seasons & won the 20th District 13 times, including a run of 11 titles in 13 years. He had a Region Runner Up in 2006, 10 District Runner-Ups, & is Top 15 among coaches in Kentucky for career wins. While best known for his baseball career, he also served as Head Basketball Coach from 1989-1998 & again for the 2018-19 season. He won 114 games was District Runner-Up twice & was District Champion and Region Runner Up in 2019, the same year as his 2nd Baseball Region Title. In addition, he served as an assistant coach in football, basketball, & baseball at various points in his career Coach Gumm served as Athletic Director at Taylor County from 2008-2018, while also serving as a full-time teacher. During his tenure as AD, Taylor County witnessed unprecedented success, including 3 State Bowling Titles, 2 Individual State Champions, 3 Region Basketball Championships, and countless Region, District and Conference Championships spanning all Taylor County Sports. Bowling, Fishing, Wrestling, and Archery teams were all added and School Based Youth League programs were also developed and expanded in many sports during his tenure. The first year that KHSAA sanctioned bowling as a sport, Coach Gumm served as tournament manager for the first region tournament held in the state. His time as AD also saw various construction and renovation projects to Taylor County’s Athletic Facilities. He played a major role in the planning and logistics of many of those projects and helped to secure sponsorships for those projects. He was also very active on the 5th Region Policy Board. | ||||||
| Attachments: Gumm, Jeff Nomination Gumm, Jeff Support 1 Gumm, Jeff Support 2 | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1432 2025 0 | James Haire 1514 Manchester Drive Elizabethtown, KY 42701 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR MINORITY | Doug Barnes 524 Michigan Avenue Elizabethtown, KY 42701 | NOM 06/25/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| - HEAD COACH AT ELIZABETHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL 30 YEARS AND COUNTING - 531 WINS - 2000 SWEET SIXTEEN BOYS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - 2021 SWEET SIXTEEN BOYS STATE RUNNER-UP - 1994 BOYS CLASS 2A TRACK STATE CHAMPIONS - 2005 KING OF THE BLUEGRASS CHAMPIONS - 2000, 2005, 2020, 2021, 2023 5TH REGION CHAMPIONS - AREA COACH OF THE YEAR 1997, 2000, 2004, 2009, 2014, 2021 - KABC REGIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR 2002, 2003, 2014 - 5TH REGION COACHES ASSOC. COACH OF THE YEAR 2014, 2020, 2021 - 1998 & 2000 COACHED THE EXECUTIVE INN EAST/WEST ALL-STAR GAME - 2016 COURT OF HONOR INDUCTEE - 2015 COACHED THE KY/IN ALL-STAR GAME - 2018 NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR FINALIST James' character, longevity, loyalty, and the impact he has had on so many of Elizabethtown High School's students, not just basketball players, is a true testament to the person he is. His goal is, and always has been, to develop young men of character who are prepared to step into life after high school basketball. Winning has been a byproduct of the demands he places on his players of discipline, respect, attitude, and work ethic. He continues to be available to all of his players even after graduation. His ability to motivate and coach young athletes is confirmed by winning a KHSAA Boys Sweet Sixteen Championship and a Class AA Boys state track championship. | ||||||
| Attachments: Haire, James Nomination Haire, James Support Haire, James Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1205 2022 0 | Herman Hale , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | William Jones 3555 E. Augusta Chatham Rd. Augusta, KY 41002 | NOM 08/02/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| 1928 State champion runner-up; career 69-4 Coached Deming 1936-37, 1943-44, 1946-47, 1953-1961 with a 115-137 record Coached Brooksville 1936-42 with a 99-36 record Coached Oddville 1948-51 with a 20-32 record Coached Harrison County 1950-53 with a 25-22 record | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1205file1.pdf nom1205file2.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1411 2024 0 | John Haney 54 Haney Place Inez, KY 41224 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Robin Newsom 137 Creekwood Estates Inez, KY 41224 | NOM 11/19/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| Coached Sheldon Clark girls' basketball from 1974-78 with his wife Mary Lou Haney. They won four region titles and four district titles. They were pioneers of the game. They have the winningest record percentage of any coach at Martin County schools. Coach in four state tournaments. | ||||||
| Attachments: Haney, John Nomination | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1424 2025 0 | Mike Harris 80 Fairway Place Glasgow, KY 42141 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Chad Muhlenkamp 711 S.L. Roger Wells Blvd. Glasgow, KY 42141 | NOM 06/25/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| Girls Golf (22 Seasons; 1988-2008): 5 KHSAA State Championship, 97,98,99,00,08; 2008 Touchstone Energy All “A” State Champions; 2 KHSAA State Championship 3rd place, 02,07; 14 Region 3 & 4 championships, 88,89,90,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,00,01,07, &08; 4 Region 3 Runner-ups; 18 District 15 championships; 32 Invitational championships tournaments; Overall season record of 256-22; 2 KHSAA individual state champions; 2 Miss Golf of Kentucky players; 4 First team all-state players; 7 former players to play collegiate golf; 2 former players to win Kentucky Women’s State Amateur and play in Women’s US Open; 5 Time Kentucky Coach of the Year in girls golf, 97,98,99,00,08; 2 time Section 2 and Region Coach of the Year for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association, 98,99; National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS) Girls’ golf coach of the year 98; National High School Athletic Coaches Association Girls Golf Coach of the Year (99); Inaugural KGCA Hall of Fame (19). Boys Golf (2011-2014): 2 District 15 Championships (2012,2014); 1 Region 3 Championship (2012); 2 Region 3 runner-ups (2011 & 2014); 4 Touchstone Energy All “A” 4th region championships (2011-2014); 1 First Team All-State player (2013 & 2014); 1 Mr. Golf of Kentucky player; 2013 Region 3 Boys’ Coach of the Year by the Kentucky Golf Coaches Association; 4 Former players to play collegiate golf. Girls Basketball (13 seasons, 1992-2005): District 15 Championship (1st in school history.) (1996); Region 4 semi-finals; Former player to make the girls’ KY all-star team (1st in school history); 4th region Coach of the Year (1996-97, record 20-9); Region 4 All “A” Championship (1st in school history); All “A” State tournament 1st round; District 15 runner-up;4th region 1st round; 4 former players to play collegiate basketball. GHS Boys’ Basketball Coach (2014-2015) GHS Boys’ Assistant Basketball Coach (1985-1992 & 2013) | ||||||
| Attachments: Harris, Mike Nomination Harris, Mike Support Harris, Mike Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1219 2022 0 | George Hart , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Chris Evans 125 E. Bellville St. PO Box 191 Marion, KY 42064 | NOM 08/02/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| In 1950, George broke Kentucky legend Wallace “Wah Wah†Jones national four-year scoring record while playing for the Frances Bulldogs in Crittenden County. George finished his high school career with 2,604 points, and it is believed that he held the record until it was broken by “King†Kelly Coleman, who still holds the state record. At the time of his death in 2001, George ranked 45th on the Kentucky all-time scoring list. George learned a new style of basketball on the city playgrounds in Baltimore during the war years. A feature in The Courier-Journal said, “He flips the ball from every angle imaginable – and some you can’t imagine – and makes ‘em.†This was despite often being double- or triple-teamed, according to his coach. He was also an early adapter of the overhand free throw and was known for his deadliness from the line. He would shoot from the half-court circle to start games, and opponents would often move games to bigger gyms to accommodate the crowds that flocked to see him. George worked wherever he could in the small, fluorspar-mining community to help support his grandmother, with whom he lived after being abandoned by his mother. That included starting the fire at the school in the early mornings before everyone else arrived, catching mice for a local storeowner, and whatever farm work he could find. Often, he would miss morning classes to go hunting or fishing in order to provide food for the table. George was offered numerous scholarships, and went to UK the summer after graduation to scrimmage for Coach Rupp. After two weeks, he decided that he missed home too much and left. He served as a Marine Corps during the Korean War and later retired from US Steel in Gary, Indiana. He then returned to spend the rest of his days in Crittenden County, where he continued to support the school in Frances until it was closed due to consolidation. | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1219file1.pdf nom1219file2.pdf nom1219file3.pdf nom1219file4.pdf nom1219file5.pdf nom1219file6.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1153 2022 0 | Stanley Herndon 3822 Saint Edwards Drive Louisville, KY 40299 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR MINORITY | Charles Hunter 202 Lexington Drive Glasgow, KY 42141 | NOM 08/01/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| Stanley Herndon was a standout basketball player at Glasgow Ralph Bunche High School, where he was the leading scorer and assist player in 1953-1954 and again in 1955-1956. He made the All-District East 41 team and set a scoring record at Ralph Bunche by netting 46 points against Horse Cave in 1956. Two of Stanley's fondest memories were hitting last-second shot, at half court, against Franklin Lincoln High School and beating every team in Region 3 in 1956 He was the first Basketball player from Ralph Bunche to receive an athletic scholarship in basketball; he attended Kentucky State College which is now Kentucky State University. He continued playing basketball after college in the Air Force and made the All-Air Force team in 1964. Stanley ( Stan ) Herndon had a stellar career in the Air Force, playing basketball for several Air Force bases from 1958-1981 He set a record at Westover AFB, scoring a record- high 53 points, 55 points at Kindley AFB in Bermuda and was selected to the All-Air Force Team in 1964. He was the leading scorer for Minot AFB, Minot, N. D. in 1971-1973 and was selected to the Northern 8th Air Force All-Tournament Team in 1973. Stan retired as a captain from the USAF ( Medical Corps ).He now resides in Louisville, Kentucky. | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1153file1.pdf nom1153file2.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1023 2021 0 | Chip Heuser 929 East Washington St. Apt 3 Louisville, KY 40206 | ELIGIBLE | Peggy Heuser 626 E Main St Apt 104 Louisville, KY 40202 | NOM 02/09/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| State Champion in the Pole Vault, setting 3A class and state records in 2003 that still stand today. -6-time Kentucky High School State champion, Pole Vault (indoor/outdoor) -Indoor State Record Holder 17' (Mason Dixon Games, 2003) -Overall Kentucky state record holder 17' 1 • (Texas Relays, 2003) -State meet record holder for 17 YEARS 16 '1 -Indoor Nike National High School Champion 2002 (3rd 2003) -Texas Relays Champion, 2003 -Former Texas Relays high school record holder 17'1 -Former Catholic High School Record holder 17'1 -One of the Fabulous 5 high school vaulters over 17', 2003 -1st Team Athletic and Academic All SEC team, 2004 -Runner-up, 2007 NCAA Track and Field Championships | ||||||
| Attachments: HeuserChip_nomination HeuserChip_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1312 2023 0 | Dean Hobbs 4244 North Hwy 259 Hardinsburg, KY 40143 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Rob Cox 1217 Highway 261 North Hardinsburg, KY 40143 | NOM 10/30/2023 EXP 06/30/2029 | ||
| Coach Dean Hobbs is the winningest basketball coach in BCHS history. Assuming a team in 1979 that had never won a regional tournament game, Coach Hobbs led teams to the 3rd Region Tournaments in 15 of his 17 years as coach. Coach Hobbs led his teams to five regional tournament Championship games, winning the Region 3 Tournament in 1995 and advancing Breckinridge County to the Sweet Sixteen for time in 30 years. His 1995 team defeated four higher ranked teams, winning the support of fans around the state with their selfless play, extraordinary execution, set state records for offensive efficiency and field goal percentage, and fundamental approach to the game. Breckinridge County set state tournament attendance records in virtually each session that they competed in. Coach Hobbs\' teams won 20 or more games in 13 of his 17 seasons at the helm while winning thirteen 11th District titles and set a standard of excellence never before achieved and not having been achieved subsequently. Dean Hobbs played and coached baseball at Campbellsville College after graduation from the Breckinridge County High School in 1966. His college education was interrupted when he was drafted into the US Army and served with distinction in Vietnam for sixteen months. Upon his safe return, he resumed his education and began his service as a professional educator. In addition to his distinguished basketball coaching career, Dean Hobbs also assumed the position as Head Football Coach for one year when staffing limitations and a Reduction in Force protocol was enforced that prevented the hiring of a coach. Years later, he also was additionally the Head Baseball Coach when the same protocol was enacted. Dean Hobbs was, and remains, an advocate for sportsmanship and fundamental preparation, an exemplar of moral values, and a servant to his community. | ||||||
| Attachments: Dean Hobbs Nomination Dean Hobbs Letter of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 936 2025 0 | Jesse Huff 47 Devonshire Street Madisonville, KY 42431 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Matt Bell 667 Choctaw St Madisonville, KY 42431 | NOM 06/30/2025 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| Coach Jesse Huff started his head coaching career at South Hopkins High School from 1989 to 1994. During that time, Coach Huff won 120 games. Coach Huff started the fast pitch program at South Hopkins when KHSAA changed from slow pitch to fast pitch in 1995. Coach Huff won 43 games in 2 seasons at South Hopkins. In the 1996-97 school year, when South Hopkins and West Hopkins were merged to form Hopkins County Central, Coach Huff was given the job to start the fast pitch softball program at Hopkins County Central High School. Coach Huff was the softball Coach until 2013. During that time, his Storm teams won 416 games, which ranked 12th in the state of KY at the time of his retirement, and he retired with 459 Fast Pitch wins, which ranked him fifth all-time in 2013. Counting Coach Huff's fast pitch and slow pitch wins, his teams won 579 games at the varsity level. Coach Huff had 14 players named All-State, including Class 2A 2004 player of the year Leigh Ann Moore, and had 17 players to sign to play college softball. Two of Coach Huff’s players have been selected to the KY Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in Leigh Ann Moore and Megan Shadrick. Coach Huff was elected in 2011 to the KY High School Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Coach Huff also served as the school athletic trainer at South Hopkins and Hopkins County Central until 2007 and continued to serve as trainer of the football team until 2013. Coach Huff has not only had a distinguished career as a teacher and coach, but he has also been active in the Army National Guard and served his country overseas in two wars, and retired as a Colonel and was recommended as a General at his last evaluation. | ||||||
| Attachments: Huff, Jesse support info Huff, Jesse Nomination Huff, Jesse Support New | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1396 2024 0 | Jerry Hurley 619 Mulberry Street Williamson, WV 25661 | ELIGIBLE | Sean Hurley 3813 Castlebridge Lane Lexington, KY 40509 | NOM 10/31/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| 2002 KHSAA Outstanding Official of the Year 2002 KHSAA Boys Sweet Sixteen State Championship Official 1998 At-Large Boys Sweet Sixteen Official / Highest Coaches Rating in KY 6 KHSAA Boys Sweet Sixteen Tournaments 2 KHSAA Girls Sweet Sixteen Tournaments 2 ALL - A State Finals KHSAA 15th Region Football Assigning Secretary KHSAA 15th Region Basketball Assigning Secretary Jerry Hurley had a distinguished 20-Year career as an official in the 15th region. His commitment to excellence on the court earned him the 2002 Outstanding Officials Award. Throughout his tenure, he has officiated 8 Sweet Sixteens, 5 All -A state tournaments and numerous regional tournaments in the state of Kentucky. After hanging up the whistle, Jerry continued to remain dedicated to our states athletics as the Assigning Secretary for both Basketball and Football for 10 years. His dedication to the sport and mentorship of younger officials has left a lasting impact on the athletics community not only in the region but in the state as well. Jerry has a lasting reputation as one of the best officials in the history of the 15th region. Attached in the supporting documentation are endorsements from some of Jerry's peers who are extremely well respected within the state, and the association. 2 of which are fellow members of the KHSAA Hall of Fame; both who feel as if Jerry's accomplishments warrant induction to such a prestigious Hall of Fame. Endorsements include State Senator Johnny Ray Turner, Paul Dotson ( KHSAA HOF Class of 1995), and Ancie Casey (KHSAA HOF Class of 1995). | ||||||
| Attachments: Hurley, Jerry Letters of Recommendation Hurley, Jerry Nomination Hurley, Jerry Support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1373 2024 0 | Shawn Johnson 941 Christian Street Apt. 1 Morehead, KY 40351 | ELIGIBLE | Dustin Stephenson 100 Rams Blvd. Raceland, KY 41169 | NOM 09/26/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| Player - Standout baseball player at East Carter (1978-81 four-year starter). Selected 1981 Raider of the Year. Won state title in 1980-81. Continued to play baseball at Morehead State. All-OVC Freshman of the Year and OVC Player of the Year his senior season. Inducted into MSU Hall of Fame in 2016. Coach - Most boys' basketball wins in Raceland history (212 over 14 seasons, 1993-07). Most fastpitch softball wins in school history (185 over eight seasons, 2011-19). Two 63rd District titles and three 16th Region All "A" titles in basketball. Three 63rd District titles, seven 16th Region All "A" titles, one All "A" runner-up, one 16th Region runner-up in softball. On top of some of the most successful boys' basketball and girls' softball teams in history, Shawn also coached eight years of girls' golf, winning the schools first 16th Region All "A" title in 2018. He also coached three years of boys' golf and four years of cross country at Raceland. He was founder of Racelands boys' basketball and softball Hall of Fames. | ||||||
| Attachments: Johnson_Shawn Nomination Johnson_Shaw Records Johnson_Shawn Article 1 Johnson_SHaw Article 2 Johnson_Shawn letters of recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 979 2023 0 | Mike Jones 301 Deer Run Trail Totz, KY 40870 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Eugene Farmer 4000 North U.S. Highway 119 Baxter, KY 40806 | NOM 07/04/2023 EXP 06/30/2029 | ||
| One of the most successful coaches in 13th Region history, Mike Jones posted a 613-255 record in 28 seasons as a boys basketball coach in a career that included stops at Cawood, Jackson County, Todd Central, Harlan, Clay County and Harlan County. After winning 85 games in four years at Cawood, including a regional runner-up finish in 1986 with all-stater Nick Sanford, Jones left for Jackson County and stayed four years. After one season at Todd Central, Jones returned to Harlan County in the fall of 1991 to begin an amazing eight-year run as the Harlan coach. The Green Dragons won 205 games in eight years under Jones, winning 13th Region titles in 1993, 1995 and 1996 and Kentucky All "A" Classic state titles in 1994 and 1995. Jones coached several more all-staters at Harlan, including 1995 Mr. Basketball Charles Thomas. After a six-year stint at Clay County, which included his fourth regional championship in 2001, Jones retired from coaching for three years and returned to Harlan County as an administrator at Cawood High School. Jones was named the first coach at Harlan County High School in the summer of 2008. Jones led the Bears through a gradual rise in the ranks of the 13th Region. The Bears won 19 games in 2010, then 20 in 2011 and 27 in 2012. Harlan County won its second district title in a 25-8 campaign in 2013 and advanced to the 13th Region Tournament finals. | ||||||
| Attachments: Jones nomination form Jones support info Mike Jones nominationNEW Mike Jones Letter of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1400 2024 0 | Joe Karr PO Box 175 Keavy, KY 40737 | ELIGIBLE | Roscoe Denney 72 Middleground Way Apt. 1 London, KY 40744 | NOM 10/31/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| Member of the 1982 State Championship team, four-year starter, played in the Kentucky/Indiana All Star Game, played in the East/West All-Star Game, LIT All-Tournament Team, Fayette County Invitational All-Tournament Team, 18 ppg junior year, 15 ppg senior year, all-time rebounding leader at Laurel County Senior High School with 10 rpg his junior year, 11.0 rpg senior year, 5 apg - all-time leader at LCHS, Laurel County School Board Member 2020-24, 12th Region Hall of Fame member. | ||||||
| Attachments: Karr, Joe Nomination Karr, Joe Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1155 2022 0 | Kaitlynn Kendrick 403 Dobson Branch Prestonsburg, KY 41653 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE | Tony Isaac 889 KY Rt. 680 West Eastern, KY 41622 | NOM 08/01/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| Katie started varsity for Allen Central Volleyball her 8th Grade year. Her accomplishments are numerous and she has put up some big numbers. She wrapped up her high school career with 242 Aces, 2501 Kills, 123 Assists, 1047 Blocks, and 1028 Digs. She is the only 15th Region and Eastern Kentucky Player to be recognized as an All-American. She was selected the ‘A’ Class Player of the Year for the State, First Team All-State (three years), 15th Region Player of the Year, Max Preps and AVCA State Player of the Week (three times), All ‘A’ Classic State Tournament All-Tournament Team (three years), 15th Region All-Tournament Team (five years) and MVP (four years), 58th District All-Tournament Team (5 Years) and MVP (three years), and All-Conference Team (six years). In her career, Katie was instrumental in compiling a 159 – 37 overall record (82 – 4 in 15th Region play). She contributed to Allen Central’s dominance in the 15th Region, winning five consecutive 15th Regional All ‘A’ Championships (her teams were All ‘A’ Classic State Tournament semi-finalists four times and State Runners-Up once) and five consecutive KHSAA 15th Region Championships. She was a member of the only volleyball team from the 15th Region to make it to the Elite 8 in the KHSAA State Tournament. Katie signed and is playing volleyball at Bluefield College. | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1155file1.pdf nom1155file2.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 981 2019 0 | Andrew Knight 2185 Lakeside Dr. Lexington, KY 40502 | ELIGIBLE | Robert Knight 4318 Spring Bank Dr. Owensboro, KY 42303 | NOM 04/04/2019 EXP 06/30/2025 | ||
| 3 Time Class AAA Pole Vault State Champion, 1992, 1993, 1994 2 Time State Indoor Champion Pole Vault at Mason Dixon Games 1993, 1994 | ||||||
| Attachments: Knight nomination form Knight support info | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1100 2021 0 | Jim Komara 2164 Lakeside Dr. Lexington, KY 40502 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Leah Little 4009 Bacopa Pl Lexington, KY 40509 | NOM 08/20/2021 EXP 06/30/2027 | ||
| 1972- Coached the Tates Creek High School Boys\' State Champion Gymnastics Team. As a contributor, Coach Komara was instrumental in the development and was the Program Director for the required Kentucky Coaches Education Program and Certification course that is still used today by the KHSAA. Received the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association State Award of Merit for Kentucky in 1996. Was Fayette County Director of Athletics in 1989, Principal at Crawford Middle, Associate Principal at Bryan Station HS. Coached Boys\' and Girls\' Gymnastics and Football at Southern Middle, coached Football as an assistant at Tates Creek HS. Many of his middle school gymnasts competed for Tates Creek HS where they won multiple state championships and individual titles Received the Blanton Collier Award for the Kentucky Chapter during the 1961-1962 UK Football season. He was also the Coordinator for Health & Physical Education in Fayette County Schools/D.A. | ||||||
| Attachments: Komara nomination Komara support info | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1384 2024 0 | Renita Leffew 993 W County Fleet Circle Danville, KY 40422 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE | Travis Leffew 993 W County Fleet Circle Danville, KY 40422 | NOM 10/21/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| Renita started playing softball for Boyle County High School as a 7th grader. Renita was a dominant player in the high school ranking, her speed and ability to get on base set her apart in her time from others in the state. Renita was named to the all-area team numerous times throughout her high school career, she has numerous other accolades that are in attached documents. BASE RUNNING #1 Career Stolen Bases (Min. 100) --301 Renita Pennington (Boyle County) 1996-2000 #3 Season Stolen Bases (Min. 45) --73 Renita Pennington (Boyle County) 2001 Single Game Stolen Bases (Min. 6) -- (7) Renita Pennington (Boyle County) vs. Burgin 2001 #4 Consecutive Stolen Bases (Successful Attempts – Min. 25) 65 Renita Pennington (Boyle County) 2001 Renita gained a D1 scholarship to WKU for her abilities and opportunities that the KHSAA gave her in the game of softball. She currently owns 6 records in the sport of softball at WKU. | ||||||
| Attachments: Leffew, Renita Nomination Leffew, Renita Support Leffew, Renita Articles Leffew, Renita Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1450 2025 0 | Jeff Lendon 8 North Sycamore Street Mount Sterling, KY 40353 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Adam Martin 312 Sapphire Ct. Owingsville, KY 40360 | NOM 10/13/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| Coach Jeff Lendon of Mt. Sterling, KY is a pioneer in Kentucky high school soccer. A Michigan native and graduate of Morehead State University, Jeff began student teaching at Mt. Sterling Elementary and introduced the youth of Montgomery County to soccer. Not only did he found the boys and girls soccer programs at Montgomery County High School, but he was pivotal in setting up middle school soccer and the youth recreation soccer program in the county to grow the game. Jeff has coached numerous All-Americans, state champion contenders, and was vital in setting up the soccer coaches association. He not only was known for the game in the state of Kentucky but also marketed the teams and players of the state nationally in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (now known as United Soccer Coaches). A search on the Lexington Herald-Leader shows Lendon was often quoted for numerous soccer-based articles. 2005 Regional Coach of the Year; US Youth Soccer Association Olympic Development Program coach; coached team in four final fours and two state championship appearances in 1989 and 1994; founding member, former president and chairman of the Kentucky High School Soccer Coaches Association; organizer of the state all-star game; coach of numerous All-American soccer players at Montgomery County; founded the Montgomery County Varsity boys and girls soccer programs; top 15 in all-time wins in KHSAA Boys Soccer. Links to Newspaper Articles: https://www.pmg-ky1.com/oldham_era/sports/north-oldham-hires-nick-pannell-as-its-new-head-boys-soccer-coach/article_04bb0c68-9229-58d3-a169-f801d34f8c38.html https://www.kentucky.com/sports/high-school/article44133513.html https://www.kentucky.com/sports/high-school/article295002524.html | ||||||
| Attachments: Lendon, Jeff Nomination Lendon, Jeff Support 1 Lendon, Jeff Support 2 Lendon, Jeff Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1422 2025 0 | Amy Lepping Pope 1927 Deer Park Ave Louisville, KY 40205 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR FEMALE | Tim Lepping 485 Continuum Loop Wildlight, FL 32097 | NOM 06/25/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| Amy was a highly decorated high school and college athlete. She earned a varsity letter in swimming all four years. In addition, she set at least 4 state records and was the KHSAA state champion in at least 4 events. While in high school, she also qualified for the 1976 US Olympic trials in two events. Amy went on to earn a full scholarship to North Carolina State University, where she was a four-time All-American and All-ACC swimmer. She was a seven-time ACC champion in the 200, 500, and 1650-meter freestyle events. After college, she went on to compete in masters swimming, where she held at least one world record and received multiple other championship titles. | ||||||
| Attachments: Pope Lepping, Amy Nomination Pope Lepping, Amy Support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1289 2023 0 | Phil Logan 3215 Wynncliff CT W Mobile, AL 36695 | ELIGIBLE MINORITY | Jonea Logan 3215 Wynncliff CT W Mobile, AL 36695 | NOM 07/27/2023 EXP 06/30/2029 | ||
| Phil Logan was a three-sport athlete in high school, lettering in track, basketball and football. he was a three-time all-state selection in football and a high school All-American wide receiver his senior year. Phil was heavily recruited by every major college program in America coming out of his senior year and went on to have a successful college football career at University of Kentucky. Signed with the New York Jets as a free agent and played in the World League of Football after college. He has had a successful corporate career (General Manager in the railroad industry for 28 years), has been married for 28 years, and has two daughters and a granddaughter. Has a bachelor's degree from UK as well as a Masters Degree. Continues to support his former high school Holy Cross, where his jersey was retired, as well as his community. | ||||||
| Attachments: Phil Logan nomination Phil Logan support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1430 2025 0 | Fletcher Long 200 Foston Chapel Road Hopkinsville, KY 42240 | ELIGIBLE | Sam Harp 1024 Marshall Street Hendersonville, TN 37075 | NOM 06/25/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| Created Kentucky Prep Gridiron (April 2017) Over 3000 articles published on Kentucky HS Football and human interest stories on high school athletes and coaches Over one million views on various media outlets of these articles (2023) Selected, promoted, and published the first and only Freshman and Sophomore All-State Teams Selected, promoted, and published the first and only Small (1A,2A,3A) and Large (4A,5A,6A) All-State Teams (Over 100,000 views) (December 2024) Awarded "Citation of Achievement" by the Kentucky House of Representatives for his tremendous dedication to promoting Kentucky HS Athletes and serving the commonwealth's vast football communities. Fletcher has done more to promote the brands of Kentucky high school football than practically any other media member by writing and publishing every day of the year Dubbed "Friday Night Fletch," and appeared on "WHAS" and its affiliate " iHeart Radio" and speaks regularly on Kentucky prep football (2024)Co-authored book with Sam Harp (HOF Class 2020) about high school football in Kentucky called "Football 101 Boo Boo's a Quarterback" (a football primer for Players, Coaches, and Parents) (2017)Developed and awarded "Revolutionary Player of the Week" (sponsored by Independence Bank) (2019)Developed and awarded "Protein-Packed Performer of the Week" (sponsored by Mingua Beef Jerky) (2023)Developed and awarded "Kentucky Comfort Creator" (sponsored by Big Ass Fans) ---- All 3 of these perennial, weekly distinctions are coveted commonwealth-wide by fans, coaches, players, and administrators. | ||||||
| Attachments: Long, Fletcher Nomination Long, Fletcher Support Long, Fletcher Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1367 2024 0 | Larry Maynard 210 East Hickory Bend Road Enterprise, AL 36330 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Tony Isaac 1118 Golf Course Road Wheelwright, KY 41669 | NOM 08/26/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| LTC Maynard began coaching during the school year 2000-2001 when he was made the volleyball and baseball coach. The baseball team won the Floyd County Conference and the 58th District Tournament for the first time in five years and advanced to the 15th Regional Tournament Semifinals. He was named the 2001 Floyd County Baseball Coach of the Year. Under his tutelage, Allen Central volleyball compiled a varsity volleyball season record of 451 wins against 180 losses and a postseason record of 55-20. He earned 12 Conference Championships, 11 District Championships, ten All-A Regional Championships (eight All-A state semifinalist runs and one All-A state runner-up finish), and six 15th Regional Champions and remains the only 15th Region Team to win a set or match in the KHSAA State Tournament. He was recognized as the Floyd County Volleyball Coach of the Year 12 times and the KVCA's Region 15 Coach of the Year five times. LTC Larry D. Maynard came to Allen Central High School after retiring from the U.S. Army in 1998. He established a Program of Instruction for the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Program, put into action a Standard Operating Procedure, and integrated JROTC into the core curriculum at Allen Central High School. He was named the Athletic Director of Allen Central High School in 2003; he also became the Allen Central Middle School Volleyball coach and laid the Allen Central Volleyball Program's foundation. He established an excellent reputation with the KHSAA and was recognized for quality and ethical athletic programs that promoted participation, safety, sportsmanship, and integrity. Fielding six teams in 2003-2004, the Rebels claimed five District Championships. As the Middle School Coach, his teams claimed eight County Championships and compiled a record of 385-143. Allen Central Volleyball became the most successful Sports' Program in the high schools' history. | ||||||
| Attachments: Maynard, Larry Nomination | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1124 2021 0 | Dave Miller 7310 Ridgeway Ct Ashland, KY 41102 | ELIGIBLE | Katelyn Miller 2625 Hackworth St. Ashland, KY 41101 | NOM 10/14/2021 EXP 06/30/2027 | ||
| As a coach in the 16th region, Dave Miller took a softball program that had never had a winning season and led them to win 6 consecutive regional titles throughout his coaching career. He coached the first team in the 16th region to ever go undefeated in the region. He produced players that went on to compete on the Division 1 level because he pushed his players to be the best they could be on and off the field. Not only were his accomplishments huge for Ashland Athletics, he also lifted up the 16th region by his contributions as a softball instructor. Dave opened up the first softball-only training facility in Ashland, KY where he brought in top instructors from around the US to meet a need for the 16th region and surrounding areas. There is no doubt that he lifted up his players, the school where he coached, and the region as a whole through his passion for the sport. | ||||||
| Attachments: MillerDave_nomination MillerDave_support info | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1177 2022 0 | Randy Mills 194 N Limestone Lexington, KY 40507 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | William Jones 3555 E Augusta Chatham Rd Augusta, KY 41002 | NOM 08/01/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| A graduate of Frankfort High School, Randy Mills graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in English, and earned a Master's Degree in Secondary Education from Georgetown College. He began his professional career as a teacher and coach at Franklin County High School. He then served a four-year stint as Associate Director of Admissions at Transylvania University, followed by an eleven-year tenure as Senior Associate Director of Admissions at the University of Kentucky. He presently holds the position of Director of College Counseling at the Sayre School, in Lexington. Mills was a founding member of the Kentucky AAU Basketball Association and served as the organization's vice-chairman for twenty-four years. He has an extensive Public Address resume. He served as the public address voice of the KHSAA Girls' State Basketball Tournament for twenty years. He has served as the voice of the KHSAA Boys' "Sweet 16" State Basketball Tournament since 1980, and continues in that role | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1177file1.pdf nom1177file2.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1442 2025 0 | Joe Morris 1306 Fairway Circle Mayfield, KY 42066 | ELIGIBLE | Henry Edwards 505 Golf Club Lane Mayfield, KY 42066 | NOM 07/15/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| Coach Morris has 300 wins with only 56 losses. His teams won seven state championships, seven runner-up finishes, and 21 state semifinal finishes. Morris has been Coach of the Year multiple times in his 25 years as a head coach. Before coaching Mayfield, he had a 20-5 record at Paducah Tilghman. He is a member of the National High School Athlete Coaches Association Hall of Fame. | ||||||
| Attachments: Morris, Joe Nomination Morris, Joe Support Morris, Joe Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1226 2022 0 | Maurice Morris 3826 Oboe Dr. Louisville, KY 40216 | ELIGIBLE MINORITY | Gregg Longacre 1001 Fairdale Rd. Fairdale, KY 40118 | NOM 08/03/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| Helped lead Fairdale to Back to back State titles in 90-91 1990 & 1991 1st team Kentucky all-state basketball 1990-1991 All-State Tournament team 1991 ky All-star team member Career points: 2008 Rebounds: 767 Steals: 325 Maurice "killer" Morris played alongside Jermaine brown and helped lead Fairdale to back-to-back state titles. A two-time all-state and all-tournament team Fairdale went 70-8 in 90-91 also winning two LIT titles and a KOB title. Maurice was also a member of the 91 KY all-star team that split with Indiana. Played two years at Sullivan Junior college before finishing his career at Southern Mississippi | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1226file1.pdf nom1226file2.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1321 2023 0 | Harold Mullins , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Joshua Cornett 60 Communications Lane Hindman, KY 41822 | NOM 10/30/2023 EXP 06/30/2029 | ||
| In 1985 Harold Mullins would help pave the way for live video broadcast of High School Sports in Eastern Ky. Specifically the 14th Region. He was a Pioneer for Eastern Kentucky Video Media He Broadcast KHSAA Sports for 38 years. On Television and Radio. Harold Was also a referee for 17 years. He coached several grade school and high school level sports. From 1966 to 2023 Harold only missed 4 years of the KHSAA Sweet Sixteen basketball tournament. He attended as a spectator as well as a broadcaster. Those 4 years missed was while he served in the Air Force. He also played 4 years of high school basketball at the Carr Creek High School. Harold Mullins received the Buckhorn Excellence in Media award for helping bring live media coverage to the community of Buckhorn. Harold lived and breathed KHSAA Sports. It was in his blood, and I'm positive most of you know this. I'm sure many of you have shared conversations with Harold, and had a laugh with him. He was a big supporter of the KHSAA and the people involved with it. When Covid came around and numbers were being limited in the gyms. Harold along with Hometown24 would once again be innovative. We would still bring coverage and exposure to the athletes of the 14th Region, but we would do it differently. We would send one employee to the gym with the camera and shoot the video back to the station, as Harold would call the game remotely. It was torture for Harold to not be there in person, but he understood the safety of the kids came first. | ||||||
| Attachments: Harold Mullins nomination Harold Mullins Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1106 2021 0 | Glenn Napier 361 Kings Ridge Road Jackson, KY 41339 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Tabitha Napier 361 Kings Ridge Road Jackson, KY 41339 | NOM 08/20/2021 EXP 06/30/2027 | ||
| AS AN OFFICIAL - 2008 Finalist for state KHSAA Basketball Official of the Year, officiated the KHSAA state basketball sweet 16 tournaments and boys championship games back to back in 2006 and 2007, and officiated the football state finals in 2010. 14th region official of the year and Charlie Duncil Award in 2006. He also officiated the girls' state tournaments at WKU and the boys' state All A tournaments at EKU. AS AN ATHLETE - Glenn was an amazing high school athlete at MC Napier HS where he was and is still touted as one of the best high school basketball players to come out of the 14th region. He played basketball, baseball, and some track and field. He graduated from MC Napier in 1978 and was highly recruited and named on many all-state teams/honorable mentions as a player for MC Napier. He went on to play at Morehead State University as both a basketball and baseball player and is in the Athletic Hall of Fame there for basketball. He once held the streak and national record in college for most consecutive free throws made and was a long-range shooter. | ||||||
| Attachments: Glenn Napier nomination Glenn Napier support info | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1114 2021 0 | Betty Sebastian Novak 621 Main Street PO Box 1051 Campton, KY 41301 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR FEMALE | Gwen Gibbs Saylor 68 Darrell Randall Road Stanton, KY 40380 | NOM 09/25/2021 EXP 06/30/2027 | ||
| The journey as a home economics teacher, counselor, cheer coaching and president of kapos left Betty Novak with many unforgettable memories. Betty taught for 10 years, and was a counselor at Wolfe County High for 34 years, retired in 2015. Return to work as a middle school counselor in Wolfe County. Retired again in 2021. She coached high school cheerleading for 21 years of her tenure as an educator. In 1968, in the first State KAPOS Cheer Competition, Betty coach the squad from Owsley Co as they completed in State. Betty moved to Wolfe Co and became a counselor and cheer coach at Wolfe Co High. During her career Betty Novak’s squads captured numerous District Cheer titles. In 1976 her cheer squad from Wolfe Co High competed in State cheer competition. For 50 years, Betty has been a member of KAPOS. She has served as regional chair, sectional vice president and president during her tenure. She has been a cheer judge for State Cheerleading Competition‘s in Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. In 1991 Betty was selected to judge in Dallas Texas at National Cheer Association competition. She has been cheer coordinator of WYMT-TV Mountain basketball classic for 30 years. In 2005 at the 20th anniversary of WMYT Mountain Basketball Classic’s 25 year anniversary, Betty Novak was recognized at semi-finals with a plaque for appreciation of years of dedicated service in providing a quality Cheer component of the WYMT-TV mountain basketball classic In-Game cheer competition. In 1999, at the end of quarterfinals of KHSAA Sweet 16, Betty received the 1999 NFHS Spirit Award. I am proud to say that, since 2005, the 14th Region has awarded an annual cheerleading scholarship that bears Betty’s name. The cheer coaches in our region at that time unanimously voted to name the scholarship in honor of Betty Novak. Betty serves on the KAPOS advisory board, a cheer judge for KHSAA high school cheer competitions, KAPOS middle and elementary cheer competitions, and cheer coordinator of WYMT-TV In-Game Mountain basketball cheer competition. KAPOS continues to be a long-time partner of the KHSAA and long-time supporter of the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame | ||||||
| Attachments: NFHS Spirit Citation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1285 2023 0 | Chris O'Hearn 2216 Meadowridge Drive Maysville, KY 41056 | ELIGIBLE | Steven Appelman 2321 Glen Drive Maysville, KY 41056 | NOM 07/27/2023 EXP 06/30/2029 | ||
| 14 years head coach, 8 years as assistant coach, assistant coach at Sayre 1991, Barren County 1992, Washington County 1996, Mason County 1997-01 11 years head coach at Mason County with a 260-85 record 2008 KHSAA State Championship 2010 KHSAA semifinalist 2006 KHSAA quarterfinalist 4-time 10th Region Champions - 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 2-time region runner-up - 2007, 2012 1 Class A Region Championship 9-time 39th District Champions in 11 seasons Mason County administrator 2001-18, 2019, 2021 and 2023 Lewis County administrator 2020 Served on KHSAA Board of Control 2017-18 Served on 10th Region Policy Board 2002-10 Serves on Executive Committee of Kentucky High School Coaches Association 2010-present As a student-athlete, won 10th Region Title and played in the 1985 state tournament | ||||||
| Attachments: Chris O'Hearn nomination | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1142 2022 0 | Herbert Oldham , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR MINORITY | James Stockton 6812 Barton Road Hyattsville, MD 20784 | NOM 08/01/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| He excelled in both Football and Basketball. 1950 All Western Conference Football team; 1950-All E-41'Region 3 Regional Basketball Team; and prominent member of the West Kentucky Sectional Champions. There was very little record keeping during his era and the mainstream press avoided Black high school sports. Nevertheless, He was one of the most honored players to ever wear the Bowling Green State Street High School's uniforms in both basketball and football. His football and basketball exploits earned him scholarships in both sports at St. Augustine College where he was named All C.I.A.A. basketball player, inducted into the school's hall of fame; named football All American in 1956, and was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals of the NFL. Also, an interview conducted with him in 1993 revealed that he scored an average of two touchdowns per game in which he played in high school. Moreover, oral stories by his peers confirmed his greatness as both a football and basketball player. | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1142file1.pdf nom1142file2.docx | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1217 2022 0 | Jarvis Parsley , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | William Jones 3555 E. Augusta Chatham Rd. Augusta, KY 41002 | NOM 08/02/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| Jarvis Parsley was born on October 5th, 1909, in London, KY. He is a graduate from Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College. He began his coaching career at Lily High School in Laurel County where he had 43 wins and won the school’s ï¬rst District Championship in 1937. He began coaching Brooksville in the 1941-1942 season and coached for 26 seasons until 1967. As a coach, he was Region Runner-Up four times in 1947, 1949, 1952, and 1953, won twelve District Championships, and two Region Championships in 1944 and 1955. He coached the 1944 Brooksville team that won 27 consecutive games and 1 loss, and the 1955 team that tied the school record of 30 wins a season. He compiled 456 wins with a 61.3%-win percentage and is the longest-tenured, and winningest coach in Bracken County history. He coached the baseball teams to District Championships in 1944, 1951, and 1953, with a Region and State Runner-Up title in 1944. He served as principal for 30 years from 1944-1974. Mr. Jarvis Parsley passed away on September 14th, 2004. In honor of his achievements, he was inducted to the 10th Region Hall of Fame, received the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches Court of Honor award in 2010, and was the Bracken County Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018. | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1217file1.pdf nom1217file2.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1197 2022 0 | Earl Pearson 449 Carver Ave Lawnside, NJ 08045 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR MINORITY | Charles Hunter 202 Lexington Drive Glasgow, KY 42141 | NOM 08/01/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| Earl Pearson excelled in multiple sports such as Football, Basketball and Track at High and State Street High Schools. He was named to the All State Team in the East 41 Region located in Western KY and lettered all three years. He attended Bowling Green State University on a full scholarship one of the first Black recruits and players for the school and lettered all four years. He furthered his higher education at Fell Institute on the campus of Temple University. | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1197file1.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1201 2022 0 | Mark Pike , | ELIGIBLE | Jeff Marksberry 2246 Fedders Court Covington, KY 41017 | NOM 08/02/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| 13-year NFL career with Buffalo Bills. All-time leader in Special Teams tackles in Buffalo Bills history 2nd all-time NFL special teams tackles Played in 4 Super Bowls 4 time AFC Champion All-State player Dixie Heights HS Mark passed away on Dec. 8, 2021. He was a fantastic representative of KY high school sports. | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1201file1.pdf nom1201file2.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1444 2025 0 | Kathy Plank Archer 17810 Country Grove Magnolia, TX 77355 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE | Oliver Dittus 3210 Feeley Road Burlington, KY 41005 | NOM 07/15/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| Attachments: Archer, Kathy Plank Nomination Archer, Kathy Plank Support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 985 2019 0 | Steve Potts , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | John Smith 10201 Hearthstone Ct. Louisville, KY 40272 | NOM 04/04/2019 EXP 06/30/2025 | ||
| Potts was a volleyball official almost from the inception of the sport in Kentucky. He was selected to officiate 14 KHSAA State Championships. In addition he worked at least 35 regional tournaments in regions 6, 7 and 8 that I can document and in all likelihood many more than that. Many years he worked multiple regional tournaments. He also worked at least 40 district tournaments in the same area. Again, that number is probably much higher but our association does not have records that far back. He was without question one of the best volleyball officials in the state but the things that set him apart was his ability to communicate and his obvious passion for the game. | ||||||
| Attachments: Potts nomination form Potts support info | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1350 2024 0 | Arthur Prater 24 Manner Court Vanceburg, KY 41179 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Jack Lykins 79 Lions Lane Vanceburg, KY 41179 | NOM 07/01/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| A three-sport standout at LCHS from 1971-75, Prater led the Lions to a 16-7 record in his final two years, including the 1974 district championship and the school’s first playoff berth. He passed for 6,842 yards in his career, good enough for 2nd all-time in state history at the time of his graduation. His 68 career touchdown passes also ranked near the top of the state record book at the time of his graduation. Both marks still remain the LCHS all-time records by a wide margin. Was named honorable mention All-state by the AP and Courier-Journal as a junior and 2nd Team by the AP and UPI as a senior. He remains the only LCHS football player to be named to a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Team All-State football team. Prater scored 1,010 points in basketball. He led the Lions to a 16-9 record as a senior; the school’s first winning mark in nine years. In baseball, he led the Lions to a 22-6 record and 39th District title in 1975. It was a record for victories in a season at the time. He earned a football scholarship to Eastern Kentucky University. He also played baseball for the Colonels and earned All-OVC honors in 1979 as a catcher. Prater returned to Lewis County and coached the football and baseball programs. He led the 1985 football team to a district championship and was named the Ashland Daily Independent All-Area Coach of the Year. He is the school’s all-time winningest football coach with 72 victories. | ||||||
| Attachments: Arthur "Corky" Prater Nomination Arthur "Corky" Prater Support Arthur "Corky" Prater Recommendation Letters | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1270 2022 0 | Larry Pursiful 1902 Westmoorland Way Louisville, KY 40242 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Brian Yankey 3260 Highway 221 Pineville, KY 40977 | NOM 11/01/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| Larry Pursiful scored over 27 points per game during his senior season at Bell County in 1957-58 and was a first-team all-state pick. He was a third-team all-state selection after his junior year at Lone Jack playing for a 27-2 Mustang club. He was selected to play in the Kentucky and Indiana All-Star game. Larry received a basketball scholarship to the University of Kentucky where he played for Adolph Rupp for 4 years. Larry also was a head basketball coach for Larue County High School (1968-'74). Larry has been inducted into the inaugural class of the Bell County Hall of Fame in 2022. Larry was inducted into the 13th Region Hall of Fame in 2019. | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1270file1.pdf nom1270file2.pdf nom1270file3.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1455 2025 0 | George Radford 6211 Princeton Road PO Box 229 Cadiz, KY 42211 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR MINORITY | Mike Wright 122 Hospital Street Cadiz, KY 42211 | NOM 10/13/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| 1) Coach George Radford was the Coach of 6 State Championship teams. His Boys Track & Field Teams were State Champions in 1978, 1981, 1982, & 1983. His Girls Track & Field won the State Championship in 1983. His Girls Cross Country Team won the State Championship in 1982. He was the 2nd African-American Head Basketball Coach in the 2nd Region. 2) Coach George Radford has been the epitome of community leadership in Trigg County for years. After serving as a Coach, he became an Administrator in the Trigg County Public School System for years. He has served as a Deacon at Cave Springs Baptist Church since 1977. His one organization that he created was Genesis Express. This organization is made up of African-American men that provides an extensive tutorial program and provides meals for various organizations within our community. They have been a staple in our community for over 20 plus years. Coach Radford is just as involved with this program now as he ever was. Coach Radford has also served as a Board member on our local Hospital as well as our Economic Development Committee. He still is doing great things for the community of Trigg County. | ||||||
| Attachments: Radford, George Nomination Radford, George Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1406 2024 0 | Sumayya Rashid , | ELIGIBLE FEMALE MINORITY | Kristian Junker 2100 Fontaine Road Lexington, KY 40502 | NOM 11/06/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| 1993 State 100m, 200m and Long Jump 1994 State long jump 1995 State 100m and 400m Track and Field Champion Currently holds the 100 and 200m records for Henry Clay HS girls | ||||||
| Attachments: Rashid, Sumayya Nomination Rashid, Sumayya Support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1183 2022 0 | Jim Richards 813 Ironwood Drive Bowling Green, KY 42103 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Charles Hunter 202 Lexington Drive Glasgow, KY 42141 | NOM 08/01/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| In his first year as Head basketball coach at Auburn High School Jim went 24-7 in 1960. In 1968 he went on to win the High School State Championship at Glasgow High School were he also was named the Coach of the Year by the KY High School Coaches Association. Throughout his high school coaching career Jim captures several coaching awards and honors such as: in 1996 won KY. Pepsi High School and the Southern KY Athletic Conference coach of the year. Western Kentucky University (WKU) Assistant Basketball Coach 1968-71 WKU Head Basketball Coach 1971-78 College Coach of the Year: -1973-74 & 1975-76 Ohio Valley Conference | ||||||
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| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 548 2021 2013 | David Richey 1015 Hopkinsville St. Princeton, KY 42445 | ELIGIBLE | Dennis Walls 208 Dixon Road Morganfield, KY 42437 | NOM 02/20/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| As a wrestler, Mr. Richey was a 5 time state tournament award placer, 3 time champion and was named as tournament most valuable wrestler in 1986. His high school record is 149-9 with 121 by pins Each of his last three years there were only four matches that went the full three periods 1986 All-American He pinned all three opponents in the State finals, one being a defending State Champion 8th grade placed 3rd with a record of 24-6 (16 by pins) 9th grade placed 3rd with a record of 25-3 (17 by pins) 10th grade placed 1st with a record of 39-0 (35 by pins) 11th grade placed 1st with a record of 36-0 (32 by pins) 12th grade placed 1st with a record of 25-0 (21 by pins) 11th and 12th grade years he was voted MVW (most valuable wrestler) of the Regional Tournament. 12th grade was voted MVW of the State Tournament | ||||||
| Attachments: Richey, David_Supporting.pdf Richey Additional 2015 Richey_supportinfoNEW Richey_nominationNEW | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1323 2023 0 | Steve Riley 189 Blue Sky Drive Glasgow, KY 42141 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Gary Dearborn 114 Joe Montgomery Ct. Glasgow, KY 42141 | NOM 11/01/2023 EXP 06/30/2029 | ||
| Before retiring in 2015, Steve Riley worked at Barren County High School for 31 years. Steve was a teacher for 12, an assistant principal for 15 years, and a principal for four years. Steve coached basketball at the high school for 19 seasons. Steve took the Trojans to the Region 4 Tournament several times and had several 20-win seasons. He is a member of the KABC "Century Club" having over 300 wins during his coaching career. Steve served on the KHSAA Board of Control from 2011 to 2015. Steve is known for making a determined effort every day to support the students, teachers and parents of Barren County High School. During his career he also spent time teaching history and political science, and coached men's and women's basketball at Lindsey Wilson College. He now serves as a Kentucky State Representative representing District 23-Barren County. | ||||||
| Attachments: Steve Riley nomination Steve Riley support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 804 2022 0 | Arnold Risen 216 4th Street Paintsville, KY 41240 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | JR Vanhoose 216 4th Street Paintsville, KY 41240 | NOM 09/29/2022 EXP 09/29/2027 | ||
| HIGH SCHOOL Williamstown High School (graduated in 1942) Led Williamstown to a record of 29-2 (1941-42) 32nd District Champions (1942) 8th Region Runner-Up (1942) Arnie Risen Boulevard (Williamstown, Grant Co., KY) Williamstown Wall of Fame (1999) Williamstown “Alumni of the Year (2012) COLLEGE Eastern Kentucky Teacher's College (1942-43) Ohio State University (1943-46) NCAA Final Four (1944 and 1945) 1st team All-Big Ten – AP (1944) 2nd team All-Big Ten – UP (1944) 1st team All-Big Ten – UP and AP (1945) Helms Foundation 2nd team All-American (1945) PROFESSIONAL Indianapolis Kautskys (National Basketball League, 1945-48) Rochester Royals (National Basketball League, 1948; Basketball Association of America, 1949; NBA, 1950-55) 2nd Team All-BAA (1949) Led the BAA in FG% - 42% (1948-49) 4th in the NBA in rebounds-per-game (1951, 1952) NBA All-Star (1952, 1953, 1954, 1955) 1951 NBA Champion Boston Celtics (1955-58) 1957 NBA Champion Rochester Colonels (Eastern Professional League, 1958) Player/Coach, team folded operations after only a few weeks Rochester Royals (1959) MAJOR HONORS Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1998) Inducted into the Ohio State University “O†Hall of Fame (2004) Inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame (2006) Inducted into the Greater Cleveland (OH) Sports Hall of Fame (2008) | ||||||
| Attachments: nom804file1.pdf nom804file2.doc | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1275 2023 0 | Emily Roberson-Fulton 3411 Westwood Farms Louisville, KY 40220 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE | Kevin Fulton 3411 Westwood Farms Louisville, KY 40220 | NOM 01/03/2023 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| MULTIPLE all-tournament teams awards for volleyball and basketball 7th region player of the year for basketball (didn’t exist for volleyball) Runner up for Miss Basketball First team all-state for both in 1998 as a senior (not sure anyone else in Ky has done this since, definitely not at Manual). Honorable mention all-state 1996 as a sophomore, second team all-state 1997 as a junior (basketball). First team all-state in volleyball in 1997 as a junior as well. KY All Stars for both in 1998 (also think she’s the only one to do this in the state and for Manual) LIT MVP 1998 (and champs!) Street and Smith magazine All American Captain for 3.5 years UL volleyball 5 NCAA appearances (4 for volleyball, one with UL basketball because she played that also her freshman year in college, only one to ever do this, play volleyball and basketball) CUSA All-Conference senior year #3 all-time in digs for UL (before Libero implemented) 2 conference champ Played two sports at University of Louisville volleyball and basketball, Scored 1,490 points in high school is an absolute LEGEND | ||||||
| Attachments: Roberson-Fulton nomination Roberson-Fulton letter of recommendation Roberson-Fulton article | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 583 2025 0 | Bill Mike Runyon 760 Court Street Paintsville, KY 41240 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | J.R. Vanhoose 216 4th Street Paintsville, KY 41240 | NOM 07/01/2025 EXP 07/31/2031 | ||
| HIGH SCHOOL Paintsville High School (graduated 1974) Honorable Mention All-State (1974) COLLEGE Pikeville College (OH) (1974-78) played basketball and baseball PROFESSIONAL Paintsville Hilanders (Appalachian League, baseball, 1978) COACH Paintsville High School (1983-2008; 2013-2016) 581 wins and 311 losses 14 - 57th District championships 8 - 15th Region championships (1985, 1986, 1987, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 2008) 4 - “Sweet 16” Final Four appearances (1987, 1996, 1997 and 1998) 2 - “Sweet 16” State Championship Game appearances (1996 and 1998) 1 - “Sweet 16” State Championship (1996) One of only six coaches in Kentucky High School basketball history to have coaches two Kentucky Mr. Basketball award winners (John Pelphrey, 1987 and J. R. VanHoose, 1998). | ||||||
| Attachments: Runyon, Bill Nomination Runyon, Bill Support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1295 2023 0 | Tony Sapp , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | William Jones 3555 E. Augusta Chatham Rd. Augusta, KY 41002 | NOM 08/30/2023 EXP 06/30/2029 | ||
| Tony "Sumo" Sapp graduated from Mason County High School in 1976. He served as the book keeper for Mason County's girls' and boys' basketball teams up until his death in 2022. Tony was born July 1, 1958 and passed away in July 21, 2022. The main reason for Tony Sapp's nomination is his work of preserving high school basketball history in the 10th Region. In the late 1990s, Sapp began to comb through local school's past basketball score books and newspapers to document school records. He created all-time record books for girls' and boys' basketball teams at these area schools: Augusta, Brooksville/Bracken County, Fleming County, Mason County, Maysville, Deming/Robertson County, St. Patrick, Tollesboro and Orangeburg. He also created record books for the following: 39th District Tournament, Boys' and Girls' 10th Region Tournament, Boys' and Girls' 10th Region All "A" Classic, Boys' and Girls' State Tournament. In all, Tony Sapp helped to preserve the history of basketball in the 10th Region. | ||||||
| Attachments: Tony Sapp Nomination Tony Sapp Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1380 2024 0 | Justin Sharp 109 Frogmore Drive Ruston, LA 71270 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Lee Todd 1800 Pascoli Cove Lexington, KY 40509 | NOM 10/15/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| Justin was a 5-year starter for the Yellowjackets. His statistics are 1950 points, 1680 rebounds, and 772 assists. His first year, the eighth grade, was the year that Coach Bob Fox (KHSAA Hall of Fame 2001) came to Earlington High School (EHS) as principal and basketball coach. Coach Fox ran a 1-2-1-1 full-court press the entire game. Adolph Rupp and Male Coach Rendek said it was the best high school press they had ever seen. Justin was one of two forwards stationed at mid-court. That style of play was very demanding on the players but also very challenging on opponents. The average margin of victory for the 1966-67 season was 25.6 points. Justin was taken out early in many games. Otherwise, his statistics would have been much higher. He was a "team first" player and did not regret his early departure. He saw the benefit of giving the substitutes a lot of playing time during the season, so they were able to contribute valuable minutes in the Sweet Sixteen Tournament. Justin was a team leader. In his junior year, he was the only returning starter. EHS and Earlington Million had integrated the previous year. All other starters came from the JV team. Those players had only played together for one year. Even with that lack of experience, Justin led the team to a 29-7 record and to the 1966 Sweet Sixteen. Next year, he led the team to a 38-1 record with the only loss to Louisville Male by 4 points at the LIT. Justin was a "coach-on-the-floor". In the 1967 Championship game against Covington Catholic, with 46 seconds remaining, an EHS guard caused an "over-and-back" violation. As shown in the submitted video, the guard dropped his head, feeling he lost the game. Justin immediately ran to him and coached him to keep his head in the game. On the next EHS play, the guard got an assist on a Sharp basket. EHS won the game on a last-second shot. However, had Justin not intervened after the violation, the result could very likely have been different. Video URL: https://youtu.be/vvGW2GYcidE | ||||||
| Attachments: Sharp, Justin Nomination Sharp, Justin Articles Sharp, Justin Support Sharp, Justin Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 571 2023 0 | Frank Sloan 2443 Henderson Street Ashland, KY 41102 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Steve Gilmore PO Box 3000 Ashland, KY 41105 3000 | NOM 07/01/2023 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| Coach Sloan coached a total of 33 years (1973-2005) in the Ashland school district. He currently ranks 5th in career wins for boys soccer coaches statewide. Frank Sloan has the rare distinction of coaching Ashland to regional championships in three sports: baseball 1978, 1979; girls basketball 1983; and boys soccer 1991, 2004, and 2005. During his tenure, he also spent time as the head girls' track coach (1973-74), the head freshman football coach (1974-76) and an asst. varsity football coach (1976-78). | ||||||
| Attachments: Sloan, Frank Recommendation Letters Slone, Frank_Supporting.pdf Sloan, Frank nominationNEW Sloan, Frank support infoNEW Frank Sloan Retirement Article Frank Sloan Accomplishments, Resume Frank Sloan Support 3 Frank Sloan Support 4 | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 987 2019 0 | Charles Stapleton , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Chris Stapleton 1582 McHugh Court Maysville, KY 41056 | NOM 04/04/2019 EXP 06/30/2025 | ||
| A varsity letterman at Brooksville from 1945-47 under head coach Jarvis Parsley. Scored 605 pts in his career, helping Brooksville to the following: 1945 District Champions, 1946 District Champions, 1947 District Champions, Region Runner Up (1947 Maysville State Tournament Winner was in their district and region. Brooksville upset Maysville in the district tournament on a "crypt" shot from Charles Stapleton in sudden death overtime.). Team Record from 1945-1947 = 51-29, with a 23-8 record in 1947 season. Individual Achievements: 1947 All 10th Region Team, 1947 Courier Journal All-State honorable mention team, selected to the 1947 KY All-Star team by legendary WKU coach Ed Diddle. Decided against accepting a basketball scholarship for college from numerous offers, including WKU to enter the United States Army. In turning down his scholarship offers, he also declined Ed Diddles KY All-Star Selection and said it should go to someone who was pursuing a college career. Coach Diddle asked if there was anyone he would recommend, and he said Cythania standout, and good friend Joe. B. Hall. | ||||||
| Attachments: Stapleton nomination form Stapleton support info | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1392 2024 0 | John Neil Stuart 8798 Blue Quail Lane San Angelo, TX 76901 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Debra Stuart James 478 Monticello Blvd. Lexington, KY 40503 | NOM 10/23/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| John was a high school state shot put champion three years in a row, 1966 Class A; 1967 and 1968 both Class AA. In 1968 his senior year he broke the state shot put record with a toss of 62'-11" as well as winning first place in the discus at the state throwing it 157'-9". John was also the first Kentucky athlete to toss the shot put over 60 feet. John was ranked No. 3 in the nation in the shot put and place third at the Golden West Invitational. John won first place in the Kentucky Olympic Weightlifting Championship at 17. His senior high school year, John placed first in the national Teenage AAU Weightlifting Championship in the 242 lb class, lifting a total of 940 pounds in a 3-lift total and setting a new national record. | ||||||
| Attachments: Stuart, John Nomination Stuart, John Letter of Recommendation Stuart, John Support 1 Stuart, John Support 2 Stuart, John Support 3 Stuart, John Support 4 | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 879 2017 0 | Emma Talley 101 E. Shepherd St. Princeton, KY 42445 | ELIGIBLE FEMALE | Steve Moss 127 Dickinson Dr. Georgetown, KY 40324 | NOM 05/05/2017 EXP 06/30/2029 | ||
| A three-time individual state champion at Caldwell County HS, Talley was the nation’s No. 1 ranked recruit by GolfWeek Magazine. She was named Kentucky's Ms. Golf in 2008 after winning her first KHSAA state title with a 10-under par 134 (65-69). Talley would have won four-consecutive state titles but was disqualified at the 2009 state tournament after self-reporting having signed an incorrect scorecard (she finished six-shots up on the field that year). She closed out her prep career with back-to-back medalist honors at the 2010 and 2011 state tournament. She qualified for the U.S. Open in 2011 and 2012, and won the U.S. Women's Amateur in 2013. She went on to star at the University of Alabama, winning the NCAA Division I Women's Championship in 2015. | ||||||
| Attachments: Talley, Emma nomination | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1453 2025 0 | Charlie Taylor , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Hunter Countryman 425 Summer Hill Drive Somerset, KY 42503 | NOM 10/13/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| 11 Region Titles and 1974 State Championship. Over 700 career victories https://www.somerset-kentucky.com/news/a-great-example-to-live-by-longtime-shs-baseball-skipper-taylor-dies-at-87/article_d6cb2e5c-3ba2-11ee-b172-b7e6899f5efc.html | ||||||
| Attachments: Taylor, Charlie Nomination | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1434 2025 0 | Jerry Taylor PO Box 37 Munfordville, KY 42765 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Angela Craddock 43 Paddock Way Cave City, KY 42127 | NOM 07/15/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| Jerry Taylor served the students of Hart County Schools as a teacher, coach, and athletic director for 57 years. His teaching career began before he graduated from college in the 1965-1966 school year at the Carter-Dowling School as the PE teacher. He coached girls' varsity basketball from 1983-1986 @ Hart County High School. In 1983, Jerry became the athletic director for Hart County School District, serving a total of 39 years in this role. Jerry retired from teaching in 2000 at Hart County High School. He continued to serve as the district's athletic director until he retired from the position on August 1, 2022. During his time as athletic director, he served as tournament manager at the district and regional levels for basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and track. In addition to this, Jerry has been a member of the 5th Region Athletic Directors' Association, and he served on the 5th Region Policy Board as President for 20 years. Jerry also served on the KHSAA Board of Control for 8 years, representing the 5th and 6th Regions, where he held both the vice-president and president board positions. On December 7th, 2024, Hart County High School gym is now known as the Jerry Taylor Gymnasium. | ||||||
| Attachments: Taylor, Jerry Nomination Taylor, Jerry Support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1448 2025 0 | Alphonso "Tobey" Tolbert 862 Charles Avenue Lexington, KY 40508 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR MINORITY | Mark Maynard 38 Rio Grande Circle Unit 6 Florence, KY 41042 | NOM 10/13/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| 3-sport standout in football, baseball and track. Played on 66 Tomcat playoff team in football as halfback, received Courier-Journal Honorable Mention All-State. Played CF for 1967 Tomcat state champions and made All-State Tournament team that year. Captured 120 high hurdles and 180 hurdles at state meet with state records in both events. | ||||||
| Attachments: Tolbert, Tobey Nomination Tolbert, Tobey Support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1436 2025 0 | Tony Towns , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR MINORITY | Antone Towns 5317 Saratoga Estates Circle Louisville, KY 40299 | NOM 07/15/2025 EXP 06/30/2031 | ||
| As an athlete, Tony Towns held the first-place state records in shot put and discus in 1974. He is still 3rd all-time in the state record. Additionally, he played football at Old Male High School and went on to play for WKU and the Houston Oilers professional football team. | ||||||
| Attachments: Towns, Tony Nomination Towns, Tony Support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1255 2022 0 | John Turner , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | JR VanHoose 216 4th Street Paintsville, KY 41240 | NOM 09/29/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| HIGH SCHOOL Newport High School (graduated 1957) 9th Region basketball champions (1955) Honorable Mention All-State (1955) 1st team All-State (1956 and 1957) Averaged 25.1 ppg as a senior in 1957 Kentucky-Indiana All-Star team (1957) COLLEGE University of Louisville (lettering in 1959, 1960 and 1961) NCAA Final Four (1959) Mideast Regional MVP (1961) Helms Foundation All-American (1961) Led the Cardinals in scoring in each of his three seasons (14 ppg – 1959, 13.4 ppg – 1960, 23.1 ppg – 1961) Scored 1,451 career points (22nd in Louisville history) Grabbed 919 career rebounds (9th in Louisville history) 1961 NBA Draft (2 nd Round, 18th overall selection) – Chicago Packers PROFESSIONAL Chicago Packers (NBA, 1961-62) Oakland Oaks (ABL, 1962-63) MAJOR HONORS University of Louisville Athletic Hall of Fame (1980) Jersey number retired at Newport High School (2013) *died May 5, 2013 | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1255file2.doc nom1255file1.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 567 2022 0 | Ann Upchurch 55 Lake View Stanford, KY 40484 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR FEMALE | Lucy Moore 483 Scaggs Road Morehead, KY 40351 | NOM 10/27/2022 EXP 10/27/2027 | ||
| PRIOR NOMINATION EXPIRED Ms. Upchurch was a cheerleading coach for 15 years winning several district titles and 3 regional titles (1974,1975, 1976). She has been KAPOS Past-President; Board of Directors. She represented Kentucky on the National Federation of State High School Association receiving the National Spirit Contributor of the Year Award in 1997. Ms. Anderson has served on the Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Committe (2 terms), Spirit Rules Committee (2 terms), Spirit Advisory Committee (2 terms). | ||||||
| Attachments: Upchurch, Ann_Supporting.pdf nom567file3.pdf nom567file4.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1253 2022 0 | Grady Wallace , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | JR VanHoose 216 4th Street Paintsville, KY 41240 | NOM 09/29/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| HIGH SCHOOL Betsy Layne High School (graduated 1953) scored a school-record 57 points (21 made FG, 16 made FT) against Phelps (February 1953) Honorable Mention All-State (1952) Honorable Mention All-State (1953) COLLEGE Pikeville (KY) Junior College (1953-55) National Junior College Scoring Leader (1,086 points in 33 game, 32.9 ppg, 1955) University of South Carolina (1955-57) 2nd team All-ACC (1956) set a then-school record by scoring 54 points against Georgia (December 21, 1956) NCAA Division I National Scoring Leader (906 points, 31.3 ppg, 1957) led the ACC in rebounding average (14.4 ppg, 1957) 2nd team ACC All-Tournament (1957) 1st team All-ACC (1957) 2nd team All-American (AP, 1957) 1st all-time at South Carolina for highest points average in a career (28 ppg) 2nd all-time at South Carolina for highest rebound average in a career (12.8) scored 1,456 points in two seasons at South Carolina 1957 NBA Draft (5 th Round, 40th overall selection) – Boston Celtics PROFESSIONAL Phillips 66ers (National Industrial Basketball League, 1958) Texize Chemicals (National Industrial Basketball League, 1959) COACH Cardinal Newman (SC) High School coached for nine seasons state titles MAJOR HONORS First player in South Carolina history to have their jersey number (#42) retired (1957) Inducted into the University of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame (1968) Inducted into South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame (1976) Honored as a South Carolina SEC Legend (2009) Inducted into the Betsy Layne High School Athletic Hall of Fame (2013) NOTES Worked for the of the South Carolina Probation, Parole and Pardon Board (30 yrs., 1960-1990) investigator, supervisor, training specialist and director *died on August 17, 2006 | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1253file1.pdf nom1253file5.doc | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 779 2022 0 | Littleton Ward 228 Long Branch Ln Lexington, KY 40511 | ELIGIBLE MINORITY | Littleton Ward 228 Long Branch Ln Lexington, KY 40511 | NOM 08/02/2022 EXP 08/02/2027 | ||
| A three-year starter at tailback and defensive back at Bryan Station HS, Ward was a 2nd Team All-State player in 1991, and a 1st Team All-State selection by the Courier-Journal and the Herald-Leader in 1992 as a defensive back. Voted to Tom Lemming's Prep Football All-Southeast Team in 1992, as well as Bluechip Illustrated's All-Southeast Team, along with Honorable Mention All-America accolades as a defensive back. Also excelled in track, where he was a three-time All-State selection (1990-92) in the 400 meters and the 1600 meter relay. Won a sectional championship in the 200m dash in 1992. Ward went on to have a successful career at the University of Kentucky, where he started 2 1/2 years at cornerback, and was named to the SEC Good Works Team in 1996. Signed a free agent contract with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL in 1998. The Littleton Ward Story (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AouloHXsTtc Ward speaking to UK Football Team - https://twitter.com/UKFootball/status/14056 Rising Kentucky Aspiring Superintendent story by WLEX18 https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/kentucky-association-of-school-superintendents-hosts-workshop-for-aspiring-superintendents https://twitter.com/vaughtsviews/status/1732244616034898412?s=43&t=TNJKMniuK_jmpEb9DyFoyg https://x.com/4ltward/status/1766569678200013023?s=46&t=TNJKMniuK_jmpEb9DyFoyg https://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/no-foolishness-how-a-bourbon-county-school-is-fostering-a-supportive-culture-for-its-students/ https://x.com/bbntonight/status/1836450300502151649?s=46 https://x.com/fdhsboostersfb/status/1843347335860105299?s=46 | ||||||
| Attachments: Ward, Littleton Support Ward, Littleton Letters of Recommendation Littleton Ward support info4 Ward, Littleton Nomination | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 991 2022 0 | Randy Ward 74 Circle Dr. South Shore, KY 41175 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Tim Fraley 116 Mockingbird Road Russell, KY 41169 | NOM 08/01/2022 EXP 08/01/2027 | ||
| 2 - KHSAA Elite Eight (91 - 97); 4 - 16th Region Titles (83 - 85- 91 -97); 1 - 16th Region Finalist (00); 7 - 16th Regions Semi-finalist (81 - 87 - 88 - 90 - 95 - 98 - 99); 11- 63rd District Titles (81 - 83 - 84 - 85 - 87 - 90 - 95 - 97 - 98 - 99 - 00); 5 - 63rd District Finalists (86 - 88 -91 - 92 - 96). 26 - Invitational Tournament Titles; 12 - Invitational Tournament Finalists; 1983 16th Region & All-Area Coach of the Year 1985 16th Region Coach of the Year 1985 Coached in McDonald’s Derby Classic All-American Game (Louisville, KY) 1985-86 Winning Coach of Innaugural Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game (Portsmouth, Ohio) 1986-87 Winner of the second Ohio-Kentucky All Star Game (Portsmouth, Ohio) 1988 Selected to take High School All-Star Team to Europe by the Amateur Athletic Association (declined opportunity due to prior coaching obligations) 1988-89 Chosen by Basketball Magazine as a Who’s Who of National High School Basketball Coaches 1991 16th Region & All-Area Coach of the Year 1992 Named the permanent Game Director of the Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Basketball Game 1993 Ohio-Kentucky Conference Coach of the Year 1995 Honored by WSAZ - TV (Huntington, WV) as the Tri-State Community Hometown Hero 1996-97 16th Region and All-Area Coach of the Year 1997 Honored by Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game Sponsors for Leadership; Inducted into the KABC Coaches Court of Honor in 2009. | ||||||
| Attachments: Ward nomination form Ward support info | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1009 2021 0 | Patricia \ Ward Seib 16600 Old State Rd. Evansville, IN 47725 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR FEMALE | Tandy Jones 803 W. Gibson St. Haubstadt, IN 47639 | NOM 02/09/2021 EXP 06/30/2026 | ||
| Pat Ward Seib is a true pioneer in girls athletics in the state of Kentucky as a seven-time state champion, competing in track and field her sophomore through senior years. At the state meet as a sophomore in 1965, Pat placed 4th in the 50 yd. hurdles, 2nd in the high jump, and 1st in the softball throw. She was undefeated in all three events throughout the seasons of her junior and senior years. This made her a 2-time state champion in the 70 yd. hurdles, a 2-time high jump champ, and a 3-time champion of the softball throw. By the conclusion of Pat\'s high school track and field career, she held the state meet record in all three events - 10.0 sec in hurdles, 5\' 1 1/4\" in high jump, and 225\' 1\" for the softball throw. Pat\'s high school track and field accomplishments were highlighted in a 1994 book entitled \"Outstanding Kentucky Women in Sports 1900 - 1968\" by Margaret Ware Parrish. Pat continued her athletic career at Murray State University by participating all 4 years in track and field and in basketball. She was selected a co-MVP for both sports in 1971. She also competed for the Racers in volleyball, cross country, and tennis. | ||||||
| Attachments: WardSeib_nomination WardSeib_supportinfo | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1363 2024 0 | Jerry Lee Wells , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR MINORITY | Nathaniel Goodman 212 Windsor Ave Glasgow, KY 42141 | NOM 07/25/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| There aren't any high school statistical records available for Mr. Wells due to segregation and his attending an all-black high school. But Mr.Wells is a basketball legend in Kentucky. His former high school teammate and college teammate Charles Hunter, who has already been inducted into the KHSAA Hall Of Fame, can verify his credentials. Many who were alive to see them both play say that Jerry was the "man" on both his high school and college teams. A quick Google search can reveal many accolades. The legendary college coach Abe Lemon said "Jerry was an all-American if there ever was one." Mr. Wells mentored many young athletes growing up in Glasgow and Bowling Green over the years. Wells led Oklahoma City in scoring in his junior and senior seasons. He produced 27.1 points and 7.8 rebounds a game as a senior and 20.0 points and 6.8 rebounds a game as a junior. Wells' career averages were 18.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per contest. He made the All-College Tournament all-tournament team twice. From 1963-66, Wells led the Chiefs to three NCAA Tournament appearances, the 1965 All-College Tournament championship, two All-College Tournament runner-up finishes and a 60-26 record. Wells formed OCU's Big Three alongside Hunter and James Ware. Abe Lemons guided the Chiefs to a 24-5 record in 1965-66. Oklahoma City's 1965-66 team ended its season in the NCAA Tournament, falling to the eventual national champion Texas Western 89-74 in the first round. Texas Western, now known as Texas-El Paso, featured an all-black starting lineup and became the subject of the movie "Glory Road." Lemons said of the 6-foot-1 Wells that he was a complete player "with a fine sense of balance". | ||||||
| Attachments: Jerry Lee Wells Nomination Jerry Lee Wells Support | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1404 2024 0 | Kevin Whitman PO Box 75 Hazard, KY 41702 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Rita McIntyre 1953 Pennyville Road Harrodsburg, KY 40330 | NOM 11/04/2024 EXP 06/30/2030 | ||
| M.C. Napier High School - 10 years Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach 1985-94 7 District Championships 1 Region Title 1 Sweet Sixteen Championship Appearance 1994 14th Region Assistant Coach of the Year Head Coach - 1994-95 Perry County Central - 29 years Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach 1995-2019 15 District Championships 9 Region Championships 2007 Girls KY All-Stars Assistant Coach 2014 McDonalds All-American Game Assistant Coach Head Girls & Boys Track Coach 2005-12 Coached athletes to five individual region championships 500-meters, 1600-meters (twice), 3200-meters and shotput Assistant Boys' Soccer Coach 8 District Championships 2 Region Runner-up finishes 4 Region Championships 2 Quarterfinal Appearances Head Girls' Soccer Coach 2006-23 4 District Championships 2 Region Runner-up finishes 3 Region 14 Championships 9 All-State Player honorees 3 14th Region Coach of the Year honors 2022 - 2A Section 7 Region Champions 2023 - 2A Section 7 Region Runner-up Top 20 in All-Time wins for girls KHSAA Soccer Advisory Committee 5 years KHSGSCA All-State Committee 10 years Most wins in school history Most win isn girls' soccer in 14th Region Hall of Fame Doss High School Hall of Fame Class of 2016 14th Region Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Other Accomplishments 22 State Championship appearances in three sports Helped coach seven First-Team All-Staters in girls' basketball and others who made Second-Team All-State | ||||||
| Attachments: Whitman, Kevin Nomination Whitman, Kevin Support Whitman, Kevin Letters of Recommendation | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 1247 2022 0 | Dave Whitney , | ELIGIBLE SENIOR MINORITY | JR VanHoose 216 4th Street Paintsville, KY 41240 | NOM 09/29/2022 EXP 06/30/2028 | ||
| HIGH SCHOOL Dunbar High School (graduated in 1948) led Dunbar to the Kentucky High School Athletic League State Tournament (1947 and 1948) Dunbar won the Kentucky High School Athletic League State Championship (1948) COLLEGE Kentucky State University (1949-52) lettered in basketball, baseball, football and track “earned more athletic letters than any other student in school history†All-State selection (1951 and 1952) All-American (1952) All-Midwest (1951 and 1952) All-Midwest (baseball) PROFESSIONAL Kansas City Monarchs (1952-54) played shortstop and third base in the Negro League called “the next Ernie Banks†Hall of Famer Buck O'Neill called Whitney “the best bad-ball hitter†he ever saw. Fort Ritchie Raiders (1953-54) played basketball in the Army while stationed at Fort Ritchie (MD) COACH Burt High School (Clarksville, TN) (1954-1964) won 217 basketball games National Negro High School Basketball Runner-up (1955) National Negro High School Basketball Champions (1961) National Negro High School Coach of the Year (1961) 3-time Tennessee Negro State Tournament champion Texas Southern University (1964-1969) Alcorn A&M/Alcorn State (1969-1989; 1996-2003) 12-time SWAC regular season titles 6 SWAC Tournament Championships 6 NCAA Tournament appearances (1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1999, 2002) 5 NAIA Tournament appearances (1973, 1964, 1975, 1976, 1977) 2 NIT Tournament appearances (1979, 1985) 9-time SWAC Coach of the Year All-time winningest basketball coach in school history (508 wins) Alcorn became the first historically black university to win an NCAA Tournament game (1980) Wichita Falls Texans (Continental Basketball Association, assistant, 1989-94) CBA Championship (1991) Mississippi Coast Gamblers (United States Basketball League, assistant, 1995) MAJOR HONORS The Davey Whitney Complex (a 7,000-seat arena) where Alcorn St. plays their games Inducted into the Kentucky State University Athletic Hall of Fame (1979) Member of the Olympic Selection Committee (1984) Member of the World Game Selection committee (1985) Inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame (1991) Inducted into the Alcorn State Hall of Honors (1993) Inducted into the Alcorn State Athletic Hall of Fame (1996) Inducted into the Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame (1998) Inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame (2010) Received the Alcorn State Athletic Heritage Award (2013) *died May 10, 2015 article – January 28, 1954 (Hagerstown, Maryland) with PICTURE (basketball) article – June 13, 1955 (Hagerstown, Maryland) with PICTURE (baseball) | ||||||
| Attachments: nom1247file1.pdf nom1247file2.doc nom1247file3.pdf nom1247file4.pdf | ||||||
| NOMINEE | ELIG/SR/F/MIN | NOMINATOR | TYPE/REGION/DOB | DATE NOM/EXP | ||
| 564 2022 2013 | Wendell Wilson 2211 Highway 421 Helton, KY 40840 | ELIGIBLE SENIOR | Brett Wilson 1056 Hickory Street Hyden, KY 41749 | NOM 08/01/2022 EXP 08/01/2027 | ||
| 40-year coaching career at the high school level. Ranked in the KHSAA Top Ten Kentucky Girls' Coaches for total career wins (564 wins in 31 seasons). Led 12 Leslie County girls' basketball teams to the 54th District championship and 3 teams to the 14th Region championship. Four-time winner of the 14th Region Coach of the Year Award. Named Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches' 14th Region Girls' Coach of the Year in 2000. Coached a Kentucky "Miss Basketball" player (Jody Sizemore, 1999). Head baseball coach, assistant and head boys' basketball coach, and head girls' basketball coach at Leslie County High School. A member of the Leslie County High School Athletic Hall of Fame, Don Lane Transylvania Basketball Camp Hall of Fame, and Kentucky High School Coaches Association 14th Region Court of Honor. The gymnasium floor at Leslie County High School bears the name "Coach Wilson Court ". Also, every December LCHS holds an one-day event for girls and boys' basketball, called the "Coach Wilson" Classic, in honor of Coach Wilson. | ||||||
| Attachments: Additional File 1 Support Revised Nomination 2017 Additional File 2 Support Additional File 3 Support | ||||||