The Kentucky Historical Society recently launched the HistoryMobile featuring 100 years of high school basketball. Be on the lookout. The HistoryMobile will be at games across the Commonwealth throughout the next three high school basketball seasons. Here is a link to the official announcement … [Read more...] about KHS HistoryMobile Launches from Capitol Building
Joe Harper
Brodhead High, Monticello Independent, Wayne County High 1954-1986 Although an outstanding athlete, Joe Harper would make his mark as an outstanding coach. He made six trips to the Sweet Sixteen with his Monticello teams. He advanced to the quarterfinals twice, the semi-finals twice, and the … [Read more...] about Joe Harper
Centennial Celebration
The Kentucky High School Basketball Centennial Celebration Committee partnered with Valvoline during the 2018 Boys’ Sweet 16® to offer a Fan Fest in the Lexington Center Food Court adjacent to Rupp Arena on Wednesday and Thursday. The event was a success! Go to www.khsbk100.com for more … [Read more...] about Centennial Celebration
Bunny Daugherty
Sacred Heart Academy 1976 An innovator, trailblazer, leader, pioneer, and mentor have been some of the words used to describe Coach Daugherty’s efforts in the promotion of girls athletics. Coaching basketball for over 40 years, she was coaching basketball long before it came back on the KHSAA … [Read more...] about Bunny Daugherty
Beth Wilkerson Hammond
Paris High School 1977-1979 A Kentucky Miss Basketball in 1979, Beth was also recognized as a 1st team Parade All-American. She was selected by the state’s sportswriters as Kentucky’s Female Athlete of the Year, a member of the Kentucky-Indiana All-Star Team, and a recipient of the national … [Read more...] about Beth Wilkerson Hammond
Lisa Harrison
Southern High School 1987-1989 Scoring a tournament total of 98 points, Lisa led her Southern High School Trojans to the KHSAA State Championship in 1988. Lisa was also named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. In addition to being named Kentucky’s Miss Basketball in 1989, she was also named … [Read more...] about Lisa Harrison
Crystal Kelly
Sacred Heart Academy 2002-2004 A two-time Gatorade Player of the Year, Crystal was part of the Sacred Heart KHSAA State championship teams of 2002, 2003, and 2004. Named MVP 2003. In 2004, she was named Associated Press Player of the Year and All-American by the Women’s Basketball Coaches … [Read more...] about Crystal Kelly
Al Prewitt
Henry Clay High School 1983 As a player and then as the coach, his home was always at Henry Clay High. His coaching career record of wins and losses was 654-237. The Blue Devil teams made eight (8) KHSAA Sweet Sixteen appearances earning a state title in 1983, in a classic game with Carlisle … [Read more...] about Al Prewitt