Lexington Lafayette High School
1945-1961
From Kavanaugh High School where he played in two State Tournaments, Ralph Carlisle would launch a legendary coaching career at Lexington Lafayette from 1945 through 1961.
As Coach of the “Generals” he accumulated 11 District titles and 6 Regional championships. In 6 State Tournament trips his teams played in 4 title games—winning three championships in 1950, ’53 and ’57.
His career win total of 488 helped earn him 2 “Coach of the Year” honors and his peers chose him as “Coach of the Decade” for the 1950’s.