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Richie Farmer

Clay County High School 1984-1989 Added to the long list of outstanding eastern Kentucky sharpshooters and high-scorers is the name of Clay County High's Richie Farmer. Playing for the Tigers from 1984 through 1988, Richie let his teams to an incredible 3 State Tournament Title Games during his 5 trips to the "Sweet Sixteen." Along the way, he broke numerous scoring records. His career was capped off by a 1987 State Championship in which he earned the Tourney's "Most Valuable Player" award. Following the championship year, Richie gave a legendary 52 point performance against Ballard High in the 1988 title game. Three times he earned selection to the "All-State" team. His senior season Richie was named Kentucky's "Mr. Basketball".

February 8, 2018 By kybbhof

Clay County High School

1984-1989

Added to the long list of outstanding eastern Kentucky sharpshooters and high-scorers is the name of Clay County High’s Richie Farmer. Playing for the Tigers from 1984 through 1988, Richie let his teams to an incredible 3 State Tournament Title Games during his 5 trips to the “Sweet Sixteen.” Along the way, he broke numerous scoring records.

His career was capped off by a 1987 State Championship in which he earned the Tourney’s “Most Valuable Player” award. Following the championship year, Richie gave a legendary 52 point performance against Ballard High in the 1988 title game. Three times he earned selection to the “All-State” team.

His senior season Richie was named Kentucky’s “Mr. Basketball”.

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