High school basketball teams all over the Commonwealth will be glued to their television sets or the internet on Friday January 29th, at 1:00p.m. (ET) KHSAA Assistant Commissioner, Butch Cope, will have the enviable task of setting the field for both the 2010 boys and girls state basketball tournaments. (Read Blog)

With all the discussion about the state high school football championships being held in Bowling Green this year on December 4th and 5th, I wanted to give my perspective and why it will be a good experience. (Read Blog)

This time of the year many people are curious about which high school football team is the best in Kentucky. While I have seen many of the Lexington teams, I have not seen some of the other statewide contenders. However, like anyone, I can certainly offer an opinion on the teams I have seen and am familiar with so far this year. (Read Blog)

With the recent success of Justin Thomas of St. Xavier High School in Louisville on the PGA tour, many are taking notice about the quality of high school golf in Kentucky which is pretty darn good. (Read Blog)

As we begin another high school sports season in Kentucky, it is also time to kick off another Scholastic Ball Report (“SBR”) on WKYT Channel 27. The “SBR” was begun back in 2003 with the intention of spotlighting high school student athletes primarily representing all sports and activities sanctioned by the KHSAA. (Read Blog)

The Tates Creek Commodore Baseball Team is having a great 2009 season under Coach Dom Fucci. Fucci is a fan of all sports and is a former high school Mr. Basketball in Kentucky. He has a love for high school sports that is hard to match at any level. (Read Blog)

The Kentucky Horsemen registered the biggest upset in AF2 football recently. The Horsemen knocked off #2 Wilkes Barre Scranton at Rupp Arena 63-56. The upset was significant due in part to the excellent play of former Kentucky high school football players. (Read Blog)

As I look back on the recent National City KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 State Basketball Tournament it has to go down as one of the best ever. Not only was the Championship Final an instant classic by going into double overtime, the coaches at Holmes and Louisville Central displayed an attitude depicting all that high school sports are supposed to be about. (Read Blog)

The National City/KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 Tournament is loaded with Eastern Kentucky teams that can really play basketball. For the first time in a very long time a team from Eastern Kentucky could realistically take home the big trophy on Saturday night at Rupp Arena. (Read Blog)

The Houchens/KHSAA Girls State Basketball Tournament opens up this week in Bowling Green. All games are scheduled at E.A Diddle Arena on the campus of Western Kentucky University. Here are some random thoughts about the tourney. (Read Blog)

The Tenth Regions’ defending champion is also the National City KHSAA Sweet 16 defending champion from Mason County. Coach Chris O’hearn and the Royals are trying to do something that hasn’t been done in a long time in Kentucky high school basketball. (Read Blog)

Tates Creek boys head basketball coach Wayne Breeden is building a foundation for a successful program one step at a time with strong fundamental play. Breeden stresses fundamentals in practice and it carries over to the games. (Read Blog)

The Anderson County Bearcats are quietly putting together a super boys basketball season in 2009. Coach Glen Drury has led the Bearcats to a 17-4 record up to this point in the season. (Read Blog)

Congratulations to the Lexington Christian Lady Eagles for setting the standard in the Touchstone Energy All-A Basketball Classic. Coach Jason Seamonds and the lady Eagles won an unprecedented third title this past weekend at Alumni Coliseum in Richmond. (Read Blog)

The West Jessamine Colts Junior point guard Jarrod Polson had a weekend for the ages last week. Polson scored 87 points in two games, first against Mercer County and then Lexington Catholic. (Read Blog)

Garrard County is quietly putting together one of the best starts in school history with their boys basketball team. Coach Lee DeForest has guided the Golden Lions to the best record in the twelfth region with a 14 and 3 start so far this year. (Read Blog)

The question I’ve been asked is who is my number one high school team in this basketball rich state of Kentucky. While there are many worthy candidates who could be at the top, at this point in the season my top team is Elliott County. (Read Blog)

Coach Carl ‘Red’ Hutchinson has guided Paul Dunbar’s boys basketball team to a 7 and 1 record so far this year. The Bulldogs have not lost to an in state team all season. The team looks poised for a run at the city championship in 2009. (Read Blog)

As I look back on another great year of high school sports in Kentucky, the following are some of the top stories that I remember. (Read Blog)

Now is the time of the year to take in some good High School Basketball games. There is an abundance of great Holiday Hoops Tournaments going on around the state. Here are a few of them that are definitely worth the drive, and price of admission. (Read Blog)

As the KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl approaches this weekend many people are inquiring about radio coverage. Each of the six class champions will be crowned at Papa Johns Stadium, and all of the games will be carried live on the Rawlings/KHSAA Radio Network. Games can be heard beginning Friday December 12th at 11:00 a.m. (Read Blog)

High school football is coming to a close on December 12 and 13 in Louisville. However, many would argue that the big games are this week in the state semifinal round. I thought I would take a look at the big match-ups this week that are pointing toward the finals of KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl of 2008. (Read Blog)

One of the best high school football playoff games in the state is scheduled for this Friday at Boyle County High School in Danville. The Rebels of Boyle County are currently 12-0. They were victorious in the first meeting against Lexington Catholic during the regular season back on September 26th by a score of 14-11. (Read Blog)

Early in the season Bryan Station football coach Oliver Lucas used a quote I thought was memorable. He said “my pups have grown up”. And, boy did they ever grow up last Friday night in Ft. Thomas. (Read Blog)

Henry Clay has put it together as a football team toward the end of regular season play which is when it counts. Coach Sam Simpson has the Blue Devil sights set on another playoff run for 2008. Ryle is their opponent on Friday and they are a good team out of the traditionally rich Northern Kentucky area. Henry Clay rides a five game winning streak into week one of the 6-A playoffs. (Read Blog)

As you have probably noticed the High School Football season is winding down for 2008. Regular season play ends Friday, November 7th and the playoffs begin Friday Nov 14th. The following are some random thoughts on the 2008 season heading into the playoffs. (Read Blog)

In Class a Football the Frankfort High Panthers are having a great season under Coach Craig Foley. The Panthers are 6 & 1 and ranked #3 in Class A behind Beechwood and Raceland. The remarkable thing is that Frankfort is accomplishing all of this after losing all-stater and Mr. Football finalist, E.J. Fields who is now suiting up for the Kentucky Wildcats. (Read Blog)

Depending on who you talk too, this could be the best Mason County High School Football team ever. The Royals are ranked as high as #4 in the Class AAA poll in Kentucky High School Football. Royals fans are comparing this team to the great team of 2003 who was successful with quarterback Dustin Grutza and wide receiver Chris Lofton. (Read Blog)

Coach Steve Jewell has the Corbin Redhounds believing in them in this football season. Corbin is coming off an impressive win last Friday over Middlesboro by a score of 14-7. Coach Jewell said his team really came together in a tough win on the road. Corbin has always had a rich tradition in high school sports and now the Redhounds are off to a 7 and 0 starts in 2008. (Read Blog)

The Madison Central Indians are primed for a big run in football through Class 6A. Kenny Turner has the Indians believing they can compete with anyone in the big class. He certainly seems to have the players to back it up for 2008. Star Running Back Keyshawn Simpson is back after sitting out last year out with a leg injury, and Isaiah Cavanaugh returns as well. Central has many more weapons as this football season unfolds. Zach Coldiron is the new Quarterback taking over for Chaz Hope who graduated. Coldiron does a good job running the offense behind a huge offensive line. The O-line is anchored by all-state lineman Larry Warford at 6-6 and 300 pounds. Warford has already committed to play for Kentucky next year. (Read Blog)

Golf in Kentucky has reached a fever pitch with the recent Ryder Cup at Valhalla. This should translate into some very good State Golf in Bowling Green. The Leachman-Buick-Pontiac-GMC KHSAA Golf state Tournament gets underway next week and here are some random thoughts. (Read Blog)

After covering Woodford County and Bryan Station on Friday, each team has what it takes to advance into the 5A playoffs come November. Here are the reasons why: (Read Blog)

My story begins as a kid growing up in Lexington. Living in the south end of Lexington, I played every sport I could at Cardinal Valley Park. My second home was in that park in the summer, playing Little League Baseball games until dark. (Read Blog)