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Tom Bryant Bob Rogers Danville Caldwell County Schools Ken Cox Steidel Stan Basketball Statistics Tates Creek H S Dayton H.S Final statistics from the 1994- Tasso Harris Grant Talbott 95 regular season. Valley Owensboro H.S. 12 H S Cookie Henson Wendell Thomas Clay County H S. Louisville Claudia Hicks Darrell Treece Rules Interpretations Rowan County H S Henry County H S Play situations and rulings for Kathy Hopper Frank Welch baseball, softball and track. Belfry 16 Waggener H.S. H S Staff On The Cover Comm ssioner Louis Stout Assistant Commissioners Directors Corbin catcher Dave Foley was upended Brigid DeVries Julian Tackett as PRP's Mike Gabhart scored during the Larry Boucher Brooks Downing championship game of 1994 The Panthers Office Manager Fund Raising won the title 10-8. Anne Wesley IVIays Tippett Ken This year's championship will be decided different facility in Apollo Secretaries Physical Plant at a Owensboro. Patti Pruitt John Ginn will be the site, June 8-10. Mary Darnell Photo by Gary Emord-Netzley. Receptionist Angela Faulkner MARCH-APRIL 1995 VOLUME LVI, NO. 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATE $10 Published six times annually, on a bimonthly basis by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, Office of Publication, 2280 Executive Dr., Publisher: Louis Stout Lexington, KY 40505. Third-class postage paid at Richmond, KY. Accep- Editor: Anne Wesley Mays Editor: Brooks Dowriing tance for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in Section 1 1 03. Act Assistant: Larry Boucher Assistant: Brigid DeVrles of Oct 3, 1917, authorized May 3, 1926. Publication No. 293080. Assistant: Julian Tackett Please send notice of undelivered copies on form 3579 to KHSAA, 2280 Executive Drive, Lexington, KY 40505. (606) 299-KHSA ATHLETE HMIIIl .>lR«llHMIWUItMMWUUIIIHIWHMl MARCH-APRIL 1995 April 1995 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 SAT Test Date 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7:00pm TR ACT Test Date Clinic - KHSAA Office, Lexington Delegate 1 KEA Assembly Meeting | 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 5:00pm TR Make-up Clinic- KHSAA Office 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 KHSADA State Conference, Louisville | 1 30 ATHLETE 1 MARCH-APRIL 1995 May 1995 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 SAT Test Date Send FB Schedules to KHSAA Assigning Secretaries | 1 & 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 BOC Meeting, Lexington 1 1 Send BK Schedules to KHSAA & Assigning Secretaries | 1 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Regional TR Meets | 1 Regional TN | 1 Tournaments | District SB Tournaments | 1 District BA Tournaments | 1 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Regional SB Tournaments | 1 Regional BA Tournaments 1 \ 1 28 29 30 31 Memorial Day (Observed) One | 1 State BA Round -ATHLETE KOnBHHnBIH MlMllMIWIIfl IWIitWMMWHillMIIIBW MARCH-APRIL 1995 Commissioner Presents Annual Report Center total $54,168 as of January 31 , compared to $31 ,236 at this same time last year. Anticipated spring sports participation is as follows: 266 Baseball teams to compete in 64 districts and 16 regions; 228 schools have indicated they will play Fast Pitch Softball and 59 have signed up for Slow Pitch Softball. There will be 235 The following report was presented to the delegates at the an- schools participating in boys' and giris' Track in eight regions nual Delegate Assembly Meeting held Feb. 9, 1995. in each classification - A, AA and AAA.; 210 giris' and 215 boys' Tennis teams will play in 14 regions. State finals in Base- A total of 284 schools joined the Kentucky High School ball and Softball will be held in Owensboro while the State Ten- Athletic Association for the 1994-95 school year. Six of these nis and Track Meets will be held at the University of Kentucky. schools enroll girls only and six have only boys. In 1993-94 The receipts and expenditures incurred during the 1993- and 1992-93 there were 285 schools. 94 spring sports season were as follows: There were 209 schools involved in Football. Class A, AA, AAA and AAAA championship games were played at Car- Receipts Expenditures Novelties dinal Stadium in Louisville, Dec. 2-3, 1994. Attendance was Baseball $11,630 $4,622 $212 approximately 23,229 and ticket receipts were $147,196. Ex- Softball 6,930 17,135 1,148 penses involved in conducting the state football playoffs were Tennis 13,311 77 $24,71 1 . Sales of novelties totaled $1 ,256; program sales were Track 16,902 30,577 2,425 $5,536. The approximate gross receipts from playoff rounds one through four were $534,299 with expenses of conducting A total of 2,886 officials have registered with the Officials' these games reported as $153,349. Paid attendance at the Division of the Association as of Feb. 2, 1 995, and the number 120 games was approximately 142,141. All profits from the of approved and certified officials in each sport are as follows playoff games are divided among the participating schools. (REG - Registered, APP - Approved, CER - Certified): The number of schools competing in Volleyball this sea- son was 84. The KHSAA sanctioned tournament was held at REG APP CER TOTAL Ryle in Northern Kentucky, on Oct. 28-29, 1994. Expenses Baseball 196 154 147 497 incurred were $10,107 with receipts of $10,130 (tickets), $690 Basketball 591 362 562 1515 (programs) and $1 ,015 (novelties and other items). Football 135 201 440 776 In Cross Country, 214 boys' teams entered 18 regional Soccer 155 91 86 332 meets. Two hundred eight girls' teams entered all three classes Softball (SP) 162 134 52 348 in 18regionals. The expenses incurred in sponsoring this sport Softball (FP) were $13,656 and the receipts were $11,030 (ticket sales), (Fast pitch tests have been mailed to all SP officials.) $1,389 (programs) and $3,593 (novelties). Class A, AA and Track & Field 54 2 2 58 AAA were held in Lexington at the Kentucky Horse Park on Volleyball 55 40 34 129 Nov. 5, 1994. Wrestling 31 8 7 46 There were 139 schools competing in Boys' Soccer and 76 schools participating in Girls Soccer. The State Champion- Bus. Affairs Dir. Julian Tackett conducted 14 clinics in Foot- ships were held the same night in Versailles' Woodford County ball. Asst. Comm. Larry Boucher conducted 18 clinics in Bas- Park on Nov. 12, 1994. The receipts for the boys were $25,855 ketball for officials and coaches. Asst. Comm. Brigid DeVries and $12,835 for the giris. Expenses incurred to run the boys' conducted nine Track clinics and four Volleyball clinics for offi- tournament were $1 1 ,296 compared to $7,281 for the girls' tour- cials and coaches. The KHSAA is in the process of conducting nament. Novelty sales totaled $216. 14 baseball and softball clinics for officials and coaches. There were 236 boys' teams competing in Golf, with the The Board of Control and Staff of your Association are State Tournament being played at the Lincoln Trail Country grateful for the cooperation the superintendents, principals, Club in Vine Grove. There were 171 giris' teams competing athletic directors and coaches have given us in running the and their State Tournament was held at the Elizabethtown programs of the Association. Country Club. There is no admission charged at the tourna- ments which were held in mid-October. Novelty sales totaled $900.43 and expenses for the tournaments were $8,628. HAPPY CHANDLER There are 60 schools competing in Wrestling in eight dis- tricts and four regions with the winner and runner-up in each SCHOLARSHIPS weight class advancing to the state finals. The championship tournament will be held at Atherton High School on February 17-18, 1995. Did you know that the A.B. "Happy" Chandler In Swimming, 114 boys' and 116 giris' teams will compete Foundation awards scholarships to outstanding for the championships. The meets will be held at The Lancaster students? These awards go to students who show Aquatic Center on the University of Kentucky campus on Feb. outstanding potential for scholarship and leadership 17-18, 1995. Advanced ticket sales to the Boys' State Basketball Tour- ability. They must be residents of Kentucky, nament to be held in Lexington's Rupp Arena on March 15-18, graduates of Kentucky high schools and must agree 1995 total $463,476.00 as of January 31 , compared to $353,924 to attend a college or university in Kentucky. Write on the same date last year. to: Chandler Foundation, PO Box 8393, Lexington, Advanced ticket sales to the Giris' State Basketball Tour- KY 40533-8393. nament to be held March 22-25, 1995, in Frankfort at the Civic ATHLETE Don Lane^s Transylvania Basketball Camp A camp with an outstanding reputation for combining hard work and enjoyment Tentative 1995 Camp Schedule • June 12-16 Boys ages 9-14 • June 19-23 Girls ages 9-18 • June 26-30 Boys ages 13-18 • July 5-7 Session A Boys & Girls ages 7-10 Session B Boys & Girls ages 10-12 • July 10-14 Boys ages 13-18 • July 17-21 Boys ages 9-14 • July 24-28 Girls ages 9-18 Coach Don Lane and his staff provide one of the most effective and prestigious basketball camps In America today. Boys and girls between ages 7 and 18 spend a week on the Transylvania University campus in beautiful Lexington, Kentucky, where they work and learn under the guidance of outstanding coaches and teachers. Resident campers live and eat in university dorms. Day campers have their midday and evening meals on campus, but spend the night at home. Half-day sessions are provided for younger players. Notable fact and Highlights from Previous Camps • 1994 campers included numerous sons and daughters of junior High, high school, college, and pro coaches. • Over 2,300 campers from throughout the U.S. attended during 1994; over 300 Kentucky schools represented. • Each overnight session in 1994 enrolled at least 30 teams of 10 or more campers. • 8:1 camper staff ratio • Guided by outstanding staff of high school and college coaches. • Several boys' and girls' state tournament teams, including seven state champions have attended In the last 11 years Dunng the last 10 years, every state in the Union and 10 foreign countries have been represented. Write Coach Don Lane For A FREE Brochure Transylvania Basketball Camp Transylvania University Lexington, Kentucky 40508 Call (606) 233-8270 Fax (606) 233-8638 MARCH-APRIL 1995 Delegates Vote To Amend Fast Pitch Rule Any student who is a contestant in have concerns that this giris' sport offer- football or basketball on any non-school ing can be better promoted with this sponsored team in that sport at any time change and by lessening school study FEBRUARY 9, 1995 during an athletic season after enrolling time infringement by playing on week- in grade nine (9) shall be ineligible to rep- ends. The 78th Annual Meeting of the Ken- resent any secondary school in that sport James Sexton, Eastem High School, tucky High School Athletic Association for the remainder of that season or for made a motion to adopt Proposal II. was held on Thursday, Feb. 9, 1995 at the upcoming season. Sandy Callahan, Atherton High School the Executive West Hotel in Louisville. A student who has been a first team seconded the motion. The Proposal The invocation was given by Bob Rogers. player in football or basketball after en- passed 1 14-27 with 21 abstentions. President Frank Cardwell called the rolling in grade nine (9) and has eligibil- meeting to order at 2:45 p.m. and wel- ity remaining in these sports shall not take Proposal III comed all representatives and noted that part in an all-star or postseason game in Board appointed representative Stan this was a new opportunity for all schools that sport during th e re ma i nde r of th a t Steidel of Dayton High Scho^ proposes to send delegates to the Annual Meet- academ i c year prior to May 25 of the the following amendment to the Consti- ing. Mr. Cardwell then called on Com- school year unless it has been sanctioned tution of the Kentucky High School Ath- missioner Louis Stout for any remarks he by the Board of Control. The penalty shall letic Association - An amendment to fur- might like to make. Mr. Stout also wel- be loss of eligibility for one year. ther clarify the eligibility of an out-of-state comed the delegation. The Commissioner may waive the school to play against a Kentucky school Exec. Asst. Comm. Brigid DeVries period of ineligibility if just cause is shown and hold those schools to the same stan- then called the roll. One hundred sixty- as to its application working evident in- dards expected of Kentucky opponents. two delegates answered the roll. Presi- justice against the student athlete. dent Cardwell announced that in order for Article VIII a proposal to pass, 108 affirmative votes Rationale - Many districts set different CONTESTS were needed. He then gave instructions dates for the respective school calendars Section 1 . With Non-Member Kentucky for presentation of proposals. due to local concerns, transportation, and Schools The next order of business was the weather related circumstances. This Any member school which engages in an presentation of proposals. amendment would allow for a benchmark athletic contest with a non-member Ken- Paul Dennison, KHSADA, made a date to be fair to all participants through- tucky school eligible for membership in motion to consider a special order rela- out the state in spite of differing school the Association may be suspended for a tive to Bylaw 40 as it relates to the fast calendars. period to be determined by the Board of pitch Softball issue. Wade Upchurch sec- Control. onded the motion which passed. Proposal I died for a lack of a motion to Q/A 1 May a member school of the adopt. Association engage in an athletic contest Proposal From Floor with a non-member Kentucky school? No, In the case that a school makes a Proposal previously submitted by Steve not if the other school is eligible for mem- documented effort to offer fast pitch soft- Frommeyer v/ithdrawn. bership. ball, hires a coach, holds tryouts and Q/A 2 May a school team play against there are not enough participants, then Proposal II an alumni or independent team during a the principal may request, in writing to the Principal Janice Fish of Atherton pro- regular season in the sport? Yes, as the Kentucky High School Athletic Associa- poses the following amendment to the other team is not eligible for membership tion, permission to offer slow pitch soft- Bylaws of the Kentucky High School Ath- in the Association. However, the game ball. letic Association - An amendment to al- played with such a team must be counted Following discussion, the Proposal low for an additional tournament to be against the game limit allowed each passed 123-33 with 6 abstentions. played in volleyball to encourage more member school. play on weekends and less impact on Section 2. With Schools in Other States Proposal From Floor school-night activities. Any member school engaging in a con- Jim Sexton, Eastern High School, test with a school in another state shall made a motion to consider Article IV of Bylaw 25, Limitation of Seasons play under the rules of the KHSAA and the Constitution. Gordon Milby seconded shall require its opponents to play under - the motion which failed. 1 1 . Volleyball Giris the rules of its own state Association and (4) The season shall consist of a maxi- belong to the applicable association in Proposal I mum of twenty (20) matches. In any two that state. George Frakes, principal of High- (2Mhree (3) invitational or other type tour- lands High School, proposes the follow- naments, the matches played by a mem- Rationale - Restrictions on playing ing amendment to the Bylaws of the Ken- ber school schools outside of the state should be the tucky High School Athletic Association - shall count as only one match for each same as those in-state should schools An amendment to clarify the ending of tournament. choose to displace Kentucky opponents the school year for summer play purposes with out of state teams. In this manner, a to alleviate the inconsistencies caused by Rationale - With various formats of tour- level playing field is more assured. various schools ending on different dates, naments now being played, many Wade Upchurch, Monticello High and weather related problems. schools may inadvertently be violating School, made a motion to adopt Proposal tournament limits without missing addi- III. Bruce Lynch, Trinity High School sec- Bylaw 8. Contestant On Other Teams, tional school time. In addition, the au- onded the motion. The Proposal failed Postseason and All-Star Games thor and the State Volleyball Committee 92-42 with 28 abstentions. ATHLETE MARCH-APRIL 1995 Proposal IV Proposal From Floor GAME GUY Principal Joe Burks of Male proposes Guy Strong, principal of George AWARD NOMINEES the following amendment to the Bylaws Rogers Clark High School, made a mo- of the Kentucky High School Athletic As- tion to consider a proposal that would sociation - An amendment to allow for restore the original Articles of the Consti- The Kentucky High School Ath- tournament counting to be the same in tution, specifically Article IV, Bill Fultz letic Association is now accepting soccer as in other KHSAA offerings. seconded the motion which passed by a nominations for the 1 995 Game Guy vote of 141 to 1 with 19 abstentions. Award The Game Guy honor is pre- Bylaw 25, Limitation of Seasons Guy Strong then made a motion to sented annually to a physically chal- 6. Soccer delete Article IV, d. BOARD OF CON- lenged student-athlete in Kentucky (4) A season will consist of a minimum TROL, 9. Review all proposed changes who overcomes his or her disability of six (6) games and a maximum of sev- to the KHSAA Constitution and Bylaws. to participate in athletics. enteen (17) games including invitational Have authority to reject any proposed Simply have a school represen- - tournaments. e played i rre- change determined not to be in the best tative - principal, Each gam , school or coach spe ct i ve of contes t format. In any two (2) interest of the Association. James Sex- send in a written nomination citing invitational or other single-elimination ton, Eastern High School, seconded the the individual