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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

9 years

Here it is Jake Ramsey's shot.

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4 years

Think of the things Andy Beshear has had to deal with in his first six months of office, and people want to eviscerate him because their kids can’t go to soccer practice.

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4 years

No matter your opinions on high school sports moving ahead, you can't help be happy right now for the coaches and players who have endured 2 months of conditioning and uncertainty. This is a good night for them.

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3 years

Any actual examples of these kids who are “suffering” because they have to wear masks to school? Suffering? Ask the kids who can’t afford breakfast before school, don’t have homes to go to after school. GTFO here with this “suffering.” Masks are, at worst, a minor inconvenience.

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@kyhighs

4 years

Why is Jackson County traveling 143 miles to Louisville to play Shawnee in football on Friday? To "show some solidarity," coach says.

Why is Jackson County traveling to Shawnee on Friday? To 'show some solidarity,' coach says

Jackson County is making the 143-mile trip from southeastern Kentucky to face the Golden Eagles at 6 p.m. Friday.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

Sorry to report that Ty Scroggins, who led the Central football program to five state titles, died today after a long battle with COVID-19

Longtime Louisville football coach Ty Scroggins dies at 49 after battle with COVID-19

Scroggins led Central football program to five state titles, served as an assistant at DeSales the past four seasons.

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@kyhighs

3 years

BREAKING | JCPS votes unanimously in favor of naming Central High School football stadium after former coach Ty Scroggins:

JCPS approves naming Central High School football stadium after Ty Scroggins

Scroggins, who died in February, led Yellow Jackets to five state titles in 10 seasons as head coach.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

Motion passes for football: Aug. 24 - Helmet-only practices begin Sept. 11 - Regular-season play begins (9-week regular season) Nov. 13 - First round of playoffs (keeping all 5 rounds) Dec. 11-12 - State finals at UK moved ahead one week

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

6 years

Here it is ... Thomas Wiseheart’s game-winner for Bullitt East.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

5 years

BREAKING | The undefeated Male High School softball team @loumalesoftball has been named national champions by USA Today and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association:

Undefeated Male softball team named national champions by USA TODAY

The Bulldogs finished 39-0 after beating Warren East on Saturday to capture their first state championship.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

6 years

No one is more deserving

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@kyhighs

6 years

There's always been a theory that if you commit to UK, you're the automatic front-runner for Mr. Basketball. Never has that theory been proven more certain than it was tonight.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

3 years

Your occasional reminder this guy had 104 catches for 1,461 yards and 26 touchdowns against the toughest schedule in the state and led a 15-0 state championship team … and didn’t get voted Mr. Football.

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3 years

Rondale Moore is just too much fun

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@kyhighs

6 years

Pendleton County's Dontaie Allen, a University of Kentucky signee, named Kentucky's Mr. Basketball despite playing just 13 games because of a torn ACL.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

My goodness. Pooler to Duddy in back of end zone. St. X leads 10-6 with 16.2 seconds left.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

From Coach Hallock at Jackson County: In order to show further solidarity & unity between the west end of Louisville in Shawnee & foothills of EKY in Jackson Co. we are working on long term playing schedules in football & other sports. We have become brother/sister institutions!

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

6 years

THOUGHT FOR DAY: KHSAA rules state an athlete must sit out one year after transferring but provides 10 exceptions. Maybe it's time KHSAA goes public with which exception an athlete qualifies for because lack of transparency is creating tremendous confusion & mistrust among many.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

6 years

I first noticed @Ballard_Sports manager Sam Ajagbe at the King of the Bluegrass & it turns out he has an incredible story: Moved from Nigeria at age 6, bullied because he was different, cut from basketball team & now has found his niche. Read more here:

This Kentucky high schooler has NBA dreams - as a basketball manager

Senior moved to United States from Nigeria, overcame bullying to find his niche, hopes to continue role in college and NBA

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

3 years

Kaleb Glenn, who else, at the buzzer. Male wins it 82-80 in triple overtime.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

1 year

So what’s the difference between Ja Morant and this?

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

I do feel bad for what athletes are going through right now. But what are we saying about our priorities when kids can't cope, can't be asked to function academically without sports/band/theater/whatever else? How can we expect them to cope with life's bigger obstacles down road?

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

If JCPS cancels football before school starts and the privates decide to play, that "transfer portal" is going to be lit!

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

2 years

BREAKING | Former U of L basketball player Ellis Myles has been named the new boys basketball coach at Fern Creek High School @fcthsathletics @GoCards

Former Louisville basketball star Ellis Myles named basketball coach at Fern Creek

Myles replaces James Schooler, who won 183 games and three regional titles in nine seasons as head coach.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

1 year

Educators gloating about the misfortunes of another school district is gross. Are you REALLY about the kids?

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

1 year

It's crazy to me how many really good high school football programs have zero presence on social media. Find that kid in your school who loves sports. Teach them social media procedures/etiquette and give them a platform to highlight your student-athletes! There are jobs in this!

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

Watching my son’s Little League practice feels like the greatest thing in the world right now.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

6 years

Game 4 between Central and Manual will be delayed. Apparently Central's bus wouldn't start in the cold weather. Some probably think they're "soft" for not just walking here.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

BREAKING / Trinity football coach Bob Beatty retires after winning 15 state titles in 21 years via @courierjournal

Trinity football coach Bob Beatty retires after winning 15 state titles in 21 years

Beatty posted a 254-44 record over his 21 seasons; his 15 state titles are four more than any other coach in Kentucky history.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

KHSAA votes 12-5 in favor of moving ahead with current plan - practices start Monday, competition begins Jan. 4.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

5 years

This is the auxiliary gym at Jasper High School in Indiana. Three full-length courts and a four-lane track around the whole thing. School also has an indoor tennis facility.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

2 years

Lucas Cobler tackled on third-down run and Male doesn't have a timeout to stop the clock. Bullitt East beats Male 28-27 for its first-ever state championship.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

3 years

The game-winner

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

3 years

St. X 31, Male 21, final. Tigers get first Class 6A football state title since 2009.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

5 years

Male does it, beating Warren East 6-1 in state final. Bulldogs finish 39-0.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

3 years

I know I'm not going to change anybody's mind about the one-class system, but in the past 24 hours: Pikeville (enrollment: 360) over North Laurel (1,411) Warren Central (985) over Male (2,026) Murray (477) over Henry Clay (2,139) There's always a way.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

3 years

JCPS will consider proposal to name Central High School football stadium after former coach Ty Scroggins h/t @oliviakrauth

JCPS to consider proposal for naming Central football stadium in honor of Ty Scroggins

Ty Scroggins, who died in February after battle with COVID-19, won five state titles in 10 seasons as the Yellow Jackets' head coach.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

6 years

Except for the Mr. Football voters

Steven Peed

@speedsoftball

6 years

Rondale Moore is special...of course anybody in Ky knew that already.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

6 years

Trinity wins state title, 50-40 over Scott County.

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@kyhighs

6 years

Male beats Scott County 37-20 for 6A title.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

5 years

Manual 20, St. Xavier 19, final. Crimsons get first victory over Tigers in 26 years.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

KHSAA votes 17-1 to suspend Bylaw 9 restrictions on basketball players for 2020 only. Basketball players can play for AAU teams or other non-school teams until the start of high school practice, which for now is set for Oct. 15.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

5 years

This isn't exactly news, but it's fascinating to me that every JCPS high school facility is at least 50 years old. (Ballard opened in 1968.). I'm no expert, but it seems there has to be an effort and commitment to update some of these facilities for a 21st Century education.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

Three of the 18 starters in tonight’s NLCS Game 1 went to high school in Kentucky: Walker Buehler (Henry Clay) Will Smith (KCD) Adam Duvall (Butler) Pretty amazing!

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

2 years

Ballard does it! Bruins beat Lexington Catholic 3-2 to complete a 39-0 season and win the program's first state championship.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

2 years

Kids today playing year-round since they were 5, hiring personal trainers, traveling around the country … and it’s the high school coach’s fault they’re not getting offers?

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

3 years

The five state championship trophies Ty Scroggins won as Central High School’s football coach.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

6 years

PRP baseball coach Bill Miller has died at the age of 68. He led PRP to six state championships and a state-record 1,144 victories in his 39 seasons:

Legendary PRP baseball coach Bill Miller dies at age 68

Pleasure Ridge Park baseball coach Bill Miller won a state-record 1,144 games and led the Panthers to six state championships.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

5 years

Male heading home to Louisville with the championship trophy. Fun group to cover!

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

2 years

My son's 6th-grade basketball team is 0-5. Me & two other guys coach the heck out of them, trying to teach them the game & make it fun. But it's maddening. I have a new-found respect for those of you who do this year after year, especially those who don't get to coach top talent.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

Twenty years ago today I started @courierjournal as a sports copy editor. What a long strange trip it’s been!

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

Gov. Andy Beshear on KHSAA: "We’re not going to overturn that decision, and it’s not because I think it’s a good decision or a wise decision."

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

Things I learned today: Former UK basketball player Wayne Turner is the new girls basketball coach at Atherton High School.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

Video of the pregame "motivational" Ty Scroggins started at Central and is referenced in this story. "I'll do my thing! In Jesus' name! Amen!"

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

KHSAA Can't Win Example No. 422: People complain about not being able to practice. Now we can practice in a couple of weeks and KHSAA gets rid of dead period so we can practice more. Now people complain about no dead period.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

If you want to complain about the All-State football teams, complain about this: There are 220-something head coaches in the state. A total of 90 returned ballots.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

3 years

UK commit Reed Sheppard final stats: 45 points 8 rebounds 7 steals 3 assists He was 15 for 23 from the field (0 for 4 from 3) and 15 for 17 from the free-throw line.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

3 years

“They said, ‘You can’t do nothing there. It’s a dead-end street.’” In 72 years of football, Atherton had never won a playoff game. That changed Friday night.

How Atherton, in its 72nd year of playing football, got its first-ever playoff victory

Freshman quarterback QuaShawn Thompson has big game as Ravens knock off North Bullitt in Class 5A opener.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

3 years

Are we really stuck with “Ls Down” for the rest of our lives now? Why don’t both sides just agree on the middle finger?

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

KHSAA has added a Board of Control meeting to its calendar for 10 a.m. Tuesday. We'll learn more about the future of fall sports in the state then.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

I’m not trying to make light of the situation, but the peaceful protestors from Louisville need to go back downtown and kick the asses of the out-of-town protesters destroying our city.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

3 years

It’s always a great day to be a Hilltopper. Today was one of the greatest.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

KHSAA Board of Control votes in favor, 13-5, of eliminating the dead period from June 25-July 9.

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@kyhighs

5 years

Cut from soccer team before his sophomore year, St. Xavier's Jeffrey Sexton went to the football offices & asked if he could kick. He's now one of the best in the state and will go on to kick at Princeton University next season @StXTigersFB @JeffreySexton3

Cut from soccer team, Princeton-bound Sexton now a kicking star for St. X football

St. Xavier's Jeffrey Sexton became the varsity kicker in 2018 and made 8 field goals and 35 of 37 point-after attempts.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

2 years

Ballard 12, Male 7, final. Bruins get first win over Bulldogs since 2009.

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@kyhighs

7 years

Oh, boy. State football finals will be played at UK's Kroger Field in 2017 and 2018. WKU has lost state football finals.

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@kyhighs

3 years

Ballard grad Ronnie Baker finishes second and will head fo the Olympics in the 100-meter dash. Baker finishes in 9.85 seconds.

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@kyhighs

3 years

By the way, Jack Sivori will be getting my vote for Mr. Football. Yes, there are more talented players in the state. But this kid put up phenomenal numbers and led his team to the title in the state’s biggest class.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

6 years

Western Hills senior and UK commit Wandale Robinson has won the Paul Hornung Award, given annually by the Louisville Quarterback Club:

Western Hills' Wandale Robinson, a UK commit, wins Paul Hornung Award

Western Hills football running back/defensive back Wandale Robinson scored 45 touchdowns and posted 119 tackles this season.

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7 years

Trinity wide receiver and Texas commit Rondale Moore named Gatorade Kentucky Football Player of the Year:

Trinity's Rondale Moore named Gatorade Kentucky Football Player of the Year

Senior wide receiver hauled in 109 receptions, has committed to Texas

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

Don't think you "achieved" something because I blocked you. It just means I'm not going to risk losing my job by slipping up once and stooping to your level, especially when you don't have the guts to use your real name.

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@kyhighs

4 years

JCPS Board of Education votes 5-2 in favor of moving on with fall sports.

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@kyhighs

9 months

Ball clearly in Chief Cameron’s hands when backboard light on at 0:00

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@kyhighs

3 years

I'll never forget when I called Rob after the 2018 season to tell him he had been voted Kentucky's High School Football Coach of the Year. He started crying and asked if he could call me back. He wanted to call his father and tell him the news. RIP, Rob.

Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

3 years

Rob Reader, the football coach at Moore High School in 2017 and 2018, died Thursday after a battle with liver cancer. He had spent the past three seasons as the head coach at Marion County:

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

There seems to be a sentiment from some that a team going into quarantine is some Scarlet Letter-type stain on a program. This is how it's SUPPOSED to work, folks. And we're probably going to see more of it. Better this than schools hiding positive tests in an attempt to play.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

2 years

Bullitt East quarterback Travis Egan has been named Mr. Football by the Kentucky Football Coaches Association:

Bullitt East quarterback Travis Egan named Kentucky Mr. Football by KFCA

Senior helped lead Chargers to a 14-1 record, victory over Male in Class 6A championship game

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@kyhighs

6 years

Male 27, Trinity 20, final. Garrett Dennis carries the Bulldogs to next Saturday's Class 6A state semifinal against Scott County. Kickoff set for 8 p.m. at UK's Kroger Field.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

6 months

Sometimes being a professional is understanding what NOT to report, especially when dealing with high school kids.

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@kyhighs

6 years

Trinity wins 50-40.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

6 years

I don't know the young man's name, but Ballard has a top-notch team manager. Quick to wipe up a wet spot on the floor and to get a water bottle for an athlete.

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@kyhighs

5 years

Male 71, Ballard 61, final. No. 1 Bulldogs (31-4) get first regional championship since 2002. Now it's on to the chase for their first state title since 1975. Male gets Collins in first round at 6:30 p.m. next Thursday at Rupp.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

5 years

I’ve been in a few old gyms the last few weeks, but walking into Carr Creek’s gym is just an amazing experience. Can’t keep from saying, “Wow!”

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

6 years

DeSales stuns St. Xavier, 19-16. It's the Colts' first victory over St. Xavier since 1986. Tigers had won previous 14 meetings.

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@kyhighs

1 year

JCPS: "You can't play." Parents: "You're cheating our kids." JCPS: "You can play." Parents: "Where are your priorities?" I love Twitter.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

7 years

BREAKING | Lawsuit claims KHSAA investigating state-champion Bowling Green boys hoops team for recruiting violations

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@kyhighs

6 years

In case you missed earlier tweet today (yesterday?), this is the first time Louisville has produced three state football champions in the same season - Male (6A), Central (3A) and Christian Academy (2A).

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

The KHSAA has a Board of Control meeting scheduled Friday. It will be livestreamed. Expecting updates on fall sports guidelines.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

7 years

According to NFHS record book, Tim Couch's completion percentage of 75.1 while at Leslie County in 1994 also is the national record. Trinity QB Nick Bohn would go down as the new NATIONAL leader after finishing this season at 79.7 percent (290 of 364).

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

3 years

So a couple got engaged in Times Square and then kissed with their masks on. I’m not real confident about 2022 y’all.

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2 years

State champs

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@kyhighs

3 years

Announced crowd of 6,790 for Meade County-Bullitt East, largest ever for a Girls' Sweet 16 game at Rupp Arena.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

Final tally on Trinity's defense: Allowed 4.8 points per game ( #1 in the state) Posted 41 1/2 sacks ( #1 in the state) Allowed 26 total rushing yards all season ( #1 in the state) Allowed 4 TDs (all pass plays of 22 yards or longer)

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

I'm not sure I know any "Karens," but I'm familiar with her cousin Linda who sets the cruise on 68 mph and never even thinks about leaving the left lane.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

10 months

It's a Lexington-Louisville football showdown in the Derby City next weekend: FRIDAY'S HIGH SCHOOL STATE SEMIS Frederick Douglass at Trinity Bryan Station at Ballard Lexington Catholic at Christian Academy SATURDAY'S COLLEGE GAME UK at U of L

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6 years

Charlie’s first NFL game #DALvsIND

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@kyhighs

4 years

Tackett: "Let's get these kids back to their coaches, sooner rather than later."

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

4 years

2020: It can’t get worse Cyndi Lauper: hold my beer

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@kyhighs

2 years

If you're going to vent about the Mr. and Miss Basketball winners, at least know that only seniors can be chosen.

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@kyhighs

1 year

It's over! Eastern stuns defending state champion St. X 3-0 in the Seventh Region baseball championship game.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

6 years

Louisville has NEVER produced three state football champions in the same season. Male (6A) can complete the trifecta tonight against Scott County after Central (3A) and Christian Academy (2A) won titles in the last 24 hours.

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Jason Frakes

@kyhighs

6 years

Barrett totally pushed off to get that rebound. Shocked the refs missed it.

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