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Lexington Herald-Leader

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Different days off for Fayette and Jessamine schools ‘play havoc' with families

Some families who have children attending schools in both Jessamine and adjoining Fayette County tell Jessamine School Board Chair Steven Scrivner that the districts having different days off “does play havoc.” So on Friday morning, Scrivner sent an email to his counterparts in Fayette County to see if the two districts can better align their fall and spring breaks and other days off going forward. “Many of our teachers and staff live in one county and work in the other. A number of families have children in both districts and youth sports draw from both communities. When our breaks fall on different weeks, those families end up arranging childcare and time off twice, and teams lose players for practices and games,” he said. Scrivner told the Herald-Leader that Jessamine County takes out-of-district students. If a family moves from Fayette to Jessamine County and has a high school student who wants to finish up at Fayette’s Paul Laurence Dunbar, their younger child might be newly enrolled in a Jessamine County middle school. He asked if leaders from the two districts could meet. By Friday afternoon, Fayette school board chairman Tyler Murphy had a response: “I spoke with our Interim Superintendent (Bill

Fayette County, KY · 3d

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South Laurel survives Madison Southern thriller, advances to second round of Class 5A playoffs

RICHMOND — South Laurel’s football season will continue for at least another week after the Cardinals survived a thrilling 42-40 battle against Madison Southern in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 5A playoffs Friday. The two-point victory improved South Laurel to 8-3 and sent the Cardinals into...

Berea, KY · 3d
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Lexington high school junior to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington high school student will march in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade as part of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band. Cole Kiser, a junior at Henry Clay High School, was announced as a member of the band Monday. He auditioned for the band in February and was accepted in April.

Lexington, KY · 17h
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Lexington Herald-Leader

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A Lexington high school will have a new interim baseball coach in 2027

Administration officials at Lexington’s Lafayette High School have announced that Brady Bowling will serve as the interim head coach of the Lafayette baseball program for the 2027 season. Bowling will replace Kevin Goins, Lafayette’s most recent coach. A reason wasn’t given for Goins’ departure, and Goins didn’t respond to requests for comment. “Coach Bowling is dedicated to maintaining the continuity of our baseball program while supporting the ongoing athletic and personal development of all our student-athletes across every level,” the announcement said last week. “We encourage our entire baseball community to join us in welcoming and supporting Coach Bowling as he steps into this leadership role. We look forward to a successful and exciting 2027 season!” the district said. Asked about Goins’ departure, Fayette County Public Schools spokesperson Miranda Scully said “we do not respond to personnel matters.”

Lexington, KY · 23h

The Courier Journal

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St. Xavier soccer caps unbeaten season with latest KHSAA state title

LEXINGTON — After capturing the program’s 18th state championship, only one question remained for the 2026 St. Xavier High School soccer team . Best St. X squad ever? The Tigers stated their case Saturday, Nov. 7, overwhelming Paul Dunbar 5-0 in the championship match of the state tournament at Lexington Sporting Club Stadium . It was a near-perfect finish to a perfect season. “Dunbar had a heck of a season, and they’re a great team," St. X coach Andy Schulten said. "They just caught us on a hot, hot day. Once we got that first goal to go in and then we followed with another, we knew they couldn’t really sit back on us. It was just, ‘Run at them!’” St. X (25-0-1) completed the first undefeated season by a Kentucky boys soccer team since also accomplishing the feat during a 27-0-2 campaign in 2012. The Tigers won their second straight state title and third in the past four years. Along with its No. 1 state ranking, St. X is ranked No. 2 in the nation by United Soccer Coaches . The only blemish on its record was a 1-1 tie against Cleveland St. Ignatius on Sept. 26. St. X

Lexington, KY · 2d

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Fayette County schools outline NTI plan ahead of winter weather

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fayette County Public Schools is outlining how students will learn from home when the district uses nontraditional instruction days, or NTI, as winter approaches. The plan was included in a presentation for Monday night’s Fayette County Board of Education planning meeting. The presentation said the...

Fayette County, KY · 20h

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Corbin explodes for 37 first-quarter points, cruises past Russell County in playoff opener

CORBIN — It didn’t take long for Corbin to make a statement in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 4A football playoffs. The Redhounds erupted for 37 first-quarter points and never looked back, cruising to a 64-7 victory over Russell County to advance to the second round of postseason play.

Corbin, KY · 3d

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Fayette County school board hears update on land transfers tied to RISE STEM Academy for Girls

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Fayette County School Board heard an update on land transfers connected to the RISE STEM Academy for Girls during a Monday meeting. The land is part of a private road called The Lane. The district purchased the property as part of the RISE STEM Academy project.

Fayette County, KY · 22h

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Schools Continue to See an Increase in Student Engagement Due to Phone Restriction

Five years ago, teachers struggled having students who participated in class. Instead of participating, students were focused on their phones. Even when the teacher requested that they be put away, students were more focused on how to sneak back onto their phones instead of paying attention in class. Now, since the Kentucky phone restriction law has been implemented in schools, teachers feel they have gotten their students back and have noticed a boost in participation and engagement.

Georgetown, KY · 1d

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7 Kentucky high school football teams forfeit first-round playoff games

For several Kentucky teams, the postseason will end before it begins.

Frankfort, KY · 5d

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Round 1 KHSAA Football Playoff scores: Friday, Nov. 6

Walton-Verona at Breathitt Co. Knox Central at Lawrence Co. Clay County at Rockcastle Co. Perry Co. Central at Boyle Co. Shelby Co. at Spencer Co. Calloway Co. at Logan Co.

Lexington, KY · 3d

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Tilghman, Mayfield win by forfeit to open football playoffs

Paducah Tilghman High School joins Mayfield High School as two teams who have won their first round playoff games by forfeit. On Thursday, the Blue Tornado posted that they will advance to the second round of the Class 4A playoffs after Marion County forfeited this week's matchup. Marion County cited a depleted number of participants for being unable to play the game.

Paducah, KY · 4d

LEX18 News

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Charge against Henry Clay football coach dismissed with prejudice

A charge against Henry Clay High School football coach Phillip Hawkins, who was accused earlier this year of showing obscene material to minors, has been dismissed with prejudice.

Lexington, KY · 4d

The Courier Journal

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South Oldham girls soccer stopped by Central Hardin in KHSAA state final

LEXINGTON — An early goal and a shutdown defense was all Central Hardin High School needed to capture its first girls soccer state championship. Audrey McGee scored in the sixth minute as Central Hardin beat South Oldham 1-0 on Saturday, Nov. 7, in the championship match of the state tournament at Lexington Sporting Club Stadium . Senior goalkeeper Hannah Ferguson and tournament MVP Gabrielle Callahan took care of the rest, anchoring a Central Hardin defense that posted its 14th straight shutout and 24th of the season. The Bruins allowed just six goals all year. “Our whole team plays really hard,” Central Hardin coach Justin Maddock said. “If you look at the end, we’ve got our forwards up there sliding and tackling and making blocks. And when you have a talented back line and goalkeeper, that makes it even harder.” Ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 4 in the nation by United Soccer Coaches , Central Hardin (25-0-3) became Kentucky's first undefeated state champion since Notre Dame went 28-0-1 in 2021. Central Hardin also became just the second public school in seven years to win the state title. “We proved that with the right people and the right coaching,

Crestwood, KY · 2d

FOX 56

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HTFN: High school football scores, round-one

Seasons came to an end in round one of the HS Football Playoffs, while other programs are just getting started.

Lexington, KY · 3d

High School On SI

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Kentucky High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 5, 2026)

Kentucky high school football Top 25 rankings for Nov. 5, 2026: Trinity leads Frederick Douglass as the KHSAA state playoffs get underway.

Lexington, KY · 5d

USA TODAY

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2026 Kentucky high school football playoffs: Teams and players to watch

Kentucky high school football is entering its most important stretch of the season, with championship dreams now on the line. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association playoffs bring together the state's top programs across six classifications, setting the stage for several weeks of postseason football. From established powers with championship pedigrees to unbeaten teams looking to make history, the field is loaded with programs capable of making a run at a state title. Trinity and Frederick Douglass headline the Class 6A contenders, while Highlands, Boyle County and Paducah Tilghman are among the programs expected to make noise in the smaller classifications. With several undefeated teams entering the postseason, the race for a championship promises plenty of intrigue. Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Kentucky high school football playoffs, including the schedule, how to watch and the top teams and players to follow. When do Kentucky high school football playoffs start? The 2026 Kentucky high school football playoffs begin Thursday, Nov. 5, with first-round games across the state's six classifications. The opening round continues through Saturday, Nov. 7, with the higher-seeded teams hosting. The KHSAA state championship games will be played at Kroger Field on the campus of

Lexington, KY · 4d

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Somerset Community College launches geothermal drilling training program

SOMERSET, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) — Somerset Community College is partnering with the Geothermal Drillers Association to launch a hands-on training program that will prepare workers for geothermal drilling careers and help develop the region’s energy workforce. The Geothermal Drilling Intensive will take place Jan. 11-23, 2027, at...

Somerset, KY · 5d

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Jessamine County school leader invites talks to ‘better align’ calendars with FCPS

JCS officials announced Friday morning that talks have begun to better sync schedules with Fayette County, especially for fall and spring breaks.

Jessamine County, KY · 4d

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Lincoln County quarterback continuing gridiron legacy

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Tucker Foster is setting records as Lincoln County’s quarterback, and he comes from a long history of football players dating to the 1930s at Stanford High School. Foster’s great-grandfather played for the school in 1935. A football with his name and the names...

Lincoln County, KY · 4d