Rob Reynolds and John Schlarman's senior year. This was the last state champion team that coach RED DOG Daugherty was a part of. I'll never forget what he did at halftime of the Cov Cath game. He said he'd give anything to put the pads on for one more play. He said "I might die but that S. O. (you know what) will never forget that hit!" then he picked up a cafeteria size table and put it against the wall and charged it from the other side of the locker room. I thought he was going to die. The best memory was him telling us the parrot joke only if we won state. We heard it in the locker room right after the game. Made the whole year worth it!

 

That is somewhat fairly accurate. He died during the 1996 year in which he was still a coach on that State Championship team. A great man!!!!:thumb:

The Bankemper leap in OT to end the '82 playoff game against CCH ended one of the most exciting games and great atmospheres I've been part of.

 

That was a thriller to say the least!!!! After watching that film oh I'd say 1000 times, it never gets old watching the reaction of one of the Schulte twins after Johnny flew like Superman on 4th & 1 into the endzone. I'm sure Johnny's ribs were a little sore after they peeled that pile to end the game.

The 82 HHS team was the first High School team in Ky to ever go 15-0. Does anybody remember who HHS played the 1st game of the year in the Recreation Bowl in Mt. Sterling. It was Christian Co. They went on to destroy 4A and win the State Championship in 4A when it was still only 4 classes. It's funny because Christian Co.'s record book that year had them at 14-0. Wait, they played 15 games!!!! LOL......

The 82 HHS team was the first High School team in Ky to ever go 15-0. Does anybody remember who HHS played the 1st game of the year in the Recreation Bowl in Mt. Sterling. It was Christian Co. They went on to destroy 4A and win the State Championship in 4A when it was still only 4 classes. It's funny because Christian Co.'s record book that year had them at 14-0. Wait, they played 15 games!!!! LOL......

 

I was at that game. Christian Co had a stud D-lineman (i think). HHS held him pretty much in check and HHS won and controlled most of the game.

November 2nd game? With 5 teams in the district what happens if the Birds miss the playoffs?

 

That's what game they told me. I only am the messenger. I thought that was kinda bold too. What if that's not a home game?

Well, looks like it is a go!

 

I'll be there. Who else will be there with us? I've put together a FB page for the 1982 Team (Fort Thomas Highlands '82 Football State Champs).

Well, looks like it is a go!

 

I'll be there. Who else will be there with us? I've put together a FB page for the 1982 Team (Fort Thomas Highlands '82 Football State Champs).

How's the jersey holding up?

 

You need to get down here for at least one more reunion meeting -- we're having them bi-weekly now.

Sounds interesting. I may have to check it out. If your jersey does not fit anymore, I may have one that you can borrow that night or maybe I won't.

I'm really looking forward to meeting the kid who has that number now.

I'm really looking forward to meeting the kid who has that number now.

Just looked and it's not on the roster. I guess they retired it! :thumb:

I am being told that they will honor us at halftime of the game on November 2nd. I hope we can get a good turnout.

I'm really looking forward to meeting the kid who has that number now.

 

I am sure he would like to meet you as well.

I am being told that they will honor us at halftime of the game on November 2nd. I hope we can get a good turnout.

I'm guessing there will be a lot of players coming from out of 'town'?

The 82 HHS team was the first High School team in Ky to ever go 15-0. Does anybody remember who HHS played the 1st game of the year in the Recreation Bowl in Mt. Sterling. It was Christian Co. They went on to destroy 4A and win the State Championship in 4A when it was still only 4 classes. It's funny because Christian Co.'s record book that year had them at 14-0. Wait, they played 15 games!!!! LOL......

 

Chistian County had D-Linemen Jerry Reese who probably is one of the Best NG ever in Ky high school history. Dude had over 10 tackles, multiple sacks and a 65 yard TD Fumble return against Bryan Station in the Semis. Bryan Station had 3 guys off that team play in the NFL including Hall of Famer Dawson. County won that game 34-0 @ Bryan Station.

As for the game between Fort Thomas and Christian it was very physical with Fort Thomas making fewer mistakes. County had a 3rd quarter turnover that change momentum. You guys had some hard nose studs. QB and RB's were something else. I recall almost ever player on Thomas supporting their momhawk haircuts. It really tripped the Christian County kids out. Now as far as school records books it does include lossing that game. Christian ended up getting a transfer from California who made All-State eligible the following week. It's amassing how many great teams Fort Thomas has had from a outsider looking in. It must be nice!

Still trying to locate many members of the 1982 team. E-mails have gone out to the Seniors and Juniors and will be going out to the Sophomores and Coaches very shortly. If you know anyone from these teams please pass the information contained in this thread on to them.