From Covington Independent Public Schools:

Holmes High School is excited to announce that Kenneth "Kenny" Simpson III has been hired as the next head boys basketball coach.

Simpson is a dedicated educator, coach, and lifelong athlete with a deep-rooted passion for basketball and player development. His competitive journey began at North College Hill High School, where his standout performance on the court earned him both All-Conference honors and a selection as a District All-Star.

Following a remarkable high school career, Kenny took his talents to Mount St. Joseph University. Competing for the Lions from 2015 to 2019, he became an integral part of a championship culture, contributing to two conference championship teams during his collegiate tenure.

Basketball excellence runs in the Simpson family. Kenny is the proud grandson of Kenneth Simpson Sr., who was an honorary member of the historic 1964 William Lincoln Grant High School regional championship team—a legacy of pride and community triumph that Kenny carries with him today.

Since 2023, Kenny has served the Covington Independent Public Schools district as both a professional and a coach. Bringing his extensive playing experience and champion mindset to the sidelines, he is fiercely dedicated to mentoring student-athletes, instilling character, and building a premier athletic program that honors the region's rich sporting tradition.

Congrats Coach Simpson!

Congrats! Great hire!

This should have went to James" Beetle" Bolden. Would get kids excited to come play, kids in and outside of the district. And his basketball knowledge is higher than anybody else that was in the running. Kinda shocked I'm all honesty!

Hopefully they didn't miss again.

20 hours ago, GoBucks97 said:

This should have went to James" Beetle" Bolden. Would get kids excited to come play, kids in and outside of the district. And his basketball knowledge is higher than anybody else that was in the running. Kinda shocked I'm all honesty!

He has almost 0 coaching experience. That's a red flag to me. As good as he was as a player, he's never been an assistant of a HS program, let alone a head coach.