http://news.nky.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20070321/NEWS0103/703210417

 

Bankemper recently learned he's among eight finalists for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association's wrestling coach of year the award. He'll be recognized at a June awards banquet in Wisconsin, where the winner will be announced - and given a 10-carat ruby ring.

 

"I was a little surprised when I found out, but I'm honored," Bankemper said.

I would like to see Mike win this award. I wonder if we have any other coaches in the state who has won this award or at least been a finalist?

I would like to see Mike win this award. I wonder if we have any other coaches in the state who has won this award or at least been a finalist?

Prowling around their web site, looks like Rusty Parks (Woodford County) is a past winner, and two KY Cross Country Coaches (Tony Rowe of Daviess County and Tom Williams of Bardstown) are past winners since 2001. Good company and congratulations to Mike.

What a great honor for a fine man and coach. Had the pleasure of watching his team win the state in 2003 (I believe). He is turning out good wrestlers and good men.

That link has expired, do we have any further on this one?

what school does he coach for?

what school does he coach for?

 

Campbell County