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Congratulations to my friend, Coach Clark. This is a Big Time hire. Coach Clark has had much success at Bardstown. Beyond that he is a fair man with integrity with a humble heart and strong work ethic. My son played two years for him and Coach was tremendous and fair to him. Despite some difficulties my son was having. He was also my Athletic Director for one year. He was always available in any situation and dealt with all situations in a calm, effective manner. Lexington Catholic's program will rise under Coach Clark's leadership. I know that he will be welcomed to their program. Good Luck Coach in every way!!!

I was there and Ashland did definitely Light It Up!!! Carter took the game over and could not be stopped. Shooters were flame throwers!!! Jonah Butler from Calloway was Really Good!!! He played his butt off. Played extremely well in all areas of the game. A top three player that I have seen this year. Stoney Brook stole one right from under the noses of local colleges. Ashland against Bowling Green is going to be a very interesting game. Wish I could be there, but work duty calls. Good Luck to both teams!!!

Clearly a Great Coach of two sports and a Better Man. Many do not know that he has developed high octane offenses for football as well as a very quality Girls basketball program. As in his letter to the community, the man has invested a lot of his time and energy to help young people succeed in the game of life. And the players loved playing for him. HS sports is going to miss this awesome man in the days to come. Enjoy your well deserved time off Coach Thacker. Take care.

Wow. Sorry to read about your daughter's situation. Everything about it is wrong. Not sure how those people are able to act that way and get away with it. Discrimination and Lying are WRONG!!! I trust that this situation can be resolved in the very near future and your daughter can play the game and enjoy it with her teammates.

Agree totally. Not just in football but in all sports. I have coached both levels and I understand how important teaching youth the correct ways to play their sport is. HS Coaches should Not have to teach basic fundamentals to Freshmen. Too many MS Coaches are there for their glory and do not care much about teaching the fundamentals of the sport. As a MS Coach, one should care about helping develop the player and letting them enjoy it instead of not caring about that and focusing on winning. And to take it further, what about Elementary and Youth coaches? Teach, Teach, Teach. Help them learn the basics of the sport. I enjoyed reading your comments. You should consider posting it on X. A lot of parents, coaches and players would be smart to read and apply what you have said. Thanks for posting this.

That is an example of what I heard. Or a player on a losing team in the first round of playoffs, then transfers to a different team who continues to win. This is ABSOLUTELY SO WRONG. IMO, the rule should state that you can only play for one team in the same season. Unbelievable that this is all being considered.

I have been told that Leah Macy is out with an ACL Injury. Will someone please confirm. I see that she has only played in 16 of Bethlehem's 22 games. If it is true, that is a shame. Hate that a Senior is unable to finish their HS career being injured.

I have had a couple of conversations with others about how they would handle a Lopsided score. Last night, Sacred Heart was up 71-1 at Halftime and the game ended with a score of 86-7. I was told that Kim Mulkey of LSU was at the game to watch her prized recruit. Why would she even come to that game? I know that it is a hard situation for the winning team coach on how to manage the game. But is 71-1 necessary? I do not have any details of the game. But I am bothered by the fact the score was what it was. Does the KHSAA need to make a change on their running clock policy and include the first half? Just curious what others of you think about handling a situation just as this. Thanks for any input.

I hate this for Cole. He was having a great start to the season as one of the top players in the Louisville area. A knock down shooter every time he steps on the floor. Praying for a speedy and full recovery to Coley Swaggg!!!

I continue to wonder why one of the fastest kids in the State does not play on the offensive side of the ball or return any kicks or punts? There is no doubt his speed is a weapon that very few athletes can match. How can you not utilize that? Head Coach has been very successful no doubt. Just can't figure this out.

BULLITT EAST HOOP-A-RAMA NOV. 23RD BULLITT EAST HS - Mt. Washington, Ky. MAIN GYM CCC GYM 8:00-10:00 Spencer Co. vs Green Co. 7:30-10:00 Bullitt East vs. South Oldham 10:00-12:30 Ballard vs. Valley 10:00-12:30 Portland Christian vs. Caverna 12:30-3:00 Mercy vs. Breckenridge Co. 12:30-3:00 PRP vs. Warren East 3:00-5:30 Bardstown vs. Ryle 3:00-5:30 Central vs. Tates Creek 5:30-8:00 Elizabethtown vs. O'boro Catholic 5:30-8:00 Meade Co. vs. Allen Co. Scottsville 8:00-10:30 North Bullitt vs. North Hardin 8:00-10:30 Bullitt Central vs. Trimble Co.

Which player did they lose to injury?

In my opinion, if it is required then it should be enforced. Working in the school system I know that this is a problem. If a school has policies, then administration/teachers/coaches should address them if they are not being followed. I see too many times, where a policy is not enforced and it allows students the opportunity to do what they want. Growing up I was taught that whatever you are told to do, you did that with no hesitation. It has become very difficult to enforce policies when parents offer excuses for their kids instead of holding them accountable. They call administration until they get what they want. On the other hand, there are still many who hold students accountable for all behavior. I admire those people. None of us are perfect, but allowing students to get away with unacceptable behavior does not help them to prepare to live a successful life. I know it is unpopular to hold students accountable, but we must in order to fulfill our duty to teach them what it means to follow all guidelines/policies/standards. Parents please help by doing so at home so that we can make school a better place of learning. And it helps to prepare them for the challenging world that we live in.

My two cents. I like this thought a lot. During breaks while in season, it is difficult to get all kids to stay in town. For many families, this is the only times that they can spend on a vacation together. And we as coaches are not going to win that battle forcing kids to stay home. People need to understand also that teenagers need a mental and physical break from time to time. This is not college. Their bodies are changing and cannot give full effort for long periods of time. Using Tony Holler philosophy - Train them like Fast Cats!!! - Lots of rest and go 100% when you go!!!

This caught me off guard. I knew he was thinking of stepping away from the field but did not expect it today. Coach Clark is a fantastic role model and person who leads by example on and off the field. The success of his teams speak for itself. My son played two years for Coach Clark and I am thankful for the time he spent with him. A fair man of Character who did what was right for the players. Bardstown Football is going to miss him greatly. Congrats Coach Clark on a job well done. I guess you are semi retired. Take care.