East Ridge High School (Kentucky) Explained
East Ridge High School is a public secondary school located in Lick Creek, Kentucky, United States.
History
East Ridge High School was built in 2002 by Elliott Contracting Inc. It was built for students from three smaller high schools: Millard High School, Elkhorn City High School, and Feds Creek High School. The school's first principal was Ralph Kilgore, who retired in 2007. Starting in the 2007–2008 year, Kevin Justice became principal with Mike Potter as assistant principal. During the 2009-2010 year, Melinda Potter also became Assistant principal.
Academics
Under coach Joey W. Hamilton, the East Ridge High School Academic Team has won two consecutive championship titles in the 59th district, as well as two additional district wins in recent years.[3]
- 2010 59th District Governors Cup Champions
- 2011 59th District Governors Cup Champions
- 2015 59th District Governors Cup Champions
- 2017 59th District Governors Cup Champions
Athletics
Although a relatively new school, the athletic program of East Ridge High School has become competitive thus far, winning championships below the state level.
Football
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| 2002 | Eric Ratliff | 4-6 | No | | 2003 | Mike Davis | 3-7 | No | | 2004 | Mike Davis | 2-8 | No | | 2005 | Eric Ratliff | 3-6 | No | | 2006 | Eric Ratliff | 2-8 | No | | 2007 | Bobby Branham | 0-10 | No | | 2008 | Brad Allen | 1-9 | No | | 2009 | Brad Allen | 3-8 | First round | | 2010 | Brad Allen | 5-6 | First round | | 2011 | Brad Allen | 0-9 | No | | 2012 | Brad Allen | 1-9 | No | | 2013 | Brad Allen | 6-4 | No | | 2014 | N/A | 5-5 | No | | | |
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Volleyball
District Championships: 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016
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| 2002 | Jill Morgan | 18-8 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2003 | Jill Morgan | 15-8 | Regional semifinals | | 2004 | Jonny Shortridge | 16-11 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2005 | Joey Hamilton | 11-12 | District Semifinals | | 2006 | David Spradlin | 11-12-1 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2007 | David Spradlin | 12-16 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2008 | David Spradlin | 15-12 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2009 | David Spradlin | 20-15 | Regional semifinals | | 2010 | David Spradlin | 14-14-2 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2011 | David Spradlin | 26-6 | Regional semifinals | | 2012 | David Spradlin | 28-5 | Regional finals | | | |
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Boys' basketball
District Championships: 2003, 2004, 2016, 2021
Regional All “A” Championships: 2017
Regional Championships: 2004
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| 2002-2003 | James Hurley | 19-10 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2003-2004 | James Hurley | 24-8 | First round State | | 2004-2005 | James Hurley | 18-11 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2005-2006 | Denny Paul May | 12-14 | District Semifinals | | 2006-2007 | Eric Ratliff | 8-18 | District Semifinals | | 2007-2008 | Eric Ratliff | 17-13 | Regional semifinals | | 2008-2009 | Eric Ratliff | 14-12 | District Semifinals | | 2009-2010 | Raymond Justice | 11-12 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2010-2011 | Raymond Justice | 16-9 | District Semifinals | | 2011-2012 | Preston LeMaster | 19-13 | Regional finals | | 2012-2013 | Randy McCoy | 16-15 | Regional semifinals | | | |
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Girls' basketball
District Championships: 2010, 2011
Regional All “A” Championships: 2015
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| 2002-2003 | Denise Campbell | 9-17 | District Semifinals | | 2003-2004 | Geary Walton | 10-14 | District Semifinals | | 2004-2005 | Joe Marson | 16-12 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2005-2006 | | 14-14 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2006-2007 | Jill Morgan | 10-20 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2007-2008 | Bobby Spears | 11-16 | District Semifinals | | 2008-2009 | Bobby Spears | 9-15 | District Semifinals | | 2009-2010 | Laura Denise Campbell | 13-15 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2010-2011 | Laura Denise Campbell | 17-11 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2011-2012 | Laura Denise Campbell | 7-21 | District Semifinals | | 2012-2013 | Laura Denise Campbell | 14-16 | Regional Quarterfinals | | | |
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Baseball
District Championships: 2008
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| 2003 | | 12-10 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2004 | Kevin Justice | 22-13 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2005 | Kevin Justice | 11-19 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2006 | Kevin Justice | 11-23 | Regional semifinals | | 2007 | David Spradlin | 13-20 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2008 | David Spradlin | 15-13 | Regional semifinals | | 2009 | David Spradlin | 13-10 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2010 | David Spradlin | 9-17 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2011 | David Spradlin | 10-14 | District Semifinals | | 2012 | Christopher Lawson | 19-19-1 | Regional Quarterfinals | | 2013 | Christopher Lawson | 7-18 | District Semifinals | | | |
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Notes and References
- Web site: East Ridge High School. National Center for Education Statistics. March 6, 2021.
- Web site: East Ridge High School. 2024-03-22. Kentucky High School Athletic Association. en-US.
- "Appalachian News Express," 24 February 2011. http://news-expressky.com/everyday_living/article_405c194a-404c-11e0-84b2-001cc4c03286.html
