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Kentucky HS Sports at Crossroads | Lexington News
Kentucky’s high school sports are entering a pivotal era as longtime leaders Julian Tackett and Butch Cope prepare to retire, leaving behind 74 years of combined service. Tackett, who spent 42 years with the KHSAA—including 16 as commissioner—has overseen major growth, including new sports like Esports and the launch of a statewide radio network. Cope, his 32-year colleague, also began in sports info and helped shape the organization’s digital evolution. Their exit coincides with a critical transition: replacing the outdated computer system with the new Arbiter platform, which is still being…
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