[Hatz]

Several topics on the site lately got me to thinking about the most successful programs to never win the big one. You can quantify "success" however you wish but here is my list based on regular season win/loss records and overall W/L. *when considering recent history such as 10 win seasons, undefeated regular seasons, etc only the last 24 years is taken into account using KHSAA records


Somerset Briar Jumpers - The jumpers have amassed a record 665-387-43 and tried to bring home the golden trophy on 5 separate occasions, falling short every time. The Jumpers have 2 Undefeated regular seasons, six 10+ win seasons and a surprising 11 loosing seasons over the past quarter century.Will such a storied program ever get over the hump?

Glasgow Scotties - With a 609-368-29 record and 4 appearances in the State Finals the Scotties failed to come out on top. In the past 24 years Glasgow has won 10+ nine times, 1 Undefeated regular season and have only 5 seasons below .500. Is a soft schedule to blame for 4 State Title flops?

Paintsville Tigers - The first team on my list from the Painstville area standing at 552-350-27. The Tigers played in two close title games in '78 and '85 coming up on the short end of the stick both times. Over the past 24 years the Tigers have only managed four seasons with 10+ wins and 9 loosing seasons. Will the Tigers ever return to prominence?

Johnson Central Golden Eagles - All time win/loss record unknown, but 4 undefeated regular seasons, eight 10 + win seasons and 9 loosing seasons squarely place the second team from the Paintsville area on my list. Will the new 4A landscape be more kind to the Eagles?

Honorable Mentions:
Prestonsburg: 2 Attempts one of the more successful EKY teams
Harrodsburg: 3 failed attempts before they finally saw gold after consolidating into Mercer Co
Owensboro Catholic: 4 Attempts


Thoughts, criticisms, insights? Any older schools or teams to never play in a championship qualify in your eyes?

I don't think any amount of scheduling would have helped Glasgow in '99 or '00. They played Boyle at the beginning of their run and most agree the '00 team was the most talented. :Thumbs: