East Ridge High School (Kentucky)

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East Ridge High School
Map of Kentucky highlighting Pike County.svg
Address
19471 Lick Mountain Road

Lick Creek
,
KY
41540

United States
Information
TypePublic
Established2002
School districtPike County Schools (Kentucky)
PrincipalKevin Justice
Faculty30.00 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment487 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.23[1]
Color(s)Navy and Columbia blue
NicknameWarriors
WebsiteEast Ridge High School

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.[2]

  • 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.

On August 1, 2011 the Athletic Department of East Ridge High School announced the hiring of former Bourbon County and University of Kentucky Basketball superstar Preston "Master Blaster" LeMaster.[3]

Football[]

Year Coach Record Playoffs
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
All time record 35-95

Volleyball[]

District Championships: 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012

Year Coach Record Playoffs
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
All time record 186-121-3

Boys' basketball[]

District Championships: 2003, 2004

Regional Championships: 2004

Year Coach Record Playoffs
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
All time record 174-135

Girls' basketball[]

District Championships: 2010, 2011

Year Coach Record Playoffs
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
All time record 130-171

Baseball[]

District Championships: 2008

Year Coach Record Playoffs
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
All time record 142-176-1

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "East Ridge High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  2. ^ "Appalachian News Express," 24 February 2011. http://news-expressky.com/everyday_living/article_405c194a-404c-11e0-84b2-001cc4c03286.html
  3. ^ "Preston LeMaster Named New Head Coach at East Ridge HS". Nationofblue.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
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