King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic

01/31/2026

12/23/2025

When the final horn sounds, the gym goes quiet, and everything gets packed away… it hits you.

A sincere thank you to the coaches who spent countless hours preparing their teams.
To the players who left everything on the floor—every possession, every hustle play, every ounce of heart.
To the fans who had Fairdale absolutely rocking these past few days, turning every game into an atmosphere you could feel in your chest.
To the sponsors who continue to believe in this tournament.
And to the volunteers, the backbone of King of the Bluegrass, who showed up early, stayed late, and made sure every detail was covered.

For these past few days, Fairdale became more than just a gym. It became a place where memories were made—where every ticket scanned, every streamed game, every bounce of the ball reflected the power of community.

These moments come together fast… and they end even faster. And when it’s over, you’re left tired, grateful, and already missing it.

Until next year, King of the Bluegrass.
🏀💙

12/23/2025

🏆 2025 Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass – All-Tournament Honors

Bob White Most Valuable Player
Jordan Mitchell — Male

Stan Hardin Most Outstanding Player
Jake Feldhaus — Madison Central

All-Tournament Team:
Adrian Wilder — Butler
Armani Byrd — Warren Central
Reece Davidson — North Laurel
Athens McGillis — Covington Catholic
Braeden Myrick — Covington Catholic
Jack Logsdon — Grayson County
Tommy Gregg — North Oldham
Kamari Roberts — Fairdale
Luke Asher — Madison Central
DeMarcus Surratt — Frederick Douglass
Jeremiah Jackson — St. Xavier
Josh Lindsay — St. Xavier
Chief Cameron — St. Xavier
Jaymes Clark — Male
Trey Hillerich — Male

12/23/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass Champions - Male High School of Louisville, KY.

12/23/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass Finalist - Saint Xavier High School of Louisville, KY.

12/23/2025

Here's a look at the final stats as #9 Male holds off a late charge by #1 Saint Xavier to win 60-58. The Bulldogs claim their 4th all-time KOB Championship. Jordan Mitchell earned Bob White MVP honors with 26pts. Jeremiah Jackson led Saint Xavier with 24pts and 9rbd.

12/23/2025

Championship | Male 60, Saint X 58 - FINAL

12/23/2025

Championship | Male 47, Saint Xavier 37 - End 3rd Qtr

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12/23/2025

Did you know a team has captured back-to-back KOB Championships just 3 times in the 43 year tournament history...
1994-95 Greenwood
2002-03 Apollo
2011-12 Christ Presbyterian

A victory tonight would make Saint Xavier just the fourth team to repeat.

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12/23/2025

All-time KOB Championship Leaders
Ballard - 5
Fairdale - 3
Male - 3

A victory would move Male into sole possession of 2nd place all-time with 4 KOB Championships.

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12/23/2025

First half stats as #9 Male leads #1 Saint Xavier 33-20. Jordan Mitchell leads Male with 15pts. Jeremiah Jackson leads Saint X with 7pts. Male with 11 first half points off turnovers while holding Saint X to 23.3% shooting.

12/23/2025

Championship | Male 33, Saint Xavier 20 - End 1st Half

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