East Ridge High School
Address
19471 Lick Mountain Road

Lick Creek
,
KY
41540

United States
Information
TypePublic
Established2002
School districtPike County Schools (Kentucky)
PrincipalKay Jay
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
2002Eric Ratliff4-6No
2003Mike Davis3-7No
2004Mike Davis2-8No
2005Eric Ratliff3-6No
2006Eric Ratliff2-8No
2007Bobby Branham0-10No
2008Brad Allen1-9No
2009Brad Allen3-8First round
2010Brad Allen5-6First round
2011Brad Allen0-9No
2012Brad Allen1-9No
2013Brad Allen6-4No
2014N/A5-5No
All time record 35-95

Volleyball

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

Year Coach Record Playoffs
2002Jill Morgan18-8Regional Quarterfinals
2003Jill Morgan15-8Regional semifinals
2004Jonny Shortridge16-11Regional Quarterfinals
2005Joey Hamilton11-12District Semifinals
2006David Spradlin11-12-1Regional Quarterfinals
2007David Spradlin12-16Regional Quarterfinals
2008David Spradlin15-12Regional Quarterfinals
2009David Spradlin20-15Regional semifinals
2010David Spradlin14-14-2Regional Quarterfinals
2011David Spradlin26-6Regional semifinals
2012David Spradlin28-5Regional finals
All time record 186-121-3

Boys' basketball

District Championships: 2003, 2004

Regional Championships: 2004

Year Coach Record Playoffs
2002-2003James Hurley19-10Regional Quarterfinals
2003-2004James Hurley24-8First round State
2004-2005James Hurley18-11Regional Quarterfinals
2005-2006Denny Paul May12-14District Semifinals
2006-2007Eric Ratliff8-18District Semifinals
2007-2008Eric Ratliff17-13Regional semifinals
2008-2009Eric Ratliff14-12District Semifinals
2009-2010Raymond Justice11-12Regional Quarterfinals
2010-2011Raymond Justice16-9District Semifinals
2011-2012Preston LeMaster19-13Regional finals
2012-2013Randy McCoy16-15Regional semifinals
All time record 174-135

Girls' basketball

District Championships: 2010, 2011

Year Coach Record Playoffs
2002-2003Denise Campbell9-17District Semifinals
2003-2004Geary Walton10-14District Semifinals
2004-2005Joe Marson16-12Regional Quarterfinals
2005-200614-14Regional Quarterfinals
2006-2007Jill Morgan10-20Regional Quarterfinals
2007-2008Bobby Spears11-16District Semifinals
2008-2009Bobby Spears9-15District Semifinals
2009-2010Laura Denise Campbell13-15Regional Quarterfinals
2010-2011Laura Denise Campbell17-11Regional Quarterfinals
2011-2012Laura Denise Campbell7-21District Semifinals
2012-2013Laura Denise Campbell14-16Regional Quarterfinals
All time record 130-171

Baseball

District Championships: 2008

Year Coach Record Playoffs
200312-10Regional Quarterfinals
2004Kevin Justice22-13Regional Quarterfinals
2005Kevin Justice11-19Regional Quarterfinals
2006Kevin Justice11-23Regional semifinals
2007David Spradlin13-20Regional Quarterfinals
2008David Spradlin15-13Regional semifinals
2009David Spradlin13-10Regional Quarterfinals
2010David Spradlin9-17Regional Quarterfinals
2011David Spradlin10-14District Semifinals
2012Christopher Lawson19-19-1Regional Quarterfinals
2013Christopher Lawson7-18District Semifinals
All time record 142-176-1

References

  1. 1 2 3 "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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