Louisa, Ky. — The Inaugural Lawrence Co. High school Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held Friday night.
The HOF class includes teams and individuals that have won state championships and teams that have played in state championship games.
Bree Frazier-Cook, Lynden O’brian-Kincaid, Hillary Laney-Thompson, Iris Meddings
- A special group of young women that accomplished a remarkable feat during their high school careers- back to back to back state championships in the 4 x 200 meter relay track and field event the 2004 state champion relay team Hilary Laney, Lynden O’brian, Bree Frazier, and Ashley Nelson. These ladies ran a winning time of 1:47:34.
The 2005 state champion relay team of Hilary Laney, Lynden O’brian, Bree Frazier, and Jenna Kelly ran a winning time of 1:47:43, they also finished runner up in the 4×100 event.
The 2006 state champion relay team of Hilary Laney, Lynden O’brian, Bree Frazier and Iris Meddings ran a winning time of 1:46:04 they also finished runner up in the 4×100 event.
We would like to mention a special group of parents that coached them – Pam and Brian Frazier and Joey and Jene O’brian and recognize their hard work and sacrifice that made all of this possible.
Dave Micheal, Randy Keeton, Jeff Cyrus, Lewis Micheal, Tate Banks, Timmy Hayes, Jordan Miller, Dustin Kingsmore, Brad Laney, Shane Pack, Travis Feltner
* The 2008 LCHS Baseball team that finished as the KHSAA state runner up.
This group of young men enjoyed a season for the ages in the spring of 2008, Winning a then school record 32 games, Went undefeated in Region play, outscored it’s opponents for the season 283 runs and only allowed an astounding 93 runs in 40 games. They Buzz-sawed through the post season outscoring it’s opponents 93-11 all the way to the state championship game.
The Bulldogs fell short in the finals losing to nationally ranked Pleasure Ridge Park 4-1.
This team had several all-state players and 11 players off the team would go on to play some at the collegiate level, including one making it all the way to the Major Leagues Chandler Shepherd.
* Jarius Murton- class of 2005
Jarius won back-to-back state championships in wrestling, was ranked nationally in his weight class, and was awarded as an Academic All- American.
In 2004 won the state in the 140lb weight class- undefeated in state of KY.
In 2005 won the state in the 145lb weight class- undefeated in state of KY.
Won 149 matches in his high school career, 99 of those resulting in a pin.
Jarius was awarded a wrestling scholarship at Campbellsville University- went on to be a 2-time national qualifier, ranked #7 nationally in weight class, and a 2-time Academic All-American.
Due to an injury only able to compete 2 years in college.
Awarded Army ROTC scholarship, following graduation commissioned into the US Army as an officer in the Military Police Corps- he served for 10 years.
Jarius now works for the US Army Crime Records Center in Quanitco VA where he lives with his wife, Melinda of 12 years and his two children Jeremiah and Ava.
*. Jacob Murton- class of 2006
Jacob was a 3 time state champion as well as being awarded the overall Most Outstanding Wrestler in the state twice.
2004 won the state in the 125lb weight class- undefeated in the state of KY.
In 2005 won the state in the 135lb weight class- undefeated for the year and knocked off the #2 ranked wrestler in the country in the WSAZ championships
o 2006 won the state in the 135lb weight class- undefeated in the state of KY.
2006 won the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award- presented for excellence in wrestling, scholastic achievement, character, citizenship and community service.
Jacob’s HS record was 153 wins with only 11 losses *89 of those matches won was by pin.
Jacob was awarded a wrestling scholarship at Campbellsville University.
In 2007 he was an NAIA All-American placing 3rd as a true freshman in the National Championships.
In 2008 Jacob was preseason ranked #1 in the country, unfortunately his wrestling career as a competitor came to an end due to an injury.
Jacob graduated from Campbellsville University where he currently serves as the Head assistant coach and recruiting coordinator.
Jacob lives in Campbellsville Ky with his wife Ashtian of 9 years and his 3 kids- Kylie, Millie, and Finley
Jacob Murton and Travis Feltner
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Lawrence Co. Athletic Director Travis Feltner
ATHLETICS DIRECTOR COMMENTS
“… Very special night indeed. Our inaugural class is nothing short of spectacular. These men and women represented our school and community as well as any ever have and brought great recognition and pride to our school.”
“… Every one of them spoke of the obstacles they had to overcome to enjoy the successes they eventually attained. It’s a great reflection of their character and drive for excellence which should be what being a Hall of Famer is all about.”
“… I have had the pleasure in my career of having a front row seat to every one of these champions during their career and as I reflect back on those years I marvel at what they were able to accomplish.”
“… I want to personally thank each member of the Hall of Fame committee who have sacrificed so much to make this all possible. This includes Principal Christy Moore who has been beyond supportive.”
“… Also like to publicly thank Mr Alan Bradshaw and his young men and women in carpentry class who built the HOF wall that is a centerpiece of pride for our school.”
Class of “82” James Bowens without a doubt!!
and Peggy Rose Cantrell
Most schools have prestigious and clear individual acknowledgments for on and off the field playing accomplishments. At LC, it’s confusing to outsiders as to who we are actually celebrating and why we have chosen these people with multiple hall of fames in different sports pieced together throughout our building and facilities to represent our school/tradition. To me it looks like the leaders and administrators are geared more around personal accolades than the meaning of being a true generational Lawrence County Bulldog. Once again this has lowered the standard as another hall of fame is geared around the bias of a few. IMO, this one takes away from the overall true champions that make Lawrence County High School great. Thank you for the individual sacrifices of the state champions mentioned and the honor they will carry with themselves on being called #1 along with the pride they have brought too our school and town (you are truly in a class of your own). Apologies, but nobody remembers 2nd place, it’s all or nothing. Many of the students and coaches who only finished as being a part of the bulldog family, should still be honored as champions that went on to become achiever’s in all aspects of life that has shaped our rich and storied tradition. When outsiders come into our buildings our tradition should speak for itself as a whole, rather than wondering around putting pieces of a puzzle together never really understanding who we actually are……..
Not sure why you get in a hall of fame for almost winning state. Maybe Shepherd for going to the major leagues. This how our county is now. Everyone gets a trophy. Win a state championship if you want in. Laughable…