We are incredibly proud of the outstanding performance of our students and coaches at the Kentucky State Governor’s Cup. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence were on full display.
A heartfelt thank you to our teachers, administrators, parents, and community partners for your continued support. Your encouragement and investment make this success possible.
From preparation to performance, our Academic Golden Eagles truly set The Gold Standard. Congratulations—we are so proud of you!
W. R. Castle: First Place CmPS
Jase Stambaugh
Abe Webb
Kalijah Trimble
Andrew Cole
Kendall Mullins
Allie Ratliff
Matilynn Hyden
Kora Welch
Maci McFarland
JCMS: Governor’s Cup Runner-up
Quick Recall: Top Eight: Jaxon Sturgill, Bishop Ward, Aiden Watts, Avery Patrick, Layla Short, Ashton Newman, Caleb Short, Kolten Welch
FPS Champions: Jaxon Sturgill, Aiden Watts, Layla Short, Ashton Newman
Language Arts State Champion: Jaxon Sturgill
Social Studies State Champion: Bishop Ward
Arts & Humanities Sixth Place: Jason Sturgill
All State Tournament First Team: Jaxon Sturgill and Bishop Ward
JCHS: Governor’s Cup Runner-up
Quick Recall: Fourth Place – Elijah Pelton, Jaycob Stambaugh, Michael Parr, Ava June Tackett, Adara Campbell, Jaxon Perry, Isaac Halliday, Addison Hicks
FPS Third Place: Carleigh Branham, Adara Campbell, Lin Han, Paris Short (alternates: Bonnie Kim and Reagan Hudson)
Science Fifth Place: Elijah Pelton
Social Studies Fifth Place: Jaycob Stambaugh
Language Arts Fifth Place: Elijah Pelton
Language Arts Eighth Place: Adara Campbell
Arts & Humanities State Champion: Ava June Tackett
Written Composition Third Place: Addison Hicks
Written Composition Fourth Place: Carleigh Branham
Written Composition Ninth Place: Paris Short
KAAC Scholarship Winner: Elijah Pelton
Scenario Fifth Place: Reagan Hudson
All State Tournament First Team: Elijah Pelton, Carleigh Branham, Ava June Tackett
All State Tournament Second Team: Adara Campbell and Addison Hicks
All State Tournament Third Team: Paris Short and Jaycob Stambaugh
