FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 1, 2025
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the sports in which it licenses officials, as well as a single supervisor of officials from among those sports. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but also local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
In addition to one official in each sport being named Outstanding Official of the Year, the KHSAA also recognizes the Larry G. Boucher Officials Supervisor of the Year in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Larry G. Boucher Officials Supervisor of the Year for the 2024-25 school year is Steve Fromeyer of Newport for his outstanding efforts in the sport of football.
With officiating numbers declining at the national level, the KHSAA is always accepting applications from individuals interested in giving back to their community. Officiating remains a great avenue to stay active, earn extra spending money and ensure that high school athletics are preserved for the current and future generations. To get involved as an official, visit khsaaofficials.org.
2024-25 KHSAA OUTSTANDING OFFICIALS (Winners in bold)
- Field Hockey: Chris Niblock (Louisville), Lauren Bauer (Louisville)
- Soccer: Azer Sabanovic (Louisville), Darren Somerville (Irvine)
- Girls’ Volleyball: Dave Anderson (Grayson), Justin Cason (Lexington)
- Football: Hilton Isable (Bowling Green), Jason Seligman (Covington), Henry Hays (London)
- Wrestling: Philip Hayes (Louisville), Jason Sedoris (Louisville)
- Swimming & Diving: Lesa Boone (Louisville), Allyson Heger (Independence)
- Basketball: Michael Ashurst (Corbin), Nathan Sutton (Greenup), Brian Yankey (Pineville), Michael Stokes (Fort Mitchell)
- Boys’ Volleyball: Tony Franklin (Franklin), Tim Lynch (Louisville)
- Girls’ Lacrosse: Mary Cooksey (Louisville), Matt Sallee (Louisville)
- Boys’ Lacrosse: Andy Cecil (Winchester), Chris Bray (Louisville)
- Track & Field: Kenny Morton (Louisville), Mark Roche (Louisville)
- Softball: Stephanie Welch (Louisville), Brian Epperson (Murray), Tony Wagner (Villa Hills)
- Baseball: Tony Thornsburg (Covington), Adam Hale (Glendale), Darron Hyte (Tamms, Ill.)
- Larry G. Boucher Officials Supervisor of the Year (Football): Steve Fromeyer (Newport)
