50 Years as Champions Series: Episode 1, "The Beginning" Available Friday, February 27th

Darren Doyle, story:
The long awaited five-part series "50 Years as Champions" kicks off on Friday, February 27, 2026 with the first episode, which is available for free streaming on the Edmonson Voice channels.

Episode 1: The Beginning will be available on Friday on YouTube, Facebook, and on EdmonsonVoice.com. 

The first episode discusses the origins of the 1976 championship team, where former players share stories of practicing with some of the best players Edmonson County ever had. They talk about having to guard former Wildcat greats like Gary Key, Gary Meredith, Lenny Slaughter, and Ed Williams, in addition to paying homage to players paving the way before them.

One standout of the series that viewers will enjoy in all episodes is the personal relationships they all shared on and off the court, not only in 1976 and before, but also today. The selflessness and dedication to each other is a lesson for anyone looking for keys to success in not only basketball, but also life in general.

The series is based on conversations from a roundtable discussion with the "Super Six," which were the six main players during the season. The interviews were filmed on the gym floor of the players' former high school, which is now the Edmonson County 5/6 Center.

In addition, other outside interviews are included from other players, staff, and administration, along with tons of photos and other info.

The series schedule is as follows:

1. Friday, February 27th: The Beginning
2. Friday, March 6th: The Team
3. Friday, March 13th: Coach Bo
4. Friday, March 20th: The Season
5. Friday, March 27th: The Championship (actual 50th anniversary of the championship game at Freedom Hall)