ECHS Gym Floor to be Named "Bowman Davenport Court"

ECHS Head Coach Bo Davenport watches from the sidelines during the 1976 KHSAA boys' basketball state championship.

Darren Doyle, story:
The Edmonson County Board of Education recently voted to name the Edmonson County High School gymnasium court “Bowman Davenport Court."  The naming of the floor will be recognized on December 29th, between the ECHS boys' and girls' games at approximately 6:45PM. 

Coach Davenport led the 1976 Edmonson County Wildcats to the KHSAA State Championship trophy. This basketball season represents the 50th anniversary of the achievement. 

Superintendent of Edmonson County Schools Brian Alexander said he was able to locate Coach Davenport's signature from old school documents. His signature will be added to the court.

“It’s very important to the Board to embrace our past as a school district while striving to build for the future.   Coach Davenport led our boy’s basketball team to the pinnacle of success here in the state of Kentucky 50 years ago, and the Board felt this honor would be a way to commemorate him.”

There will also be a recognition for the 1976 team at the Butler County game on Feb 6th.