Jody Booth Named Region Three 2025 Girls Coach of the Year

Lady Cats Head Coach Jody Booth during a timeout in a game during the 2024-25 season.

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The Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches (KABC) has named Lady Cats Head Basketball Coach Jody Booth as the Third Region Girls' Coach of the Year.

Booth is in his second season as head coach for the Lady Cats. Booth has compiled a record that currently sits at 39-16 (.710). The team went 21-8 last season with a current record of 18-8. 

Despite an impressive record, the Lady Cats were defeated in the first round of last year's district tournament. The team has faced tougher opponents this season, something Booth said he wanted in order to better challenge his team, especially in post season play. 

The decision has resulted in dividends for the Lady Cats, who are currently on a 13-game winning streak.

"It is a total group effort," Booth told the Edmonson Voice. "That doesn't happen without total buy-in from my support system at home, our players, coaches, parents, administration, etc.. "It's an honor to be recognized but I'd give that up quick just so these girls can enjoy more success these next few weeks."

The Lady Cats have played for the District 12 Title 6 times in the last 8 seasons. They have claimed the championship 4 out of 8 times, with three of those in a row and the last win coming in 2023 under Head Coach Bart Weaver.

The Lady Cats defeated the Trinity Lady Raiders convincingly on Monday night in this year's first round of the District 12 Tournament, 64-24. They will take on Grayson County Thursday night in Whitesville for the championship title. 

Edmonson County's boys will face Butler County in the first round of their district tournament tonight at 6:20PM