Jefferson County Public Schools

Under first-year head coach Jerry Williams, the Valley Vikings ended an eight-year state title appearance drought. While the team didn't come away with any hardware, the Vikings are excited about the future of the program.

Incoming senior Daniel Yera's love of tennis began with a boredom of chess. Now, he's one of the best tennis players in the commonwealth.

Royce Standard was a sophomore when he formed the first Pleasure Ridge Park High School boys' volleyball team. Two years later, during his senior year, the program he created became a sanctioned KHSAA sport.