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HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Check out the List of Lewis County Hall of Fame Inductees
Mort Bertram
Class of 2021
Trayla Liles
Class of 2021
Jim Bloomfield
Class of 2021
Bloomfield was a natural at nearly every sport he tried. His skill as a basketball player ushered in one of the most prosperous eras in Lewis County history. The school’s all-time leading male scorer with 2,030 points, Bloomfield led the Lions to a four-year record of 65-36 and back-to-back 62nd District titles in 1976 and 1977. Each year the Lions advanced to the regional semifinals, the first wins in regional play for Lewis County since 1953. Bloomfield averaged 25 points per game as a junior and 23 as a senior, earning honorable mention All-state honors both seasons. He was also a standout on the gridiron. Bloomfield’s 28 career touchdowns are the second most in school history. Bloomfield’s 12 rushing touchdowns in 1976 are the third-best mark in program history while his 17 career rushing scores rank fifth. He also caught 11 touchdown,passes, good enough for third in Lewis County history. Bloomfield also made his mark on the baseball program as he helped lead the Lions to the 1977 10th Region championship. Lewis County had a record of 70-28 during Bloomfield’s career. Bloomfield earned a scholarship to William Carey College, where he excelled in baseball.
Bloomfield was a natural at nearly every sport he tried. His skill as a basketball player ushered in one of the most prosperous eras in Lewis County history. The school’s all-time leading male scorer with 2,030 points, Bloomfield led the Lions to a four-year record of 65-36 and back-to-back 62nd District titles in 1976 and 1977. Each year the Lions advanced to the regional semifinals, the first wins in regional play for Lewis County since 1953. Bloomfield averaged 25 points per game as a junior and 23 as a senior, earning honorable mention All-state honors both seasons. He was also a standout on the gridiron. Bloomfield’s 28 career touchdowns are the second most in school history. Bloomfield’s 12 rushing touchdowns in 1976 are the third-best mark in program history while his 17 career rushing scores rank fifth. He also caught 11 touchdown,passes, good enough for third in Lewis County history. Bloomfield also made his mark on the baseball program as he helped lead the Lions to the 1977 10th Region championship. Lewis County had a record of 70-28 during Bloomfield’s career. Bloomfield earned a scholarship to William Carey College, where he excelled in baseball.
David Gaunce
Class of 2021
It is difficult to mention David Gaunce without Jim Bloomfield but the former’s brilliance on the athletic fields took a back seat to no one. Gaunce played three seasons at Lewis County and each was filled with success. He teamed with Bloomfield for back-to-back basketball district titles in 1976-77 but he led the Lions to their third straight title over heavily favored Elliott County and all-stater Rocky Adkins in 1978. Gaunce scored more than 1,400 career points and was named honorable mention All-state in 1978. His three-year record was 51-26 with three district championships. Gaunce was the anchor of the football Lions’ defense as well as a bruising running back. The centerpiece of the Lions offense in 1977, Gaunce rushed for 830 yards in eight games, including 203 yards against Bath County and 197 against Henry County. His play at linebacker earned him honorable mention All-state honors from the Courier-Journal. Gaunce’s best sport, however, was baseball. Blessed with a rocket arm, Gaunce pitched the Lions to the 1977 10th Region championship and a victory over Owen County in the semi-state round. Gaunce initially committed to football at Morehead State before joining Bloomfield at William Carey College. Following a standout career there Gaunce was drafted by the Kansas City Royals as a catcher and advanced all the way to Triple-A Omaha before retiring from the game.
It is difficult to mention David Gaunce without Jim Bloomfield but the former’s brilliance on the athletic fields took a back seat to no one. Gaunce played three seasons at Lewis County and each was filled with success. He teamed with Bloomfield for back-to-back basketball district titles in 1976-77 but he led the Lions to their third straight title over heavily favored Elliott County and all-stater Rocky Adkins in 1978. Gaunce scored more than 1,400 career points and was named honorable mention All-state in 1978. His three-year record was 51-26 with three district championships. Gaunce was the anchor of the football Lions’ defense as well as a bruising running back. The centerpiece of the Lions offense in 1977, Gaunce rushed for 830 yards in eight games, including 203 yards against Bath County and 197 against Henry County. His play at linebacker earned him honorable mention All-state honors from the Courier-Journal. Gaunce’s best sport, however, was baseball. Blessed with a rocket arm, Gaunce pitched the Lions to the 1977 10th Region championship and a victory over Owen County in the semi-state round. Gaunce initially committed to football at Morehead State before joining Bloomfield at William Carey College. Following a standout career there Gaunce was drafted by the Kansas City Royals as a catcher and advanced all the way to Triple-A Omaha before retiring from the game.
Eddie Scott
Class of 2021
The tough but nimble Scott posted totals on the basketball court for Lewis County like few before or since. Playing alongside a pair of 1,000 point scorers with Glen McDaniel and Forest Stevenson as a freshman, Scott’s role increased as a sophomore as he helped the Lions to the 1969 39th District runner-up finish and spot in the 10th Region Tournament. Scott scored 28 points in a first-round district win over Fleming County and 31 in the district finals against Mason County. Scott averaged 24 points per game as a junior and 29 as a senior, which remains the school record a half century later. His 713 points in the 1970-71 season still remains the second most in a single season in school history. He also holds the top three spots on the LCHS single-game scoring list, topped by 56 against Sandy Hook in his final regular season game in 1971. Scott could do more than just score. He also recorded games with 29, 28 and 22 rebounds. He was named honorable mention All-state by the Courier-Journal in 1971. Scott’s exploits earned him a basketball scholarship to Morehead State University.
The tough but nimble Scott posted totals on the basketball court for Lewis County like few before or since. Playing alongside a pair of 1,000 point scorers with Glen McDaniel and Forest Stevenson as a freshman, Scott’s role increased as a sophomore as he helped the Lions to the 1969 39th District runner-up finish and spot in the 10th Region Tournament. Scott scored 28 points in a first-round district win over Fleming County and 31 in the district finals against Mason County. Scott averaged 24 points per game as a junior and 29 as a senior, which remains the school record a half century later. His 713 points in the 1970-71 season still remains the second most in a single season in school history. He also holds the top three spots on the LCHS single-game scoring list, topped by 56 against Sandy Hook in his final regular season game in 1971. Scott could do more than just score. He also recorded games with 29, 28 and 22 rebounds. He was named honorable mention All-state by the Courier-Journal in 1971. Scott’s exploits earned him a basketball scholarship to Morehead State University.
Ralph Davis
Class of 2021
Forced to play out of position at center in high school because he was the team’s tallest player, Davis used the experience to his advantage and forged an all-state, all-American and professional career. Davis graduated in 1956 as the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,476 points. Davis was a member of the 1953 VHS team that won 26 games and advanced to the 16th Region championship game. As a senior Davis led the Lions to a 20-7 record and the EKC tournament title in 1956. He averaged 27 points and 18 rebounds per game as a senior and was named second-team all-state, the highest recognition for any VHS/LCHS basketball player in history. Davis set the school record for points in a game at the time with 41. Davis led VHS to a four-year record of 72-46. Moved to his more natural position of point guard in college, Davis enjoyed a standout career at the University of Cincinnati where the Bearcats qualified for the Final Four his junior and senior seasons. He was named honorable mention All-American as a senior and was the leading scorer in the East-West College All-Star game. He played two seasons in the NBA – one for the Cincinnati Royals (1960-61) and one for the Chicago Packers (1961-62). Davis is the only VHS/LCHS athlete to have his jersey retired.
Forced to play out of position at center in high school because he was the team’s tallest player, Davis used the experience to his advantage and forged an all-state, all-American and professional career. Davis graduated in 1956 as the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,476 points. Davis was a member of the 1953 VHS team that won 26 games and advanced to the 16th Region championship game. As a senior Davis led the Lions to a 20-7 record and the EKC tournament title in 1956. He averaged 27 points and 18 rebounds per game as a senior and was named second-team all-state, the highest recognition for any VHS/LCHS basketball player in history. Davis set the school record for points in a game at the time with 41. Davis led VHS to a four-year record of 72-46. Moved to his more natural position of point guard in college, Davis enjoyed a standout career at the University of Cincinnati where the Bearcats qualified for the Final Four his junior and senior seasons. He was named honorable mention All-American as a senior and was the leading scorer in the East-West College All-Star game. He played two seasons in the NBA – one for the Cincinnati Royals (1960-61) and one for the Chicago Packers (1961-62). Davis is the only VHS/LCHS athlete to have his jersey retired.
1983 Tollsboro High School Boys
Basketball District Championship Team
Class of 2021
1929 Vanceburg High School Girls
Basketball District Championship Team
Class of 2021
For two magical weeks in March of 1929, the Vanceburg High School girls’ basketball team made history by becoming the first team in the history of the school to capture an athletic championship. The team defeated Flemingsburg (15-6), Maysville (13-6), Brooksville (18-15), and Mayslick (29-18) to win the 29th District championship. The team later advanced to the regional championship of the ‘B’ division before falling to Mayslick. Starters for the team were Fay Mavity, Adina Cropper, Velma Flinders, Helen Plummer and Mary Wells Kenyon. Substitutes were Olive Mackey, Millicent Horsley and Kathryn Brown. Mavity, Flinders and Kenyon were named to the all-district team. Mary Katherine Henderson was an inspirational leader. Henderson, a starter on the first two teams in 1927 and 1928, was a member of the team but missed the season due to a serious illness. The coach of the ‘Cubs’ was B.L. Tiller.
For two magical weeks in March of 1929, the Vanceburg High School girls’ basketball team made history by becoming the first team in the history of the school to capture an athletic championship. The team defeated Flemingsburg (15-6), Maysville (13-6), Brooksville (18-15), and Mayslick (29-18) to win the 29th District championship. The team later advanced to the regional championship of the ‘B’ division before falling to Mayslick. Starters for the team were Fay Mavity, Adina Cropper, Velma Flinders, Helen Plummer and Mary Wells Kenyon. Substitutes were Olive Mackey, Millicent Horsley and Kathryn Brown. Mavity, Flinders and Kenyon were named to the all-district team. Mary Katherine Henderson was an inspirational leader. Henderson, a starter on the first two teams in 1927 and 1928, was a member of the team but missed the season due to a serious illness. The coach of the ‘Cubs’ was B.L. Tiller.
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