LOG MOUNTAIN — Bell County High School didn’t waste any time naming former coach Brad Sizemore’s replacement, turning to former South Laurel coach Jeff Davis to lead the Bobcats’ boys’ basketball program.
Davis takes over a Bell County squad that was one win away from reaching the Sweet Sixteen this past season and is expected to be one of the frontrunners for next season’s 13th Region crown.
“I’m incredibly honored to be named the next coach at Bell County,” Davis said. “I want to sincerely thank Mr. Crawford, Mr. Brock, and Mr. Slusher for this opportunity to lead such a special group of young men.
I’m excited to get started, building strong relationships with our team, as well as with the faculty, staff, and the entire community,” he added. “I’m truly grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to get to work.”
Davis spent 15 years at South Laurel, taking on the challenge of sustaining the tradition built by former coach Steve Wright, and delivering.
His Cardinal teams were consistently in the mix for both 13th Region and 50th District titles.
He guided South Laurel to a top-10 ranking in 2016 and captured the 13th Region championship, leading the Cardinals past top-ranked Christian County, the Colonels’ first and only loss to a Kentucky team that season, in the opening round of the Sweet Sixteen. Davis’ squad advanced to the Final Four before falling to Louisville Doss.
Davis compiled a 305-158 career record, guided the Cardinals to seven 50th District championships, and was named KABC 13th Region Coach of the Year three times and 13th Region Media Coach of the Year four times.
