Hodge named Coach of the Year

In a decorated career spanning more than three decades, Shannon Hodge has become synonymous with excellence in Kentucky high school basketball. Now, the veteran Crittenden County Lady Rockets coach adds another accolade to her impressive resume: she was named Second Region Coach of the Year last week.

Hodge leads her team into the Fifth District tournament starting Monday and chance to win her 20th game of the season – for the fourth time ever. Here quad has already displayed playoff prowess by earning a berth in the All A Classic final four. It marked Hodge’s tenth time guiding her team to the All A Classic State Tournament, the most among teams in the region.

The latest honor comes as no surprise to those familiar with Hodge's remarkable legacy. Since taking the helm in 1993, she has amassed over 400 career victories, making her the winningest coach in Crittenden County history. Under her leadership, the Lady Rockets have captured seven district titles and claimed a coveted Second Region championship in 2011, which led to an appearance in the Girls' Basketball Sweet 16.

A homegrown talent, Hodge starred for Crittenden County before earning All-American honors at Centre College.