Lexington, Ky. — Lawrence Co. standout basketball player Kensley Feltner was named to the Lexington Herald Leader first team and was also named Huntington Herald Dispatch Tri-state player of the year.
Feltner is the all time leading scorer boys or girls, rebounder, assist and steals leader in Lawrence Co. history. She finished her career with 4,189 points, 1,542 rebounds, 816 assists and 413 steals.
During the 2022-23 campaign she led the state in scoring at 28.9 PPG and pulled down a team high 10.2 rebounds as well.
Senior season
MVP 2A Section 8 Championship
58th District MVP
58th All District Team
15th Region All-Tournament Team
15th Region MVP
In her six years playing varsity basketball for Lawrence Co. she helped her team to a record of 137-59 and never missed a game.
15th Region champion, four District championships, six regional appearances, 2022 Carolina Invitational championship, 2023 Section 2A Championship, 15th Region Runner-Up.
8th Grader
58th District Team Member
15th Region All-tournament team
Ashland Daily All Area Team
All 15th Region Team Member
Freshman
58th District Team Member
58th District MVP of the District Tournament
15th Region All-Tournament Team
Ashland Daily All Area Team
All 15th Region Team Member
Sophomore
58th District Team Member
58th District MVP of the District Tournament
15th Region All-Tournament Team
All 15th Region Team Member
Junior
58th District Team Member
58th district MVP
15th Region All-Tournament team
First Team All-State-First in school history
Ashland Daily Independent All Area Team
Ashland Daily Independent All Area Player of the year
15th Region Coaches all Region Team
15th Region Coaches Player of the Year
2nd team Louisville Courier Journal All State Team
Feltner was also a strong candidate for Miss Basketball in Kentucky.
She will be playing this fall at Belmont University in Nashville Tennessee.
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Melinda Feltner
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… Kensley is a generational type player. The type of player who totally turned our program around. We went from just being glad to make it to the regional tournament to the semi finals her sophomore season, regional runner up her junior season and finally being able to win the regional championship this year. Now we’ve had great players that have helped and the last two years especially our kids have come together like never before.”
“… Her leadership with these girls is what really makes her special. Since they were in elementary school really, she’s always been a great leader. She’s just continually grown her game and leadership throughout the years and that work ethic is what is truly special about her. Her relentless and her determination to get things done is truly remarkable. Earlier in the season a reporter asked her about all of the scoring accolades that she had and how great that was and she told him she’d give all of that up to hang a regional championship banner in our gym.”
“… Man what a way to finish your career being able to achieve the individual goals that she had set for herself and to top it all of with our first regional championship. She has finished her amazing career as the all time leading scorer, rebounder, assist leader and steals leader in our program and capping this off with our first regional championship! She has left her mark and legacy here. I couldn’t be more proud of the young lady that she has become and while we will definitely miss her next season we are so excited for her future at Belmont. It’s been a blessing to have her be in our program.”
Lawrence Co. Softball Head Coach Kenny Horn
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… I’ve been at this a long time and I have never seen anything like her! She has the best attitude, hardest drive and is by far the best leader I have ever had! I say this all the time, my life has been changed and is better because she is in my life! Every coach should have the opportunity to have her on their team! Love her to death.”
MORE COMMENTS…
Greenup Co. Girls basketball Head Coach Paul Miller
“… Coming from an opposing Coach , she is simply one of those players you just can’t slow down. Her strength and ability to take you to the rim is powerful. When you combine that strength with grit and toughness and the will to win, you simply have a VERY special talent. Last , her humbleness and kindness will for sure carry her to life’s successes beyond basketball. I’m a huge fan and can’t wait to watch her successes.”
Lawrence Co. assistant softball coach Sam Sparks
“… Kensley is a generational type student athlete for our area. Her presence and influence in our school community and with our athletic teams is something that will be remembered for years.”
“… Kensley is a great leader on any team or activity that she is involved with here at LCHS.”
“…Her statistical numbers for basketball are staggering. She has certainly been a tremendous role model for all young girls in and around our area and state.”
“… Her work ethic and attitude will carry her far in her next stop and in life.”
Tolsia Girls Basketball Head Coach Ric Morrone
“… Tremendous player, having watched her over the years and coached against her as well. What a player and representative she has become for girls basketball in our area. What a leader she is for her team and her school. She has set a standard in girls basketball that will be hard to top. Excited to see her at the next level and I’m sure she will be successful. Kensley has done a lot tremendous things for our region and brought attention to all the great basketball players in this area.”
Lawrence Co. Superintendent Dr. Robbie Fletcher
“… Athletes are often judged by their points scored, rebounds, assists, batting average, home runs, wins, championships, and many other statistics. While Kensley’s statistics in basketball and softball in all of these areas are unbelievable, none of these are the first thing that comes to mind when I think of her. When someone asks me about Kensley, I think of the love that her teammates have for her, her school spirit in the pep section, her bidding on my mom’s cheesecake each year, her love for our community, and her attention to the future Bulldog girls who want to be the next Kensley Feltner. Simply put, she has made a lasting positive impact on our sports programs, and more importantly, on our community.”
Yes , she has certainly been all of that and more. How they didn’t choose her for miss ky basketball is beyond me .
Congratulations Kensley! Another bright shining star from Lawrence County. Our community is so very proud of you!
Great career, put this team on her back and carried them to the sweet 16….something
the Miss Basketball winner couldn’t get done.