Looking back

Compiled by Sam Jacobs

1984 Capturing their first regional championship in the school's history against highly-touted Campbell County, the Breds advanced to the state tournament in Paintsville. Beating Owensboro in the first game, the Breds advanced to the finals against East Carter. East Carter designated hitter Kevin Bair hit a two-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to spoil the Breds' championship bid, 10-9. Harrison County's season ended with a 23-10-1 record.

1985 With all-state left-hander Keith Tolson leading the way, HCHS swept Nicholas County in the district finals, 10-5, on home runs by Tolson, Mike Jones and Larry Kendall. However, Jeff Smith of Oldham County threw a no-hitter to eliminate the Breds in the regional, 3-0. The Breds finished 26-8.

1986 John Hampton and the Breds shutout Montgomery County, 11-0, in the regional finals to advance to the newly-formed sectional tournament. Hampton, however, would experience control problems against Campbell County in the semi-finals against Campbell County and the Breds lost, 8-7. Harrison County finished 33-8.

1987 The Breds made their second appearance in the state tournament by eliminating Covington Catholic, 3-2, in the sectional finals. Sophomore Chris Snopek's two-run homer spear headed the win. Harrison County advanced to the state finals with a 2-0 win over Pleasure Ridge Park. Against Owensboro in the finals, the Red Devils from western Kentucky ended Harrison County's title quest, 10-3.

1988 Plagued by injuries, Harrison County was the state's top-ranked team as it faced second-ranked Lafayette in the first round of the sectionals. Lafayette would end the Breds' title hopes. Harrison County finished 30-6.

1989 Once again, Lafayette and Harrison County would match up in the sectional. In the championship, Lafayette scored 10 runs in the seventh inning to eliminate the Breds, 15-4. HCHS ended its season, 30-6.

1990 Tates Creek was the foe for HCHS as both advanced to the 11 regional championship. However, the Commodores would prevail, 7-2, after the Breds lost focus following a controversal call at home plate. Breds' catcher Brad Allison dropped the tag after being run over by Tates Creek's Marc Robinson. Coach Mac Whitaker's argument fell on deaf ears and the Breds never recovered. Harrison County finished 30-10.

1991 The Breds possibly over looked Montgomery County in anticipation of a championship match-up with Clark County in the regionals. The Indians upset the Breds, 1-0, as Harrison County garnered only three hits. Harrison's final record was 34-8.

1992 Future professional players Shon Walker and Brad Allison led the Breds to the sectional tournament. However, Covington Catholic would be unimpressed as they handed the Breds a 10-6 opening round loss. Walker set a national single season home run record with 29 and the Thorobreds set a national team record of 105. The Breds would finish with a 30-5 season record.

1993 Ace left-hander Brian Brooks retired 13 out of the last 15 batters he faced to shutout PRP, 6-0, in the state finals as the under - dog Breds captured the school's first baseball championship. Harrison County played errorless baseball in the last four games of their championship march, while PRP committed five errors in the finals. The Breds finished 31-9.

1994 Mason County played the underdog role as the Breds were defeated, 9-3, in the regional semi-finals, ending their quest for a state title repeat. Harrison County finished 29-8.

1995 Harrison County and Lexington Catholic would advance to the sectional championship. The Knights would jump out to an early 7-1 lead. Though the Breds would rally, Lexington Catholic would prevail, 9-5.