With more than 200 Kentucky High School Athletic Association state championships in its history, it’s no surprise St. Xavier has some of the all-time winningest individual programs in Louisville.

St. X’s premier program is its swimming and diving team, which has won 61 state titles since 1947 and captured its 37^th straight last February.

According to the National Federation of State High School Associations record book, St. X’s 61 state titles rank No. 1 in the nation.

Jacksonville (Florida) Bolles won its national-record 38^th straight state title earlier this month, but St. X can tie that mark in February.

Here’s a look at the 10 programs in Louisville that have won the most state championships:

1. St. Xavier boys swimming and diving

KHSAA championships: 61.

First title: 1947.

Last title: 2025.

Prominent alumni: Marty O’Toole (1957), Tony Rueff (1968), Mike Higgs (1979), Tony Siebel (1986), Christopher John (1990), Chip Crush (1995), Clark Burckle (2006), Keefer Barnum (2017), Will Scholtz (2023), Johnny Crush (2024), Thomas Mercer (2025).

2. Sacred Heart girls swimming and diving

KHSAA championships: 36.

First title: 1963.

Last title: 2025.

Prominent alumni: Mary T. Meagher (1983), Leigh Ann Fetter (1987), Dorsey Tierney (1988), Caroline Burckle (2004), Leah Stevens (2015), Asia Seidt (2016), Brooke Forde (2017).

3. Male boys track and field

KHSAA championships: 32.

First title: 1921.

Last title: 2017.

Prominent alumni: William “Jelly” Green (1967), David Brown (1968), Drane Scrivener (1969), James McCollum (1970), Clarence Childers (1971), John Milburn (1982), Brian Raspberry (1994), Ryan Knight (1995), Mark Miller (1995), Charles Burton (1998), James Doaty (2000), Justin Green (2009), Kyle Jenkins (2010), Michael Patterson (2011), Jordan Fields (2014), Darian Clyburn (2018).

4. Trinity football

KHSAA championships: 30.

First title: 1968.

Last title: 2025.

Prominent alumni: Alan Hennessey (1969), Carwell Gardner (1985), Jeff Brohm (1989), Rob Bironas (1996), Brian Brohm (2004), Will Stein (2008), James Quick (2013), Reggie Bonnafon (2014), Rondale Moore (2018).

5. St. Xavier boys tennis

KHSAA championships: 29.

First title: 1982.

Last title: 2022.

Prominent alumni: Lee Huber (1937), Max Brown (1955), John Evans (1960), Jackie Cooper (1962), Mickey Schad (1963), Tim Cooper (1970), Mark Buechler (1976), Brad Hambrick (1997), Brandon Lancaster (2015), Eli Stephenson (2023).

6. Assumption girls volleyball

KHSAA championships: 25.

First title: 1992.

Last title: 2025.

Prominent alumni: Tiffany Whitlock (1999), Julie Purcell (2003), Christina Kaelin (2006), Jeni Houser (2011), Katie George (2012), Alexa Filley (2014), Rylee Rader (2020), Anna DeBeer (2020), Kristen Simon (2025).

7. St. Xavier boys cross-country

KHSAA championships: 24.

First title: 1959.

Last title: 2020.

Prominent alumni: Joe Kroh (1961), Blaine Vetter (1963), David Buechler (1975), Joe Buechler (1981), Bobby Curtis (2003), Brian Long (2007), Conner Sheryak (2012), Sami Hattab (2023).

8. St. Xavier boys golf

KHSAA championships: 22.

First title: 1951.

Last title: 2025.

Prominent alumni: Bobby Nichols (1954), Frank Beard (1957), Eddie Schnurr (1958), Mike Zimmerer (1966), Patrick Vadden (1992), Brandon Waldrop (2001), Robby Shaw (2002), Jessie Mudd (2003), David Payne (2010), Justin Thomas (2011), Stephen Stallings (2013).

9. Trinity boys cross-country

KHSAA championships: 21.

First title: 1957.

Last title: 2023.

Prominent alumni: Charles Wine (1958), Rick Miller (1978), Rob Shoaf (1986), John Michels (1987).

10. St. Xavier boys soccer

KHSAA championships: 17.

First title: 1972.

Last title: 2025.

Prominent alumni: Mark Dietz (1998), Raymond Burse (2002), Kevin Bick (2009), Kaelon Fox (2013), Alex Kron (2023).

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Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@courier-journal.com; Follow on X @kyhighs.

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The nominees for this week's Courier Journal boys athlete of the week delivered on basketball courts throughout the commonwealth.

Voting is underway for The Courier Journal's boys athlete of the week. The poll closes at 6 p.m. Thursday, and the winner will be announced Friday.

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Here are the nominees:

Ja’Rye Brown, DuBois basketball

Junior had 26 points, nine steals and five assists in a 99-23 victory over Brown on Dec. 9.

Garrison Gilvin, Trinity basketball

Junior had 21 points and 12 rebounds in a 67-51 victory over Central Hardin on Dec. 9.

Deshawn McGee, Manual basketball

Senior tallied 32 points and nine rebounds in a 70-64 victory over Pleasure Ridge Park on Dec. 9.

Prestyn Wheatley, Seneca basketball

Sophomore had 17 points and 16 rebounds in a 73-60 victory over Eastern on Dec. 8.

Adrian Wilder, Butler basketball

Senior hit seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points in an 87-44 victory over Central on Dec. 9.

Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@courier-journal.com; Follow on X @kyhighs.

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The nominees for this week's Courier Journal girls athlete of the week delivered on basketball courts throughout the commonwealth.

Voting is underway for The Courier Journal's girls athlete of the week. The poll closes at 6 p.m. Thursday, and the winner will be announced Friday.

Follow our sports Instagram page, @courierjournal_sports, to get the latest local and statewide news.

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Here are the nominees:

Graycee Clark, Holy Cross basketball

Junior had 17 points and 11 rebounds in a 70-49 victory over Shelby County on Dec. 10.

Rayana Crawford, Francis Parker basketball

Junior had 32 points and three rebounds in a 76-53 victory over Western on Dec. 8.

Ava Moore, Assumption basketball

Senior posted 18 points and four rebounds in a 67-35 victory over Frederick Douglass on Dec. 9.

Tessa Parker, Bullitt East basketball

Junior had 22 points and three rebounds in a 67-48 victory over Bullitt Central on Dec. 12.

Madison Young, South Oldham basketball

Senior had 24 points and nine rebounds in a 74-66 victory over Gallatin County on Dec. 8. 

Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@courier-journal.com; Follow on X @kyhighs.

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