Marshall County High School (Kentucky)

Marshall County High School is a secondary school in the Draffenville area of unincorporated Marshall County, Kentucky, near Benton.[1]

History

On January 23, 2018, Marshall County High School was the site of a school shooting that left two dead and 18 wounded.

Notable alumni
  • Cody Ryan Forsythe, professional baseball player[2]
  • Dan Langhi, professional basketball player[3]

Marshall County Hoop Fest

Marshall County High School is the site of a national invitational preparatory basketball showcase called Marshall County Hoop Fest. The event, held in Reed Condor Gymnasium, hosts nationally ranked teams in a weekend event open to the public.[4] Players like Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, and Josh Smith have all played in the event over the years. [5]


References
  1. Home. Marshall County High School. Retrieved on January 16, 2019. "Marshall County High School 416 High School Rd Benton, KY 42025"
  2. "2011 Media Guide Baseball." Southern Illinois University. Retrieved on January 16, 2019. p. 3/68.
  3. "NBA Players: Dan Langhi Profile and Basic Stats". www.landofbasketball.com. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
  4. "Marshall County Hoop Fest » About Hoop Fest". Retrieved 2019-10-07.
  5. "Marshall County Hoop Fest » Former Hoop Fest Players". Retrieved 2019-10-07.


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