The Prestonsburg High School Baseball Team has been recognized by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) with the ABCA Academic Excellence Award for student achievement during the 2022-2023 school year.

The ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award is presented to high school and college baseball teams that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to academic success. To be eligible for this recognition, the head coach must be a current ABCA member, and the team must have achieved a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale during the specified academic year.

Bryce Tucker was the head baseball coach at Prestonsburg High for the 2022-23 school year. Coach Tucker is an ABCA member. Assisting Coach Tucker was Nick Rowe, Ben Welch, Jr., and Ben Welch, Sr.

Floyd County Superintendent, Anna Shepherd expressed pride and appreciation for the hard work exhibited by the Prestonsburg High School Baseball Team, stating, “This prestigious award is a great testament to the dedication and commitment of our student-athletes and coaches. Balancing academic responsibilities with athletic pursuits is no easy feat. This achievement highlights the exceptional work ethic and character displayed by our students and coaches.”

The American Baseball Coaches Association has a rich tradition of recognizing the accomplishments of baseball coaches and student-athletes across the nation. Established in 1949, the ABCA/Rawlings All- America Teams are the oldest in the country. The ABCA’s awards program encompasses various honors, including the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Awards, the ABCA/ATEC Regional & National Coaches of the Year, as well as prestigious accolades like the ABCA Hall of Fame and the Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award.

For more information about the American Baseball Coaches Association and its awards program, you may visit www.abca.org.