Knott County Central High School began playing football in 1981.KCC was placed in Class 3A. The Patriots reached the playoffs for the first time in 1994 under Coach Jay Cobb.1994 was also KCC's first winning season with a record of 5-5. 1995 saw KCC post their best regular season record when they finished at 7-2. KCC dropped to Class 2A in 2003.

Knott Central Coaches  

Ronnie Halcomb  1981-1988

Bob Sphire   1989-1990

Maurice Dixon  1991

Jay Cobb  1992-1996

Harold Wallace 1997-1998

JJ Everage   1999-2002

Don Smith   2003- 2005

Joe Beder   2005- Present