Carter County Sports Hall of Fame

John Hyatt Jr.

Class of 2024

Happy ValleyBasketball; Track and Field; Cross CountryAthlete; Coach

Biography

John Hyatt Jr. earned basketball and track honors at Happy Valley High School before competing at King College and Emory & Henry. He later coached basketball at Keenburg Elementary, where his teams recorded more than 400 wins in 10 years, and worked in cross country and track at Science Hill High School. His coaching résumé includes conference and regional championships and the development of numerous state-level performers.

Career Highlights

More than 400 basketball coaching victories at Keenburg Elementary; later cross-country and track coach

Awards & Honors

All-conference and all-region basketball at Happy Valley