Jan 22, 2025 · Haywood was the head coach at Prestonsburg, his alma mater, for nine seasons (1975-83) before taking over at Belfry in 1984. He led Belfry to 14 state championship games, posting an 8-6 record.

Jan 23, 2025 · Philip Haywood, long-time coach of Belfry High School football team the winningest high school coach in Kentucky, died following a car crash that occurred on Saturday, according to reports.

6 days ago · Philip Haywood was 73. He had a career record of 491-160 in 50 seasons as a head coach, the fifth most ever nationally. According to the Louisville Courier Journal's Jason Frakes, Haywood suffered ...

The state of Kentucky was in shock Wednesday as they learned the passing of Belfry High head football coach Philip Haywood. Haywood was recently involved in a car crash that caused him to suffer ...

Philip Haywood was a great mentor to hundreds of young people in the mountains, and a tremendous advocate and ambassador for the region. He could coach the hell out of some football, too.” ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Philip Haywood began coaching football at Belfrey High School in 1984, and in the years since, he became a pillar of the community and a highly respected coach. Kaden Bogar played football for ...

Jan 22, 2025 · UPDATE (9:40 p.m. on January 22, 2025) — Pike County Schools Superintendent Freddie Bowling shared sympathies for the passing of Belfry High School Coash Philip Haywood in a Facebook post Wednesday. “It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Coach Haywood, Kentucky’s winningest high school football …

Jan 23, 2025 · Philip Haywood, left, greets Russell coach T.J. Maynard after a regional championship game. (Photo by Joshua Ball) Haywood, who completed his 50 th season as a head coach last season, had a record of 491-162 with eight state championships and six runner-up finishes, all at Belfry High School.

Jan 22, 2025 · BELFRY, Ky. (WYMT) -Belfry head football coach Philip Haywood has died. He was in serious condition after a crash Saturday morning. He was taken to the University of Kentucky Hospital. Haywood ...

Jan 24, 2025 · The KHSAA is saddened by the passing of one of its legendary coaches — Philip Haywood. The winningest coach in Kentucky high school football, it is more than the record that left a mark in so many hearts. “While the history books will write about the 491-162 on Friday nights from 1975 to 2024 ...