The Courier-Journal

Seven years after cutting down the nets in the state tournament, Elisha Justice experienced a similar feeling on Friday evening.

In his first year coaching Pikeville High School's boys basketball team, the former Louisville Cardinals guard led the Panthers to their 20th win of the season and the 59th District title with a 60-52 win over Justice's alma mater, Shelby Valley.

Justice previously coached at June Buchanan, amassing a record of 32-20 in two years. "The Bullet" played two seasons in Louisville before finishing his playing career at the University of Pikeville. Pikeville High School's athletic director is Jason Booher, Justice's former coach at Shelby Valley.