High School Boys Basketball

Coaching Staff

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Head Coach

Jason Hinson

Coach Hinson joined the Panther's staff with Robin Kelsch in 2009, having came from St. Patrick where he served as head coach.  He assumed the role of head coach in Augusta in 2011, and remained through 2015, winning district championships in 2013 and 2014 and a 10th Region All "A" title in 2015.  From 2015-2019, Hinson was the head coach at Bracken County, his alma mater.  Coach Hinson returned to lead the Panther program in 2019.  His team won another 10th Region All "A" title in 2024.
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Assistant Coach

Phil White

An alumnus of AHS, Coach White has years of experience invested at all levels of the program, and has coached elementary, middle school, and high school teams.  Coach White joined the varsity staff in the 2005-2006 season and has remained on staff since.  He was inducted to the 10th Region Boys Basketball Hall of Fame with the Class of 2024.

Assistant Coach

Tim Buerkley

Coach Buerkley joined the staff in 2024.

Boys Basketball News

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Panthers Fall to Campbell County, Bishop Brossart

After stopping their losing streak with a win at Bellevue last week, the Panthers were home to face the Campbell County Camels on Wednesday night. 

Mon Jan 12 08:02 AM

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Panthers Begin 2026 with a Victory

The Panthers started off the new year with a visit to the 9th region to face the Bellevue Tigers.

Mon Jan 05 08:17 AM

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Panthers Hope to Reset Over Holiday Break

The Panthers started a busy week of games on the road in Florence matching up with the Boone County Rebels.

Mon Dec 22 09:52 AM

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Panthers Open Season at 2-3

The Augusta Panthers opened the 2025-26 season at home against longtime rival Robertson County.

Sun Dec 14 10:41 AM