Coach Gary Kellough Faces Medical Emergency During Chillicothe Basketball Game, School District Confirms

He has been a sports coach for over five decades.

December 29, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on December 29, 2026

Chillicothe High School shared an official statement regarding Coach Gary Kellough, who experienced a medical emergency during a basketball game.

Coach Gary has served the sports community for years, earning over 500 victories in basketball games throughout his career.

Not just for Chillicothe, he also coached several other schools, including Zane Trace High School.

Chillicothe, Ohio, Community Prays for the Beloved Coach Gary Kellough’s Fast Recovery!

During the last Chillicothe-Unioto game on Saturday evening, Coach Gary was involved in a tragic incident, the details of which have not been disclosed.

Thanks to the first responder medical team, who quickly acted and took him under care during the game.

Following the medical response, the school recently confirmed that Coach Kellough is currently in stable condition and receiving care at Adena Regional Medical Center.

At the game, the entire community and the athletes prayed for the coach’s life.

While the prayers have shown an effect. One of the witnesses from the game wrote on Facebook about how everyone came together to pray, and Jesus was there, saying;

I saw Jesus tonight, in a stinky basketball gym. HE was there all along. HE was with the students and their happiness, tailgating and chants. HE was in the crowd as they cheered for their team. He was in the stands of people no matter what colors were worn. HE was in every word of encouragement and every handshake and all the fist bumps. HE was there when things got really scary. HE was there and used talented medical professionals to save an incredible coaches life. HE was there as the community prayed to HIM and begged HIM to do save Coach. HE was in all the tears that were shed. HE was in the locker room as the visiting team gathered to pray, because they didn’t know what else to do. HE was in the shock and the unknown. HE was in the circle of both teams gathered together in unity to pray.

Now that the coach is in stable condition, everyone has experienced a few moments of relief, while still praying for his long life and continued support.

For now, the tragic moment for the Chillicothe community seems to have passed, and we would like to express our prayers for the good health of Coach Gary.

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