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Kentucky Coach Mark Pope Reunites with Daughter After Mission

2/7/2026

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Mark Pope, the Kentucky coach, rushed to the airport after his team's victory over Oklahoma to greet his daughter Avery.
Avery returned from a 17-month mission trip in El Salvador.
He skipped his postgame duties to be with her.
Local law enforcement aided his arrival for the emotional reunion, with Layla joining via FaceTime.
Avery later shared her joy on Instagram.

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Mark Pope, the Kentucky coach, rushed to the airport after his team's victory over Oklahoma to greet his daughter Avery.
Avery returned from a 17-month mission trip in El Salvador.
He skipped his postgame duties to be with her.
Local law enforcement aided his arrival for the emotional reunion, with Layla joining via FaceTime.
Avery later shared her joy on Instagram.