The Ronald McDonald House Classic, hosted by Oldham County HS, features three girls games on Saturday in Buckner.

2 pm - North Oldham vs. Waggener  - free, live, hi-def video coverage begins at 1:30 pm on www.pegasussportsky.com

4 pm - Walton-Verona vs. Spencer County

6 pm - Oldham County vs. Presentation - free, live, hi-def video coverage begins at 5:30 pm on www.pegasussportsky.com

All proceeds from the tournament benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of KY.    Speaking as someone who - 29 years ago - spent time at the RMH while my firstborn son fought for his life in the hospital NICU, you have no idea how critical the RMH is for new parents who have their world crashing down around them due to the unexpected illness of their child.

If you have a few minutes Saturday, head over to Oldham County HS and enjoy a game or two and know you are making a tremendous Christmas gift to someone who needs it.

CM 

Interesting early season matchups.....
 

2 pm tipoff:
North Oldham (2-2) - Second year head coach Mac McIntosh took the Lady Mustangs to their first-ever 8th Region tournament last year, and hopes are high in Goshen that the team has rebuilt expectations for the program.     North has several veterans back from last year, led by Gracie Sipes (12.7 ppg) and Elizabeth Boyd, who is flirting with a double-double average (8.8 ppg / 9.5 rebounds).

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Waggener (0-4) - Glennisa Nichols has her first team in St. Matthews, and the Lady Wildcats are working to improve from last year's 2 win season.    

4 pm tipoff:

Walton-Verona (3-2)  former 8th Region POY Rianna Gayheart brings the Lady Bearcats to town for a big-time face-off between two of the better 8th Region teams as W-V faces Spencer County.   Walton has scored over 60 points three times already, and has a "low-point" game of 55.  Grace Brewer (17.6 ppg/10.6 rebounds) leads the team.  Elin Logue is 12 for 22 beyond the arc.

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Spencer County (4-1) The Lady Bears, under John Howie, Jr, have been one of the region 8 elites the last couple of years, and they ride a 4-game winning streak into Saturday.   Ella Brown (16 ppg / 7.2 rebounds) and Daveigh Reichenbach (13 ppg / 7.6 rebounds) are the go-to players.  Bailey Weyrauch (9.2 ppg) nearly has Spencer with three players in double figures.

6 pm tipoff:

Oldham County (1-3) - first-year coach (can't call him "new", as he's been around KY girls' basketball for, like, forever!) Ron Ferch is havinga  positive influence on his Lady Colonels.   This is definitely a rebuilding season for OC, but that doesn't mean the team won't be interesting.   Adrianna Palazzolo leads the team at 14.8 ppg and is hitting 58% from the floor.

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Presentation (1-3) - While his opposing coach, Ron Ferch, is new to his team, David Jackson has been leading the Toppers since the early, early 2000s.   Pres is trying to come back from an 8-win season last year, led by Aria Suggs (10 ppg).   Shooting has been a challenge early; the Tops are hitting just 29.5% from the floor

 

Can't say enough about the value of the Ronald McDonald House of KY Charities.   All proceeds go to RMHC of KY.    But if you absolutely cannot come out in person, you can watch the North vs. Waggener and Oldham vs. Pres games on www.pegasussportsky.com  (1:30 pregame for NO-Wagg and 5:30 pregame for OC-Pres).   FREE, live, hi-def video    Broadcasts are also archived online indefinitely.