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🏆 3️⃣2️⃣ of the finest from the Bluegrass will meet over the weekend. 15 Regional titles will be determined today and the 3rd Region will wrap up tomorrow. Regional finals matchups ~ 1️⃣ 11. McCracken Co (28-5, 16-1) 56. Graves Co (22-9, 11-6) 2️⃣ 22. Henderson Co (24-7, 11-1) 130. Hopkins Co Central (20-14, 13-7) 3️⃣ 4. Owensboro Catholic (29-4, 15-1) 41. Owensboro (20-11, 10-4) 4️⃣ 31. Bowling Green (22-10, 12-3) 123. Todd Co Central (19-12, 9-8) 5️⃣ 18. Bethlehem (25-8, 16-1) 38. Bardstown (25-6, 17-2) 6️⃣ 24. Butler (25-8, 12-0) 39. Bullitt East (20-14, 8-4) 7️⃣ 1. Sacred Heart (26-7, 8-0) 16. duPont Manual (23-7, 11-2) 8️⃣ 8. Anderson Co (31-2, 17-1) 52. Spencer Co (23-11, 14-4) 9️⃣ 2. Cooper (28-4, 11-0) 10. Ryle (21-11, 9-2) 1️⃣0️⃣ 3. George Rogers Clark (29-4, 10-0) 55. Campbell Co (22-10, 9-1) 1️⃣1️⃣ 12. Franklin Co (28-6, 13-0) 20. Frederick Douglass (23-10, 14-1) 1️⃣2️⃣ 28. Danville Christian (28-6, 19-0) 54. West Jessamine (26-8, 14-3) 1️⃣3️⃣ 9. North Laurel (28-5, 16-2) 15. Corbin (22-8, 14-2) 1️⃣4️⃣ 66. Owsley Co (25-9, 18-2) 143. Estill Co (16-18, 11-7) 1️⃣5️⃣ 5. Pikeville (26-5, 12-0) 36. Johnson Central (29-2, 13-1) 1️⃣6️⃣ 13. Russell (27-6, 20-1) 21. Boyd County (24-10, 8-5) 🏆 Five games feature District championship replays ~ 3️⃣ 9th: O'boro Cath - O'boro 5️⃣ 19th: Bethlehem - Bardstown 8️⃣ 30th: Anderson Co - Spencer Co 9️⃣ 33rd: Cooper - Ryle 1️⃣4️⃣ 56th: Owsley Co - Estill Co 🌟 "All 'A' Classic" teams playing for the big stage at Rupp Arena ~ Owensboro Catholic, Danville Christian, Owsley County, Pikeville ☑️ Let's gooooo!

The language of Shakespeare + the game of Naismith. The girls' game lends itself to a splendiferous mashup.

🦅 As big an upset in Regional play as any this March, imo. I had LaRue pencilled in to make the final, and Massey predicted a 69-54 Hawks' win. Congratulations Eagles! LaRue Co. (KY #40, 23-10, R5 14-6) Bethlehem (KY #154, 16-14, R5 9-9) One would have to go back before the "Riherds-KHSAA Scoreboard Era" ('97/'98 - present) to find the last time the Eagles made a 5th Region final. This season is just the fourth time in 27 years that Bethlehem has made the Region semifinals.

HC CC | Final at Cadiz per Todd Griffin of Your Sports Edge. "Henderson County blew out to a big lead early ..." 🔗 yoursportsedge.com/henderson-lady-colonels-58-christian-county-40 Henderson Co. (KY #22) will play for a sixth straight 2nd Region title tomorrow at Trigg Co. versus the winner of Hopkinsville and Hopkins County Central. 📸 Todd Griffin, YSE

R H | Final at Northern Kentucky University via the @859Radio livestream. Tenth ranked Lady Raiders (21-11, R9 9-2) advance to tomorrow's 7:00 title game vs. No. 2 Cooper/No. 6 Covington Holy Cross. The Bluebirds' (KY #35, 22-9, R9 11-5) season ends, but have a bevy of young talent returning next season. The future looks bright in Fort Thomas.

🤠 Hat tip to all who have posted scores and insights into game threads this season. Thank you for supporting the girls' game.

📝 6️⃣4️⃣ Regional semifinalists remain in the hunt for championships and a trip to Rupp Arena. Professor Massey's Ratings entering the Region tourneys can be found at the link below. 🔗 masseyratings.com/KY_Boys Link to the Riherds-KHSAA Scoreboard. 🔗 scoreboard/khsaa/KY_Boys 1️⃣ 1st Region at Murray State University (SF Saturday, F Sunday) 35. McCracken Co vs 66. Murray 44. Marshall Co vs 111. Paducah Tilghman 2️⃣ 2nd Region at Hopkinsville HS (SF Monday, F Tuesday) 5. Lyon Co vs 169. Union Co 30. Henderson Co vs 45 University Hts 3️⃣ 3rd Region at Owensboro Sportscenter (SF Saturday, F Tuesday) 54. Butler Co vs 85. Ohio Co 60. Owensboro Catholic vs 175. Muhlenberg Co 4️⃣ 4th Region at Western Kentucky University (SF Monday, F Tuesday) 8. Bowling Green vs 152. Cumberland Co 34. Warren Cent vs 147. Glasgow 5️⃣ 5th Region at Green County HS, Greensburg (SF Friday, F Sunday) 32. North Harden vs 48. Adair Co 40. LaRue Co vs 154. Bethlehem 6️⃣ 6th Region at Valley HS, Louisville (SF Saturday, F Tuesday) 13. Evangel Christian vs 43. Jeffersontown 15. DeSales vs 31. Fairdale 7️⃣ 7th Region at Valley HS, Louisville (SF Friday, F Monday) 3. St. Xavier vs 58. Seneca 7. Trinity vs. 11. Manual 8️⃣ 8th Region at Henry County HS, New Castle (SF Monday, F Tuesday) 9. North Oldham vs 49. Simon Kenton 28. Spencer Co vs 36. Walton-Verona 9️⃣ 9th Region at Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights (SF Sunday, F Tuesday) 4. Covington Catholic vs 16. Cooper 6. Newport vs 23. Lloyd Memorial 1️⃣0️⃣ 10th Region at Mason County Fieldhouse, Maysville (SF Monday, F Tuesday) 10. George Rogers Clark vs 19. Campbell Co 53. Mason Co vs 110. Harrison Co 1️⃣1️⃣ 11th Region at Paul Laurence Dunbar HS, Lexington (SF Saturday, F Tuesday) 1. Great Crossing vs 25. Madison South 2. Lexington Catholic vs 20. Frederick Douglass 1️⃣2️⃣ 12th Region at Pulaski County HS, Somerset (SF Monday, F Tuesday) 39. Danville Christian vs 95. Somerset 55. Pulaski Co vs 97. Mercer Co 1️⃣3️⃣ 13th Region at Corbin Arena (SF Sunday, F Monday) 14. Harlan Co vs 69 Clay Co 41. Corbin vs 133. Knox Cent 1️⃣4️⃣ 14th Region at Powell County HS, Stanton (SF Sunday, F Monday) 70. Hazard vs 117. Breathitt Co 102. Perry Co Cent vs 116. Knott Co Cent 1️⃣5️⃣ 15th Region at Appalachian Wireless Arena, Pikeville (SF Sunday, F Monday) 37. Pikeville vs 83. Martin Co 108. Magoffin Co vs 151. Johnson Cent 1️⃣6️⃣ 16th Region at Morehead State University (SF Monday, F Tuesday) 22. Boyd Co vs 86. Rowan Co 26. Ashland vs 78. Fleming Co 🤠 Hat tip to all who have posted scores and insights into game threads this season. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Trefnwyd gan WOPR.

TCC MC | Final at Western Kentucky University via The Scoreboard. It'll be a "David versus Goliath" scenario when the Lady Rebels take on Bowling Green in Saturday's final. The Massey Ratings prediction had Metcalfe winning this one 58-49. This is what, for me, makes March basketball in the Bluegrass so special - anything and everything is possible. TCC advances to their first championship game in the "KHSAA Scoreboard Era (1997/98 - Present). Their lone 4th Region title came in 1991. Lady Rebels (19-12, R4 9-8) Lady Hornets (20-13, R4 14-8)

🐎 🦅 | Final at Valley Station per Brooks Warren. East heading into an inevitable championship game with another traditional Region power Butler (outcome vs. PRP TBD). Lady Chargers (KY #39, 20-14, R6 8-4) Lady Eagles (14-20, R6 8-5)

🌟 ⚔️ | Final at Munfordville via The Scoreboard. 18th ranked Bethlehem cruise into Saturday's final vs. Bardstown/Taylor Co. at Hart County HS. Banshees (KY #18, 25-8, R5 16-1) Trojans (KY #40, 27-7, R5 15-3) (# Massey Ratings)

Great season; tough loss @FSfan. Can't wait to see what Coach Taylor and the Lady Wildcats have in store for us next season. Hopefully a "Queen of the Commonwealth" tourney invitation will be in the works.

and eight others ...

Bearcats 64-57.

Redemption story. Link below, with box scores, interviews ... Nicely done by Jason Frakes ~ 🔗 courier-journal.com/khsaa-basketball-sacred-heart-central-manual-assumption-seventh-region

📰 From the aforementioned article by the always great Evan Dennison ~ ... Cov Cath survives late scare from Dixie For about 31 minutes, Covington Catholic had the feel of never really being in danger. The last minute was a different story. "It's a wake-up call," (Coach) Ruthsatz said. "Especially for our guards who down the stretch turned the ball over and missed shots." Link to Evan's game recap, with interview snippets, box score, and more: 🔗 linknky.com/covington-catholic-dixie-heights-basketball Gritty game by the Red Colonels; survive and advance for the Blue ... 📝 This will be Cov Cath's 11th semifinals appearance in 13 years under Coach Scott Ruthsatz - Round 1 exits in '12 (New Cath) and '21 (St. Henry).

Mr. Sixer rn, "...

⚔️ 🐝 | Final at Valley HS per the C-J's Jason Frakes. Top ranked Valkyries cruise to a win over the No. 23 Yellowjackets. As TDD predicted, another SHA vs. Manual championship game on Saturday. SHA: 21 15 20 6 • 62 Central: 8 9 8 13 • 38 Valkyries (26-7 R7 9-0) Yellowjackets (24-10, R7 10-4)

♈ 🚀 | Final at Valley HS from The Scoreboard. Manual advances to Saturday's championship game vs. Sacred Heart/Central. Assumption closes out one of their best seasons in recent memory. Lady Crimsons (KY #16, 23-7, R7 11-2) Rockets (KY #27, 23-10, R7 11-2) (# Massey Ratings)

🐕 ⭐ | Final at Corbin Arena per The Scoreboard. No. 15 Lady Redhounds (21-8) advance to Friday's semifinals vs. Knox Central. The Lady Generals (KY #49, 19-12) close out another fine season.

📝 6️⃣4️⃣ Regional semifinalists remain in the hunt for championships and a trip to Rupp Arena. Professor Massey's Ratings entering the Region tourneys can be found at the link below. 🔗 masseyratings.com/KY_Girls Link to the Riherds-KHSAA Scoreboard. 🔗 scoreboard/khsaa/KY_Girls 1️⃣ 1st Region at Murray State University (SF Friday, F Saturday) 11. McCracken Co vs. 160. Carlisle Co 56. Graves Co vs 61. Calloway Co 2️⃣ 2nd Region at Trigg County HS (SF Friday, F Saturday) 22. Henderson Co vs 100. Christian Co 130. Hopkins Co Cent vs. 146. Hopkinsville 3️⃣ 3rd Region at Owensboro Sportscenter (SF Friday, F Sunday) 4. Owensboro Catholic vs 29. Meade Co 37. Breckenridge Co vs 41. Owensboro 4️⃣ 4th Region at Western Kentucky University (SF Thursday, F Saturday) 14. Franklin-Simpson vs 31. Bowling Green 76. Metcalfe Co vs 123. Todd Co Cent 5️⃣ 5th Region at Hart County HS (SF Thursday, F Saturday) 18. Bethlehem vs 40. North Hardin 38. Bardstown vs 49. Taylor Co 6️⃣ 6th Region at Valley HS (SF Thursday, F Saturday) 24. Butler vs 97. Pleasure Ridge Park 39. Bullitt East vs 107. North Bullitt 7️⃣ 7th Region at Valley HS (SF Wednesday, F Saturday) 1. Sacred Heart vs 23. Central 16. Manual vs 27. Assumption 8️⃣ 8th Region at Anderson County HS (SF Friday, F Saturday) 8. Anderson Co vs 57. South Oldham 52. Spencer Co vs 136. North Oldham 9️⃣ 9th Region at Northern Kentucky University (SF Friday, F Saturday) 2. Cooper vs 6. Covington Holy Cross 10. Ryle vs 35. Highlands 1️⃣0️⃣ 10th Region at Bourbon County HS (SF Friday, F Saturday) 3. George Rogers Clark vs 98. Mason Co 55. Campbell Co vs 131. Pendleton Co 1️⃣1️⃣ 11th Region at Paul Laurence Dunbar (SF Thursday, F Saturday) 12. Franklin Co vs 44. Henry Clay 20. Frederick Douglass vs 47. Madison Cent 1️⃣2️⃣ 12th Region at Lincoln County HS (SF Friday, F Saturday) 28. Danville Christian vs 43. Rockcastle Co 30. Southwestern vs 54. West Jessamine 1️⃣3️⃣ 13th Region at Corbin Arena (SF Friday, F Saturday) 9. North Laurel vs 32 South Laurel 15. Corbin vs 33 Knox Cent 1️⃣4️⃣ 14th Region at Estill County HS (SF Friday, F Saturday) 62. Perry Co Cent vs 66. Owsley Co 69. Letcher Co Cent vs 143. Estill Co 1️⃣5️⃣ 15th Region at Appalachian Wireless Arena (SF Friday, F Saturday) 5. Pikeville vs 148. Prestonsburg 36. Johnson Cent vs 141. Floyd Cent 1️⃣6️⃣ 16th Region at Morehead State University (SF Friday, F Saturday) 7. Ashland vs 13. Russell 21. Boyd Co vs 88. Fleming Co 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Trefnwyd gan WOPR.

🐉 🏹 | Final at Lawrenceburg via The Scoreboard. South advances to Friday's semifinals vs. tourney host Anderson County (KY #8). Lady Dragons (23-6, R8 8-1) Lady Braves (19-9, R8 7-4)

♣️ 😺 | Final at the Owensboro Sportscenter per The Scoreboard. Defending champs earn a Friday semifinal berth vs. Meade County, the Region's second ranked team. Lady Aces (KY #4 28-4, R3 14-1) Lady Cougars (22-9, R3 14-6)

🐎 ⭐ | Final at Murray State University via The Scoreboard. Two-time defending Region champs advance to Friday's 7:30 semifinal vs. Carlisle Co./Ballard Memorial. Lady Mustangs (KY #11, 27-5, R1 15-1) Lady Marshals (R1 #3, 21-9, R15 10-6)

Nice win for the Colts! The Lady Maroons (KY #19) are the first top ranked team to be eliminated in Regional tourney play.