High School Basketball Enthusiasts Prepare for Districts

With the right to play in the 11th Region Tournament on the line, the District 41 Basketball Tournament gets underway tonight at the Frankfort Convention Center. The first place Lady Flyers of Franklin County High School (21-6) go after a back to back championship in the opening game against Western Hills High School Lady Wolverines (14-12) at 6:30 pm. At 8:15 pm, boys’ basketball teams from Western Hills (8-20) take on the tough team from Woodford County (17-10), who sit on top of the district. District play continues on Wednesday with the Lady Panthers of Frankfort High (10-14) against the Woodford County Lady Yellow Jackets (13-12) at 6:30 pm. The boys follow up at 8:15 pm when Frankfort (12-14) take on Franklin County (6-21). The winners of each of these games move on to the championship games being played at the Convention Center on Friday at 6:30 and 8:15 pm, respectively. Admission is $6 and may be purchased at the door.

Owen County and Danville Boy’s Basketball Teams in Quarterfinals of the All “A” Classic

30 Friday Jan 2015

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The Quarterfinals are set for both the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams competing in the Touchstone Energy All “A” Classic. Among the talented groups of teams remaining in play in Frankfort, are our neighbors down the road in Danville and up the road in Owen County. Some exciting basketball has been played within the arena at the Frankfort Convention Center. Don’t miss a minute of the action!

The girls begin playing at 8:30 am this morning with Owensboro Catholic (15-6) taking on Caverna (13-7). Followed by Covington Holy Cross (16-3) against Clinton County (21-3) at 10:00 am. At 11:30 am, Leslie County (18-3) will face off with Murray (20-2). The girls quarterfinal games conclude in the afternoon at 1:00 pm when Gallatin County (14-6) will challenge Bracken County (14-7). The winners of these games will advance to the Semifinals on Saturday with games scheduled at 10:00 and 11:30 am.

Then the courts heat up with the boys quarterfinalists taking to the hardwood in the evening at 5:00 pm with Buckhorn (14-6) taking on Lexington Christian Academy (16-6). Then Newport Central Catholic (16-3) taking on Elliot County (15-4) at 6:30 pm. The action continues at 8:00 pm when Shelby Valley (14-9) faces off against Owen County (19-2). The final game of the night finds Monroe County (20-2) against Danville (15-9) at 9:30 pm. Winners of these games will face off in Saturday’s Semifinal games at 6:00 and 7:30 pm.

The Frankfort Convention Center has experienced larger crowds for these games than in the past. So if you’re coming to cheer your favorite team on, be sure to get there early. Tickets for each session at the door are $10.

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Here are some select photos from the first two days of play of the tournament.

Read more about the Touchstone Energy All “A” Classic HERE.

Touchstone Energy All “A” Classic Round One of Boys’ Basketball Games

29 Thursday Jan 2015

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The Frankfort Convention Center played host to the Touchstone Energy All “A” Classic on Wednesday, January 28th through Sunday, February 1st. The boys’ and girls’ state basketball tournament is sponsored by Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, in which 16 boys’ and 16 girls’ regional basketball champs battle it out for All “A” state titles.

In-game cheerleading competitions also took place during the first rounds of boys’ and girls’ basketball play. Contests are held in additional sports throughout the year, including baseball, softball, golf, volleyball and soccer.

On Thursday, January 29th, Round One of boys’ basketball began at 8:30 am with Region 2 University Heights (5-16) against Region 14 Buckhorn (13-6). And wound up late at night with Region 13 Williamsburg (16-0) and Region 12 Danville (14-9).

Here are some of the boys’ games photos from the First Round of Play on Thursday, January 30th.

University Heights VS Buckhorn

Lexington Christian Academy VS Shawnee

Newport Central Catholic VS Hancock County

Kentucky Country Day VS Elliot County

Augusta VS Owen County

Murray VS Monroe County

Touchstone Energy All “A” Classic Round One of Girls’ Basketball Games

28 Wednesday Jan 2015

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On Wednesday, January 28th, Round One of girls’ basketball began at 8:30 am with Region 3 Owensboro Catholic (14-6) against Region 13 Harlan County (14-7). And wound up late at night with Region 15 East Ridge (15-6) and Region 10 Bracken County (13-7).