In regional basketball tournaments, Wednesday’s action featured the Boys 12th Region tournament at Pulaski County High School, where the Pulaski County Maroons secured a dominant 71-44 victory over Boyle County. Mercer County also emerged victorious, defeating the Southwestern Warriors with a final score of 55-42, marking the end of Southwestern’s season at 14-17. Looking ahead, Thursday’s Boys 47th District tournament promises more excitement, featuring matchups between the Somerset Briar Jumpers and Trinity Christian Academy Titans, followed by Wayne Co. Cardinals against Danville Christian Academy Warriors. Friday’s semifinals in the Girl’s 12th Region Basketball Tournament at Lincoln Co. High School will see matchups between Danville Christian Academy Lady Warriors and Rockcastle Co. Lady Rockets, as well as Southwestern Lady Warriors facing off against West Jessamine Colts.
Kentucky Wildcats showcased their dominance on Wednesday with a commanding 93-77 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores. This victory sets the stage for a highly anticipated showdown against the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers in their upcoming regular season finale.
In women’s college basketball, the Kentucky Wildcats delivered a strong performance in the SEC Tournament, clinching a 64-50 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs. Ajae Petty’s outstanding display, marked by her 17th double-double of the season, alongside Eniya Russell’s 19 points off the bench, propelled Kentucky to victory. The win sets up a thrilling matchup against the Tennessee Lady Vols on Thursday.
In the MLB Cactus League, the Cincinnati Reds participated in split squad games on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres. Despite facing a challenging schedule, the Reds showed resilience, with standout performances contributing to their split results. Looking ahead, the Reds will face the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
The WKU Hilltoppers are gearing up for their regular season finale against the Liberty University Flames on Saturday. They aim to replicate their earlier victory against Liberty and close out the season on a high note.
