Sports Update: Wednesday, March 20th

Softball: South Laurel secured a dominant 13-1 victory over Somerset Lady Briar Jumpers, while Pulaski County Lady Maroons clinched an 8-5 win against Madison Southern.

Baseball: Somerset narrowly edged out Knox Central in a close 10-9 victory, while Somerset Christian School secured a 10-6 win against Pineville. Boyle Co. dominated Southwestern with a commanding 15-2 win in just five innings.

MLB Cactus League: The Cincinnati Reds faced a 10-6 defeat against the Los Angeles Angels. In the Wednesday split squad games, Reds are set to play against the Rangers and the Chicago White Sox at 4:05p.

College Basketball: Reed Sheppard has been named the Freshman of the Year in College Basketball for his outstanding performance throughout the season.

Wednesday Boys Sweet 16 State Basketball Tournament at Rupp Arena: Exciting matchups include Magoffin Co. Hornets vs Perry Co. Central Commodores, Ashland Blazer Tomcats vs Lyon Co. Lyons, Adair Co. Indians vs Marshall Co. Marshalls, and Spencer Co. Bears vs Great Crossing Warhawks.

Thursday Boys Sweet 16 Tournament: The action continues with matchups featuring Harlan Co. Black Bears vs Warren Central Dragons, Butler Co. Bears vs Evangel Christian Eagles, Pulaski Co. Maroons vs Louisville Trinity Shamrocks, and Newport Wildcats vs Campbell Co. Camels. Live coverage is available on Somerset 106.1 FM & Somerset106.com.

College Basketball NCAA Tournament Opening Round: Kentucky Wildcats face off against Oakland Golden Grizzlies in Pittsburgh, while Morehead State Eagles take on Illinois Fighting Illini in Omaha, Nebraska.

Friday: WKU Hilltoppers go head-to-head with Marquette Golden Eagles in Indianapolis. Live coverage begins at 1:30p on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM and TBS.