Over the weekend, in high school basketball action, the Somerset Lady Briar Jumpers defeated Williamstown 61-40, while Danville Christian narrowly edged out Somerset with a score of 48-45. However, Larue Co. dominated Pulaski Co. with a commanding 40-0 victory.
In college basketball on Saturday, the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats delivered a commanding performance, securing a 117-95 win over the No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide at Rupp Arena. Leading the charge were Justin Edwards with 28 points, Antonio Reeves with 24 points, and Zvonimir Ivisic with 18 points. However, the WKU Hilltoppers faced a tough road loss, falling 74-72 to the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders.
Sunday’s women’s college basketball game saw the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks overpower the Kentucky Wildcats with a 103-55 victory at Rupp Arena. Ajae Petty led the Wildcats with 16 points and eight rebounds.
In Cactus League baseball, the Cincinnati Reds had a successful weekend, defeating both the Cleveland Guardians (4-0) and the Los Angeles Angels (9-4). Pitcher Hunter Greene performed well, pitching 1.2 innings and allowing only one hit with three strikeouts. On Monday, the Reds will face the Seattle Mariners in Goodyear, Arizona.
Looking ahead, on Monday, the 47th District Girl’s Tournament at Rockcastle Co. High School features matchups between Pulaski Co. Lady Maroons vs Casey Co. Lady Rebels and Somerset Lady Briar Jumpers vs Rockcastle Co. Lady Rockets. Tuesday sees the 47th District Boys’ Tournament, with Somerset Briar Jumpers facing Casey Co. Rebels and Pulaski Co. playing against Rockcastle Co. Additionally, the Girls 48th District Tournament at Southwestern High School begins with Wayne Co. Lady Cardinals vs McCreary Central Lady Raiders, while the Boys 48th District Tournament features Somerset Christian School vs Wayne Co. and Southwestern vs McCreary Central.
