Over the weekend, high school basketball saw intense action in the Girls 12th Region semifinals, where West Jessamine defeated Southwestern Lady Warriors 57-48, and Danville Christian Academy triumphed over Rockcastle Co. Lady Rockets 62-47. In the championship game, Danville Christian Academy secured a victory against West Jessamine with a score of 63-46, earning a spot in the Girls Sweet 16.
Meanwhile, in college basketball, the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats pulled off a stunning upset against the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers with a final score of 85-81, fueled by standout performances from Antonio Reeves and Reed Sheppard. With this win, Kentucky earned a double bye in the SEC Tournament.
On the other hand, the WKU Hilltoppers concluded their regular season with a 82-79 loss against Liberty.
Looking ahead, the Boys 12th Region Tournament semifinals are set to take place at Pulaski County High School on Monday, featuring matchups between Pulaski County Maroons and Mercer Co. Titans at 6:30p, followed by Somerset Briar Jumpers against Danville Christian Academy at 8:15p.
