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27-03-2025
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Best season in DCA history ends at state tournament
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Danville Christian Academy boys basketball team made program history this year, winning the 12th Region championship and making the state tournament for the first time. Danville Christian preparing for its first Sweet 16 appearance The Warriors' historic season ended on Wednesday night in the first round of the KHSAA Sweet 16, falling to South Oldham 67-44 at Rupp Arena. 'Obviously right now it hurts a lot. And we're all pretty disappointed because we thought we could make some noise in this tournament, but we didn't and we just need to look back and remember all the great things God has done for us this year and how he's blessed us, and it's been the best year in DCA history,' senior guard Titus Boyd said after the loss. DCA jumped out to a 13-12 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Dragons started breathing fire in the 2nd, knocking down eight three-pointers and tallying a 26-7 advantage on the scoreboard. The 7-footer combination of Geu Leek Ateny (14 points) and Lual Ayiei (10 points) were a daunting task for any team to face on the court, and were all over the court in this game as well. Boyd added 10 points for DCA. Danville Christian wins the 12th Region Championship over Mercer County 39-36 The Warriors found magic in the region tournament, winning overtime and double overtime games to get them to the state tournament and creating memories they can remember forever. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
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Great Crossing wins 11th Region championship in thriller over Frederick Douglass
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The high school boys basketball 11th Region championship game last year was an instant classic, with Great Crossing hitting a buzzer-beater to punch its ticket to the state tournament. Central Kentucky high school basketball highlights, scores: Mar. 7 Frederick Douglass had a chance to hit a buzzer-beater in this year's region championship on Tuesday night, but the three-point shot hit the front iron as time expired and the Warhawks defeated the Broncos 59-57. Kentucky signee Malachi Moreno had 21 points, 13 rebounds and eight blocks while Morehead State signee Vince Dawson had 17 points to lead the Warhawks. After Great Crossing went up by double digits in the 4th quarter, the Broncos got back in it by hitting some massive shots combined with the Warhawks missing some clutch time free throws. North Laurel beats bitter rival South Laurel in 13th Region championship DeMarcus Surratt had 14 points to keep Douglass around, then Dakari Talbert banked in a huge three-pointer late in the 4th to get them back to within a couple possessions. After a missed shot with under 10 seconds to play, Aveion Chenault made an acrobatic putback and was fouled to make it 59-57 with under five seconds to play. Chenault (14 points) missed the free throw but the loose ball was off Great Crossing, so Douglass had one more shot. Talbert tried to get an open look, then passed to Tate Robinson who threw up a prayer at the buzzer which missed, giving the Warhawks the win. Danville Christian wins the 12th Region Championship over Mercer County 39-36 Great Crossing now advances to the KHSAA Sweet 16 state tournament, which begins on Wednesday, March 26 at Rupp Arena. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
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Danville Christian wins the 12th Region Championship over Mercer County 39-36
STANFORD, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Danville Christian Warriors were crowned 12th region champs, in an overtime thriller at Lincoln County High School. It was a highly energetic game from the start. The Warriors had full control of the majority of the game until Mercer County started to cut into the deficit towards the end of the fourth quarter. Danville Christian wins the 12th Region Championship over Mercer County 39-36 North Laurel beats bitter rival South Laurel in 13th Region championship Central Kentucky high school basketball highlights, scores: Mar. 7 The Titans would send the game to overtime with a score of 30-30. Once overtime tipped, Danville Christian wasted no time putting points on the board. Senior point guard, Titus Boyd, helped his team to the win. The veteran player came up big down the stretch, finishing the night with 16 points. After falling short last season, the Warriors will now head to Rupp Arena to represent the 12th region. They will await their opponent out of the 8th region. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
