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Kentucky (KHSAA) boys high school basketball Sweet 16 bracket (3/26/2025)

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11 months ago

March 25, 2025

Kentucky (KHSAA) boys high school basketball Sweet 16 bracket (3/26/2025)

It is officially state tournament time in Kentucky as the 2025 KHSAA boys basketball Sweet 16 tips off at Rupp Arena in Lexington this week.

The Kentucky boys basketball tournament begins with first-round matchups on Wednesday and Thursday. The quarterfinals will occur on Friday, and the semifinal and state championship showdowns will be on Saturday.

Here is the link to the KHSAA Sweet 16 bracket, as well as all of the first-round matchups for this week’s tournament.

Ashland Blazer vs. Calloway County

Bowling Green vs. Adair County

South Oldham vs. Danville Christian Academy

Jeffersontown vs. St. Xavier

North Laurel vs. Breathitt County

Lawrence County vs. Montgomery County

Daviess County vs. Great Crossing

Henderson County vs. Cooper

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Northern Kentucky claims 4 titles at Class 3A indoor track state meet

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March 5, 2026

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Northern Kentucky claims 4 titles at Class 3A indoor track state meet

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association indoor state track meet rolled on on Wednesday, March 4. One day after Beechwood claimed the Class 1A boys team title, three Northern Kentucky big schools combined for four individual state titles in Class 3A.

Cooper’s Paul Van Laningham won the 3,200-meter run in 9:09.49 and took second place in the 1,600-meter run in 4:07.88. It was a reversal of his results at the 2025 indoor state meet and earned him his fifth overall state title. He scored all of Cooper’s points, good for ninth place in the team standings with 18 points.

Van Laningham’s teammate, Ava Dunn, got the day started with a shot put title, throwing the 8.82-pound ball 39 feet, 3.25 inches.

Simon Kenton’s Alexis Howard won the long jump with an attempt of 18 feet, 7.25 inches, then claimed the triple jump title with a distance of 37 feet, 4.25 inches. It is her second straight indoor long jump title and third overall as she also claimed the 2024 outdoor title. Taking fifth place in the 55-meter dash, she scored all 24 points for SK, finishing in a tie for eighth place. Cooper was right behind with 22 points.

Finally, Conner’s Avery Vanlandingham win the 800-meter run in 2:17.55, out-leaning North Oldham’s Millie Huang at the line.

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Arkansas women’s basketball blown out by Kentucky in season-ending loss at SEC Tournament | Whole Hog Sports

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March 4, 2026

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Arkansas women’s basketball blown out by Kentucky in season-ending loss at SEC Tournament | Whole Hog Sports

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Hardley Gilmore returns to Kentucky Football

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2 days ago

March 3, 2026

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Hardley Gilmore returns to Kentucky Football

A wide receiver from Belle Glade, Florida, Gilmore totaled 28 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown for the Wildcats during the 2025 season. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has had a very interesting offseason as he entered the portal, flipped a commitment, and is now back in Lexington.

After the 2025 season, Gilmore committed to Louisville when he entered the transfer portal, then flipped his commitment to Baylor, and ultimately signed with the Bears. To end Gilmore’s portal saga, he’s now back in a familiar place with the Wildcats.

When the 2026 season begins, Gilmore will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Gilmore had a solid sophomore campaign with the Wildcats, appearing in all 12 games. His best game of the season came in the late-season loss against Vanderbilt. He tallied six catches for 55 yards in the game.

With Kentucky losing most of its wide receiver production from last season, this is a significant pickup, and it won’t be surprising if Gilmore is back in the starting lineup this fall.

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