Campbellsville (4-7) at Bethlehem (10-1), 7

Louisville Holy Cross (8-3) at Kentucky Country Day (8-2), 7

Bishop Brossart (7-4) at Newport Central Catholic (6-5), 7

Newport (6-5) at Covington Holy Cross (9-2), 7:30

Nicholas County (7-4) at Sayre (11-0), 7

Eminence (9-2) at Raceland (8-2), 7

Paintsville (10-1) at Middlesboro (10-1), 7

Williamsburg (7-3) at Pikeville (10-1), 7

McLean County (7-4) at Mayfield (9-2), 7

Caldwell County (9-2) at Owensboro Catholic (10-1), 7

Danville (9-2) at Somerset (10-1), 7:30

Green County (8-3) at Lexington Christian Academy (9-2), 7:30

St. Henry (6-5) at Beechwood (11-0), 7:30

Walton-Verona (9-2) at Breathitt County (8-2), 7

Shelby Valley (6-5) at Prestonsburg (10-1), 7:30

Floyd Central (5-6) at Belfry (10-1), 7

Glasgow (10-1) at Murray (10-1), 7

Union County (6-5) at LaRue County (11-0), 7:30

DeSales (5-6) at Christian Academy of Louisville (11-0), 7:30

Central (5-5) at Lexington Catholic (9-2), 7

Henry County (5-6) at Bourbon County (10-1), 7

Lloyd Memorial (10-1) at Russell (9-2), 7

Clay County (6-5) at Rockcastle County (11-0), 7:30

Knox Central (8-3) at Lawrence County (10-1), 7:30

Nelson County (10-1) at Paducah Tilghman (11-0), 7

Calloway County (7-4) at Logan County (8-3), 7

Franklin County (6-5) at North Oldham (10-1), 7:30

Shelby County (4-7) at Spencer County (7-3), 7:30

Greenup County (9-2) at Highlands (9-2), 7:30

Covington Catholic (7-4) at Ashland Blazer (10-1), 7

Perry County Central (6-5) at Boyle County (9-2), 7:30

Wayne County (5-6) at Corbin (8-2), 7:30

Barren County (8-3) at Owensboro (9-2), 7

Madisonville (9-2) at Bowling Green (7-4), 7

North Bullitt (7-4) at Atherton (9-2), 7

Seneca (7-4) at Fairdale (9-1), 7

Scott County (8-3) at Cooper (9-2), 7

Collins (8-3) at Woodford County (10-1), 7:30

North Laurel (6-5) at West Jessamine (11-0), 7:30

South Laurel (8-3) at Pulaski County (11-0), 7

Henderson County (5-6) at McCracken County (8-3), 7

Christian County (4-7) at South Warren (8-2), 7

North Hardin (6-4-1) at Manual (10-1), 7:30

St. Xavier (5-6) at Trinity (10-1), 7

Ryle (6-5) at Bullitt East (9-2), 7:30

Male (6-5) at Simon Kenton (6-5), 7

George Rogers Clark (6-5) at Madison Central (10-1), 7:30

Bryan Station (6-5) at Frederick Douglass (11-0), 7

Last year: 23-7; 28th District champion; lost in 7th Region championship to St. Xavier

The Bruins put up a 7th Region-best 13-2 record against the field but succumbed twice to St. X: 62-60 in the Louisville Invitational Tournament on Jan. 14 then 63-49 in the region final two months later. They boast the state’s most ballyhooed sophomore, 6-10 center Mason Grivna, as well as Garrison Gilvin (16.4 ppg), who would’ve been Trinity’s top returning scorer had he … returned. “While lacking maturity in terms of only having one senior, we have returning guys that should take a step forward,” said Greg Willis, who’s in his fifth year leading Ballard. “Grivna will lead us in the interior on both ends of the floor. Playmakers and shooters surrounding him will make us really tough to defend. If we choose to commit to guarding the ball well, we should have a strong season.”

Notable games: Dec. 5 at Clay County; Dec. 18-22 King of the Bluegrass; Jan. 22 vs. Eastern; Jan. 23 vs. George Rogers Clark; Jan. 29 vs. Male; Feb. 2 at Christian Academy of Louisville; Feb. 5 vs. St. Xavier; Feb. 12 vs. Seneca; Feb. 16 at Jeffersontown

4 first-place votes, 44 total points

Last year: 29-8; 26th District champion; 7th Region champion; lost to George Rogers Clark in state championship

After falling to Jeffersontown in a round-one stunner in 2025, the Tigers came back to the Sweet 16 and nearly won it last season. Joshua Lindsay (14.0 ppg) and Jordan Jackson (9.4 ppg) headline the nine returnees for St. X, which’ll try to win a third straight region title for just the second time in its history (they won seven straight from 1937-1943). “I feel really good about the potential of this year's team,” Tigers head coach Kevin Klein said. “ … We have great depth and a lot of guys who are eager to get their first major role as a varsity basketball player.”

Notable games: Dec. 5 vs. Butler in Donate Life Classic; Dec. 18-22 King of the Bluegrass; Dec. 27-29 Jordan Holiday Classic (New York City); Jan. 6 vs. Seneca; Jan. 22 vs. Male; Jan. 26 at Eastern; Feb. 2 vs. Jeffersontown; Feb. 5 at Ballard; Feb. 9 at Christian Academy of Louisville; Feb. 12 at North Oldham; Feb. 19 vs. Henry Clay

2 first-place votes, 40 total points

Last year: 16-13; 26th District semifinal; lost to Ballard in 7th Region first round

For a while it appeared the Bulldogs would be St. Xavier’s stiffest roadblock en route to back-to-back 7th Region titles. They won 10 of their 11 games to open the season, including a victory over the Tigers in the King of the Bluegrass championship. They lost a rematch 68-59 in the Louisville Invitational Tournament and then in their next game, an 81-69 loss at Butler, standout 6-10 forward Trey Hillerich tore an ACL, the headliner among a host of significant injuries that neutered the Bulldogs down the stretch. Despite all of that, Ballard need overtime to claim a 78-76 win in the regional. Seven of Male’s top eight are back now along with A'Darius "AJ" Pegues, a 6-8 forward who played for Fern Creek last year. “It’s one of the biggest teams I have ever coached,” head coach Tim Haworth said. “I really feel like we can win the region and make a run at state if we stay healthy.”

Notable games: Dec. 4 at Trinity; Dec. 12 vs. North Hardin; Dec. 18-22 King of the Bluegrass; Jan. 9 at Henderson County; Jan. 22 at St. Xavier; Jan. 29 at Ballard; Feb. 4 at Christian Academy of Louisville; Feb. 5 vs. Eastern; Feb. 6 at George Rogers Clark in Fox 56 Home Team Showcase; Feb. 12 vs. Jeffersontown

1 first-place vote, 31 total points

Last year: 19-9; lost to Eastern in 28th District semifinals

The Centurions haven’t advanced past the first round of the 7th Region tournament since making the title bout in 2017. Most years since then they haven’t gotten out of the 28th District, which it shares with Ballard, Eastern, Kentucky Country Day and Portland Christian. Jordan “Boogie” Cook and Myles Howard headline a core group of juniors who will look to buck those trends under Hall of Fame coach Tim Riley, entering year two with the program.

Notable games: Dec. 1 vs. Trinity; Dec. 11 vs. Ashland Blazer; Dec. 14 at South Oldham; Dec. 18-22 King of the Bluegrass; Feb. 2 vs. Ballard; Feb. 4 vs. Male; Feb. 6 vs. Bardstown; Feb. 9 vs. St. Xavier; Feb. 12 at Eastern; Feb. 16 vs. Evangel Christian; Feb. 19 vs. Jeffersontown

20 total points

Last year: 2

Eastern rode a seven-game win streak into its 28th District title bout with Ballard and then lost its 7th Region-tournament opener in heartbreaking fashion, losing a 12-point lead over Trinity in a 64-63 loss. “Size concerns me some but I think we will be a tough competitive team,” said head coach Jeff Morrow, who coached Jeffersontown to the 2006 Sweet 16 championship and is in his second year with the Eagles. Sophomore Tre Mack (7.3 ppg) didn’t receive many votes in the preseason poll but should be a significant player in Louisville and beyond; he’s received several Division I offers, including from Ole Miss and Wake Forest.

Notable games: Dec. 10 vs. Spencer County; Dec. 12 East End Shootout (host); Dec. 18-19 Scott County Invitational; Jan. 16 at Hopkins County Central; Jan. 20 at South Oldham; Jan. 22 at Ballard; Jan. 26 vs. St. Xavier; Feb. 5 at Male; Feb. 9 vs. Bardstown; Feb. 12 vs. Christian Academy of Louisville; Feb. 15 vs. North Hardin; Feb. 19 vs. Christian County

1 first-place vote, 13 total points

Last year: 17-13; 27th District champion; lost to St. Xavier in the 7th Region SFs

I briefly debated kicking the Shamrocks into the “others receiving votes” category since Eastern got a first-place vote and they didn’t, but they’re a perennial challenger in the region even amid downswings like the one they experienced last season. Also: while Trinity was 7-6 against region foes, two of those wins were against Eastern. “We've worked our tails off from a conditioning standpoint,” head coach Bret Saxton said. “I think we'll be able to use that to play a faster and more aggressive style of defense which will hopefully create more easy offense for our team.”

Notable games: Dec. 1 at Christian Academy of Louisville; Dec. 4 vs. Male; Dec. 5 vs. Johnson Central in Mr Basketball Classic (George Rogers Clark); Dec. 12 at Taylor County in Kentucky Basketball Classic; Dec. 14 at Lexington Catholic; Dec. 16 at Seneca; Jan. 2 at South Laurel; Jan. 5 vs. Manual; Jan. 8 vs. Covington Catholic; Jan. 9 at Highlands; Jan. 19 at North Hardin; Jan. 20 at Jeffersontown; Jan. 26 vs. Madison Central; Jan. 29 vs. St. Xavier; Feb. 5 vs. North Oldham; Feb. 13 vs. Henderson County; Feb. 20 at Moeller (Ohio)

13 total points

Last year: 27-6; 26th District champion; 7th Region champion; lost to George Rogers Clark in state championship

Gave deference to the Rockets in list order because they’re the defending region champs (and also rank ahead of Sacred Heart alphabetically). Four of the six players who started against GRC in the state final graduated but Se’Rae Bundrent-Palmer (12.0 ppg) and Kylie Moore (7.2 ppg) are here for the repeat bid. Caryn Kovatch, entering her fourth year guiding the Rockets, says her freshmen class will be expected to make an impact right away.

Notable games: Dec. 2 vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar; Dec. 10 vs. Simon Kenton; Dec. 12 at Notre Dame Academy; Dec. 16 vs. Meade County; Dec. 27 vs. Covington Holy Cross in Crosstown Catholic Challenge (Thomas More University); Jan. 2 vs. North Laurel; Jan. 7 vs. West Jessamine; Jan. 12 vs. Highlands; Jan. 17 vs. Sacred Heart; Jan. 20 vs. Floyd Central; Jan. 22 vs. Male; Feb. 5 at Frederick Douglass; Feb. 8 at Mercy Academy; Feb. 10 at George Rogers Clark; Feb. 13 vs. Hazard; Feb. 19 vs. Cooper

Received 3 first-place votes, 33 total points

Last year: 24-8; 27th District champion; lost to Assumption in 7th Region championship

Sacred Heart’s reign of both the 7th Region and state tournaments came to an end, but a lull for the Valkyries would be a banner campaign for most. They didn’t lose a 7th Region game until falling to the Rockets in the final (they beat them in the regular season). It’s hard not to wonder if Sacred Heart would’ve been alone in the No. 1 spot had more ballots been returned; the addition of Charlotte Galloway, a 6-foot-4 sophomore from Hawaii, to a team that won a national tournament in Georgia over the summer suggests the Valkyries oughta be favored to retake the throne.

Notable games: Dec. 1 vs. Bethlehem; Dec. 4 vs. Notre Dame Academy (at St. Xavier); Dec. 8 at Owensboro Catholic; Dec. 11 at Cooper; Dec. 19-22 Queen of the Commonwealth (Bullitt East); Jan. 5 vs. Manual (at Trinity); Jan. 8 vs. Mercy Academy; Jan. 12 at Spencer County; Jan. 14 vs. Central; Jan. 17 at Assumption; Feb. 5 vs. North Laurel; Feb. 6 at George Rogers Clark; Feb. 12 at Simon Kenton; Feb. 16 at West Jessamine

Received 3 first-place votes, 33 total points

Last year: 14-8; 25th District runner-up; lost to Sacred Heart in 7th Region championship

The Yellow Jackets were much more competitive than their final record showed. Three of their top four scorers — Ziya Velez-Smith (17.9 ppg), Tamari Oliver (11.8 ppg) and LaNayjah Obannon (9.4 ppg) — look to keep them in the mix again.

Notable games: Dec. 5 vs. Notre Dame Academy; Dec. 8 at Franklin County; Dec. 11 at Manual; Dec. 15 vs. South Oldham; Dec. 19-21 Central Bank Jim Rose Classic (Lexington Christian Academy); Dec. 27-30 City of First Holiday Tournament (Boyle County); Jan. 5 vs. Meade County; Jan. 9 vs. Moore; Jan. 14 at Sacred Heart; Jan. 20 at Male; Jan. 22 vs. Butler; Jan. 29 at Spencer County; Feb. 9 vs. Pleasure Ridge Park; Feb. 17 vs. North Oldham; Feb. 19 vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar

21 total points

Last year: 17-12; 25th District champion; lost to Assumption in 7th Region SFs

Six girls who played significant minutes are back for the Crimsons, led by Takenzie Young, a junior who averaged 9.6 ppg. “I really like the mindset of this group,” said Michael Prichard, who’s new to Manual but not Louisville (he coached at Pleasure Ridge Park from 2017-2021). “They are eager to learn, willing to be coached, and hungry to reach a higher level of success. … We’re not where we want to be yet, but this group is motivated to keep growing, competing, and pushing toward the level we believe we can reach.

Notable games: Dec. 1 vs. Cooper; Dec. 4 vs. Ballard; Dec. 8 at Pleasure Ridge Park; Dec. 11 vs. Central; Dec. 19-22 Queen of the Commonwealth (Bullitt East); Jan. 5 vs. Sacred Heart (at Trinity); Jan. 19 at Moore; Jan. 20 at Bardstown; Feb. 2 vs. Butler; Feb. 11 at Notre Dame Academy; Feb. 15 at Mercy Academy; Feb. 16 at Seneca; Feb. 19 at Male

21 total points

Last year: 10-14; lost to Collegiate in 26th District SFs

James Schooler, who coached Fern Creek’s boys to three 6th Region titles before resigning in 20, is back on the sidelines with a compelling group of athletes that he’s excited about. “Coming off a high-energy summer, looking to carry over into regular season with a new style of play,” Schooler said. Among the Bulldogs’ pieces are top scorer Zion Sin (14.5 ppg), fast-rising 7th grader Zirah Scott and 6-1 freshman Grace Hillerich (Trey’s sister).

Notable games: Dec. 11 at John Hardin; Dec. 12 at Taylor County; Dec. 21-23 Play It Again Sports Caveland Classic (Edmonson County); Jan. 5 vs. Moore; Jan. 8 vs. Butler; Jan. 12 at Atherton; Jan. 15 vs. Ballard; Jan. 20 vs. Central; Jan. 22 at Assumption; Feb. 1 at Seneca; Feb. 9 at Bardstown; Feb. 19 vs. Manual

6 total points

Last year: 27-6; 29th District champion; 8th Region champion; lost to George Rogers Clark in state SFs

After qualifying for its second Sweet 16, North Oldham became the toast of Lexington in large part due to the presence of Pierre Rondo, an eighth-grade son of an NBA star who played at Rupp Arena two decades prior. Rondo’s now in high school and the Mustangs seemingly got stronger with the addition of another NBA player’s offspring, Josh Smith Jr., into the mix. Expectations are the highest they’ve ever been in Goshen — North Oldham was the No. 3 team in KHSD’s statewide poll of boys basketball coaches.

Notable games: Nov. 30 vs. Christian Academy of Louisville; Dec. 2 vs. Great Crossing; Dec. 8 at Simon Kenton; Dec. 18-22 King of the Bluegrass; Jan. 13 vs. Walton-Verona; Jan. 22 vs. Oldham County; Jan. 26 vs. Spencer County; Jan. 29 at South Oldham; Feb. 2 vs. Evangel Christian; Feb. 5 at Trinity; Feb. 6 vs. Seneca; Feb. 9 vs. Collins; Feb. 12 vs. St. Xavier; Feb. 13 at Highlands; Feb. 16 Fairdale

Received all 10 first-place votes, 60 total points

Last year: 18-8; 30th District champion; lost to North Oldham in 8th Region SFs

Woodford won the 30th District title for the first time since 2023 and took an unbeaten record against 8th Region foes into the subsequent tournament. The Yellow Jackets were up-and-down most of 2025-26 but bring back their top three scorers in Omari Jointer (20.7 ppg), Josiah McKee (8.8 ppg) and Wyatt Peters (7.3). J.B. Perkins, a 6-foot-6 junior who transferred from Pennsylvania, is a newcomer to know.

Notable games: Dec. 12 vs. Lexington Christian Academy; Dec. 15 vs. George Rogers Clark; Dec. 18-20 Berea Holiday Classic; Dec. 22 vs. Henry Clay; Dec. 27-30 White, Greer & Maggard Classic (Lexington Catholic); Jan. 5 vs. Scott County; Jan. 7 at North Hardin; Jan. 15 at Shelby County; Jan. 16 at Great Crossing; Jan. 19 at Bryan Station; Jan. 22 vs. Collins; Jan. 29 vs. Anderson County; Feb. 5 at Spencer County; Feb. 19 vs. Frederick Douglass

41 total points

Last year: 21-14; 30th District runner-up; lost to North Oldham in the 8th Region championship

Bears advanced to the 8th Region final for the second time in three seasons but fell short of punching their second ticket to the state tournament. Getting to that loss was impressive in its own right: Spencer County went 3-5 in its February regular-season games, including a four-game losing streak ahead of the 30th District tournament. It lost to Woodford County for the second time in the month in the district final then avenged a tight regular-season loss to Henry County in the region semifinals after edging Simon Kenton in round one.

Notable games: Dec. 3 vs. Oldham County; Dec. 8 vs. Taylor County; Dec. 10 at Eastern; Dec. 12 at Bryan Station; Dec. 17 at Walton-Verona; Jan. 8 at Shelby County; Jan. 15 at Collins; Jan. 16 vs. Simon Kenton at Henry County; Jan. 19 at South Oldham; Jan. 22 vs. Anderson County; Jan. 26 at North Oldham; Feb. 5 vs. Woodford County; Feb. 19 at Bardstown

33 total points

Last year: 16-11; 32nd District champion; lost to Spencer County in 8th Region first round

Pioneers won their fourth straight district title but failed to advance in the region tournament for a second straight season. Two of their top three scorers are back in Braylon Bilton (18.6 ppg) and Eddie Marx (9.6 ppg), and head coach Trent Steiner believes they’ll step up to lead an inexperienced but deep group.

Notable games: Dec. 8 vs. North Oldham; Dec. 11 at Oldham County; Dec. 18 vs. South Oldham; Dec. 19-20 Scott Winter Classic; Dec. 27-30 White, Greer & Maggard Classic (Lexington Catholic); Jan. 4 vs. Covington Catholic; Jan. 16 vs. Spencer County at Henry County; Jan. 22 vs. Grant County; Jan. 26 vs. Ryle; Jan. 29 vs. Walton-Verona; Feb. 9 at Campbell County; Feb. 12 at Scott; Feb. 16 at Highlands

24 total points

Last year: 20-9; 29th District runner-up; lost to Henry County in 8th Region first round

Just two starters return for the Dragons, who in 2025 reached the state tournament for the first time since 2016. “How long will it take a young and inexperienced team to come together,” wondered head coach Steven Simpson, entering his 27th season at South Oldham. Junior Joaquin Siakam is among the top players in the state.

Notable games: Dec. 2 at Bardstown; Dec. 3 vs. Ryle; Dec. 8 at Collins; Dec. 10 vs. Walton-Verona; Dec. 14 vs. Christian Academy of Louisville; Dec. 17 vs. Anderson County; Dec. 18 at Simon Kenton; Jan. 8 at Oldham County; Jan. 16 vs. Anderson County in Henry County Big Gym; Jan. 19 vs. Spencer County; Jan. 20 vs. Eastern; Jan. 25 vs. Grant County; Jan. 29 vs. North Oldham; Feb. 4 at Evangel Christian; Feb. 6 vs. Jeffersontown; Feb. 15 at Fairdale

21 total points

Last year: 33-3; 32nd District champion; 8th Region champion; lost to George Rogers Clark in state SFs

Pioneers won the 8th Region for the third time in the last four years and didn’t lose a game to a Kentucky foe until running into eventual state champion GRC in the Sweet 16. Blistering shooter Brynli Pernell (17.5 ppg) and freshman standout Angela Kabeya (9.5 ppg) will aim to keep Simon Kenton on top.

Notable games: Dec. 2 at Campbell County; Dec. 3 vs. Ryle; Dec. 4 vs. Williamstown; Dec. 10 at Assumption; Dec. 14 at Walton-Verona; Dec. 19-21 White, Greer & Maggard Classic (Lexington Catholic); Dec. 28-30 Joe Lay and Son's Holiday Classic (Walton-Verona); Jan. 2 vs. Grant County; Jan. 9 at South Oldham; Jan. 20 vs. Notre Dame Academy; Jan. 23 at George Rogers Clark; Feb. 3 vs. Frederick Douglass; Feb. 6 at Campbell County in Camel Classic; Feb. 9 vs. Cooper; Feb. 12 vs. Sacred Heart; Feb. 16 at Highlands

Received all 8 first-place votes, 48 total points

Last year: 23-10; 30th District champion; lost to Simon Kenton in 8th Region championship

“I think our mental toughness is one of our biggest attributes,” said Clay Birdwhistell, now in his 13th season leading Anderson County. He noted a stretch of post-holiday games wherein the Bearcats struggled, going 3-6 and taking a lopsided loss to Simon Kenton as part of that. “It would have been easy for our team to roll over and let it snowball. Our kids were working hard every day and we were able to turn it around.” Anderson County then won 12 of its final 13 games before falling in the 8th Region final.

Notable games: Dec. 7 vs. North Oldham; Dec. 11 at South Oldham; Dec. 19-22 Century Bank Classic (Anderson County); Jan. 5 at Paul Laurence Dunbar; Jan. 8 vs. Collins; Jan. 9 vs. Southwestern; Jan. 22 at Spencer County; Jan. 26 vs. Mercer County; Jan. 29 at Woodford County; Feb. 2 vs. Campbellsville; Feb. 5 vs. Shelby County; Feb. 11 at Madison Southern; Feb. 16 vs. Great Crossing; Feb. 19 vs. West Jessamine

36 total points

Last year: 18-14; 32nd District runner-up; lost to Anderson County in 8th Region first round

These Bearcats had the misfortune of playing both region finalists in their last two games. These Bearcats, fortunately, also bring back the entirety of what should be a highly motivated rotation, spearheaded by senior Elin Logue (18.8 ppg), who has a chance to finish as the school’s all-time leading scorer.

Notable games: Dec. 5 at Bishop Brossart; Dec. 14 vs. Simon Kenton; Dec. 17 at Williamstown; Dec. 19-21 Community Trust Bank Gateway Classic (Montgomery County); Dec. 28-30 Joe Lay and Son's Holiday Classic (host); Jan. 16 vs. North Oldham; Jan. 23 vs. Franklin County; Jan. 25 vs. Nicholas County; Jan. 28 at Grant County; Jan. 30 vs. Ryle; Feb. 6 at South Oldham; Feb. 11 vs. Covington Holy Cross; Feb. 13 at Gallatin County; Feb. 18 at Highlands

27 total points

Last year: 22-9; 30th District runner-up; lost to Simon Kenton in 8th Region SFs

Lily Hughes, a 5-9 senior, was a very young team’s leading scorer last season at 11.8 ppg. Trailing her were twins Brynna Keefe (8.4 ppg) and Brooke Keefe (6.8 ppg) and Cassie Scott (6.5 ppg), all juniors now. They controlled things well enough to hand Anderson County a 28-26 regular-season loss before falling to the Bearcats in the district championship game 40-27.

Notable games: Dec. 2 at Butler; Dec. 4 vs. Gallatin County; Dec. 12 at Montgomery County; Dec. 14 vs. Cornerstone Christian Academy; Jan. 8 at Shelby County; Jan. 12 vs. Sacred Heart; Jan. 15 at Collins; Jan. 22 vs. Anderson County; Jan. 26 at North Oldham; Jan. 29 vs. Central; Feb. 2 vs. Mercy Academy; Feb. 5 vs. Woodford County; Feb. 6 at Tates Creek; Feb. 9 at Bullitt East

19 total points

Last year: 20-13; 29th District runner-up; lost to Owen County in 8th Region first round

The Mustangs have their sights set on winning a 29th District championship for the first time in program history. Foreign exchange student Laura Nunel Barro is a strong and skilled senior added to a group that brought back leading scorer Greyson Luehrs (14.2 ppg), a junior, and 5-10 sophomore Ava Crace, whom head coach Marcus Shelmidine said has a chance to become the program’s all-time leading rebounder this season.

Notable games: Dec. 3 vs. Mercy Academy; Dec. 5 at Gallatin County; Dec. 7 at Anderson County; Dec. 19-21 Central Bank Jim Rose Classic (Lexington Christian Academy); Dec. 27-29 Bruin Holiday Bash (Nelson County); Jan. 4-9 2A Tournament sectional; Jan. 12 vs. Woodford County; Jan. 16 at Walton-Verona; Jan. 22 vs. Oldham County; Jan. 26 vs. Spencer County; Jan. 29 at South Oldham; Feb. 6 vs. Bardstown; Feb. 13 at Grant County; Feb. 17 at Central

12 total points