Madisonville wins opening game at Boys Sweet 16

Madisonville won its 23rd consecutive game in defeating Lincoln County 57-49. Kenny White led the Maroons with 23 points while K’Suan Casey added 11 points and 12 rebounds as Madisonville improved to 30-5. The nightcap went to Warren Central who cruised by Mayfield 73-55. The Dragons are 21-11 on the season while Mayfield concludes its season 25-8.

Earlier in the day, top ranked Scott County had to fight for its life in a 64-61 win over Covington Catholic. The Cardinals led 60-41 with 1:34 remaining in the game before Covington Catholic mounted a comeback and almost pulled the upset. In the other afternoon game, Butler had to go to overtime to hold off Perry County Central 65-62.

Today’s Games: Quarterfinal action has Walton-Verona meeting Campbell County in the first game of the afternoon session beginning at 11 am followed by Trinity meeting Ashland Blazer.

The evening session has top ranked Scott County and Butler at 5:30 followed by Madisonville and Warren Central. Coverage of both evening games begins at 5:15 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP and online at whopam.com.