Girls' Sweet Sixteen, Saturday

Gameday, baby! Hopefully for our McCracken County High School Lady Mustangs: Gamesday!

— KHSAA RPI No. 4 Louisville Sacred Heart vs. No. 9 Winchester George Rogers Clark at 10 a.m. Central

— No. 3 McCracken County vs. No. 14 Henderson County at 12:30 p.m.

— State championship at 6 p.m. 

As you can see, it's going to be hard to maintain focus at West Area Workshops ...

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Girls' Sweet Sixteen, Friday

Today's quarterfinals in Rupp Arena with KHSAA RPI rankings:

-- No. 34 Owensboro Catholic vs. No. 4 Louisville Sacred Heart at 10 a.m. Central
-- No. 9 Winchester George Rogers Clark vs. No. 7 London North Laurel at 12:30 p.m.

-- No. 19 Ashland Paul Blazer vs. No. 3 McCracken County at 5 p.m.

-- No. 24 Louisville Mercy vs. No. 14 Henderson County at 7:30 p.m.

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Girls' Sweet Sixteen, Thursday

Oh, my ...

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Oh, Kentucky

Tonight's the night to get our Lone Oak on at the McCracken County Public Library. (Pipe down, Reidland--you'll get your chance.)

I'm going to have to come up with a custom hashtag for my rock-solid, recurring observation about how great the meeting coverage is in contemporary newspaper journalism. Anyway, here's another perfect example, from Anthony Cloud in the Middlesboro Daily News from the Bell County Fiscal Court: "That tells me if there is a needle exchange in Middlesboro, a minimum of 100 people are going to drive through the tunnel out of Tennessee that wouldn’t have otherwise. They either, a. are high, (or) b. going to get high. To ignore that would be being naive."

And here's another, from Richard Burkard, in Madisonville's Messenger, on the Historic Planning Commission and the owner of a 90-year-old Chevy dealership and other downtown buildings and his desire to have those properties excluded from the town's historic district: "They take care of their own." (Maybe it'll be #RockSolidJournalismObservations.)

Auburn's fantastic Federal Grove is expanding. So's Kentucky State Police Post 4 - Elizabethtown.

Etown's Kentucky Cardinal Inn on U.S. 31W (East Dixie Avenue) is no more, however. It was nice (I almost forgot about #KentuckyForSale!) ...

Good Fred Petke feature in The Winchester Sun about a homegrown local police officer: "My dad always said if you need help, find a cop." (Mine, too.)

Kentucky's jail population climbed 76 percent from 2000 to 2015.

In The Advocate-Messenger--home of the Class 4A #khsfb19 state runners-up Boyle County High Rebels--a Centre College professor cites an economist from Duke University in arguing on behalf of the U.S. racial wealth gap as more of a focus in conversation about slavery reparations. (He convinced me.)

The Democrats are coming to take the guns (well, "assault weapons" and "large-capacity ammunition-feeding devices") (and flavored vape products) away.

Christmas parades: Sharpsburg, Nov. 9; Owensboro, Nov. 23; Central City, Nov. 24; Lebanon and Louisville, Nov. 29;  Greensburg, Guthrie and Pikeville, Nov. 30; Boyce, Dawson Springs, Murray, Salem and Sebree, Dec. 1; Bardstown, Dec. 5; Clay, Fredonia, Harrodsburg, Hopkinsville, Irvine/Ravenna, London, Maysville, Monticello, Pineville, Richmond, Smiths Grove, Stanton and Trenton, Dec. 6; Arlington, Barbourville, Beattyville, Berea, Bloomfield, Bowling Green,  romley/Ludlow, Brownsville, Cadiz, Calvert City, Carlisle, Clinton, Columbia, Corbin, Cynthiana, Danville, Frankfort, Glasgow, Grayson, Greenville, Hawesville, Henderson, Horse Cave, Inez, Lawrenceburg, Leitchfield, Lexington, Madisonville, Marion, Middlesboro, Morgantown, Munfordville, Murray, Owingsville, Paducah, Prestonsburg, Rabbit Hash, Raceland, Russell Springs, Salyersville, Scottsville, Shelbyville, Somerset, Trenton, Versailles, Whitley City and Winchester, Dec. 7; Auburn, Georgetown and New Haven, Dec. 8; Augusta, Burkesville, Burnside, Campbellsville, Cave City, Elkton, Franklin, Louisa, Mayfield, Providence, Williamsburg and Woodburn, Dec. 14, and Tollesboro, Dec. 15.

Oh, Kentucky

By the way, it turns out "The Fort Campbell Courier has been suspended for an undetermined period to fulfill contractual requirements for the selection of a new service provider."

The First Lady is coming to Toyota; AOC, to a coal mine?

There might be a buyer for TVA's coal-fired Paradise Power Plant.

Charles Bethea's article in The New Yorker on environmental reporting in Kentucky is fantastic.

Kentucky had a record February for home sales.

Bad jobs news from Franklin.

Hiring in Shepherdsville.

It's almost drive-in season again in La Grange.

Covington honors a fast-acting ambulance crew (and Ryan Clark in the Northern Kentucky Tribune delivers a compelling report).

Turning to sports, a 10-year-old Reidland Intermediate School student will be covering MLB19 (but, according to WSIL, he's a West Paducah native).

Oh, Kentucky

The marker designates Bowling Green as the Confederate capital of Kentucky during the Civil War. SGA members have penned a resolution to remove it for good. https://t.co/yMUaH5EDlG

— WKU Herald (@wkuherald) February 19, 2019

Free yoga in South Louisville, courtesy of the Kentucky Yoga Initiative, which works "to build healthy and compassionate communities by empowering individuals to ignite change in their lives through the transformative practice of yoga."

Per Channel 3, Reidland High grad Trevor "Ricochet" Mann made his Monday Night Raw debut last night--and won!

Bounceback at Midway.

Madisonville's newly reopened homeless shelter says it needs $19,000 per month to stay open.

Oh, Kentucky

Man, I hate this snow for the homeless and the people who feel shut in by it or forced out into it, etc., but I do love all of this social media from routes around Kentucky ...

A lot of secondary roads are still snow-packed in Ohio County, but a warm up is coming this weekend. https://t.co/EZJXfcrwLe pic.twitter.com/DowFDy1B86

— Ohio County Monitor (@OCMonitor) January 17, 2018

Current air temperatures (blue) and pavement (green) temperatures across the 12 KYTC highway districts.

If pavement temperatures drop below 20 degrees, salt and other melting agents aren't as effective. #SnowKY #kywx pic.twitter.com/5A0hDJKXrH

— KYTC (@KYTC) January 17, 2018

"For now," 28th-year Henderson Gleaner journalist Doug White is "is solely responsible for this subscriber keeping their subscription active."

"Roots to Riches," next month in Madisonville.

Reidland High's "Ricochet"/"Prince Puma" is headed to the WWE.

Crimes against persons was down and against property was up in Paducah last year.

Recycling is now deep in the red in Richmond, too.

Hiring in Erlanger.

Oh, Kentucky

And about one specific message allegedly from Rep. Comer, ...

A Courier Journal columnist took aim at Rep. Comer over an alleged Twitter message; Comer denied the allegations. https://t.co/7vjZHgh9Sa

— Kentucky New Era (@KentuckyNewEra) January 5, 2018

Good jobs news from Madisonville and Springfield.

"Far from encouraging academic and objective study of the Bible and its historical context or literary value, it is clear that the coursework in these 'Bible Literacy' classes often resembles Sunday school lessons," says the ACLU, about schools in McCracken and other Kentucky counties.

Oh, Kentucky

Check out these fantastic aerial shots of the work going on at the stadium, compliments of Rick Lohre (CCH '92). We're getting close! pic.twitter.com/koNPkt5zuz

— CCH Football Alumni (@CovCathFBAlumni) August 7, 2017

Everything must go from Frankfort's Capital Plaza Tower.

Knox County Public Schools faculty and staff are taking it to the streets Wednesday.

The Kentucky Wired statewide-broadband project is behind schedule. Securing rights-of-way is the primary current hurdle, East Kentucky Broadcasting reports from Pikeville.

Rick Cochran--I'm pretty sure he's Russ Cochran's nephew and an old Heath High Pirate--won the West Kentucky Open pro-golf tournament for a record fifth time.

The Elkton Dairy Queen is hiring ("Will be some day shift but must be available Mon through Sun from 5:30am to 10:30pm. 36-40 hours a week.").

Reidland Ponderosa, we hardly knew ye.

Every day is Lighthouse Day in Fort Thomas.

Oh, Kentucky

You might score some good deals during the 400 Mile Sale in Kentucky. The sale kicks off tomorrow. https://t.co/3WpISGr6eK #WPSD pic.twitter.com/HBP4IsI95e

— WPSD Local 6 (@WPSDLocal6) May 31, 2017

Hey, Kentucky made The Guardian!

I am scared to death of drugs.

Good jobs news in Hickory.

The Monroe County fiscal court mulls what to do next after construction bids for Tompkinsville's planned new fire station came in higher than budgeted.

No more trolley service in Corbin.

Paducah's old Coke plant sounds like a blast: "The Coca-Cola Bottling Plant was constructed in 1939 and operated as a major bottler and distribution center for almost fifty years.  The two-story building has red brick trimmed with Bedford, Indiana limestone.  The trapezoidal shape building is situated on a triangular lot.  Businesses currently housed in the building include Dry Ground Brewing Company, Pipers Tea and Coffee, Ice Cream Factory, Ochre, True North Yoga Studio, Time on the String, Socially Present, and Mellow Mushroom."

The Freakin' Weekend (1971)

After "Kentucky, February 27, 1971," I'm probably going to have a new No. 1, but here's my Jet Soul Brothers Top 20 this (freakin') weekend 1971:

Meanwhile, way down in Bowling Green on Feb. 27, 1971, ...

I'm looking forward to a happier trip than a couple of weeks ago to Murray ...

Hooray for TV ...

Less than a year now to Sapporo 1972 ...

I can't imagine how excited I would be if two guys from Muhlenberg County came on TV and opened a whole show reaching millions of homes with a song they wrote about Bowling Green! But that's exactly what happened Feb. 28, 1971, with the Everly Brothers' appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, and it must've been just an absolutely thrilling moment for 8-year-old Ray Harper!

And I wonder if he watched the NBA game earlier that afternoon, too.

By the way, it's district-tournament time around Kentucky ...

Per the Tilghman Bell ...

Oh, Kentucky

Overdose deaths in the state were up by about a fifth last year.

Other than at the HP, of course, never read the comments ... even when they're on a thing about a fire at a Cracker Barrel being built in Mayfield.

You've got to bring it for Madisonville's WFMW Talent Show. No, really, you do--they take the first 15 entry forms, and, in person, you've got to bring the form to the radio station.

This is late in coming, and it really deserves its own post treatment--but, of course, I meant to write about Muhammad Ali and Prince. And the 1970 NBA and NHL championships, for that matter. Anyway, I'm thrilled to see these good things from the Miami Dolphins' offensive coordinator about WKU's Brandon Doughty.

Oh, yeah ... our Lady Mustangs took it to the limit, but Scott County won the KHSAA softball championship. The baseball tournament resumes Friday with the semifinals pitting McCracken County vs. Louisville Saint Xavier and Mount Washington Bullitt East vs. Campbell County.

Prayers for Orlando.

Oh, Kentucky

Muhammad Ali with mom Odessa, dad n brother in background @ family home in Louisville, 1965. https://t.co/TPr6Hznxbg pic.twitter.com/rk8Dm4kb4M

— Rasheed Kappan (@kappansky) June 4, 2016

The Kentucky desk is pleased to announce that, with Gov. Bevin's (indirect) blessing, we have resumed considering recommendations for the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.

Emmanuel Felton with The Hechinger Report delivers a very thought-provoking story on how Kentucky has adjusted its systems on the premise that NOT all students need college.

Meanwhile, in a personally-heartbreaking-for-me (but well-done) report in The New York Times, Stephanie Saul reports on how Western Kentucky University decided that it did NOT need all of the Indian students that it recruited.

Draffenville's Ponderosa baroness is spreading her game to Reidland.

Kroger is putting a Ruler Foods in the old Russellville Houchens.

OK, updating previous reports, it appears now that Uncle Lee's is, indeed, back to operating in Greenville but that it is now all or almost all guns. And now Coal County Vendor Mall is set to open in the rest of the old store that apparently isn't totally being used by Uncle's Lee's ("Powered by: Budsgunshop.com"). Will advise as events warrant.

Hopkinsville appears headed toward raising taxes on home and vehicle insurance premiums by 33 percent to pay for a new sports complex and trails expansion.

Jeannie C. Riley is NOT on the Western Kentucky State Fair docket, but a demolition derby, tractor pulls and wrestling are.

Paducah's Fin Gourmet entrepreneurial success story just keeps building: "We put Kentucky proud fish products onto American tables. We solve the problems that many Americans have very few options to healthy, year round, wild-caught USA fish products. We solve this problem by sustainably sourcing and manufacturing locally caught fish into delicious, healthy, ready-to-eat fish products. Our fish are fresh daily. We hand-select and hand-craft our products. We are committed to preserving the quality of homemade goodness: fresh, natural, and always free of chemicals and preservatives."

Turning to sports, our McCracken County Mustangs football coach is NOT going back to Georgia; here's the program for the KHSAA baseball tournament, which starts Thursday in Lexington, and the Louisville International Open women's tennis tournament is NOT happening this year.

Former Glasgow HS and MTSU star Kent Bulle, the 2015 Kentucky Open champ, earned a spot in this month's U.S. Open. https://t.co/AWnnsAxpcB

— Herald-Leader Sports (@KentuckySports) June 7, 2016

Oh, Kentucky

Go, UK!

One-stop shopping in White Plains ...

A mom wanted her middle-aged son to (finally) cut his hair, and he did--but only after raising $10,000 for an Eminence nonprofit that works to provide food, toiletries and education to Henry Countians.

At Elmer Kelly Stadium, the Madisonville Miners eked out a 9-7 win in the deciding third game of their semifinal series with the Fulton Railroaders on Sunday night. Now it's on to the Ohio Valley League college-baseball finals to face the DuBois County (Illinois) Bombers.

At my first football practice of the season. Shawn Jackson teaching McCracken County new terminology on offense. pic.twitter.com/t6A22et7nb

— Adam Wells (@TheAdamBWells) July 16, 2015

Rest in peace, Bill Arnsparger of Paris.

Oh, Kentucky

A flagpole-wielding attacker ... a Louisville police officer ... more tragedy ... more disunity ... please, Lord.

"Do we need fire protection outside the city limits of Bardstown? If we don’t, then that is the final answer to the debate. If we do, then what should it cost us and what is everyone’s fair share? That is it in a nutshell, period, end of discussion."

"'We want this to be everybody’s flag, so Chief Paduke was selected as the person to be honored on the banner. He, of all the famous persons connected with Paducah, really belongs to all Paducahans.' Intent on consistency, Mrs. Campbell made sure to model the bust of Paduke’s face after the statue of Paduke that stands on Jefferson Street." The McCracken County Public Library Local and Family History Department Facebook page is a stone-cold joy.

Madisonville's old downtown Woolworths is becoming a 24-hour gym. Sixty years from now, in the same way that my mom and other people her age all talk today about how everybody went out dancing together when they were in their 20s, people in their 80s will be talking about how great it was 60 years ago when everybody used to get together in gyms and work out together. 

McCracken County High's new girls' basketball coach is the dude who led Calloway County to the 2011 state semifinals.

Congratulations to the state champs, all 43 of them! (And thank you, Jason Frakes, for compiling them.)

Rest in peace, John S. Carroll, editor of the Lexington Herald-Leader during its "Cheating Our Children" series that preceded public-education reform in Kentucky. 

Beautiful skies following an evening rain. pic.twitter.com/OCWEZOjBEh

— K-lite 94.7 (WKLW) (@WKLW) June 17, 2015

Oh, Kentucky

Yeah!

WALK-OFF a STATE CHAMPION will ya Keely Barnes. @McCrackenSball - 2015 KHSAA softball champions. More tonight at 10. pic.twitter.com/dZoNhXyeov

— Justin Beasley (@JBeasleyWPSD) June 6, 2015

"A storybook finish to a dream season" for our Lady Mustangs!

Mike Fields is done at the Lexington Herald-Leader.

The jobless rate is down almost everywhere in Kentucky. 

Minimum wage for state workers in Kentucky's executive branch is rising from $7.25 to $10.10 per hour.

Rest in peace, Mrs. Lowry of Murray, renown champion of mental health and libraries, frequent traveler, occasional golfer and "sometimes seen in her infamous hats and always dressed with impeccable taste."

Snow, Kentucky

Awesome also RT @WxOrNotBG: Where’s the place to be in Bowling Green after a double digit snowfall?? #HospitalHill pic.twitter.com/5eEoKR57FH
— Jeff Baynham (@JeffBaynham) February 16, 2015

Best snow pic yet? You be the judge.  Thanks to Medley Farms in  Boaz, Ky for sending us this one. #WPSD pic.twitter.com/ZXaIcNKIJF
— Todd Faulkner (@TFaulknerWPSD) February 16, 2015

The Hopkinsville Food Lion bread selection, or lack thereof. Photo by KarilRaee Gillingham pic.twitter.com/9l1j6hBYPt
— WHOP AM/FM (@WHOPradio) February 16, 2015

Mammoth Cave NP will be closed on Tuesday, Feb 17.  11 inches of snow fell today.  Call 270-758-2165 for updates. pic.twitter.com/CpFzQFpFnp
— Mammoth Cave NP (@MammothCaveNP) February 16, 2015

While it may not be ideal for travel, it does make for a beautiful picture. #SnowDay #Louisville #Snowmageddon2015 pic.twitter.com/wBzx6inHnq
— Galt House Hotel  (@GaltHouse) February 16, 2015

The view on snowy East Mt Vernon Street,  in Somerset, Ky, toward the Public Square. @Kentuckyweather pic.twitter.com/nRRJUXM763
— Scott Lawless (@KyGavelBanger) February 16, 2015

Main Street in Hazard, Kentucky, on a winter morning, by @lexr1racer #Kentucky #photography  pic.twitter.com/jba73ZzCKK
— ScenesOfTheBluegrass (@BluegrassScenes) February 16, 2015

This scene has unfolded time after time today... Stay Home and Stay Safe! All roads covered in snow. @kystatepolice pic.twitter.com/VZ3CEf1y8C
— Robert Purdy (@TprPurdy) February 16, 2015

I-24 at Husbands Rd in Paducah. Crews making progress but roads still described as hazardous: pic.twitter.com/vLzeyd9gJR
— Lew Jetton (@Lew_Jetton) February 16, 2015

@joeimel i65 is a mess pic.twitter.com/FekcI9Znp1
— Brad Martens (@bmartens26) February 17, 2015

SNOW DAY!!! pic.twitter.com/ifV3phqZgt
— Union College (@UnionCollegeKY) February 16, 2015

Looks like a good day for football at Roy Kidd Stadium @EKUFootball @EKUPrez @EKUStudentLife pic.twitter.com/AxaGJJ3IA2
— Richmond Register (@RichmondRsports) February 16, 2015

Lace 'em up & Lets go! "@WxOrNotBG: Hey @JeffBrohm, any chance of putting together & hosting a Snow Bowl this wknd?? pic.twitter.com/CejZ3pANsu"
— Jeff Brohm (@JeffBrohm) February 16, 2015

Historic Elkton Square pic.twitter.com/Ic6brCR6Eb
— WHOP AM/FM (@WHOPradio) February 16, 2015

Standardbred champion and Triple Crown Winner (yes!), Western Dreamer, not bothered by the snow. #KyHorsePark #KyWx pic.twitter.com/np9duhkqmn
— Kentucky Horse Park (@KyHorsePark) February 16, 2015

#Octavia #DeepFreeze RT @bufordhurley @weatherchannel - Ohio River iced over - Greenup County Kentucky pic.twitter.com/NTAwKqebGP
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) February 16, 2015

#WinterStorm2015 #kentucky #shakervillageky pic.twitter.com/taaK7T9co2
— Shaker Village KY (@shakervillageky) February 16, 2015

@Kentuckyweather Pike Street in Cynthiana at 5:30. pic.twitter.com/iOGX3qyEhf
— BILL MCNUTT (@NUT57) February 16, 2015

Got 8" and counting here in Wickliffe.  #stillcomingdown pic.twitter.com/KFsQucHvcq
— BC Auctions (@BCAuctionsKY) February 16, 2015

The state capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky, on a snowy winter morning, via @brianekiser #Kentucky #photography  pic.twitter.com/WEQgXqPlqD
— ScenesOfTheBluegrass (@BluegrassScenes) February 16, 2015

Oh, Kentucky

"Our definition of the seasons is no longer determined by when they actually start, but by when our idea of them starts."

The 1979 and 1980 KHSAA Class 3A football champions are getting ready:

Since moving back to Kentucky six years ago, I have come to learn--it wasn't exactly a surprise, just something I hadn't ever thought about--that local farmers markets are often flash points of competitive tension and arguments about issues such as specific regulations or the broader question of government's role in the marketplace. For example, maybe Bloomfield ...

Good jobs news in Auburn and Mount Sterling.

Rebounding from the bad in Glasgow.

The bad jobs news in Paducah and the rise of #StangNation has the McCracken County housing market in flux. Change is coming for the local hotel game, too.

"Another important step toward completion of I69 in western Kentucky."

Maybe the Graves County school board wants back in the Cuba school to save the 1952 state-championship trophy.

The Christian County Chess Initiative Committee has a big year in the works.

"Came home from Bible school tonight (Wednesday, July 23, 2014); missed getting picture of a mink but caught this owl."

HP Special Report: On to the Second Round for McCracken County!

The stampede headed to Rupp!!! @GoMcCracken @StangGangOrDie pic.twitter.com/hJDDfjltW3
— Tommy Massa (@tomnat23) March 20, 2014

Incredible crowd here for McCracken--#GetLoud #StayLoud
— GoMcCracken (@GoMcCracken) March 20, 2014

Starting line ups are beginning now! pic.twitter.com/3wHIJ2Sl3h
— GoMcCracken (@GoMcCracken) March 20, 2014

Under way on Day Two of Boys' Sweet 16. #BSW16 pic.twitter.com/KfCZnMG6GI
— Jason Frakes (@kyhighs) March 20, 2014

kind of a surprise right now in game 1. McCracken County leads Wayne County 31-22 with 3 min left in half
— Micheal Compton (@mcompton428) March 20, 2014

McCracken student section and fans. pic.twitter.com/rY7UX6dr5H
— Eric Chumbler (@EricChumbler) March 20, 2014

Sporting from HMS @MCPSchools @GoMcCracken pic.twitter.com/92dz1u5czQ
— Haili holstein (@Softball271300) March 20, 2014

Proud to see Joey Fosko honored by @khsaaevents. @bigdog_JamesD accepts the recognition on his behalf.
— GoMcCracken (@GoMcCracken) March 20, 2014

@jwoods_wbko they should be...This is a HUGE upset
— Micheal Compton (@mcompton428) March 20, 2014

Dave Cantrall rated McCracken County last in the Sweet Sixteen field. The Mustangs lead Wayne County, rated 4th, 63-55 with 5:14 left.
— Mike Fields (@MikeFieldsNotes) March 20, 2014

McCracken County 71, Wayne County 60, 2:58 left. Mustangs' last 14 points have come from FT line. #BSW16
— Jason Frakes (@kyhighs) March 20, 2014

@GoMcCracken LOIS go #stangs pic.twitter.com/epfqLhyl6Z
— Katherine (@Ktilley7) March 20, 2014

BOYS SWEET 16 McCracken County-80 Wayne County-66 1:07 left in the game. McCracken County shooting 22-for-25 at the FT line in the 4th qtr.
— Eric Chumbler (@EricChumbler) March 20, 2014

In realm of upsets, this one feels fairly big. McCracken County ranked last among 16 teams in Sweet 16 field. Wayne Co. #7 in state. #BSW16
— Jason Frakes (@kyhighs) March 20, 2014

McCracken Co up 81-66 with 1:07 left. Both coaches have cleared their benches.
— Mike Fields (@MikeFieldsNotes) March 20, 2014

McCracken up 15 with a minute to go and clearing the bench. Big upset over Wayne Co. in the first round nearly complete.
— Steve Jones (@SteveJones_CJ) March 20, 2014

"I believe that we just won" chant coming from Mustang Nation now.
— GoMcCracken (@GoMcCracken) March 20, 2014

McCracken County dismantled Wayne County, outplaying the Cardinals from tip to buzzer. A fine performance for the First Region rep.
— Travis Turner (@turnershow) March 20, 2014

Put it in the history book, McCracken County wins in its first appearance in the Sweet 16. Beats Wayne County 81-74.
— Paducah Sun Sports (@PSunSports) March 20, 2014

Congrats to @GoMcCracken on your Sweet 16 win. Way to represent the First Region!
— Neal Bradley (@NealBradley) March 20, 2014

So happy for McCracken County! What an exciting first year in Mustang sports!!
— Dusty Luthy Shull (@DustyLuthyShull) March 20, 2014

BOYS SWEET 16 McCracken County-81 Wayne Co-74 FINAL. McCracken County advances to the Elite 8 tomorrow at 5:30 CT at Rupp Arena. Be there!
— 99.5 The Fan Paducah (@995TheFan) March 20, 2014

McCracken County, a new school after consolidation of Heath, Lone Oak and Reidland. Three into one made for a winner in the Sweet Sixteen.
— Mike Fields (@MikeFieldsNotes) March 20, 2014