LEXINGTON – The girls’ Sweet 16 basketball tournament returns to Rupp Arena as four opening-round games are set.
Meanwhile, Pikeville’s Lady Panthers will face Barren County at noon Thursday. Pikeville defeated Johnson Central for the 15th Region championship, claiming the school’s third title and first since 1980.
Here is a look at this year’s bracket
Wednesday, March 13
Opening Round
Knott Central vs. Scott County, Noon (FOX Sports)
Owensboro Catholic vs. Bethlehem, 1:30 p.m. (FOX Sports)
George Rogers Clark vs. Mercy, 6:30 p.m. (FOX Sports)
Ryle vs. Murray, 8 p.m. (FOX Sports)
Thursday, March 14
Opening Round
Pikeville vs. Barren County, Noon (WDHR 93.1 FM/Hit City 98.1FM/FOX Sports)
Male vs. Boyd County, 1:30 p.m. (FOX Sports)
Collins vs. Southwestern, 6:30 p.m. (FOX Sports)
North Laurel vs. Henderson County, 8 p.m. (FOX Sports)
Friday, March 15
Quarterfinals
Knott Central/Scott County winner vs. Owensboro Catholic/Bethlehem winner, Noon (FOX Sports)
George Rogers Clark/Mercy winner vs. Ryle/Murray winner, 1:30 p.m. (FOX Sports)
Pikeville/Barren County winner vs. Male/Boyd County winner, 6:30 p.m. (FOX Sports)
Collins/Southwestern winner vs. North Laurel/Henderson County winner, 8 p.m. (FOX Sports)
Saturday, March 16
Semifinals
Game 1, 6:30 p.m. (FOX Sports)
Game 2, 8 p.m. (FOX Sports)
Sunday, March 17
Championship game
Saturday’s winners, 2 p.m. (FOX Sports)