2026 Kentucky girls high school basketball scores and brackets from every region

The road to the Girls' Sweet 16 continues with regional tournament action across the state.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Girls basketball regional tournament games are underway across Kentucky as teams compete for a spot in the 2026 Girls' Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Scores, brackets, and updates from reporters covering the action in each region can be found below.

Why it matters

The Girls' Sweet 16 is one of the most anticipated high school basketball events in Kentucky, drawing fans from across the state to see the top teams and players compete for the state championship. These regional tournaments determine which teams will advance to the prestigious statewide tournament.

The details

The regional tournaments are being held at various locations around Kentucky, including Murray State University, Western Kentucky University, Northern Kentucky University, and more. Teams are competing to advance through the regional brackets, with the winners of each region moving on to the Girls' Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena from March 11-14.

  • The Girls' Sweet 16 will be held from March 11-14, 2026 at Rupp Arena in Lexington.
  • Regional tournament games are currently underway across the state.

The players

Jared Peck

Herald-Leader high school sports writer who is providing updates from the regional tournaments.

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What they’re saying

“The road to the 2026 Girls' Sweet 16 grows shorter by the day.”

— Jared Peck, Herald-Leader high school sports writer (kentucky.com)

What’s next

The winners of the regional tournaments will advance to the Girls' Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena from March 11-14, 2026.

The takeaway

The Girls' Sweet 16 is a highly anticipated event that showcases the top high school basketball talent in Kentucky. These regional tournaments are the first step in determining which teams will compete for the state championship.