Nelson County Baseball Splits Four Games at Elizabethtown Tournament

The Cardinals won two games and lost two at the Elizabethtown Spring Break Classic.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:01pm

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Nelson County's high school baseball team competed in the Elizabethtown Spring Break Classic this week, winning two games and losing two against opponents from North Hardin, Carlisle County, and South Oldham.

Why it matters

The Elizabethtown Spring Break Classic is an annual tournament that draws top high school baseball programs from across the region, providing an opportunity for Nelson County to test itself against elite competition and prepare for the upcoming state playoffs.

The details

On Thursday, Nelson County defeated North Hardin. On Wednesday, the Cardinals beat Carlisle County but lost to South Oldham on the same day. The tournament was held at the Elizabethtown Sports Park complex.

  • The Elizabethtown Spring Break Classic took place this week.
  • Nelson County played four games in the tournament between Wednesday and Thursday.

The players

Nelson County High School

The baseball team from Nelson County, Kentucky that competed in the Elizabethtown Spring Break Classic.

North Hardin High School

One of Nelson County's opponents in the tournament, from Radcliff, Kentucky.

Carlisle County High School

One of Nelson County's opponents in the tournament, from Bardwell, Kentucky.

South Oldham High School

One of Nelson County's opponents in the tournament, from Crestwood, Kentucky.

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What’s next

Nelson County will continue its regular season schedule after the Elizabethtown tournament, preparing for the state playoffs later this spring.

The takeaway

The Elizabethtown Spring Break Classic provided a valuable opportunity for Nelson County's baseball team to face tough competition and gain experience ahead of the state playoffs, where they will look to make a deep run.