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Henderson Today
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Henderson County Ends Christian County's Hoops Season at Region
Henderson County's stifling defense proves too much for Christian County in 52-39 victory
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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In a Second Region Tournament opener, Henderson County's defensive length and pressure proved too much for Christian County, as the northern Colonels defeated the southern Colonels 52-39. Henderson County raced out to an early 17-4 lead and never relinquished control, despite Christian County's efforts to chip away at the deficit. Xavion Johnson led Henderson County with 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Rahsean Stevenson scored 16 points for Christian County in the losing effort. The loss ends Christian County's season at 13-14, as the school prepares to consolidate with Hopkinsville to form a new high school this fall.
Why it matters
This game marked the end of Christian County High School's basketball program, as the school is set to consolidate with Hopkinsville to form a new high school. The loss also prevented Christian County from advancing in the Second Region Tournament, where Henderson County is seeking to defend its title and win back-to-back regional championships for the first time in school history.
The details
Henderson County's stifling defense, led by its length and athleticism, forced 6 turnovers in the first 6 minutes and raced out to a 17-4 lead. While Christian County was able to chip away at the deficit, getting as close as 8 points in the second quarter, Henderson County's rebounding advantage and ability to control the tempo proved too much. Henderson County placed 3 players in double figures scoring, with Xavion Johnson's 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists leading the way. Christian County was led by Rahsean Stevenson's 16 points and 6 rebounds, but the southern Colonels were limited to just 2 made 3-pointers on the night.
- On January 13, Christian County lost to Henderson County 71-26.
- On March 5, 2026, Henderson County defeated Christian County 52-39 in the Second Region Tournament opener.
The players
Xavion Johnson
A key player for Henderson County, scoring 14 points with 8 rebounds and 5 assists in the win.
Rahsean Stevenson
The leading scorer for Christian County, tallying 16 points and 6 rebounds in the losing effort.
Dior Curtis
The head coach of the Christian County basketball team.
Henderson County
The northern Colonels, the defending champions of the Second Region Tournament.
Christian County
The southern Colonels, a high school that is set to consolidate with Hopkinsville to form a new school this fall.
What’s next
Henderson County (25-4) advances to Monday's 6:00 semifinal as they seek to win back-to-back region titles for the first time in school history.
The takeaway
This game marked the end of an era for Christian County High School's basketball program, as the school prepares to consolidate with Hopkinsville and form a new high school. Despite their improvement over the course of the season, Christian County was unable to overcome Henderson County's stifling defense and length, highlighting the challenges facing smaller schools in the face of consolidation and the rise of larger, more dominant programs.
