Henderson County Advances to Regional Final

Lady Colonels survive late Hopkins County Central rally to reach championship game

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Henderson County Lady Colonels are headed back to the regional championship game after a hard-fought 71-64 victory over the Hopkins County Central Lady Storm in the semifinal. Led by a big night from A'Tyla Green, the region's player of the year, Henderson County had to withstand a late rally by Hopkins Central before securing the win.

Why it matters

This victory sets up a rematch of the last three regional finals, as Henderson County will face Crittenden County for the championship. Henderson has won the last seven regional titles, and will be looking to continue their dominance against a Crittenden County team they have never lost to in the postseason.

The details

Henderson County jumped out to an early lead, but Hopkins Central battled back and trimmed the deficit to just two points on multiple occasions in the second half. However, key three-pointers from JaNyla Locher and Maggee Melvin down the stretch helped the Lady Colonels hold off the Lady Storm's comeback attempt. A'Tyla Green led Henderson County with 26 points, while Tyah White scored 23 for Hopkins Central.

  • The game was played on March 6, 2026.
  • The regional championship game is scheduled for March 8, 2026 at 7pm.

The players

A'Tyla Green

The 2nd Region Player of the Year, who scored 26 points to lead Henderson County to the victory.

Tyah White

The leading scorer for Hopkins County Central with 23 points in her final high school game.

Crittenden County

The opponent waiting for Henderson County in the regional championship game, a team the Lady Colonels have never lost to in the postseason.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The winner of the regional championship game between Henderson County and Crittenden County will advance to the state tournament.

The takeaway

Henderson County's dominance in the regional tournament continues, as they reach the championship game for the 8th straight year. Their quest for an 8th consecutive regional title will come against a familiar foe in Crittenden County, a matchup that has heavily favored the Lady Colonels in recent years.