Henderson Lady Colonels edge Crittenden County 42-39 in 2nd Region final

Photos capture the dramatic regional championship game between the two Kentucky high school girls' basketball teams.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

The Henderson County Lady Colonels held off a late comeback attempt by the Crittenden County Lady Rockets to win the 2nd Region championship game 42-39 on Saturday night. The game was played at Storm Gym at Hopkins County Central High School, and Your Sports Edge was on hand to capture photos of the action.

Why it matters

High school basketball regional championships are important events that determine which teams advance to the state tournament. The 2nd Region final was a closely contested matchup between two talented girls' basketball programs from Kentucky.

The details

The Lady Colonels built a lead throughout the game, but the Lady Rockets made a strong push in the final minutes to try and overtake them. Henderson County was able to hold on for the 42-39 victory and claim the 2nd Region championship.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
  • It was the championship game of the 2nd Region tournament.

The players

Henderson County Lady Colonels

The girls' basketball team from Henderson County High School.

Crittenden County Lady Rockets

The girls' basketball team from Crittenden County High School.

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What’s next

The Henderson Lady Colonels will advance to the Kentucky state girls' basketball tournament as the 2nd Region champion.

The takeaway

This hard-fought regional championship game showcased the talent and competitiveness of high school girls' basketball in Kentucky, with the Henderson Lady Colonels emerging victorious after holding off a late rally by the Crittenden County Lady Rockets.