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Lyon County Lyons Advance to Regional Championship Game
Lyons defeat Hopkinsville Tigers 80-56 to set up rematch with Henderson County
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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The Lyon County Lyons are headed back to the 2nd Region championship game for the fourth time in the past five seasons after defeating the Hopkinsville Tigers 80-56 in the semifinal matchup. Led by region player of the year Bray Kirk, the Lyons used a strong defensive performance to build a first-half lead and then pulled away in the second half, despite a late Hopkinsville run. The win sets up a highly anticipated rematch with Henderson County in the region title game.
Why it matters
This game marks the return of the Lyons to the regional championship after a disappointing semifinal loss to Henderson County last season. The Lyons have been focused on this rematch all season long and will look to avenge that prior defeat and capture the regional title.
The details
The Lyons jumped out to an early lead, going on an 11-2 run in the first quarter to take a 15-9 advantage after one. They continued to stretch the lead in the second quarter, taking a 31-18 lead into halftime. Bray Kirk led the way for Lyon County with 11 points in the first half. The Lyons maintained control in the third quarter, but Hopkinsville made a late run to cut the deficit to 13 points heading to the fourth. However, the Lyons put the game away with a 19-0 run, fueled by three 3-pointers from Cooper Collins, to seal the 80-56 victory.
- The game was played on Monday, March 9, 2026.
- The Lyons and Tigers met in the 2nd Region semifinal matchup.
The players
Bray Kirk
The region player of the year, Bray Kirk led the Lyons with 23 points in the victory.
Nolan Coffman
Nolan Coffman added 15 points and 8 rebounds for the Lyons.
Cooper Collins
Cooper Collins scored 14 points, including three 4th quarter 3-pointers that helped seal the win for Lyon County.
Jonovan Leavell
Jonovan Leavell scored 15 points to lead the Hopkinsville Tigers in the losing effort.
Jayon Bass
Jayon Bass scored a team-high 19 points for the Hopkinsville Tigers.
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 Lyons will face Henderson County in the 2nd Region championship game on Tuesday night, with the winner advancing to the state tournament.
The takeaway
This game showcases the Lyons' resilience and determination to return to the regional final, setting up a highly anticipated rematch with their rivals from Henderson County. The Lyons' strong defensive effort and balanced scoring attack proved too much for the Hopkinsville Tigers, who saw their historic run come to an end.
