Lyon County Defeats Henderson County in 2nd Region Championship

The Lyons win a thrilling two-overtime game to advance to the state tournament.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:53am

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Lyon County and Henderson County battled in a 2nd Region championship game that went to two overtimes before Lyon County emerged victorious with a 64-61 win. The Lyons will now advance to play in the state tournament next week at Rupp Arena in Lexington.

Why it matters

The 2nd Region tournament is a highly competitive annual event that determines which team will represent the region at the state tournament. Lyon County's win over Henderson County, a perennial powerhouse, is a significant achievement that showcases the strength of the Lyons' program.

The details

The championship game between Lyon County and Henderson County was a back-and-forth affair that required two extra periods to decide the winner. The Lyons were able to outlast the Colonels in the end to clinch the 64-61 victory and secure their spot in the state tournament.

  • The 2nd Region championship game took place on Tuesday night.
  • Lyon County will play in the state tournament next week at Rupp Arena in Lexington.

The players

Lyon County

The Lyons are the champions of the 2nd Region tournament and will represent the region at the state tournament.

Henderson County

The Colonels were the runners-up in the 2nd Region tournament after falling to Lyon County in the championship game.

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What’s next

Lyon County will now prepare to compete in the state tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington next week.

The takeaway

Lyon County's thrilling victory over Henderson County in the 2nd Region championship game showcases the strength of the Lyons' program and their ability to compete at the highest level of high school basketball in Kentucky.