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Lyon County Lyons Defeat Henderson County in Double Overtime Thriller
Lyons Advance to Boys Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena After Dramatic Regional Final Win
Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:30am
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The Lyon County Lyons defeated the defending regional champion Henderson County Colonels 64-61 in a double overtime thriller to win the 2nd Region championship. The game featured 11 lead changes and was tied on 7 occasions as both teams battled back and forth. Nolan Coffman's spinning jumper with 35 seconds left in the second overtime proved to be the game-winning shot for the Lyons, who overcame poor free throw shooting down the stretch to advance to the Boys Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena.
Why it matters
This victory marks the fourth regional championship for the Lyons in the past five seasons, solidifying their status as the dominant team in the 2nd Region over the past half-decade. The win also sets up a rematch between Lyon County and North Oldham, who the Lyons lost to earlier in the season, in the first round of the state tournament.
The details
The Lyons and Colonels traded leads throughout the game, with Henderson taking a 33-24 advantage early in the second half before Lyon County responded with a 13-0 run to regain the lead. The game went to overtime tied at 49-49 after Lyon County missed two free throws in the final seconds of regulation. The first overtime ended tied at 53-53, setting up the dramatic second overtime period where Nolan Coffman hit the game-winning shot for the Lyons.
- The game was played on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
- Lyon County and North Oldham will face off in the first round of the Boys Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6pm.
The players
Bray Kirk
The 2nd Region 'Player of the Year' who led Lyon County with 24 points before fouling out late in the second overtime period.
Nolan Coffman
Scored the game-winning basket for Lyon County in the second overtime and finished with a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Xavion Johnson
Led Henderson County with 19 points in the losing effort.
Ryan Perry
The head coach of the Lyon County Lyons, who guided his team to their fourth regional championship in five seasons.
North Oldham
The 8th Region champion who will face Lyon County in the first round of the Boys Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena.
What they’re saying
“We must have been due for a game like this. Both teams left it all on the floor and it was a shame one of us had to lose. I'm just proud of the way our guys battled back time and time again.”
— Ryan Perry, Head Coach, Lyon County Lyons
“This is a tough one to swallow, but I'm proud of the effort our guys gave. We had our chances but just couldn't quite get over the hump in the end.”
— Henderson County Head Coach
What’s next
Lyon County will face the 8th Region champion North Oldham in the first round of the Boys Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6pm.
The takeaway
This thrilling regional final showcased the high level of basketball being played in the 2nd Region, with the dominant Lyon County Lyons proving once again why they are the team to beat. The rematch with North Oldham in the state tournament will be must-see action for high school hoops fans.
