Hopkinsville Advances in 2nd Region Tournament

Tigers defeat Madisonville-North Hopkins 70-50 in quarterfinals

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Hopkinsville Tigers basketball team will advance to the next round of the 2nd Region Tournament after defeating the Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons 70-50 in the quarterfinal matchup.

Why it matters

The 2nd Region Tournament is a highly competitive high school basketball event, and Hopkinsville's victory over Madisonville-North Hopkins keeps them in contention for the regional championship and a chance to advance to the state tournament.

The details

Hopkinsville was able to pull away from Madisonville-North Hopkins in the second half, outscoring their opponent 40-25 over the final two quarters to secure the 20-point win and a spot in the next round of the tournament.

  • The game was played on March 5, 2026 as part of the 2nd Region Tournament quarterfinals.

The players

Hopkinsville Tigers

The high school basketball team from Hopkinsville, Kentucky that competed in the 2nd Region Tournament.

Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons

The high school basketball team from Madisonville, Kentucky that was defeated by Hopkinsville in the 2nd Region Tournament quarterfinals.

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What’s next

Hopkinsville will advance to the 2nd Region Tournament semifinals, where they will face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between Henderson County and Christian County.

The takeaway

Hopkinsville's victory over a tough Madisonville-North Hopkins squad demonstrates their ability to compete at a high level in the 2nd Region Tournament, setting them up for a potential deep postseason run.