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Breeden steps down after 7 seasons as Mater Dei’s Girls Basketball Head Coach

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 11:13 PM CDT

By Aaron Hancock

Breeden steps down after 7 seasons as Mater Dei’s Girls Basketball Head Coach

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Southridge High School names Ryan Haywood as boys basketball coach

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 11:02 PM CDT

By Aaron Hancock and Keaton Eberly

Haywood spent the last four years at Loogootee, guiding the Lions to a regional championship last season.

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‘Dream come true’: Day School duo Myers and Cooper sign to play college basketball

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 10:58 PM CDT

By Aaron Hancock and Keaton Eberly

Evansville Day School seniors Tyler Myers and Ryan Cooper each signed their respective national letters of intent to play basketball at the collegiate level on Thursday.

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Reitz Will Kirkland signs NLI w KWC basketball

Reitz Senior Will Kirkland signs NLI with Ky. Wesleyan Basketball

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 11:01 PM CDT

By Aaron Hancock

Reitz Senior Will Kirkland signs NLI with Ky. Wesleyan Basketball

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Bruce Dockery added to Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame

Longtime Memorial Girls Basketball Head Coach Bruce Dockery inducted into Hall of Fame

Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 11:04 PM CDT

By Aaron Hancock

Longtime Memorial Girls Basketball Head Coach Bruce Dockery inducted into Hall of Fame

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Pocket City Spring League providing opportunities for youth basketball players

Updated: Apr. 30, 2023 at 6:32 PM CDT

By Aaron Hancock

It’s the offseason for basketball right now, but for high school kids and younger, this is the perfect time to work on their games.

High School

Boonville foursome sign letters of intent to compete at next level

Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 4:33 PM CDT

By Aaron Hancock

Four student-athletes at Boonville High School signed their national letters of intent to compete at the collegiate level on Friday.

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Jasper hoop assistant Jason Ahibrand resigning

Jasper Basketball Assistant Jason Ahlbrand stepping down after 26 years

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 10:54 PM CDT

By Aaron Hancock

Jasper Basketball Assistant Jason Ahlbrand stepping down after 26 years

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Henderson County girls basketball coach Jeff Haile retiring after 37 years

Updated: Apr. 23, 2023 at 11:32 PM CDT

By Keaton Eberly and Aaron Hancock

Haile led the Lady Colonels to 821 career victories, which ranks as the second most wins by any head coach in the state of Kentucky.

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Rosters announced for Kentucky-Indiana All-Star Games

Updated: Apr. 22, 2023 at 12:03 AM CDT

By Keaton Eberly

Henderson County’s Gerard Thomas and Madisonville’s Marcus Eaves will be suiting up for the Kentuckians.

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Hancock County High School announces hiring of new boys basketball coach

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 5:22 PM CDT

By Keaton Eberly

Josh Roberts helped led the Hornets’ boys basketball team to the 11th District Championship back in 2014.

Football

Apollo High School graduate Harris Bivin named Assistant Director of Football Operations at LSU

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:35 PM CDT

By Tamar Sher

Apollo High School graduate Harris Bivin was named the assistant director of football operations at Louisiana State University.

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Rosters named for first IBCA All-Star ‘Futures Games’

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:01 PM CDT

By Aaron Hancock

The first Futures Games will be played Saturday, June 10 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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NCAA DII Elite Eight Highlights: Minnesota Duluth vs. Black Hills State

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:10 PM CDT

By Tamar Sher

Highlights of the Minnesota Duluth vs. Black Hills State NCAA DII men’s basketball Elite Eight game.

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NCAA DII Elite Eight Highlights: Nova Southeastern vs. UMSL

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:08 PM CDT

By Tamar Sher

Highlights of the Nova Southeastern vs. Missouri - St. Louis NCAA DII Elite Eight game.

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Bosse boys basketball coach Shane Burkhart added to Indiana All-Star staff

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 7:04 PM CDT

By Tamar Sher

Bosse boys basketball head coach Shane Burkhart named a coach for the Indiana Boys Senior All-Star game

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Owensboro boys basketball falls to Ashland Blazer at KHSAA Sweet 16

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 9:13 PM CDT

By Keaton Eberly

The Red Devils fell to Ashland Blazer in a nail-biting 66-65 loss in the opening round of the KHSAA Sweet 16 Tournament on Wednesday night.

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Owensboro boy’s basketball team sent to Sweet 16 playoff with parade

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:57 AM CDT

By Monica Watkins

Tuesday morning the team was sent off by their fans with a parade at Estes Elementary.

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H.S. Boys Basketball 1A Regional Highlights: N.E. Dubois vs. Loogootee

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 7:28 PM CST

By Aaron Hancock

Northeast Dubois (14-10) vs. Loogootee (19-7) boys basketball highlights.

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H.S. Boys Basketball 2A Regional Highlights: Brownstown Central vs. Forest Park

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 7:20 PM CST

By Aaron Hancock

Brownstown Central (22-4) vs. Forest Park (9-17) boys basketball highlights.

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Henderson County girls basketball falls in KHSAA Final Four

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 4:14 PM CST

By Keaton Eberly

A magical postseason run has come to an end for the Henderson County girls basketball team.

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Gibson Southern boys basketball hoping to keep momentum rolling into 3A regionals

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:00 PM CST

By Aaron Hancock and Keaton Eberly

After winning its first sectional title in 21 years, the Gibson Southern boys basketball team will face North Daviess in the 3A regional on Saturday.

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Henderson County girls basketball advances to KHSAA Sweet 16 semifinals

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 9:12 PM CST

By Keaton Eberly

The Henderson County girls basketball team is moving onto the final four.

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Sacred Heart comes out ahead over Owensboro Catholic

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:34 AM CST

By 14 News Staff

Owensboro Catholic has ended a great season with a trip the the Sweet 16 quarterfinal round.

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Forest Park senior Amber Tretter among finalists for Indiana Miss Basketball

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 12:50 AM CST

By Tamar Sher and Keaton Eberly

The two-time state champion was named as one of the five finalists for the 2023 Indiana Miss Basketball award on Thursday.

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Henderson County outlasts Simon Kenton in 2OT thriller at KHSAA Sweet 16

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 12:50 AM CST

By Keaton Eberly

The Colonels came out on the other side of a double-overtime thriller, pulling out a 56-54 victory over Simon Kenton in their opening-round game at Rupp Arena.

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Forest Park boys basketball defying expectations with second consecutive regional appearance

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 12:06 AM CST

By Tamar Sher

For the second straight year, the Forest Park boys basketball team is making a run for state, despite ending its regular season with a losing record.

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Reitz senior Will Kirkland crowned Week 9 POTW after huge sectional outing

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:26 PM CST

By Tamar Sher and Keaton Eberly

Reitz senior Will Kirkland was named the Hoops Live Player of the Week on Thursday, receiving 11,502 votes.

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Reitz boys basketball wins second sectional title in three seasons

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:47 PM CST

By Tamar Sher and Keaton Eberly

On the road to becoming sectional champions for the second time in three years, the Panthers ultimately survived and advanced with the backing of a senior-led force.

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Owensboro Catholic upsets Bowling Green to advance in KHSAA Sweet 16

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:25 PM CST

By Tamar Sher and Keaton Eberly

The Owensboro Catholic Aces are dancing in the Bluegrass State.

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Owensboro Catholic Girls ready for special trip back to Sweet 16, after last trip was cancelled by Covid

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:58 PM CST

By Aaron Hancock

Owensboro Catholic Girls ready for special trip back to Sweet 16, after last trip was cancelled by Covid

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KHSAA Boys 3rd Region Championship Highlights: Owensboro Catholic vs. Owensboro

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:56 PM CST

By Tamar Sher

Highlights of the Owensboro Catholic (28-5) vs. Owensboro (18-10) boys basketball 3rd region championship game.

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Henderson County girls basketball advances to state for the fifth-straight season

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 10:56 PM CST

By Tamar Sher

The Henderson County girls basketball team is heading to state for the fifth-straight season.

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Boys 2nd Region Basketball Tournament Highlights: Hopkinsville vs. Henderson Co.

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 10:53 PM CST

By Aaron Hancock

Boys 2nd Region Basketball Tournament Highlights: Hopkinsville vs. Henderson Co.

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Hoops Live Week 9 Player of the Week Nominees

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 7:04 PM CST

By Tamar Sher and Aaron Hancock

McKee, Kirkland, Krampe, and Thomas are the week 9 Hoops Live Player of the Week nominees.

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KHSAA 3rd Region Girls Basketball Championship Highlights: Owensboro Catholic vs. Owensboro

Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 11:02 PM CST

By Aaron Hancock

Owensboro Catholic (24-9) vs. Owensboro (21-10) girls basketball highlights.

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KHSAA 2nd Region Girls Basketball Championship Highlights: Crittenden Co. vs. Henderson Co.

Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 10:59 PM CST

By Aaron Hancock

Crittenden County (25-5) vs. Henderson County (25-4) girls basketball highlights.

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H.S. Boys Basketball 1A Sectional Championship Highlights: N.E. Dubois vs. Evansville Christian

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 11:12 PM CST

By Aaron Hancock

Northeast Dubois (13-10) vs. Evansville Christian (16-9) boys basketball highlights.

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H.S. Boys Basketball 3A Sectional Championship Highlights: Mater Dei vs. Gibson So.

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 11:09 PM CST

By Aaron Hancock

Mater Dei (14-10) vs. Gibson Southern (12-12) boys basketball highlights.

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H.S. Boys Basketball 4A Sectional Championship Highlights: Jasper vs. Reitz

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 11:04 PM CST

By Aaron Hancock

Jasper (14-10) vs. Reitz (18-6) boys basketball highlights.

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KHSAA 2nd Region Girls Basketball Semifinals Highlights: Hopkins Co. Central vs. Crittenden Co.

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 7:39 PM CST

By Keaton Eberly

Hopkins County Central (24-8) vs. Crittenden County (24-5) girls basketball highlights.

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KHSAA 2nd Region Girls Basketball Semifinals Highlights: Christian Co. vs. Henderson Co.

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 7:29 PM CST

By Keaton Eberly

Christian County (16-13) vs. Henderson County (24-4) girls basketball highlights.

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H.S. Boys Basketball 1A Sectional Highlights: N.E. Dubois vs. Day School

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:41 PM CST

By Keaton Eberly

Northeast Dubois (12-10) vs. Day School (10-15) boys basketball highlights.

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H.S. Boys Basketball 1A Sectional Highlights: Evansville Christian vs. Tecumseh

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:39 PM CST

By Keaton Eberly

Evansville Christian (15-9) vs. Tecumseh (8-14) boys basketball highlights.

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H.S. Boys Basketball 2A Sectional Highlights: Forest Park vs. Tell City

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:36 PM CST

By Aaron Hancock and Keaton Eberly

Forest Park (7-17) vs. Tell City (1-22) boys basketball highlights.

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H.S. Boys Basketball 2A Sectional Highlights: Perry Central vs. North Posey

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:34 PM CST

By Aaron Hancock and Keaton Eberly

Perry Central (7-16) vs. North Posey (13-10) boys basketball highlights.

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H.S. Boys Basketball 3A Sectional Highlights: Gibson So. vs. Boonville

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:32 PM CST

By Keaton Eberly

Gibson Southern (11-12) vs. Boonville (12-11) boys basketball highlights.

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H.S. Boys Basketball 3A Sectional Highlights: Memorial vs. Mater Dei

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:31 PM CST

By Keaton Eberly

Memorial (14-8) vs. Mater Dei (13-10) boys basketball highlights.

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H.S. Boys Basketball 4A Sectional Highlights: Jasper vs. North

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:29 PM CST

By Tamar Sher and Keaton Eberly

Jasper (13-10) vs. North (8-15) boys basketball highlights.

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H.S. Boys Basketball 4A Sectional Highlights: Central vs. Reitz

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:27 PM CST

By Tamar Sher and Keaton Eberly

Central (7-15) vs. Reitz (17-6) boys basketball highlights.