Back on Saturday...

Some big games were played on Saturday, and here's bits and pieces of the biggest pieces and something like this...

--Mason County outlasted Jeffersontown 69-64 in overtime as a part of the Kentucky Prep Classic. It's another great win for the Royals, who also have victories over Lexington Catholic, Henry Clay and June Buchanan. But perhaps more importantly, Mason County only fell to Scott County by five...wouldn't that be an interesting rematch at Rupp in about two months?

--Bryan Station proved Lexington's strength with a solid 69-58 win over Christian County. The Colonels are arguably the best team out in Western Kentucky (and it's a tough argument if Warren Central is included), but they weren't game enough to take down the Defenders. Keep an eye on Bryan Station throughout the year and into district tournament play, where Scott County will be waiting.

--I said to watch Paintsville, and the Tigers did me proud by narrowly losing to South Laurel 58-57. But is this more of a case of the Cardinals being overrated? The 2005 state champions haven't exactly dominated this season, losing to two in-state opponents and being severly challenged by several others. Could South Laurel be upset in the 13th region?

--Allen County-Scottsville picked up a nice win at home against John Hardin. The Patriots, who usually know how to put the ball in the basket, only scored 52 points but still notched the victory. The 5th region, which was supposed to be championed again by John Hardin and E-Town, continues to struggle against other state competition.

--A day after upsetting Henderson County, Muhlenberg North goes on the road and is upset at Meade County. The Waves have to be a sleeper team in the 3rd region, which is beginning to show its depth outside of Owensboro schools.

--Paducah Tilghman finally picked up a nice win against a regional foe, as the Blue Tornado beat Marshall County in the Superman Classic Tournament 52-42. For the season, Tilghman is only 7-5 against region one teams but still has to be considered as a favorite to reach the state tournament.

--Shelby County, one of the heavy favorites in the 8th region, fended off a game Gallatin County squad in overtime, 71-65. Both teams, along with Simon Kenton, have only three losses on the season and will likely be the top contenders for the 8th region crown once postseason play comes around.

The only key games being played tonight are a part of the All 'A' Classic. Check out the games on tap by visiting KHSAA's scoreboard.