From Friday night...

A look at some of the highlights...

--Lincoln County was on their way to establishing their dominance in the 12th region, but Boyle County had something to say about it, as the Rebels defeated the Patriots 76-67 in Stanford last night. The 12th region continues to be one of the more parity-ravaged regions in the state.

--The lights are going out in Russellville, as the Panthers were smoked by district rival Franklin-Simpson 68-39 in Franklin. Perhaps it's time to cross out Russellville as contenders in the 4th region.

--That battle in the 10th region went George Rogers Clark's way, as the Cardinals outlasted Montgomery County 57-51. One has to be impressed with GRC when looking at what they've done so far: wins over Simon Kenton, Holmes, DeSales, and South Laurel. A date with Mason County looms large in three weeks.

--When two teams like Mason County and Lexington Catholic tangle, expect some fireworks. And that's what we got last night, as the Royals took two overtimes to slide past the Knights of LexCath, 73-68. With a close loss to Scott County and now this win, Darius Miller and crew have proven themselves to be a legit state championship contender.

--After much 2nd region dominance in the western part of the state, the Muhlenberg North Stars of region 3 took a stand last night, defeating Henderson County 62-61. The Stars, now 13-5 on the season, look to be one of the top contenders for a regional championship in the 3rd, and the same can still be said for the Colonels in region 2.

--Ho hum, another double-digit win for Scott County over a quality team. Last night, it was Bryan Station who couldn't keep the foot on the pedal as hard as the Cardinals; Scott County took the game 99-85. For the record, Scott County is 12-0 against state competition, and with the exception of the Mason County win, they all have been double-digit wins.

--Meanwhile, the roller coaster continues for Lafayette in a not-so-surprising 71-61 loss to South Laurel. While the Cardinals quietly go about their business in the 13th region, Lafayette slips to 7-9 on the season, and the Generals have lost six of nine. A home date against Tates Creek on Tuesday doesn't appear to be a promising prospect for a win either.

Games to watch on Saturday...

--John Hardin @ Allen County-Scottsville
A chance for ACS to pick up another nice out-of-region win.
--Bryan Station vs. Christian County (Kentucky Prep Classic)
The Colonels are flying under the radar everywhere...a win here changes that I think.
--Shelby County @ Gallatin County
My sleeper pick for regional champion in the 8th hosts the popular pick in the 8th.
--Jeffersontown vs. Mason County (Kentucky Prep Classic)
Oh baby, Mason County is building a nice resume if they take down the defending state champs.
--Paintsville vs. South Laurel (Kentucky Prep Classic)
Watch out for Paintsville, who may be a Cinderella hiding the mountains.