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The event will tip off Friday, December 2 with Jackson County boys\u2019 squad facing off against Owsley County at 6 p.m. The Lady Generals will follow at 8 p.m., and face Morgan County. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Four games are scheduled Saturday, December 3 with Oneida Baptist\u2019s boys\u2019 team playing Buckhorn at 2 p.m. The Lady Generals will follow with a 4 p.m. matchup against Owen County before two boys\u2019 games end the event \u2014 Mason County vs. Lyon County at 6 p.m., and the night cap at 8 p.m. between Jackson County and Williamsburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taking a closer look at the participating teams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boys teams<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jackson County (21-10 last season)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Generals are coming off a solid season which saw them finish as 49th District runner-ups while making an appearance in the 13th Region Tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jackson County graduated five seniors off last season\u2019s squad but return Jude Lakes (10.3 points per game) along with Carter Cunagin (8.5), and Tydus Summers (5.3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lyon County (29-7)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Lyons had a fantastic season in 2021-22 with one of the state\u2019s top players leading the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Junior guard Travis Perry led the team with a 27.5 scoring average while guiding his team to a 2nd Region championship and a quarterfinal appearance in the Sweet Sixteen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perry will be expected to carry more of the load with six seniors graduating from last season, including Jackson Shoulders, who averaged 19.5 points, and 10.4 rebounds per game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Juniors Jack Reddick and Brody Shoulders return. Reddick averaged 10.5 points, and 3.1 rebounds per game while Brody Shoulders scored 8.9 points per game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mason County (24-6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Royals return three of their top four leading scorers this season in seniors Terrell Henry (20.5, 7.1), Philip Bierly (8.6, 6.3), and Khristian Walton (8.4, 3.0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mason County won the Class 2A Sectional title last season while posting a 1-1 record in the Kentucky 2A State Tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Royals also won the 39th District title while advancing to the semifinals of the 10th Region Tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Williamsburg (16-14)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First-year coach Anthony Hibbard is set to guide his Yellow Jackets this season, and so far they\u2019ve looked solid during preseason play which included a win over Knox Central.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Six seniors return with transfer Jarrod Roark leading the way with a 13.5 scoring average from last season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Owsley County (6-23)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Owls graduated leading scorer Nicholas Terry from last season but returns Seth Schott, who averaged 11 points last season along with 5.3 rebounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Owsley County will be fun to watch with a solid group of upperclassmen returning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oneida Baptist (16-14)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mountaineer fans are excited to see what first-year coach Mitchell Madden can do this season with a lot of new faces playing for Oneida Baptist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Junior Canaan Tyree returns along with a team-best 10.1 scoring average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buckhorn (12-19)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Wildcats are excited for their season to begin with most of their talent returning from last season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hayden Neace (19.9), Jacob McCoy (15.1), Austin Riley (12.7), and Cameron Caudill (9.2) each return and will be a big reason why many believe Buckhorn will compete for the 14th Region title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Girls<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jackson County (22-10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Lady Generals are a major threat to make a run at this year\u2019s 49th District and 13th Region titles after reaching the Final Four of the 13th Region 6-4 senior center Kenady Ward (11.2, 7.9) along with sophomore Abby Gilbert (14.0, 11.2), and juniors Madison Curry (9.7, 4.2) and Kylee Shannon (10.9, 7.4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Owen County (25-10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Lady Rebels won the 31st District title last season before falling in the 8th Region finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They return two of their top three leading scorers from last season \u2014 Gracie Ferguson (13.4, 5.2), and Haley Logan (10.5, 3.8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Owen County also captured the 8th Region All \u2018A\u2019 Classic championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Morgan County (23-10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n