Today's Sports

CRESTWOOD — Oldham County is reaping the benefits of recent confidence. It helps that confidence is turning around the Lady Colonels’ season in time for district play.

Senior Shannon Rush led with 13 points and junior Kylee Nuernberger recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds as the Lady Colonels won their third straight with a 51-43 victory at South Oldham Friday night.

CRESTWOOD — Oldham County is reaping the benefits of recent confidence. It helps that confidence is turning around the Lady Colonels’ season in time for district play.

Senior Shannon Rush led with 13 points and junior Kylee Nuernberger recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds as the Lady Colonels won their third straight with a 51-43 victory at South Oldham Friday night.

CRESTWOOD — South Oldham has built its reputation on the 3-point shot. Against a team regarded as one of the best in the region, the Dragons proved they can get the job done inside the arc.

South Oldham hit just six 3-pointers, a drop from its double-digit season average, but outworked district and county rival Oldham County on its way to a 63-53 win Friday night in Crestwood.

Players and coaches from South Oldham and Oldham County are anticipating Friday’s district contest to display some of the best basketball the Eighth Region has to offer.

South Oldham coach Steve Simpson calls Oldham County, “the best team in the region.” Oldham County senior guard Clayton Wirth said this game is, “what you wait for all year and what you’re excited for.”