By sports reporter Terry Boehmker, NKyTribune
On Thursday at Scott High School, Campbell County defeated Brossart 81-39 to capture the 37th District boys basketball championship trophy for the 12th year in a row.
After taking a 19–6 lead in the first quarter, the Camels (22–9) continued to pull away. Eleven players were in the scoring column in the end. Senior guard Garyn Jackson led the squad, scoring 19 of his 26 points in the first half.
Other double-figure scorers for Campbell County included junior forward Lucas Anthrop with 10 points and senior guard Xavier Fancher with 13. Fancher has made three 3-pointers in the last three quarters.
For the first time since 2022, Brossart (15–15) advanced to the district final, however the Mustangs lost to the Camels with their second-lowest point total of the year. Parker Mulberry, a senior, was the only player to score in double figures with 12 points.
The boys 10th Region tournament at Harrison County High School next week will feature both district finalists. The first-round pairings will be decided by a draw on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Campbell County advanced to the state tournament quarterfinals after winning the area title the previous year.
Simon Kenton, Cooper, Dixie Heights, Notre Dame, and Highlands were the girls’ teams who emerged victorious from Thursday’s district championship games.
Marissa Green, a senior at Highlands, came very close to recording a triple-double during her team’s 59-50 victory over Newport Central Catholic. In the triumph, the 6-foot-3 post man ended with 20 points, 16 rebounds, and nine blocks. She also reached the 1,000-rebound milestone in her career.
Caroline Eaglin, a senior guard for NewCath, led the team in scoring with 24 points. With 3:00 remaining in the game, she made a runner in the lane that reduced Highlands’ lead to 53-50, but the Thoroughbreds were unable to score again.
The 9th Region girls tournament begins Sunday at Northern Kentucky University’s Truist Arena, with Highlands (21-8) and NewCath (16-16) in opposing brackets. First-round pairings will be decided by a draw on Saturday at 9 a.m.
The two sessions for Sunday’s four games are set to start at 1 and 6:30 p.m. The championship final is scheduled for Friday, March 7, while the semifinals will take place on Wednesday.
Friday s boys basketball district finals
At Williamstown, the 32nd DistrictWalton-Verona vs. Simon Kenton, 7 p.m.
Cooper vs. Ryle, 33rd District, Boone County, 7 p.m.
DISTRICT 34 AT DIXIE HIGHNESSDixie Heights against. Lloyd, 7 p.m.
Holy Cross vs. Covington Catholic, 35th District, Beechwood, 7 p.m.
At Newport Central Catholic, the 36th districtHighlands against. Newport, 7 p.m.
