Butler Beats Hazard, Advancing in KHSAA Sweet 16

Huff, a 2006 HHS graduate, led Hazard to Sweet 16 appearance

By John Henson Managing Editor LEXINGTON — While Harlan County was not represented by a team at this year’s UK Health Care Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena, a Harlan County native was on the sideline Thursday. Casey Huff, a 2006 Harlan graduate, led Hazard to this year’s state tournament in his first season as coach after three years at Knott Central. The Bulldogs last won the 14th Region in 2020 but didn’t get to play in the state tournament due to covid…

Butler beats Hazard, advancing in KHSAA Sweet 16

The Butler High School Bears won their first game of the KHSAA Sweet 16.

Hazard High School basketball returns to Rupp Arena for the Sweet 16 after a six-year tournament absence

The Hazard High School boys' basketball team returned to Rupp Arena for the Boys' Sweet 16, marking the school's first appearance in the state tournament in six years.School officials canceled classes in Hazard on Thursday so the community could make the two-hour trip to Lexington to support the team. They hope to cancel classes again on Friday."Most of these boys come and watch UK play when they were little, and it's their dream to play at Rupp…

Butler plays Hazard in KHSAA Sweet 16 first round. See photos

Butler faces Hazard in the first round of the KHSAA boys basketball Sweet 16 tournament. See photos from inside Lexington's Rupp Arena.

Butler's defense shuts down Hazard late in 54-39 Sweet 16 win

Louisville Butler was able to hold Hazard with a field goal for the final seven minutes of Thursday's first round game at the Sweet 16.