Lyons win All ‘A’ state title; UHA-Madisonville canceled tonight

The Lyon County Lyons are the Touchstone Energy All “A” State Basketball Tournament champions for the first time after holding off Region 5 champion Caverna 49-46 Sunday in Owensboro.

The Lyons advanced to the title game with a 60-53 victory over Newport earlier in the day.

Covington Holy Cross defeated Owensboro Catholic 60-42 to win the girls’ All “A” state basketball title on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the effects of last week’s snowstorm continue to hamper local games. University Heights Academy Head Coach Jordan Grace said tonight’s game at Madisonville-North Hopkins has been cancelled.

Heritage Christian Academy is scheduled to play at Dawson Springs in a girls’/boys’ doubleheader tonight.