The John Clay Podcast: Kentucky Girls’ Sweet 16 preview

By John Clay

Updated March 17, 2022 8:30 AM

2022 Girls’ Sweet 16 basketball preview

Click below to view more content from the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com previewing the girls’ state high school basketball tournament to be held March 9-12 in Rupp Arena in Lexington.

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The Kentucky girls’ state high school basketball tournament begins Wednesday, March 9, 2022, and runs through Saturday March 12 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Herald-Leader high school reporter Jared Peck about the matchups, players to watch and favorites in this year’s Sweet 16. For more Kentucky high school sports coverage check out www.kentucky.com.

Franklin County players celebrate with their student section after defeating Lafayette to win the 11th Region Tournament last Saturday. Michael Clubb

This story was originally published March 8, 2022 at 6:48 AM.

Jared Peck

Lexington Herald-Leader

859-488-2883

Jared Peck, the Herald-Leader’s Digital Sports Writer, covers high school athletics and has been with the company as a writer and editor for more than 20 years. Support my work with a digital subscription

John Clay

Lexington Herald-Leader

859-472-4218

John Clay is a sports columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. A native of Central Kentucky, he covered UK football from 1987 until being named sports columnist in 2000. He has covered 20 Final Fours and 42 consecutive Kentucky Derbys. Support my work with a digital subscription