Henderson County high school’s Callie Burnett and Frederick Douglass high school’s Jaelee Knowles race towards the ball during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Henderson County plays Frederick Douglass at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky.. Photo by Kate Bonafede
A basketball nears the rim during a game between Frederick Douglass and Henderson County in the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Basketball Tournament at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mariana Molinar (Mariana Molinar)
The Frederick Douglass Broncos got their state tournament run off on the right hoof Wednesday with a 44-23 wire-to-wire victory over Henderson County.
The Broncos (25-7) were led by Jaelee Knowles’ 15 points and eight rebounds. Tamia Waide added 12 points, including four 3-pointers in the victory. Frederick Douglass never trailed in the victory in the Clark’s Pump-n-Shop Girls’ Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena.
Henderson County (24-10) had just two points in the second quarter and fell behind 24-8 at the half, making just two of its 18 shots. The Colonels shot 15.4% for the game. A’tylia Green led the way with 11 points and eight rebounds.
Frederick Douglass pregame ritual during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Calloway County plays Assumption at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Vincenzo Ciaramitaro (Vincenzo Ciaramitaro)Frederick Douglass high school’s Jaelee Knowles defends Henderson County high school’s Adalyn Gish as she drives to the basket during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Henderson County plays Frederick Douglass at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Holly Netzley (Holly Netzley)Frederick Douglass High School students cheer on their team during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Henderson County plays Frederick Douglass at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Holly Netzley (Holly Netzley)Frederick Douglass high school’s Adrianna Brown celebrates 44-23 victory over Henderson County during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Holly Netzley (Holly Netzley)Frederick Douglass high school’s Brinley Dumphord brings the ball up court during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament in Frederick Douglass’ 44-23 victory over Henderson County at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Holly Netzley (Holly Netzley)Henderson County high school’s Pacey Parker drives in for a layup against Frederick Douglass high school’s Reagan Gregonis during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Henderson County plays Frederick Douglass at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Frederick Douglas defeats Henderson County 44-23. Photo by Kate Bonafede (Kate Bonafede)Henderson County high school’s A’Tylia Green reacts to a loss during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Henderson County plays Frederick Douglass at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Frederick Douglas defeats Henderson County 44-23. Photo by Kate Bonafede (Kate Bonafede)Henderson County high school’s A’Tylia Green drives in for a layup against Frederick Douglass high school’s Mikalee Bennett during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Henderson County plays Frederick Douglass at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky.. Photo by Kate Bonafede (Kate Bonafede)Frederick Douglass high school’s Peighton Okorle brings the ball up court during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Henderson County plays Frederick Douglass at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky.. Photo by Kate Bonafede (Kate Bonafede)Henderson County high school’s Callie Burnett and Frederick Douglass high school’s Jaelee Knowles race towards the ball during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Henderson County plays Frederick Douglass at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky.. Photo by Kate Bonafede (Kate Bonafede)A basketball nears the rim during a game between Frederick Douglass and Henderson County in the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Basketball Tournament at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mariana Molinar (Mariana Molinar)Assumption small forward Ava Moore gets fouled by Calloway County power forward Kallie Franklin during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Calloway County plays Assumption at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky.. Photo by Kate Bonafede (Kate Bonafede)Assumption shooting guard Ava Horlander plays defense on Calloway County point guard Jaidan Koch during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Calloway County plays Assumption at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky.. Photo by Kate Bonafede (Kate Bonafede)Calloway County point guard Jaidan Koch drives to the basket as Assumption shooting guard Jaida Allen defends during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Calloway County plays Assumption at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Holly Netzley (Holly Netzley)Assumption high school girls basketball bench celebrates a 3-pointer during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Calloway County plays Assumption at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Assumption defeated Calloway County 72-35. Photo by Holly Netzley (Holly Netzley)Assumption small forward Ava Moore shoots a three over Calloway County power forward Jadyn Stark during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Calloway County plays Assumption at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky.. Photo by Kate Bonafede (Kate Bonafede)The Calloway County bench reacts to the loss during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Calloway County plays Assumption at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Assumption tops Calloway County 72-35. Photo by Kate Bonafede (Kate Bonafede)Calloway County power forward Kallie Franklin and Assumption center Eulaila Powell dive for the ball during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Calloway County plays Assumption at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky.. Photo by Kate Bonafede (Kate Bonafede)Calloway County point guard Jaidan Koch gets helped up by teammates and Assumption during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Calloway County plays Assumption at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky.. Photo by Kate Bonafede (Kate Bonafede)Assumption small forward Ava Moore shoots a three over Calloway County power forward Jadyn Stark during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Calloway County plays Assumption at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky.. Photo by Kate Bonafede (Kate Bonafede)Assumption shooting guard Ava Horlander drives in against Calloway County point guard Jaidan Koch during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Calloway County plays Assumption at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky.. Photo by Kate Bonafede (Kate Bonafede)Assumption point guard Ashlinn James looks to pass the ball during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament game against Calloway County on Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Assumption won 72-35. Photo by Kate Bonafede (Kate Bonafede)Frederick Douglass high school’s Jaelee Knowles defends Henderson County high school’s Adalyn Gish as she drives to the basket during the KHSAA Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 tournament as Henderson County plays Frederick Douglass at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Holly Netzley (Holly Netzley)
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