Kentucky's KHSAA boys basketball semifinals: live updates, scores from Grayson County vs. St. Xavier

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LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 21 — Kentucky is one of only two states along with Delaware that doesn't split its boys basketball playoffs up by classifications with just one bracket for 16 regions and one state champion.

The Sweet Sixteen in the Bluegrass State has been whittled down to just four teams, and the first or those two semifinals will feature the Grayson County [Leitchfield, KY] Cougars against the St. Xavier [Louisville, KY] Tigers.

Grayson County got here by beating the Taylor County [Campbellsville, KY] Cardinals (73-64) and the Great Crossing [Georgetown, KY] Warhawks (58-50). St. Xavier's path to the semifinals included wins against the Covington Catholic [Park Hills, KY] Colonels (75-61) and the North Laurel [London, KY] Jaguars (46-42).

The winner of this semifinal will advance to take on the winner of the North Oldham [Goshen, KY] Mustangs and the George Rogers Clark [Winchester, KY] Cardinals.

Game time is set for an 11 a.m. EST local tip.

STREAM:Watch Grayson County vs. St. Xavier on the NFHS Network

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FIRST QUARTER​

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At about the 1:30 mark, Grayson County finally ends a 14-0 six-minute run by St. Xavier to trim it to 14-4.

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At the 2:35 mark, it's 10-2 St. Xavier. After that quick opening basket, Grayson County has been admired in a five-minute scoring drought.

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At the 5:02 minute mark, St. Xavier takes a 3-2 lead on a free throw, and then rebounds the miss on the second free throw and scores again. 5-0 run for St. Xavier as we're off to a fairly slow pace.

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Grayson County with the quick basket inside to get the scoring started at 2-0.

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They're under way in Lexington!

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Coming soon! Game time is set for 11 a.m. EST local!

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How can I watch Grayson County vs. St. Xavier?​

• Date: 11 a.m. EST local, Saturday, March 21
• STREAM:Watch Grayson County vs. St. Xavier on the NFHS Network

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