2023 KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal games Saturday at Rupp Arena (2024)

The Frederick Douglass student section tries to distract George Rogers Clark guard Jerone Morton during a free throw attempt in the first half of Saturday's KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. March 18, 2023

George Rogers Clark guard Jerone Morton reacts after getting the two points plus foul against Frederick Douglass forward Aveion Chenualt in the second half of Saturday's second KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The Cardinals advanced after winning 51-44. March 18, 2023

Frederick Douglass forward Jake Simonsen has an arm around teammate Frederick Douglass forward Aveion Chenualt after the loss to George Rogers Clark in Saturday's second KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The Cardinals advanced after winning 51-44. March 18, 2023

George Rogers Clark Trent Edwards gets the tip over Frederick Douglass guard Terry Cayson at Saturday's second KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal in Rupp Arena. The GRC Cardinals advanced after winning 51-44 over the Frederick Douglass Broncos. March 18, 2023

George Rogers Clark student section were just like the sign says -- rowdy -- during in Saturday's second KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The Cardinals advanced after winning 51-44 over the Broncos. March 18, 2023

Frederick Douglass forward Aveion Chenualt, left, tries to scoop up the ball from George Rogers Clark Trent Edwards as Frederick Douglass forward Logan Busson and George Rogers Clark guard JP Gaines watch during Saturday's second KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The GRC Cardinals advanced after winning 51-44 over the Frederick Douglass Broncos. March 18, 2023

George Rogers Clark guard Reshaun Hampton blocks the shot of Frederick Douglass guard Kai Simpson in the first half at Saturday's second KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal in Rupp Arena. The GRC Cardinals advanced after winning 51-44 over the Frederick Douglass Broncos. March 18, 2023

Frederick Douglass guard Tylon Webb goes for two as George Rogers Clark guard Jerone Morton defends in the first half of Saturday's KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. March 18, 2023

Frederick Douglass guard Armelo Boone falls on George Rogers Clark guard Jerone Morton as the two go for a loose ball in the second half of Saturday's second KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The Cardinals advanced after winning 51-44. March 18, 2023

A man in a pink suit watches from the sideline during Saturday's second KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The Cardinals advanced after winning 51-44 over the Broncos. March 18, 2023

George Rogers Clark guard Jerone Morton goes for three in the second half in Saturday's second KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The Cardinals advanced after winning 51-44. March 18, 2023

George Rogers Clark guard Sam Parrish drives past Frederick Douglass guard Armelo Boone in the second half of Saturday's second KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The Cardinals advanced after winning 51-44. March 18, 2023

George Rogers Clark Trent Edwards shoots over Frederick Douglass forward Logan Busson during Saturday's second KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The GRC Cardinals advanced after winning 51-44 over the Frederick Douglass Broncos. March 18, 2023

Frederick Douglass guard Armelo Boone goes for a rebound in the second half in Saturday's second KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The Cardinals advanced after winning 51-44. March 18, 2023

George Rogers Clark guard Sam Parrish tries for a rebound against Frederick Douglass forward Aveion Chenualt in the first half of Saturday's KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. March 18, 2023

Frederick Douglass guard Tylon Webb in the remaining few seconds of the game against GRC at Saturday's second KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal in Rupp Arena. The GRC Cardinals advanced after winning 51-44 over the Frederick Douglass Broncos. March 18, 2023

Players on Frederick Douglass felt the sting of a loss after a strong season as the Broncos lose to George Rogers Clark in Saturday's second KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The Cardinals advanced after winning 51-44. March 18, 2023

People stand at attention during the National Anthem at Saturday's second KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal in Rupp Arena. March 18, 2023

Woodford County point guard Jasper Johnson battles Warren Central guard Damarion Walkup for control of the ball in the second half of Saturday's KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The Yellowjackets fell to the Dragons 56-48. March 18, 2023

Warren Central head coach William Unseld reaches out to shake the hand of Warren Central guard Kade Unseld as the Dragons seal their win over Woodford County in the second half of Saturday's KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The Yellowjackets fell to the Dragons 56-48. March 18, 2023

Woodford County forward Aden Nelson scores two on this layup past Warren Central in the first half of Saturday's KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. March 18, 2023

Warren Central fans watch in the second half of Saturday's KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The Yellowjackets fell to the Dragons 56-48. March 18, 2023

Warren Central point guard Omari Glover tries to score past Woodford County guard Layton D Starks in the second half of Saturday's KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The Yellowjackets fell to the Dragons 56-48. March 18, 2023

The Woodford County bench celebrate as the Yellowjackets tied the game with Warren Central in the second half of Saturday's KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The Yellowjackets fell to the Dragons 56-48. March 18, 2023

Woodford County guard Layton D Starks hits a last second shot in the first half past Warren Central point guard Omari Glover in the first half of Saturday's KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. March 18, 2023

Woodford County point guard Jasper Johnson battles Warren Central guard Damarion Walkup for control of the ball in the second half of Saturday's KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The Yellowjackets fell to the Dragons 56-48. March 18, 2023

Warren Central point guard Izayiah Villafuerte pressures Woodford County forward Aden Nelson in the second half of Saturday's KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 semifinal. The Yellowjackets fell to the Dragons 56-48. March 18, 2023