Day two of the 2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Sweet 16 is already halfway complete after Ashland Blazer and McCracken County kicked off Thursday’s session with a pair of victories. Ashland Blazer needed a late push down the stretch to fend off Knott County Central’s comeback attempt while McCracken County had no issue taking care of Bethlehem from start to finish.
As a result, the Kittens and Lady Patriots have secured their spots in Friday’s quarterfinals. Six of the eight second-round spots have already been locked in, with two more teams fighting for the chance to advance on Thursday night.