Golden Eagles to Face GRC in Boys “Sweet 16”

The Johnson Central Golden Eagles Boys Basketball Team will be Competing in the UK Healthcare/KHSAA Boys Basketball “Sweet 16” on Thursday, March 19 where they will play Region 10 Champs George Rogers Clark Cardinals. Game time is set for 8:30 PM.

* Johnson Central Golden Eagles
Head Coach: Tommy McKenzie (19th Season) 380-202 @ JCHS
(8) 57th District Titles
(6) 57th District Runner-Up
(6) 15th Region Titles
(4) 15th Region Runner-Up
(1) Elite 8 Appearance

2025-2026 Season: (28-5)
* 57th District Champs over Martin County
* 15th Region Champs over Pikeville

* George Roger Clark Cardinals
Head Coach: Josh Cook (10th Season) 276-58 @ GRCHS
(7) 40th District Titles
(3) 40th District Runner-Up
(5) 10th Region Titles
(2) 10th Region Runner-Up
(1) State Title (2022)
(1) State Runner-Up (2023)

2025-2026 Season: (28-5)
* 40th District Runner-Up to Montgomery Co
* 10th Region Champs over Montgomery Co

Team Comparison:

* JCHS

Points:
(Off) – 2628 = 79.6
(Def) – 2251 = 68.2

FG’s: 974/1888 = 51.6%
3pt’s: 304/742 = 41.0 %
FT’s: 376/525 = 71.6 %
Reb: 1115 = 33.7

* GRC

Points:
(Off) – 2371 = 74.1
(Def) – 1698 = 53.1

FG’s: 974/1888 = 51.6%
3pt’s: 304/742 = 41.0 %
FT’s: 376/525 = 71.6 %
Reb: 979 = 29.6