March Madness has arrived for high school basketball fans, after a turbulent COVID-19 altered 2021 year.

With Cumberland County hosting this year’s 16th District Tournament this week, boys’ first round action is already completed and girls’ first round play is set to get underway next.

Clinton County’s Lady Bulldogs were set to face Metcalfe County in opening round girls’ action of the 16th District Tournament on Wednesday night.

A victory on Wednesday would send the Lady Bulldogs to the championship game set for Friday night at 7:00 p.m.

At left, Bulldog guard Nick Brown put up a three point shot Sunday afternoon in Clinton County’s opening round win of the 16th District Tournament.

Brown put up 26 points in the Bulldogs’ 60-53 win over Cumberland County. The Bulldogs will now advance to the championship game on Thursday night, facing Metcalfe County, at 7:00 p.m.

Due to COVID-19 concerns and precautions, no public ticket sales are being offered this year to the District Tournament.

The 4th Region Tournament begins next week, with boys’ play getting underway Sunday, followed by the girls’ tournament.