49th District Tourney tips off Monday at CCHS

MANCHESTER, Ky. – Clay County High School is hosting the 2026 49^th District Boys / Girls Basketball Tournament! Clay County, North Laurel, Jackson County, Oneida Baptist and Red Bird will all compete for the crown of the 49^th, with the winner’s and runner-up’s advancing on to the 2026 13^th Region Tournament. North Laurel remains the favorite, as they’ve dominated in both boys / girls action all season long. Can anyone dethrone the Jags’ and become the new champs of the 49^th? Let’s dive in and see what both tournaments hold in store, starting with the schedule.

This will be a four-day event, beginning on February 23^rd.

Monday, February 23^rd

• 5:30PM – (4) Oneida Baptist vs (5) Red Bird – Boys
• 7:00PM – (2) Clay County vs (3) Jackson County – Girls
• 8:30PM – (2) Clay County vs (3) Jackson County – Boys

Tuesday, February 24^th

• 6:00PM – (1) North Laurel vs (4) Oneida Baptist – Girls
• 7:30PM – (1) North Laurel vs (4) Oneida Baptist – Boys

Thursday, February 26^th

• 6:30PM – 49^th District Boys’ Championship

Friday, February 27^th

• 6:30PM – 49^th District Girls’ Championship

This is shaping up to be yet another fantastic 49^th District Tournament. Clay County High School will not allow signs, props, noisemakers or body paint at this year’s tournament. The rankings were based on 49^th District seeding standings.