Lincoln County was able to advance to the Sweet 16 quarterfinals on Wednesday on the backs of the team’s defense against Jeffersontown. On Friday morning, the Patriots’ elite defense once again has them moving on in the state tournament.
No. 9 Lincoln County (30-7) secured a 56-46 win over the North Oldham Mustangs (19-12) during Friday’s opening quarterfinal matchup at the UK Healthcare Boy’s Sweet 16 Tournament. The Patriots held North Oldham to a mere 38.8 percent shooting and a rough 2-15 mark from beyond the arc, just 48 hours after holding Jeffersontown to 41 points on 28.