Weight Lifted: Walton-Verona Gets Past Grant in 32nd District Semis

Walton-Verona girls win first 32nd District tournament game in three years with five underclassmen in lineup - NKyTribune

By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The one-and-done hex Walton-Verona girls basketball teams endured in postseason playoff games over the last three years was broken Monday when the Bearcats posted a 47-36 win over Grant County in the semifinals of the 32nd District tournament on their home floor. Instead of trudging to the locker room with tears in their eyes, Walton-Verona’s players left the court with beaming smiles, knowing they wi…

Weight lifted: Walton-Verona gets past Grant in 32nd District semis

A weight has finally been lifted in Walton. For the first time since 2022, Walton-Verona is headed back to the 8th Region Tournament, ending a frustrating stretch that saw them fall short in the 32nd District three straight seasons. This time, there was no heartbreak, only relief. Walton-Verona took care of business on its home floor Tuesday night, defeating Grant County 47-36 in the district semifinals to finally clear the hurdle that had linge…