Woodford Co. advances to Sweet 16 semifinals with 59-48 win over ETown

Yellow Jackets face Warren Central
Woodford's Aden Nelson led the Yellow Jackets to a 59-48 win on Saturday over Elizabethtown.
Woodford's Aden Nelson led the Yellow Jackets to a 59-48 win on Saturday over Elizabethtown.(KHSAA)
Published: Mar. 17, 2023 at 2:18 PM EDT
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Making the most of its first appearance in the Boys’ Sweet 16 in 37 years, Woodford Co. advanced to Saturday’s semifinals with a 59-48 win over Elizabethtown on Friday at Rupp Arena.

Jasper Johnson and Aden Nelson led the Yellow Jackets (22-12) with 16 points apiece.

Santonio Waide pitched in 12 for the winners.

Woodford Co. will face the Warren Central, 64-48 winners over Ashland.