VISUALS: Warren Centrals basketball team secures a top 16 spot in KHSAA tournament

Libby Simpson and Jacob Sebastian

March 11, 2026

Warren Central senior shooting guard Jeremiah McCombs (4) goes to slap the ball in happiness after keeping possession of the ball during the KHSAA fourth region semifinals game against Barren County at E.A. Diddle Arena on Monday, March 9, 2026. (Jacob Sebastian)

Warren Central High School senior point guard Ryan Hulbert (3) regains the ball during the KHSAA Region Four boys championship game against South Warren High School at E.A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Libby Simpson)

Warren Central senior shooting guard/point guard Dominique Anthony (13) loses control of the ball while driving to the basket during the KHSAA fourth region semifinals game against Barren County at E.A. Diddle Arena on Monday, March 9, 2026. (Jacob Sebastian)

South Warren High School’s Ethan Knight makes a free throw during the KHSAA Region Four boys basketball championship game against Warren Central High School at E.A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Libby Simpson)

Warren Central High School’s Kash Carter (2) misses a dunk during the KHSAA Fourth Region boys basketball championship game against South Warren High School at E.A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Libby Simpson)

Warren Central sophomore point guard Randal Hubert (14) makes a basket as South Warren High School’s Max Lobb attempts a block during the KHSAA Region Four boys basketball championship game at E.A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Libby Simpson)

Warren Central junior point guard/shooting guard Ian Daniel (10) tries to maintain control of the ball while Barren County small forward/shooting guard Peyton Jones (32) dives for it at the KHSAA fourth region semifinals at E.A. Diddle Arena on Monday, March 9, 2026. (Jacob Sebastian)

South Warren High School’s Ethan Knight attempts to make a basket during the KHSAA Region Four boys basketball championship game against Warren Central High School at E.A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Libby Simpson)

Warren Central senior shooting guard/point guard Dominique Anthony (13) prepares to shoot a free throw during the KHSAA fourth region semifinals game at E.A. Diddle Arena on Monday, March 9, 2026. (Jacob Sebastian)

Warren Central High School senior Dominique Anthony (13) attempts to block a pass to South Warren High School power forward Clay Willis (13) during the KHSAA Region Four boys championship game at E.A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Libby Simpson)

South Warren High School power forward Clay Willis (13) pushes toward the goal during the KHSAA Region Four boys championship game against Warren Central High School at E.A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. This is the Spartan’s first appearance in a regional tournament in program history. (Libby Simpson)

Warren Central senior point guard Kaleb Prince (1) looks up to his opponent as he waits for the ball to come into play at the KHSAA fourth region semifinals against Barren County at E.A. Diddle Arena on Monday, March 9, 2026. (Jacob Sebastian)

South Warren High School head coach Carlos Quarles watches his team play in the fourth quarter of the KHSAA Region Four boys basketball championship game against Warren Central High School at E.A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Libby Simpson)

Warren Central High School senior Dominique Anthony (13) and South Warren High School senior Clay Willis (13) fall to the ground as their teammates fight for the fall during the KHSAA Region Four boys basketball championship game at E.A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Libby Simpson)

Warren Central High School’s Bryce Cousin (11) and Ojare Murrell (12) wait to receive their KHSAA Fourth Region trophy after winning the championship game against South Warren High School on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Libby Simpson)

Warren Central High School junior point guard Kash Carter (2) and senior point guard Karaun Johnson (5) hug after their 55-38 win against South Warren High School during the KHSAA Region Four boys basketball championship game at E.A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. This is Spartan’s 8th win with head coach William Unseld, who has been with the team since 2011. (Libby Simpson)

William Buford hugs Warren Central High School senior Kaleb Prince (1) after his KHSAA Fourth Region win against South Warren High School at E.A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Libby Simpson)

About the Contributors

Libby Simpson

Libby Simpson, News Reporter

Libby Simpson is a news reporter and photographer for the Herald. She is a junior double majoring in journalism and photography. Originally from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, this is her third year on the Hill and second year working on the Herald staff.

Jacob Sebastian

Jacob Sebastian, Staff Photographer

Jacob Sebastian is a photographer for the Herald. Sebastian is a sophomore double majoring in Photojournalism and Environmental, Sustainability, and Geographic Studies. Originally from Cub Run, Kentucky, this is his first year on Herald staff.