Hazard rallies, holds off Knott County Central 43-40, reaches 14th Region semifinals

Hazard Bulldogs rallied in the second half and held off the Knott County Central Patriots for a 43-40 victory in the 14th Region boys tournament on March 6, 2026, advancing Hazard High School to the regional semifinals. The three-point margin capped a low-scoring, tightly contested game that kept the Bulldogs’ postseason alive.

Hazard’s comeback unfolded after an earlier deficit, with the Bulldogs outscoring Knott County Central in the second half to erase the gap and secure the win. The final score, 43-40, reflected strong stops and late-game execution by Hazard’s defense and enough offensive production to maintain a narrow lead down the stretch.

Knott County Central kept the game close throughout, matching Hazard possession for possession early and forcing the Bulldogs into high-pressure situations in the fourth quarter. Hazard, representing Perry County, managed crucial possessions in the final minutes to withstand Knott County’s attempts to retake control and preserve the three-point margin at the buzzer.

The victory puts Hazard into the 14th Region semifinals, a key milestone for the Bulldogs’ postseason run and for Hazard High School’s program. Players, coaches and supporters in Hazard now turn toward the regional semifinal schedule as the Bulldogs prepare for the next round of tournament play following the March 6 win over Knott County Central.

Attendance, next opponent and semifinal tipoff times were not specified in the initial report, but Hazard’s 43-40 win on March 6 establishes the Bulldogs as one of the final four remaining in 14th Region boys tournament competition. The result offers a boost to Perry County fans and keeps Hazard’s hopes for a deeper regional run intact.