It's basketball season in the Bluegrass

These are a few of the scenes playing out in gymnasiums across the state as winter has set in across the Commonwealth and the sight of a basketball bouncing on the hardwood is the viewer's choice. The pep bands fill the air along with cheers and jeers from the student sections. High school basketball season is in full swing.

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A sign hanging in a gymnasium reminds everyone that basketball is just a game to be enjoyed.

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A ball bouncing around the rim and falling through produces thrills and cheers for fans of the game.

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The familiar beat of "Seven Nation Army" fills the gymnasium as the teams warmup.

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Cheerleaders stand at attention as the national anthem is played.

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Players get ready to spring into action as a player shoots a foul shot.

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Justin Pawley picks up cups and straightens the Central Hardin bench during half-time.

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North Hardin head coach Ron Bevars walks the sideline as players watch the action on court.

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Glowing red lights around the backboards signify the end of a quarter.

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HCEC-TV crews do a live broadcast of a recent Central Hardin-North Hardin boys’ game from Central Hardin High School.

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