Lisa Collins Classic will tip-off at South Laurel High School on Saturday, December 10

The Lisa Collins Classic will tip-off at South Laurel High School on Saturday, December 10.

Four games will be played beginning at 11 a.m. with the last scheduled for 5 p.m.

Below is a list of the scheduled games 

11 a.m.: Boyle County vs Pineville

1 p.m.: Danville vs Paintsville

3 p.m.:  Mercer County vs Letcher County Central

5 p.m.: South Laurel vs Pulaski County

Collins, a star basketball player for Laurel County High School’s girls’ basketball team, and the University of Kentucky’s women’s basketball team, passed away this past year.

“Lisa was such a special player for Laurel County, and the University of Kentucky,” South Laurel coach Chris Souder said. “At the beginning of the final game, we will be dedicating a permanent plaque in her honor and would welcome any team to stay for the unveiling.  

“Lisa was Miss Basketball in 1980, winning three KHSAA State Championships during her Laurel County career,” he added. “She the then took her talents to UK where she was a four-year starter and they won the 1982 SEC Championship, something that had not been done again until this past season.

“We are just trying to make sure all her accomplishments are celebrated and permanently recognized,” he continued.

Photo courtesy of UK Athletics