So it comes down to this...

Eight teams will fight for the state championship on Saturday...

Ryle
Henderson County
Greenwood
North Hardin
Butler
Woodford County
Owensboro Catholic
Oldham County

Now a preview of each game we know will happen...
Note: All times EST

Ryle vs. Henderson County
Winners' Semifinal One 9 a.m.
Ryle, as expected, advanced easily through their favorable draw. Henderson County downed the defending state champion Owensboro Catholic is one of the better games from Friday. Now these two will face off, and the game will feature perhaps the state's two best pitchers--sophomore Kristen Allen and senior Stacy Whitmer.

Greenwood v. North Hardin
Winners' Semifinal Two 9 a.m.
Ironically, this semifinal could be viewed as a game between Louisville and Kentucky. Next year, Greenwood's Brittany York will play for the Cards, while North Hardin's Jennifer Young will suit up for the 'Cats. Today, York and Young will likely pitch against one another in this high-stakes game.

Butler v. Woodford County
Consolation Bracket, Game 23 10:30 a.m.
Butler made the move of Friday with an upset win over Mercy. Now the Bears move on to face another Cinderella, the Woodford County Yellow Jackets. The Yellow Jackets stung Reidland and South Laurel on Friday; how many surprises will this team, led by freshman pitcher Kristen Perry, bring on Saturday?

Owensboro Catholic v. Oldham County
Consolation Bracket, Game 24 10:30 a.m.
It has been a wonderful ride for Oldham County for making it through day one of the state tournament. Now, the 8th region champion will face its toughest test. Catholic fell to Henderson County, but began its march through the consolation bracket with a resounding win over Reidland.

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It's going to be a fun Saturday in Jeffersontown. It is no coincidence that what many people consider to be the four best pitchers in the state will all be throwing at 9 a.m. tomorrow. But buried deep in the consolation bracket is Owensboro Catholic. Seven years ago, the Aces lost in the second round to the second region team, Christian County, by a score of 1-0. Catholic proceeded to win seven straight games, including the final two against the Colonels, to take their second consecutive state championship. On Friday, Catholic lost in the second round to the second region team, the Henderson County Colonels, by a score of 1-0. Catholic will, once again, need to win seven games to win their second consecutive state championship...one down, six to go.