Owensboro, KY (April 6, 2021) – Spectra, the providers of Venue Management to the Owensboro Sportscenter, is excited to announce the return of the Kentucky Indiana All-Star Game to Owensboro!
The Kentucky Indiana All-Star Game is the oldest continuing high school all-star game in the U.S. Since 1940, with the exception of two years during WWII and last year during the pandemic, the game has showcased the best high school seniors in the two states. Beginning in 1953, a home-and-home series takes place with one game in each state. This year the game in Kentucky will be played on Friday, June 11 at the Owensboro Sportscenter in Owensboro, KY. The game in Indiana will take place the following day on Saturday, June 12 at Southport Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
Prior to those games, each state will name their top high school senior player for both boys and girls who will be recognized as Mr. Basketball and Miss Basketball.
“The Kentucky Indiana All Star Game has a rich history of being in Owensboro, and we are thrilled to welcome them back to the Owensboro Sportscenter after all these years,” stated Laura Alexander, General Manager with Spectra Venue Management at the Owensboro Sportscenter.
The complete lineups for the 2021 Kentucky and Indiana All-Stars and ticket information will be coming soon.
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About the Owensboro Sportscenter
The Owensboro Sportscenter, one of the city’s most historic buildings, opened in 1949. It is a multi-purpose 5,000 seat arena that hosts graduations, concerts, sporting events, trade shows, meetings, and receptions. The Owensboro Sportscenter is home to the Owensboro Thoroughbreds of the TBL (The Basketball League), Division II Kentucky Wesleyan College Panthers Men’s and Women’s Basketball of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, and the Owensboro Catholic High School Aces Basketball. Learn more at OwensboroSportscenter.com.