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Thanks to the weather, this Touchstone Energy All "A" Classic is already one to remember.

A winter storm and its after effects caused organizers of the small-school basketball shootout in Richmond to revamp its schedule.

The girls' tournament began Wednesday after a three-hour delay, even though Madison County had widespread power outages and a dwindling water supply.

Efficient LCA advancesLexington Christian has no problem in first-round victory.

Revised schedules

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All 'A' Classic

At EKU's McBrayer Arena

Revised schedule

Thursday

Girls' quarterfinals: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Girls' semifinals: 7:30 and 9 p.m.

Friday

Boys' first-round: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Saturday

Boys' quarterfinals: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m.

Sunday

Boys' semifinals: 8:30 and 10 a.m.

Girls' finals: 12:30 p.m.

Boys' finals: 2:30 p.m.

Mike Reeves of the All "A" said consideration was given to canceling the event, but hazardous road conditions were a safety concern if the teams traveled home.

"It's almost like an emergency here," Reeves said. "None of the hotels have power, so (McBrayer Arena) was the only warm place we knew to have the kids.

"The teams have been invited to stay all night in the arena if they want to."

The boys' tournament was supposed to begin Thursday, but because some teams hadn't made the trip to Richmond yet, the first round was rescheduled for Friday.

"It'll be safer if we keep them off the roads for another day," Reeves said.

Instead, the girls will play their quarterfinals and semifinals on Thursday.

The boys' quarterfinals will be Sat