LEXINGTON — North Laurel coach Nate Valentine went up against his former team during Thursday’s Central Bank Jim Rose Classic Consolation Bracket championship game with his Jaguars coming up short against Lexington Christian.
North Laurel posted a 1-2 record during tournament play after falling to the Eagles, 66-52.
“I thought fatigue got the best of us today,” Valentine said. “They knocked us off balance early and we never recovered. We are still making progress. Im still a believer playing really good teams although our overall record is less than to be desired. Next week wont be any easier. I’ve been proud of our guys for their effort and attitude — we just have to keep working.”
Lexington Christian’s Anderson Green, and Sexton Howard scored a game-high 17 points apiece while teammate Colt Cummins added 10 points.
The game was tied at 13 apiece before the Eagles used a 21-8 run in the second quarter to create some distance. Lexington Christian took a 34-21 edge into the locker room at halftime before leading 46-36 heading into the fourth quarter.
The Eagles outscored North Laurel, 20-16, in the final eight minutes to get the win.
Reece Davidson led the Jaguars with 14 points while Brody Brock added 13 points while hitting three 3-pointers. Jordan Rawlings finished with 12 points and four 3-pointers.
