LEXINGTON — North Laurel took one on the chin on Saturday after dropping a 73-39 decision to Ashland Blazer on Saturday.
The Jaguars (10-12) were coming off a win over Pulaski County just a day before but never got on track against the Tomcats.
North Laurel was without starter Reece Davidson for the third consecutive game.
Ashland built a 19-4 lead in the first quarter, and North Laurel never recovered.
“We ran into a buzz saw today,” Ashland was outstanding on both ends of the floor.”
The Jaguars trailed 38-20 at halftime, and 59-26 entering the fourth quarter.
The Tomcats were lights out from long range, hitting 24-of-45 shot attempts, including a red-hot 18-of-28 from 3-point range.
They outrebounded North Laurel, 29-21, and forced the Jaguars into 10 turnovers.
North Laurel shot 15-of-40 from the floor, including 6-of-18 from behind the arc.
Kole Jervis led the Jaguars with 11 points while Jordan Rawlings scored nine points, and RJ Noble finished with five points.
