MCKEE — North Laurel kept its perfect record intact at 13-0 with an easy 68-24 win over Jackson County on Friday.
The win almost moved the Lady Jaguars’ win streak against 49th District opponents to an impressive 50 games, and 2-0 on the season.
North Laurel scored early and often in the win, building an 18-5 lead in the first quarter and never looking back.
Brooke Nichelson led the Lady Jaguars with 15 points while Mariella Claybrook added 14 points, and Paisley Kilburn chipped in 10 points. Emma Carl finished with nine points.
“It always feels good to get another district win,” North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan said. “Abby Gilbert is a tough matchup for any team. We knew we would have to focus on executing our game plan to be successful.
“I was worried going in that we could overlook Jackson County with such a big game tomorrow,” he added. “We fortunately stayed mentally locked in and shot the ball well tonight.”
North Laurel’s lead grew to 37-12 at halftime, and 52-14 entering the fourth quarter before preserving the win.
Abby Gilbert led the Lady Generals (9-8, 0-1) with 12 points.
