Brooke Nichelson’s 21 points power North Laurel past Somerset

Eddie Mahan’s North Laurel Lady Jaguars remained red-hot on Monday, winning their seventh game in a row with a convincing, 65-40, decision over Somerset.

Three players scored in double figures with Brooke Nichelson’s 21-point scoring effort leading the way. Emily Sizemore followed with 17 points while Chloe McKnight turned in a 10-point scoring effort.

North Laurel wasted little time taking control of the game, building a 26-4 advantage in the first quarter.

Nichelson scored 10 points during the quarter while Emily Sizemore added nine points.

The Lady Jaguars (18-4) held a 41-21 advantage at halftime with Nichelson drilling two 3-pointers while scoring eight points.

North Laurel continued to roll in the third quarter being four 3-pointers, and six points apiece by both Emily Sizemore and McKnight.

The Lady Jaguars am aged only two points in the final eight minutes, a basket by Emma Carl, but the damage was already done.

North Laurel will travel to play Oneida Baptist on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.