Topic: Basketball
2024BBNLFCG
. North Laurel vs. Franklin County (Girls)
Franklin County High School
Frankfort, KY
February 10, 2025
© 2025 by Ron Harrison
North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Brooke Nichelson, 5-6 Sr. Bella Sizemore. 6-2 So. Mariella Claybrook, 5-4 Fr. Emma Carl, and 5-6 Jr. Haley Combs. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-10 7th Grade Jlyn Edmondson, 5-8 Sr. Madison Jackson, 6-2 Sr. Juliana Frazee, 5-4 So. Makiyia Wheeler, and 5-7 Jr. Logan Kennedy.
North Laurel trailed 48-42 after three quarters but outscored Franklin County 21-9 in the final quarter to earn a 63-57 victory on the road. North Laurel shot 47.5% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Jaguars connected on 18 of 21 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers. Franklin County shot 42.6% from the field including six of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Flyers connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and committed eight turnovers.
Brooke Nichelson led North Laurel with 33 points including four three point baskets, 11 of 12 free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Mariella Claybrook added 21 points including seven of nine free throws, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Bella Sizemore recorded nine points on three three point baskets and three rebounds.
Madison Jackson led Franklin County with 15 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds. Jylin Edmondson added 12 points, two rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Juliana Frazee recorded 10 points and five rebounds. Logan Kennedy chipped in with nine points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Makiyia Wheeler recorded nine points, four rebounds, and four assists.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
North Laurel | 11 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 63 |
Franklin County | 15 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 57 |
North Laurel | (63) | - | Nichelson 33, Sizemore 9, Claybrook 21, Carl 0, Combs 0. |
Franklin County | (57) | - | Edmondson 12, Jackson 15, Frazee 10 Wheeler 9, L. Kennedy 9, Walton 2. |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Franklin County Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.
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