Topic: Basketball
2022NLKCB
North Laurel vs. Knox Central (Boys)
Knox Central High School
Barbourville, KY
February 15, 2022
The 13th Regions’ top two teams clashed tonight in a battle of the titans before a deafening crowd tonight for bragging rights in the region. Knox Central was without the services of their outstanding big man 6-6 240 pound So. Gavin Chadwell and North Laurel had the disadvantage of playing before a loud, partisan crowd. North Laurel captured a 90-86 decision in a game that lived up to its advanced billing. North Laurel raced out to an early advantage and led 26-11 at the end of the first quarter. However as expected Knox Central battled back and trailed 70-67 after three quarters. Knox Central pulled to within 1; 75-74 mid way through the final stanza but North Laurel hit their free throws down the stretch to ensure the victory.
North Laurel shot 47.3% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on 12 of 15 free throws and pulled down 31 rebounds. Knox Central shot 47.8% from the field including seven of 16 from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on 15 of 18 free throws and pulled down 43 rebounds.
6-3 Jr. Reed Sheppard led North Laurel with 37 points including three three point baskets, six of seven free throws and 11 rebounds. 6-4 Jr. Ryan Davidson added 28 points including five of six free throws and nine rebounds. 6-0 So. Brody Brock chipped in with 10 points.
6-4 Sr. Jevonte Turner led Knox Central with 34 points including seven of nine free throws and 15 rebounds. 6-4 Sr. Isaac Mills added 14 points and 11 rebounds. 6-4 Jr. KT Turner recorded 12 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds. 5-10 Sr. Abram Brock chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets.
North Laurel,26,18,26,20,90
Knox Central,11,27,29,19,86
North Laurel (90) – Sheppard 37, Davidson 26, Brock 10, Dotson 6, Sizemore 6, Harris 5.
Knox Central (86) – J. Turner 34, Mills 14, KT Turner 12, Brock 11, Pilarski 9, Ledford 6.