Ashland defeats Morgan County 69-52: Zander Carter leads with 31 points
Ashland defeated Morgan County 69-52, with stellar defensive play and dominant performances from Zander Carter and Nate Freize. Key players were missing from both teams, with Asher Adkins and Braxton Jennings out for Ashland, and Eli Griffith absent for Morgan County.
By the Numbers- Ashland's Zander Carter led with 31 points, complemented by Nate Freize's 15 rebounds.
- Morgan County's Logan Spencer scored 17 points, leading his team in the game.
- Ashland led 24-12 at the end of the first quarter and maintained control throughout the game.
- Morgan County struggled to find rhythm after a long layoff and suffered from poor field goal shooting, finishing 39.1% from the field.
Ashland (13-5) faces Covington Catholic, expecting a tough test, while Morgan County (12-4) aims to rebound against Breathitt County in the KY Prep Showdown.
Bottom LineAshland's victory showcased their defensive prowess and individual standouts, setting the stage for a challenging upcoming matchup. Morgan County seeks to regroup and improve after a tough loss.
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