LONDON — North Laurel wasted no time showing why they were ranked as the top team in the 13th Region entering the 2025 campaign.
The Lady Jaguars cruised to a 15-0, three-inning win over Leslie County on Monday.
Six North Laurel players finished with at least two hits, including Morgan Edwards, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with an RBI, two doubles and three runs scored. Emma Carl, fresh off helping the Lady Jaguar basketball team to an Elite 8 finish at the state tournament, connected with a home run while driving in three runs and scoring twice. Bella Finley also went 3-for-3 at the plate with two RBI.
Tessa Monhollen dominated in the pitcher’s circle, recording a no-hitter while striking out nine batters.
“Good game tonight,” North Laurel coach Chris Edwards said. “Hits up and down the lineup. Multiple hits from several girls including Emma Carl, Saige McClure, Bella Sizemore, Morgan Edwards, Tessa Monhollen and Bella Finley.
“Tessa Monhollen started in the circle went the distance and allowed no hits and only two walks,” he added. “She also had nine strikeouts, so a great job by her. Great start to the season for her in the circle.”
Katie Sams finished with a hit, two RBI and two runs scored while Saige McClure was 2-for-2 with two RBI and two runs scored. Bella Sizemore had two hits, two RBI, and a run scored while Ellie Adams had a hit, two RBI, and a run scored. Monhollen was 2-for-2 with an RBI while Katie Keen scored twice.
“First game out and we played well,” Edwards said. “Of course, there are some things we can work on to get better but overall, I’m very pleased with how the season has started. We have a couple of days of practice before our next game on Thursday. Go Jags.”
