LONDON — North Laurel wasted little time making a statement Monday night, scoring four first-half goals before defeating Estill County 8-0 in the opening round of the KHSAA Boys’ Soccer State Tournament.
The Jaguars improved to 18-5 with the victory, advancing to the next round behind a three-goal performance from Reilly Stuber and two goals from Zach Jacobs.
North Laurel established control early when Peyton McPhetridge found the back of the net off an assist from Stuber to give the Jaguars a 1-0 advantage.
Stuber then took over offensively, scoring back-to-back goals to extend North Laurel’s lead to 3-0.
Tate Philpot added another goal before halftime, sending the Jaguars into the break with a commanding 4-0 advantage.
North Laurel continued its offensive dominance in the second half.
Jacobs scored twice to extend the lead to 6-0 before Tucker Ebersole added another goal to make it 7-0.
Stuber then completed his hat trick, scoring his third goal of the night to push the advantage to 8-0 and end the contest under the mercy rule with 15 minutes and seven seconds remaining.
The Jaguars finished with five different goal scorers, showcasing the offensive balance that has helped carry them through another successful postseason.
Stuber led the way with three goals and two assists while Jacobs added two goals. McPhetridge, Philpot and Ebersole each scored once.
