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<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"EUREKA \u2014 Fresh off a big win over rival Corbin on Friday, South Laurel traveled north on Interstate-75 less than 24 hours later to face-off against Bourbon County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Cardinals reeled off a 62-52 win, improving to 15-6 during the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThought we played ok coming off a big game last night,\u201d South Laurel coach Jeff Davis said. \u201cQuick turnaround verses a really athletic team that can shoot it really well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cReally liked how our bench stepped up and played,\u201d he added. \u201cThey did a good job tonight of providing a spark of energy. Still have to work on getting better at the little things. But overall, proud of our guys.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jordan Mabe continued his impressive play, scoring 24 points while Brendan Murphy hit two 3-pointers and scored 10 points in the win. Colton Rawlings added seven points while Blaine Baker finished with six points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bourbon County\u2019s Marquis Ferguson kept his team in the game, scoring a game-high 28 points while hitting four 3-pointers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Cardinals led 18-12 after the first quarter thanks to Rawlings hitting two 3-pointers while Mabe added four points and Murphy connecting with a 3-pointer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kane scored six points in the second quarter, helping South Laurel push its lead to 34-22 at halftime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bourbon County outscored the Cardinals, 16-8, in the third quarter, cutting its deficit to 42-38 with eight minutes remaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n