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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"LONDON \u2014 North Laurel\u2019s senior class delivered when it mattered most Tuesday, accounting for seven of the Lady Jaguars\u2019 eight goals in an 8-0 win over Whitley County in the 49th District Girls Soccer Tournament semifinals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The victory improved North Laurel to 6-6-2 and advanced the Lady Jaguars to Thursday\u2019s district championship, scheduled for a 6 p.m. start. Whitley County finished its season at 6-7-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
North Laurel also continued its long-running dominance in the series, improving to 24-0 all-time against the Lady Colonels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur seniors stepped up tonight and scored seven of our eight goals,\u201d North Laurel coach Jason Welch said. \u201cThey brought a lot of energy and we moved the ball as well as we have all season.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Annabelle Welch led the Lady Jaguars with a hat trick while McKinley Mastin scored twice. Presley Thompson, Eden Begley and Mia Thompson each added one goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mastin also recorded an assist, while Mia Thompson finished with two assists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnnabelle Welch led the way with three goals, McKinley Mastin had two followed by Presley Thompson, Eden Begley, and Mia Thompson each with one goal,\u201d Welch said. \u201cMcKinley added one assist while Mia had two.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Welch said North Laurel\u2019s preparation over the past week carried over into the semifinal victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve practiced really well over the last week and it showed tonight,\u201d Welch said. \u201cI\u2019m proud of how well they are working to love the ball and find the open space.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whitley County coach Ilias Lankford credited his team for continuing to battle despite North Laurel taking advantage of its opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was a hard-fought match but North took advantage of the moments they created,\u201d Lankford said. \u201cOur girls fought tooth and nail with everything they\u2019ve had.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lankford also praised his players for their effort throughout the season and offered a message to the Lady Colonels\u2019 seniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI want to thank the girls for a good season and hope that they keep their heads held high,\u201d Lankford said. \u201cFought until the end with everything they had. Wish all the best for our seniors in their future endeavors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
North Laurel now turns its attention to Thursday\u2019s championship match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n