Story by NPCC Athletic Communications
Cheynne, Wyo. – A 23-point third quarter helped the Golden Eagles of Laramie County defeat North Platte, 74-59, on Saturday afternoon.
Zaily Mazarin led the Knights with 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the field, while Jada Thompson chipped in 12 points and four steals off the bench.
North Platte matched the Golden Eagles bucket for bucket well into the second quarter. A layup by Nariah Golden sparked an 8-3 run that helped North Platte build a 21-16 lead. Laramie County responded to retake the lead on a three by Nuria Florensa with 4:55 remaining.
Kateria Gooden broke up the rally with a free throw line jumper, but another run extended the Golden Eagles lead to 33-26 inside the final three minutes. Back-to-back buckets from Mazarin triggered the Knights offense, as they closed the quarter on a 7-0 run to tie the game up at 33-33.
Out of the break, Laramie County used a 13-4 run to build a 46-39 advantage. North Platte would cut the deficit to four two minutes later, but Laramie County never let the Knights get any closer down the stretch.
North Platte (6-6) will return home to take on the Broncos of Hastings College JV on Tuesday. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. inside the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium