Second ranked Frederick Douglass (5-0) continued its strong run at the Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass on Saturday night, pulling away late to defeat No. 6 North Laurel (6-2) 74–64 and advance to its second straight tournament semifinal.
The Broncos set the tone early and never trailed, building a steady cushion behind efficient shooting and relentless defensive pressure. Frederick Douglass was sharp offensively throughout the night, using balanced scoring and ball movement to keep the Jaguars from gaining sustained momentum.
Senior guard Tate Robinson led the way for the Broncos, earning Central Bank Player of the Game honors with 18 points. Robinson connected on five three-pointers and delivered several momentum-shifting baskets, particularly during a decisive second-quarter stretch that helped Frederick Douglass push its lead into double figures.
North Laurel was fueled by an outstanding performance from Reece Davidson, who poured in a game-high 32 points. Davidson scored in a variety of ways and repeatedly kept the Jaguars within reach, but Frederick Douglass consistently responded with timely shots and key defensive stops.
The Broncos carried a 38–29 lead into halftime and continued to apply pressure in the third quarter, extending the margin to as many as 17 points. North Laurel made a late push in the fourth, trimming the deficit, but Frederick Douglass closed the door with poise at the free-throw line and strong finishes in transition to secure the win.
With the victory, Frederick Douglass moves on to the semifinals where they'll face Male on Sunday at 9:00pm. North Laurel will play Convington Catholic at 4:30pm Sunday in the 5th Place semifinals.
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