After a tightly contested opening quarter, No. 12 North Oldham asserted control on both ends of the floor and pulled away for a 73–63 victory over Grayson County on Thursday afternoon in the opening round of the 2025 Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass at Fairdale High School.
The Mustangs (5–0) shook off an energetic start from the Cougars (2–2) before using a dominant second quarter to seize momentum and never relinquish it.
Grayson County and North Oldham traded punches early, with six ties and five lead changes in the first quarter. The Cougars, led by Jack Logsdon, matched North Oldham basket for basket, and the opening period ended even at 20–20.
That balance vanished quickly in the second quarter.
North Oldham locked in defensively and went on a 16–3 run, holding Grayson County to just three points over the final eight minutes of the half. The Mustangs controlled the glass, generated second-chance opportunities, and found rhythm from the perimeter, building a 36–23 halftime lead.
Tommy Gregg anchored the surge and delivered a complete performance. Gregg finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and four three-pointers, earning Central Bank Player of the Game honors for North Oldham. His activity on both ends repeatedly halted Grayson County rallies and set the tone for the Mustangs.
Grayson County showed resilience in the third quarter behind Logsdon, who poured in a game-high 29 points. The Cougars trimmed the deficit to single digits at times, but North Oldham consistently responded, closing the third quarter ahead 56–47.
In the fourth, the Mustangs leaned on composure and execution. Pierre Rondo attacked the rim, drew fouls, and converted at the free-throw line, finishing with 23 points as North Oldham stretched the lead to as many as 18. The Mustangs out-rebounded the Cougars by a wide margin and limited second chances down the stretch to seal the win.
Logsdon’s scoring effort kept Grayson County competitive, while Brody Armstrong added 14 points and Kamden Sanders chipped in six off the bench, but the Cougars were unable to overcome North Oldham’s physicality and depth.
With the victory, North Oldham advances to the quarterfinals of the King of the Bluegrass, remaining unbeaten. The Mustangs will play the winner of Saint Xavier vs. Warren Central on Saturday at 7:30pm. Grayson County will take on the loser of the Saint Xavier vs. Warren Central game at 7:30pm Saturday in the consolation bracket.
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