LOUISVILLE — South Laurel made a statement on a big stage Friday, handing No. 8 Taylor County its first loss of the season with a 54-47 overtime victory in the Queens of the Bluegrass Tournament.

The Lady Cardinals (7-1) handed Taylor County its first loss of the season by refusing to lose when the momentum swung late.

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