On paper, it appeared that the matchup between the girls’ teams of Jefferson County North and Pleasant Ridge would be one to remember.

It didn’t disappoint.

Pleasant Ridge senior Grace McKinney poured in a game-high 23 points and junior Mallory Wagner chipped in 22, as the Lady Rams came away with a 66-61 road win in overtime.

The Lady Chargers started strong with senior guard Carly Elias scoring nine points in the first quarter giving JCN an 18-13 lead after one.

Pleasant Ridge battled back in the second to pull within three, but the Lady Chargers still took a 29-26 lead into the halftime break.

Heading into the third quarter, Wagner had just four points in the contest. She finished with 10 in the quarter, as the Lady Rams took the lead heading into the fourth, 45-44.

Neither team was able to get their respective offenses going in the final quarter, but the Lady Chargers were able tie the game at the end of regulation at 57 to force overtime.

In overtime, JCN sophomore Annabelle Vaught fouled out with 14 points, and the Lady Rams took advantage to win the extra period 9-4.

Pleasant Ridge (4-2, 4-1) hosts Horton (4-1) Friday. Jefferson County North (3-3, 2-3) takes on Maur Hill Mount Academy (4-1) in Winchester.

Pleasant Ridge: Grace McKinney – 23, Mallory Wagner – 22, Lindsey Heim – 9, Morgan Heim – 4, Montanna Adams – 4, Kailey Wilburn – 2, Allison Herbig – 2.

JCN: Carley Elias – 18, Jentry Seichepine – 15, Annabelle Vaught – 14, Ravyn Jobbins – 8, Julie Schrick – 4, Gabbi George – 2.

BOYS

The Jefferson County North boys entered their matchup against Pleasant Ridge 3-2 on the year, with both losses by a combined seven points.

On Tuesday night, the Chargers made sure it wasn’t close as senior Bryce Noll scored a season-high 28 points in a 72-45 win.

Noll got the Chargers off to a good start scoring 10 in the first and seconds quarters to finish the first half with 20, and JCN led 41-31 at intermission.

JCN broke the game open in the third quarter, and it was the defense that did its job holding the Rams to just seven points.

The Chargers (4-2, 4-1) turn their focus to a big game with Maur Hill Mount Academy (3-2) Friday. Pleasant Ridge (1-5, 1-4) hosts Horton (4-1).

JCN: Bryce Noll – 28, Elijah Meyer – 11, Nick Funk – 10, Cole Bryant – 10, Spencer Hubbard – 5, Brayden Summers – 4, Brysen Weishaar – 2, Boston Lane – 1, Avery Noll – 1.

Pleasant Ridge: Brennan Hollinger – 10, Jagar Haack – 10, Breydon Baragary – 8, Elliot Clay – 6, Ashton Watkins – 6, Derek Zule – 3, TEAM – 2.