North Laurel wins fourth straight 13th Region crown

The Jaguars rallied late to capture another regional title.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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North Laurel High School's boys basketball team won its fourth consecutive 13th Region championship, rallying in the final eight minutes to defeat its opponent in the regional final played in Corbin, Kentucky.

Why it matters

North Laurel's sustained success in the 13th Region, one of Kentucky's most competitive high school basketball regions, is a testament to the program's coaching, player development, and ability to perform under pressure in big games.

The details

Trailing late, North Laurel used a strong finish to secure the regional title, continuing the Jaguars' dominant run in the 13th Region over the past four seasons.

  • The 13th Region championship game was played on March 8, 2026.

The players

North Laurel High School

A public high school located in Laurel County, Kentucky that has won the 13th Region boys basketball championship four years in a row.

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What’s next

North Laurel will advance to the Kentucky state basketball tournament, where they will look to continue their successful season and compete for a state championship.

The takeaway

North Laurel's ability to win four straight regional titles in one of Kentucky's toughest high school basketball regions demonstrates the program's consistent excellence and talent development over an extended period of time.