Ashland Boyd County’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Portsmouth 66-39 in a Kentucky girls basketball matchup on Feb. 8.

Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 14-14 duel in the first quarter.

The Lions registered a 30-25 advantage at half over the Trojans.

Ashland Boyd County moved to a 43-36 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Lions held on with a 23-3 scoring edge in the final quarter.

In recent action on Feb. 1, Portsmouth faced off against South Point.

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