Blake McCowan led the way for stout 16th Region contender Morgan County (17-3) with a game-high 22 points. Nathaniel Peyton and Katlin Haney each had 14 points for the Cougars.
Morgan County went into halftime with a 35-24 lead. The Cougars remained out in the front early on in the second half, outscoring Prestonsburg 14-11 in the third quarter.
Saturday's contest was a rematch of a Prestonsburg-Morgan County matchup played earlier this season as part of Pike Central's Coca-Cola Hoops Classic. In the first game between the two teams Jan. 5, Morgan County held on in double-overtime, beating the Blackcats 67-61.
Nick McGuire added nine points for Prestonsburg.
Sean Leslie and Bobby Hughes added four points apiece for the Blackcats. Senior Brooks Herrick rounded out the Prestonsburg scoring with two points.
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