Story byThe Daily Independent, Ashland, Ky. William Adams, The Daily Independent, Ashland, Ky. Sat, January 24, 2026 at 11:46 AM UTC·6 min readSUMMIT As the weekend’s winter storm approached, plenty of meteorologists were making predictions, analyzing data, and adjusting said predictions. For the folks who went to Roger Zornes Gymnasium for Friday’s matchup between Ashland and Boyd County, a similar seesaw of predictions could’ve been made based on the fluctuation of gameplay. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Tomcats rushed out to an early 9-0 lead that looked to set the tone for a possible runaway. The Lions then fought back to tie it up at the start of the second quarter, but by halftime Ashland led by 13. Two minutes and change into the final frame, Boyd County held a three-point advantage. But, in the final five minutes of play, the game’s forecast shifted one last time. The Tomcats refused to let victory fall from their grasp, as a 14-6 surge lifted Ashland back out in front, where it remained en route to a 93-86 victory. t’s that 'bend, but don’t break' mentality,” Ashland coach Ryan Bonner said.
