{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The News Journal","provider_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net","title":"2018-19 High School Basketball Preview &ndash; The News Journal","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"MN3lBZL8IA\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/2018-19-high-school-basketball-preview\/\">2018-19 High School Basketball Preview<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/2018-19-high-school-basketball-preview\/embed\/#?secret=MN3lBZL8IA\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;2018-19 High School Basketball Preview&#8221; &#8212; The News Journal\" data-secret=\"MN3lBZL8IA\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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Hounds will still be dangerous without Taylor and Stewart By: Trent Knuckles The post Andrew Taylor era for Corbin Redhound basketball will be an opportunity for some new leaders to step forward on a team so closely identified by one of the best players to ever wear a Corbin uniform. Taylor, who led the team to a Region 13 title and trip to the Sweet 16 last year, was an incredibly skilled 28-ppg scorer who served as floor general for the Redhounds, and who was in the mix for the honor of Mr. Basketball. Also missing will be Chandler Stewart, a Lexington Christian Academy transfer who played his senior season at Corbin, and averaged 16.7 ppg. \u201cChandler and Andrew were outstanding players and did a lot more than just score the basketball, so replacing them will be no easy task,\u201d said Corbin head coach Tony Pietrowski, who has guided the Redhounds to four Sweet 16 appearances. Corbin is coming off a 26-8 season where they lost in the second round of the state tournament to Scott County. \u201cWe have some seniors really rising to the challenge, and the entire team is excited about the opportunities in front of them.\u201d The team\u2019s most obvious go-to player for leadership will be senior guard Chase Sanders, a 12.6 ppg scorer who looked absolutely brilliant, at times, in games for the Redhounds. Other games, he played more of a supporting role for Taylor and Stewart. Junior Matthew Taylor, a multi-position player who averaged nearly 8 ppg last season, will be asked to contribute more this year. Pietrowski also points to a bevy of others players being looked to for leadership: A trio of seniors Cameron Maguet, Brody Barton and Jacob Unthank, along with junior forward Alex Byrley. Players that saw limited action last year \u2014 like junior Grant Morton and Maxwell Barnett \u2014 have opportunities to contribute. \u201cCouple that with some of the new faces to our program, and it should be fun to watch,\u201d Pietrowski said. The coach praises what he considers his team\u2019s versatility, which should allow for varying styles of play; up-tempo when need be, or slower, more \u201cpossession oriented\u201d type of games which become more common in tournaments. \u201cWe have a lot of kids that can play at a variety of positions effectively,\u201d Pietrowski said. \u201cWe should be able to stretch out teams as everyone has the ability to play out on the floor.\u201d Pietrowski said he thinks the schedule will provide a good number of stern tests that will ready his team for district and region tournament play. The Redhounds kick off the season with Cordia in the Nissan Classic at North Laurel December 1. The annual Cumberland Falls Invitational Classic is stacked with talented teams, including Clay County, North Hardin and Floyd Central. The Redhonds will take part in the Smokey Mountain Classic, in Gatlinburg, Tenn. And the addition of the Class 2A state tournament this year should prove challenging as well. \u201cOur expectations don\u2019t really change, year to year,\u201d Pietrowski said. \u201cWe want to be the best we can be in the classroom and community. We practice and prep with those things in mind.\u201d \u201cWe are very excited about this season for our team and program,\u201d he added. \u201cMost feel like we are in the middle of the pack in regards to a trip to Rupp. This is nice fuel for our team and I feel we will be back in the mix come post season.\u201d Lady Hounds should benefit from increased depth and experience By: Trent Knuckles At the start of last season, first year Corbin Lady Redhounds coach Isaac Wilson knew he had a team in rebuilding mode. His squad ended with an 8-23 record. But there were moments of promise. Wilson said he\u2019s seeing that effort start to pay dividends already this year for a team he believes is starting to become more confident in its abilities. \u201cLast year, we were able to get a lot of girls some playing time, and it gave them some experience,\u201d Wilson said, in hindsight. \u201cI thought we improved as the season went on. Going through the summer, and now that we\u2019ve been in conditioning and were able to get a few scrimmages in, I totally see the confidence from that experience starting to show.\u201d Preseason scrimmages have shown potential. The Lady Redhounds lost to Somerset, but routed Pineville in an improved effort. Wilson said he feels the team is blessed with players who are fairly comfortable at multiple spots on the floor. Senior forward Jadyn Robertson, a returning starter, brings a lot to table. She was a solid performer on the court, particularly grabbing rebounds for the Lady Redhounds. \u201cShe\u2019s just more comfortable this year, I can tell. She got a ton of confidence and it\u2019s really exciting to see her potential,\u201d Wilson said. \u201cShe\u2019s a good leader in the classroom and on the court.\u201d Senior center Britnee Barnett is an energetic low post presence for the team who \u201cdoes all the little things that might go unnoticed\u2026\u201d \u201cShe\u2019s got a real high motor and she\u2019s always giving you maximum effort,\u201d Wilson said. After taking her sophomore and junior years off because of back-to-back ACL injuries, senior forward Harleigh Grubb will be back in uniform, and Wilson said he thinks she will be a significant contributor, particularly off the bench. \u201cShe brings a style of aggressiveness that will be good for our younger girls,\u201d Wilson said. \u201cWe are excited to have her back. I think she will really contribute something big to our team. She\u2019s playing really well.\u201d Junior guard Hannah Medlin is also expected to be a big factor for the team this year. Wilson said he feels his squad can easily go nine to 10 deep off the bench, so the plan is to put pressure on opponents by forcing a fast [&hellip;]"}