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Stephens continuing success on the mat at University of the Cumberlands

(Story by Trevor Sherman) Just a few short years ago, Jaine Stephens started making waves as the only active female high school wrestler in our local area. As a middle schooler competing at the varsity level for Whitley County High School, the California native was regularly...
Posted On 29 May 2022
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Oliphant sisters roll on as collegiate bowlers

(Story by Trevor Sherman) ReighAnn and Jacqueline Oliphant helped to blaze a trail for high school bowling in Whitley County. As members of the very first Colonel bowling team, they represented their school at the regional and state levels before moving on to compete in the...
Posted On 22 May 2022
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Williamsburg’s Taylor signs with Lindsey Wilson College for track

Williamsburg’s Madison Taylor recently signed to compete in track and cross country for Lindsey Wilson College. Pictured with Taylor are her parents, Jessica and Mike, and coaches Bryan Berta and Josh Patrick.
Posted On 20 May 2022

State legislature must protect integrity of girls’ high school sports

I have seen girls out on the high school football field. I don’t remember the exact team, but the center was a girl. It wasn’t a local team, but she hung right in there with the boys. The majority of times that I have seen girls on the football field has been as the place kicker....

Corbin Cheerleaders honored at Rupp

“To say this year has been a journey would be an understatement,” wrote Corbin High School Cheerleading Coach Shonya O’Neill on her Facebook page. “This little team has had many ups and downs and heartbreak after heartbreak.” O’Neill’s team was crowned the Sweet 16 In-game State...

Every sport is about the team and supporting teammates in action

Sports like cross country, golf, wrestling, tennis and track and field are unique in that while athletes are competing as part of a team, they have the opportunity to win individual titles as well. At the Region 7 wrestling tournament Saturday at McCreary Central, Corbin’s Seth...

Corbin’s Huff, Whitley County’s Colmus advance to wrestling semi-state tournament

Corbin’s Seth Huff and Whitley County’s Anthony Colmus will be competing in the semi-state wrestling tournament Saturday in Lexington. Huff finished second in the 215-pound weight class Saturday in the Region 7 Wrestling Tournament at McCreary Central. Huff scored three pin...

Sign-up time for Grace on the Hill Indoor Soccer

Grace on the Hill United Methodist Church in Corbin has begun sign-ups for its children’s indoor soccer league. The league is open to children, ages four, five and six as of Oct. 1, 2021. More information or applications are available by going by the church office at 1632...

Large crowd turns out for Corbin Wrestling’s first home match

Corbin High School’s Wrestling Redhounds made history last week, hosting the first home match in the program’s short history against Whitley County. The Redhounds and Colonels took to the mat at the Corbin Middle School gym. “I really thought there would be some people there, but...

Corbin Wrestling to host Whitley County Wednesday in program’s first home match

The Corbin High School Wrestling team will hold its first home match Wednesday night against Whitley County. The Redhounds and Colonels will take to the new mat that arrived in Corbin last week beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Corbin Middle School.