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Is running clock or three quarters better basketball mercy rule?

Blowouts in high school basketball are a fairly common occurrence. There are nights like what Corbin faced against North Laurel, where desperation mode kicks in as a team tries to dig out from a nine or ten point deficit by throwing up bad shots, leading to an ever-increasing...

Lady Redhounds run winning streak to five

The Corbin Lady Redhounds ran their winning streak to five games and their record to 6-1 with victories over Lynn Camp, Williamsburg and Leslie County, outscoring their opponents by an average of 51 points. “We have been playing really well,” said Coach Isaac Wilson. “I feel like...

Holiday tournament time

Holiday tournament time is upon us and whether it is in Gatlinburg, Rowan County or hosting their own, Corbin, Whitley County and Williamsburg are in the midst of it. Corbin defeated Williamsburg Friday night, snapping the Yellow Jackets’ season-opening five game winning streak,...

Practice begins for new Corbin Wrestling program

Corbin High School sports fan will have a new pack of Redhounds to root for as Coach Chuck Davis has held his first practices for the wrestling team. Davis said Monday that more than 40 students in grades eight through 12 have turned out for the practices that began Thursday. “We...

The good, the bad and the ugly plays out in boys’ basketball

It was the good, the bad and the ugly in boys’ basketball this past week. The good is Coach Eric Swords’ Williamsburg Yellow Jackets remaining undefeated at 5-0. The Jackets pulled out an overtime win at home Friday against Harlan County for the biggest win of the season. Coming...

Area basketball teams gear up for holiday tournaments

New Whitley County Basketball Coach Austin Horn picked up his first career win last Thursday with a 75-71 victory in the Colonels’ home opener against Hazard. Five Colonels scored in double figures led by Jamie Fuson’s 17 points. Ashton Reynolds had 16, while Ethan Keene and...

Girls’ teams pick up needed wins over the weekend

The Corbin Lady Redhounds improved to 2-1 on the season Saturday with a 66-47 victory over Letcher County Central in the 12th vs 13th Region Challenge at South Laurel High School. Kallie Housley led the way for the Lady Redhounds with 18 points Shelby Stewart added 15 and Darcie...

Former Whitley County Basketball Coach Mark White speaks about firing

One day after being fired as Head Basketball Coach at Whitley County High School, Mark White talked about the decision. White said in a phone interview Thursday that he has no hard feelings toward anyone over the decision, but officials offered him no reason behind it. “The...

Breaking News: WCHS Boy’s Basketball Coach Mark White no longer with the team

Despite starting the season with a 2-0 record, Whitley County High School Head Boy’s Basketball Coach Mark White is no longer with the team. Whitley County Athletic Director Bryan Stewart sent a press release Wednesday evening making the announcement. Assistant Coach Austin...
Posted On 09 Dec 2021

Girls’ basketball season heats up

The Whitley County Lady Colonels are now 2-1 on the season after defeating Madison Southern Friday and losing to Mercer County Saturday. “Its been a good start,” said Coach Sean Pigman. “The kids are really buying in and working hard.” The Lady Colonels defeated Madison Southern...