Corbin wins 50th District Tournament

The #6 ranked Corbin Redhounds captured the 50th District Tournament at Williamsburg Friday night, turning back the South Laurel Cardinals, 66-58.

The Redhounds nailed the win by hitting 15 of 18 free throws. Both teams converted 23 field goals but the Redhounds, led by junior Madison Johnson’s five 3-pointers edged the Cardinals 5-4 in that category.

From the line the Redhounds outscored the defending district and regional champion, 15-8. Johnson finished the game with 24 points while senior teammate Josh Crawford added 20 points. Matt St. John led the Cardinals with 25 points.

Check our website for a 50th District photo gallery Sunday and the pairings for the 13th region Tournament to be held at Bell County High School. Look for more details in Wednesday’s edition of the New Journal.