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Lincoln County's volleyball team lost its focus against Corbin, allowing the Lady Redhounds to rebound and force a three-game set. However, it was the homestanding Lady Patriots emerging as champions, refocusing to clinch the deciding third game for a 2-1 victory. Lincoln (8-4) held the upper hand early on posting a 25-15 game one win but the Lady Patriots' performance fell off in the second game, opening the door for a Corbin comeback. And the Lady Redhounds responded. Corbin's offense dominated at the start of game two by opening up a 10-1 lead.

Casey County spotted Corbin 42 points en route to a 57-22 loss in its regular-season finale Friday night at Liberty. The loss sent the Rebels (3-7, 1-3 District AAA-4)¿into fourth place in their district. Corbin scored 93 seconds into the game, then returned a fumble - the first of four Casey turnovers - ¿for a touchdown to take a 14-0 lead after just 4:10. The Redhounds (4-5, 2-2) scored six touchdowns in the first 21:04, but the Rebels outscored them three touchdowns to two in the second half.

Konnor Hill had the only win for the Danville boys in an 8-1 loss to Corbin on Wednesday at Danville. Hill won a tiebreaker to take the No. 6 singles match. “We made some strides,” Danville coach Mark Mojesky said. “Our No. 1 doubles team (Sam Nelson and Josh Joiner) lost 8-2, but had chances to make it much closer. It was their first time playing together.” Wednesday's Area Tennis Result BOYS Corbin (C) 8, at Danville (D) 1 Singles No. 1 - Maquet (C)

Boyle County coach Larry French isn’t expecting anything unusual against host Corbin in Saturday’s Cumberland Falls Pigskins Classic. “They are impressive. They play hard and fast and give tremendous effort on the field,” French said. “They’ve got some nice running backs that run extremely hard and run with their head and toes all going downhill.” The Redhounds opened their season with a 52-14 pounding of Harlan last week. Corbin ran for 311 yards and had 427 yards of total offense.

CORBIN - The Lincoln County girls fell behind by 12 points at the half Monday and went on to drop a 66-56 decision to Corbin. Megan Pitts went 8-for-18 from the floor and scored a game-high 22 points to go with her six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal for the Patriots (10-12). Jenny Ralston had 11 points, three rebounds, two steals and an assist. Jenny Jones had eight points and three rebounds and Lindsey Long had six boards for Lincoln. Lincoln trailed 33-21 at the half and Corbin built its lead to 50-32 heading to the fourth quarter.

Danville's boys opened their season with a 3-0 win at Corbin Monday at Corbin. The Admirals, who lost 10 starters off last year's team that reached the state sub-sectionals, scored 17 minutes into the game. Freshman Josh Winkler dribbled in from the left corner and as the defense collapsed, chipped a pass to J.C. Davis who finished the play to score. Davis struck again just two minutes later after overlapping behind forward Kris Frey, who controlled a long outlet and made a pass that Davis put just under the Corbin goalkeeper.

LANCASTER - Regardless of what happens Friday when Garrard County hosts District 4 leader Corbin, the Golden Lions will head to Corbin for the first round of the Class AA playoffs next week. While a win this week would be great, and a big boost heading into a rematch a week later, next week's game is the one that matters, and Stonebraker is looking for a way to gain an edge. "We have to try to prepare some things to give our kids a chance to succeed," Stonebraker said. "But, it goes without saying, that next week's game is much more important.

LANCASTER - When the game began Friday, Garrard County assistant coach Chris Cooper said the Golden Lions were as ready as any team he has ever been around as they prepared to play for the Class AA district title against Corbin. But when the game was finally over, the Redhounds had taken advantage of Garrard's missed opportunities and held off the Lions 21-14 before an excellent crowd at Dyehouse Stadium here. Garrard (8-2, 3-1) had numerous chances to score but turnovers - they committed eight in all - spelled doom for the Lions, who had 415 total yards to 276 for Corbin.

LIBERTY - Every time Casey County and Corbin have played since the two teams were placed in the same district, the gulf between them has been clear and consistent. Casey coach Andy Stephens said he thinks the gap may be closing, though he isn't being so bold as to predict that Casey is on par with Corbin. Casey has lost six straight games to Corbin by an average of 27 points, but Stephens will find out if his team is gaining ground on the superpower of Class AA, District 4 when the Rebels host the Redhounds Friday.

Rachel Spangler had a hat trick, plus one, and Maddie Adams had three assists Monday as Lincoln beat visiting Corbin 6-2. Spangler, a junior forward, tallied two goals in each half for Lincoln (4-2). Morgan Dennis and Kristen Meece scored a goal apiece.   Lincoln and Corbin had equal scoring opportunities with 21 shots on goal each, but the Lady Patriots managed to take advantage of a few more of their chances to break open the tightly-contested game and hand the Lady Redhounds their first loss.

Konnor Hill had the only win for the Danville boys in an 8-1 loss to Corbin on Wednesday at Danville. Hill won a tiebreaker to take the No. 6 singles match. “We made some strides,” Danville coach Mark Mojesky said. “Our No. 1 doubles team (Sam Nelson and Josh Joiner) lost 8-2, but had chances to make it much closer. It was their first time playing together.” Wednesday's Area Tennis Result BOYS Corbin (C) 8, at Danville (D) 1 Singles No. 1 - Maquet (C)

James “J. B.” Steele, 83, of Winchester, companion for 30 years to Marie Blevins, passed away Saturday at the Clark Regional Medical Center. A native of Corbin, he was born April 19, 1929, to the late Bert and Deborah Hyde Steele. He was a retired railroad worker. He is survived by two sons, Wayne (Becky) Steele of Winchester, Bert Steele of Nicholsaville; two daughters, Wanda (Larry) Steele Herron of London, Jessica Steele of Ohio; brother, Lewis (Cheryl) Steele of California; niece, Donna Lindy of Winchester; nephew, James (Violet)

Donald Joseph Murphy, 79, of Nicholasville passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, at Oak Tree Hospital in Corbin. He was a U.S. Marine veteran and had retired from Trane of Lexington. Donald was preceded in death by his parents and wife Diana Evans Murphy. He is survived by his son, Dr. Michael Murphy and wife Diane, and grandchildren, Bennett and Marit Murphy. Private services will be held by the family. Arrangements by the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in Corbin.

David L. Richie, 50, of Waynesburg, died Thursday, Oct. 25, at his home.   Born July 24, 1962, in Lexington, David was the son of Ruth Edwards Richie of Danville and the late Russell Richie, Jr. He attended Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia as a freshman in high school, was a 1980 graduate of Lincoln County High School and attended Eastern Kentucky University. David was a color technician on D Crew at RR Donnelly in Danville where he worked for over 18 years, was the owner/operator of DL Richie Trucking and a veteran of the Air National Guard.

Casey County spotted Corbin 42 points en route to a 57-22 loss in its regular-season finale Friday night at Liberty. The loss sent the Rebels (3-7, 1-3 District AAA-4)¿into fourth place in their district. Corbin scored 93 seconds into the game, then returned a fumble - the first of four Casey turnovers - ¿for a touchdown to take a 14-0 lead after just 4:10. The Redhounds (4-5, 2-2) scored six touchdowns in the first 21:04, but the Rebels outscored them three touchdowns to two in the second half.

Oct. 11, 1987 Sophomore halfback Eric Robertson of the George Rogers Clark Cardinals pulled down a pass as junior Shawn Elliott of Corbin defended Friday night in Corbin. The Cards dropped a 25-24 decision to the Redhounds. Helen Hayes will visit Lexington in October to help the University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts launch its first fund drive. Miss Hayes will be the guest artist at a benefit performance for the college on Wednesday, Oct. 21. LOUISVILLE (AP)¿ - The tobacco industry is expected to experience its biggest cigarette production year since 1982 due to a dramatic increase in 1987 exports.

All week Danville coach Sam Harp feared that his team was still celebrating a win over Boyle County way too much. Friday night he found out he was exactly right. The host Admirals gave up an nine-play, 80-yard touchdown drive to open the game and had to hold on in the closing minutes to beat Corbin 28-21 at Admiral Stadium thanks in large part to quarterback Devonta Alcorn, who ran for 95 yards and two scores and threw for 118 yards and another touchdown. “It was a win, but we sure were flat,” said Harp.

The George Rogers Clark High School football team won't have to take another road trip this week. After opening the season with a road loss at Corbin, followed by a setback to neighboring Montgomery County last week with an open date sandwiched in between, the Cardinals will play their first home game of the year against Bryan Station Friday night at Cardinal Stadium. “Its going to be great to be home, it really is,” Clark coach Steven Collins said earlier this week. “You get some familiarity (by playing)

It was one of the biggest wins Danville has had in recent years, but it's ancient history to Sam Harp. And the Danville coach said he believes the Admirals are taking the same approach this week in practice and will continue to do so Friday when they host Corbin in the first game following their win over Boyle County last week. Danville's 28-21 victory in the crosstown rivalry was cause for celebration for the Admirals and their fans, but almost immediately after the game Harp and his assistants began emphasizing the importance of moving on, and he thinks the players have responded to that message.

David Wesley Ramsey, 74, of Science Hill, passed away Friday, Aug. 31, at Somerwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born April 17, 1938, in Eubank, David was a son of the late Rowen Wesley and Ula Vivian Moore Ramsey. He was a welder and attended Floyd Switch Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Cora Mae Eldridge. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Howell Ramsey of Science Hill; four sons, Gary  and Jerry Ramsey, both of Somerset, Larry Ramsey of Lexington and David Ramsey Jr. of Science Hill; two daughters, Sherry Ramsey of Corbin and Susan Jasper of Somerset; two step children, Michelle Bolin of Somerset and Vernon Barnes of Mt. Victory; two brothers, James and Edward Ramsey, both of Indiana; seven sisters, Margaret Padgett of Norwood, Ohio, Katherine Asberry of Lancaster, Irene Duncan of Versailles, Betty Ramsey of Somerset, Wanda Cummins of Frankfort, Brenda Luttrell of Casey County and Linda Gregory of Science Hill; six grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and one step great grandchild.