LONDON — Some postseason traditions just refuse to end, and Corbin’s remarkable run of reaching the 13th Region Volleyball Tournament championship match is one of them.
The Lady Redhounds punched their ticket to the regional finals for the 13th consecutive year Monday, defeating Knox Central in straight sets, 25-15, 25-19 and 25-9, in semifinal action.
The victory improved Corbin to 24-15, while Knox Central finished its season at 20-13.
More importantly, the win sets up another familiar championship matchup as Corbin will face Whitley County in the 13th Region finals for the seventh consecutive season.
Corbin established control early against Knox Central, taking the opening set 25-15 to grab a 1-0 advantage.
The Lady Panthers put up a stronger fight in the second set, but the Lady Redhounds maintained their composure and came away with a 25-19 victory to move within one set of advancing.
Corbin saved its most dominant performance for the third set.
The Lady Redhounds overwhelmed Knox Central 25-9, completing the sweep and extending one of the region’s most impressive streaks of championship appearances.
Corbin’s 13 consecutive trips to the regional championship match speak to the program’s sustained success, but the Lady Redhounds will now look to turn their latest appearance into a regional title.
Standing in their way will be a familiar opponent.
Whitley County enters the championship match with a 35-4 record and is seeking its fifth consecutive 13th Region championship. The Lady Colonels have also won 14 straight regional tournament matches and 24 consecutive postseason contests.
