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CORBIN \u2014 Harlan County had a target on its back throughout the season, but it never seemed to rattle coach Kyle Jones’ Black Bears. Despite facing upset attempts from both South Laurel and Clay County in the first two games of the 13th Region Tournament, the team maintained its composure in the title game against Corbin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Black Bears (30-4) found themselves trailing 12-5 at the end of the first quarter but managed to secure a narrow 27-25 lead going into halftime. They continued to take control in the second half, outscoring the Redhounds 35-23 and ultimately clinching a 62-48 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corbin players have no reason to hang their heads, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Redhounds (23-8) turned in a stellar season, winning the 50th District championship while picking up wins against Bell County and Knox Central before falling to Harlan County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat an amazing season for our program,\u201d Corbin coach Tony Pietrowski said. \u201cOur team grew leaps and bounds throughout the year. They should be very proud of themselves and the way they represented our program. Tough pill to swallow losing this group seniors. They have been special \u2014 on and off the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUltimately, we didn\u2019t score the ball well enough in the second half to make it a game late,\u201d he added. \u201cThey are a tough group to play against and will represent our region well at state. It\u2019s been a great run with loads of memories I will always cherish.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Bear senior Trent Noah was named Tournament MVP, and deservedly so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noah scored 75 points during Harlan County\u2019s three games, including a 14-point, 11-assist, and seven-rebound effort against Corbin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maddox Huff led the Black Nears with 24 points and nine rebounds while Jaycee Carter added seven points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carter Stewart led the Redhounds with 13 points while Zander Curry finished with 11 points, three assists, three steals, two blocks, and two rebounds. Ryder Akins added seven points and Trey Worley finished with six points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corbin led 12-5 at the end of the first quarter before trailing 27-25 at halftime,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harlan County outscored the Redhounds, 16-9, in the third quarter to build a 43-34 advantage before putting the game away in the final eight minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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