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Injuries, a slow start, and a stretch from April 28 to May 10 that led only one win in six games while entering postseason play with a 3-6 mark during their last nine games before the start of the 13th Region Tournament were just a few of the obstacles the Redhounds overcame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But Corbin caught fire when it mattered most, capturing its second straight regional title while winning three games in a row for the first time in over a month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe most important part of a run at region is always getting there,\u201d Philpot said. \u201cThat made the South Laurel game huge with both of us feeling like we had a shot if we got there. Whitley got us in the District but we felt like we\u2019d made some mistakes that if we could correct then we could get them the next time around. A gem by (Lucas) Tarvin and playing a clean game behind him, we were able to make that happen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cInjuries are always a tough part of baseball,\u201d he added. \u201cIt\u2019s always a long grinding season but when you put some injuries on top of that, it can be tough. Our guys never wavered, even through some losses that shouldn\u2019t have happened, we could see who we really were if we put it all together. We want to win every time we step on the field but at the end of the day the regular season is for us to prepare for the postseason. So the key is learning and continuing to get better and hopefully be hitting stride when it matters.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Philpot also credits his team\u2019s \u201cnever quit\u201d attitude to their recent success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been key for us this last couple of weeks,\u201d he admitted. \u201cWe\u2019ve got a lot of guys that have had roles on our past Region runs and they know how to prepare and be relaxed enough to perform in these big games.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another tough schedule also allowed his team\u2019s to be ready for what was to come once postseason play began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWithout question, our schedule was tough, especially when we faced several of our big opponents without being full strength,\u201d Philpot said. \u201cBut even then, it becomes vital experience for some young guys and role players that were key in our run as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even when his team\u2019s struggled, Philpot said a big key was his players never losing faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n