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The Redhounds erupted for 43 first-quarter points, scoring on offense, defense and special teams, before cruising to a 56-14 victory over the Cardinals in the second round of the KHSAA Class 4A State Football Playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The victory improved Corbin to 10-2 and sets up a highly anticipated regional championship showdown Friday on the road against Class 4A\u2019s top-ranked Fort Thomas Highlands (10-2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corbin wasted little time taking control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trey Person opened the scoring with a 33-yard touchdown run just 23 seconds into the contest, giving the Redhounds a 7-0 advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Less than a minute later, Zach Thomas electrified the home crowd with a 57-yard punt return for a touchdown, extending the lead to 14-0 with 10:58 remaining in the opening quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Person struck again with an impressive 5-yard touchdown run at the 8:13 mark, pushing Corbin\u2019s lead to 21-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Redhounds\u2019 defense then joined the scoring parade, recording a safety with 7:12 remaining to increase the advantage to 23-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quarterback Mason Salmons followed with a 20-yard touchdown pass to Thomas, giving Corbin a 29-0 lead with 6:38 still remaining in the first quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The defensive highlights continued when Silas Mahan intercepted a Wayne County pass and returned it 47 yards for a touchdown, extending the Redhounds\u2019 lead to 36-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clay Akins capped the opening quarter with a 5-yard touchdown run at the 1:05 mark, sending Corbin into the second quarter holding a commanding 43-0 advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wayne County (5-7) finally got on the scoreboard with a 54-yard touchdown pass with 7:20 remaining in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to 43-7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But Corbin answered with another special teams highlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Person returned the ensuing kickoff 74 yards for a touchdown, his third score of the first half, giving the Redhounds a 49-7 halftime advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corbin added its final touchdown during the third quarter when James Nunley scored on an 8-yard run with 4:52 remaining, extending the lead to 56-7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wayne County closed out the scoring with a 44-yard touchdown pass with 5:10 remaining in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Person finished with three touchdowns, scoring twice on the ground and once on a kickoff return while Thomas added two scores on a punt return and a touchdown reception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mahan\u2019s interception return, Akins\u2019 rushing touchdown and Nunnelly\u2019s scoring run highlighted a balanced Corbin performance that featured contributions from all three phases of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corbin coach Luke Salmons was pleased with his team\u2019s fast start and overall execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n