Basketball

Sports can often be summed up in numbers – points, field goals, strokes, jersey numbers – each one written in a stat book to tell a story using numbers rather than words. What if the most important number isn’t actually part of any game or written in a stat book? What if it is written in a planner, on a calendar, in a journal, or told through photos? What if the most important number is actually the amount of time a parent gets to steal with their children? Synonymous with Sports In Corbin, the Pietrowski name is synonymous with sports. Dating back to the 1950s, Paul ‘Shep’ Pietrowski played basketball for Saint Camillus. “He played...

Corbin High School basketball coach Tony Pietrowski is taking on a new role with the Redhounds. Corbin Redhounds Athletics announced he will take over the girls basketball program. Pietrowski has spent 25 seasons with the boys team. During his tenure, he compiled 528 career wins. Pietrowski spent two seasons coaching middle school girls basketball while his daughter, Lynnlee, played for the team. Lynnlee will be a freshman this fall. His appointment comes just days after Isaac Wilson resigned. Wilson was one of Pietrowski's former players. See the Corbin Redhounds Athletics Facebook post below:

Corbin Lady Redhounds Basketball Head Coach Isaac Wilson is stepping down, according to a social media post by Corbin Redhounds Athletics. Wilson led the team for nine seasons and had a 156-110 record. While at the helm, the Lady Redhounds won a 13th Region Championship in 2022, two 50th District titles in 2023 and 2024, and back-to-back WYMT Food City Mountain Basketball Classic championships in 2022 and 2023. "I appreciate every player who has helped build a solid program where excellence is the expectation," said Wilson in a social media video today. "When I think of Corbin, I think of the motto of, 'striving to be our best.' I hope we have...

The 2026 Martin’s Peterbilt 13th Region Basketball tournament is in the books. Both the Whitley County Colonels and the Corbin Redhounds made it to the final four in the region, but neither team was able to make it to the championship game. Whitley County’s first round win overall Pineville was the program’s first region tournament win since 1974 and the first program appearance at the region tournament since 2011. As for the Redhounds, this year’s tournament marks their 22 consecutive appearance at the region tournament.

Teams advancing to the 2026 Martin's Peterbilt 13th Region Basketball Tournament now know who they will face later this week. Saturday morning's draw began with the girls bracket. Knox Central will take on Middlesboro to tip off the tournament at 6 p.m. on March 2. South Laurel and Clay County will play the night cap at 7:30 p.m. In day two, North Laurel will face Barbourville at 6 p.m. on March 3. Bell County and Whitley County will close out the night at 7:30 p.m. On the boys' side, games begin on March 4. Bell County and Clay County will open the boys tournament at 6 p.m. that night followed by a Pineville and...

The Girls’ 50th District Basketball Tournament tipped off at Corbin’s Gilliam Gym Monday night. The first game saw the South Laurel Cardinals fly away with an 80-17 win over Williamsburg. During the nightcap, Corbin’s home court advantage was not enough to get them the win as they played their final game this season. Whitley County’s Lady Colonels will make their return to the region tournament after a 53-46 win over the Lady Redhounds.

Whitley County Boys Basketball Head Coach Eric Swords was named the Kentucky Basketball Coaches Association’s 13th Region Coach of the Year.

It was a big night for the Whitley County Colonels and Lady Colonels Tuesday, as both teams were able to secure important district wins over Corbin. The girls took the court first inside Charles M. Lawson Gymnasium, with the Lady Colonels managing to avenge a loss to Corbin earlier this season by securing a 52-39 win in the rematch. The victory improves the team to an even 10-10 on the season, and puts them at 3-2 in district play. The Lady Hounds, meanwhile, fall to 10-7, 2-2. The Whitley girls' last district game of the regular season will come next Tuesday, Feb. 10, at South Laurel. Corbin will play at Williamsburg...

Regular season competition between 50th District opponents continued Tuesday night with a pair of double headers in Corbin and London as the Redhounds and Lady Hounds played host to Whitley County and the Williamsburg Yellow Jackets and Lady Jackets traveled to South Laurel. South was dominant in both games against the Jackets, with the Lady Cards winning, 92-19, and the Cardinal boys winning, 79-12. The losses keep both Williamsburg squads winless in district play, but they will hope to have a better showing next Tuesday, Jan. 27, when they host Corbin in another double header. The Corbin Lady Hounds improved their overall record to 9-6 Tuesday evening with a 60-42 victory...

Tuesday night featured four 50th District contests as the Williamsburg Lady Jackets and Yellow Jackets hosted their crosstown rivals from Whitley County and the Corbin Redhounds and Lady Hounds made the short trip north to play at South Laurel. It was a tough night for Jacket fans. First, the Williamsburg girls fell to 2-6 on the season, 0-1 in district play, after an 84-20 loss to the Lady Colonels. With the win, Whitley improves to 7-7, 1-0. Both teams will face 50th District competition again this Friday evening, as Williamsburg will travel to face Corbin and Whitley County will play host to South Laurel. Whitley County 71, Williamsburg 28 WCHS - Jonna Rice...