“Business trip” turns into a three-set district win for Pineville 

BARBOURVILLE — Pineville evened it’s record at 2-2 while capturing its first 51st District win of the season with an impressive 3-0 victory over Barbourville.

The Lady Mountain Lions turned in one of their best efforts of the season, handing the Lady Tigers a 25-21 loss in the first set, a 25-21 loss in the second set, and a 25-20 win in the third set.

“Tonight was a business trip,” Pineville coach Samantha North said. “We wanted to come in, play our speed, and scrap for every single ball. I felt like our energy was phenomenal and we battled back every time we got down. Our District is such a battle every single year so we knew we wanted to come in, take care of business, and set ourselves up for the best path to a District Championship.”