DEFENDING CHAMPS MOVING ON: Corbin keeps hopes of wining sixth consecutive title alive with three-set sweep of Harlan County

Vanessa Ross’ Corbin Lady Redhounds moved one step closer to winning their sixth consecutive 13th Region championship by defeating Harlan County in three sets on Tuesday.

Corbin (20-10) wasted little time putting the Lady Black Bears (11-12) away, winning the first set, 25-17. The Lady Redhounds won the second set, 25-14 before rolling to an easy, 25-10, win in the third set.

Corbin will now face the winner of Knox Central and Jackson County in semifinal action at 8 p.m. on Wednesday.