Corbin’s eighth grade state championship run came to an end on Saturday, losing to Lawrence County, 14-6, in the Eighth Grade Division 2 State Semifinals.
The game looked as if it were going into overtime but Lawrence County scored on a 50-yard hook and ladder play with 11 seconds remaining to score the game-winning touchdown.
Corbin led 6-0 for three quarters until the Bulldogs rallied and scored 14 unanswered points.
Clay Akins’ 38-yard touchdown run gave the Redhounds a 6-0 lead with 3:22 left in the third quarter.
Corbin held the lead until Lawrence County scored on a 34-yard touchdown run to tie the contest at six apiece with 7:53 remaining in regulation.
The Bulldogs secured the win with a 50-yard hook and ladder play that resulted in a touchdown with 11 seconds remaining.
