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What are some of the games that stand out to you as some of the biggest wins in your school's history? I'm talking the school you attended and/or root for?
**For me, the 1976 shutout win over Mayfield to win the 2A state title was huge. I was in high school at the time and it was the first title since the mythical titles back in '39 and '55. I knew a lot of the guys on the team and so it was very exciting. It was a cold, November day in Commonwealth Stadium, spitting snow. The Hounds' defense rose to the occasion against a powerful Mayfield offense to bring home the trophy. Memorable day.
Others:
**1976 @ Middlesboro . Hounds won 10-9 in what may a been a battle of the top two teams anywhere in Kentucky. A great MBoro team's season ended that night and I nearly got stabbed by an irate Jacket fan.
**1980 State title win over Ft. Campbell . Campbell was probably a 2-3 TD favorite but the Hounds defense again stool tall and won 16-7 at Cardinal Stadium.
**1982 vs Glasgow . A 18-6 victory gave Corbin it's last state title in a cold, rainy 33 degree gametime temperature day. The Hounds played on turf shoes they borrowed from EKU. That Hounds team started off poorly that season, losing to Bryan Station, Madison Central ,Danville, and Cawood. But a big 22-21 come from behind win at Middleboro late in the season pushed the Hounds over .500 and they never lost again.
**1982 @ Middlesboro. (See above) .Corbin seemed dead in the water and destined to be ousted from playoff contention at halftime , down , I believe, 21-8 . They stormed back in the second half to win 22-21 to send them streaking toward a a state championship.
**2017 : Another 22-21 win. This time over Tennessee state power , Alcoa. Anytime you get a win over a powerhouse like Alcoa, it has to make the list of big time wins. Corbin tied it up at 14 will 11 seconds left in regulation and won it in overtime after a score and a 2-point conversion.
** 2018 : Corbin v. Boyle - State Semis . Corbin hosted the Rebs at Campbell Field and posted a rare shutout over a strong Boyle County squad. The Hounds went on to drop the title game by a point to Central.
**!960 : I wasn't born yet but in 1960 state power Louisville Manual came to town at the end of the season. As the story goes , Corbin's coach, Walt Green, was giving a pregame speech to his troops in the locker room when someone came in and handed him what appeared to be a telegram. The Coach read it, dropped it on the floor and walked out. A Redhound player came over and picked up the paper and read it. The Coach had been informed that his mother had passed away. This motivated the Hounds to go out and "win one for the Gipper." They did just that , beating the powerful Manual team 48-36 . The fact is, it was all a ruse. The coach was up in the press box the whole game. He used the fake telegram to motivate his players. It worked. The Hounds ended with a perfect record, and even was rated #1 for a time during that season but didn't qualify for the playoffs under a failed ratings system that was much worse than RPI.
**1962: Highlands comes to town . Corbin hosted a powerful Highlands team from northern KY in the state semifinals. Highlands came in as the two-time defending state champion, riding an impressive 34-game winning streak . In what many describe as the best atmosphere ever for a game in Corbin, the Hounds stunned Highlands and everyone around the state of Kentucky by beating the Birds 10-0 . The Hounds went on to lose to Danville in the state finals 13-6. Corbin had beaten Danville earlier in the season.
These are some of my favorite big time wins in Corbin history. What are some of the wins that stand out for you as far as your school goes ???
I look forward to reading about some of your school's biggest wins.
**For me, the 1976 shutout win over Mayfield to win the 2A state title was huge. I was in high school at the time and it was the first title since the mythical titles back in '39 and '55. I knew a lot of the guys on the team and so it was very exciting. It was a cold, November day in Commonwealth Stadium, spitting snow. The Hounds' defense rose to the occasion against a powerful Mayfield offense to bring home the trophy. Memorable day.
Others:
**1976 @ Middlesboro . Hounds won 10-9 in what may a been a battle of the top two teams anywhere in Kentucky. A great MBoro team's season ended that night and I nearly got stabbed by an irate Jacket fan.
**1980 State title win over Ft. Campbell . Campbell was probably a 2-3 TD favorite but the Hounds defense again stool tall and won 16-7 at Cardinal Stadium.
**1982 vs Glasgow . A 18-6 victory gave Corbin it's last state title in a cold, rainy 33 degree gametime temperature day. The Hounds played on turf shoes they borrowed from EKU. That Hounds team started off poorly that season, losing to Bryan Station, Madison Central ,Danville, and Cawood. But a big 22-21 come from behind win at Middleboro late in the season pushed the Hounds over .500 and they never lost again.
**1982 @ Middlesboro. (See above) .Corbin seemed dead in the water and destined to be ousted from playoff contention at halftime , down , I believe, 21-8 . They stormed back in the second half to win 22-21 to send them streaking toward a a state championship.
**2017 : Another 22-21 win. This time over Tennessee state power , Alcoa. Anytime you get a win over a powerhouse like Alcoa, it has to make the list of big time wins. Corbin tied it up at 14 will 11 seconds left in regulation and won it in overtime after a score and a 2-point conversion.
** 2018 : Corbin v. Boyle - State Semis . Corbin hosted the Rebs at Campbell Field and posted a rare shutout over a strong Boyle County squad. The Hounds went on to drop the title game by a point to Central.
**!960 : I wasn't born yet but in 1960 state power Louisville Manual came to town at the end of the season. As the story goes , Corbin's coach, Walt Green, was giving a pregame speech to his troops in the locker room when someone came in and handed him what appeared to be a telegram. The Coach read it, dropped it on the floor and walked out. A Redhound player came over and picked up the paper and read it. The Coach had been informed that his mother had passed away. This motivated the Hounds to go out and "win one for the Gipper." They did just that , beating the powerful Manual team 48-36 . The fact is, it was all a ruse. The coach was up in the press box the whole game. He used the fake telegram to motivate his players. It worked. The Hounds ended with a perfect record, and even was rated #1 for a time during that season but didn't qualify for the playoffs under a failed ratings system that was much worse than RPI.
**1962: Highlands comes to town . Corbin hosted a powerful Highlands team from northern KY in the state semifinals. Highlands came in as the two-time defending state champion, riding an impressive 34-game winning streak . In what many describe as the best atmosphere ever for a game in Corbin, the Hounds stunned Highlands and everyone around the state of Kentucky by beating the Birds 10-0 . The Hounds went on to lose to Danville in the state finals 13-6. Corbin had beaten Danville earlier in the season.
These are some of my favorite big time wins in Corbin history. What are some of the wins that stand out for you as far as your school goes ???
I look forward to reading about some of your school's biggest wins.
10-27-2022, 10:55 PM
When South Laurel beat North Laurel in the 2022 season. Huge win.
10-28-2022, 03:50 AM
Too many for Belfry, but here are a few among many:
1979... At Highlands in the state semis 14-8
1989...ended Pikeville's 33 game winning streak 33-24
2003...31-0 at Middlesboro
2008...21-13 at Johnson Central
2010...33-28 at home over Somerset in the state semis
2013...3-0 over Wayne County in the state championship
2014...14-7 over Central in the state championship...The first ever win for Belfry over Central.
2016...42-17 at Corbin in the semis
2019...15-14 at Desales in the state semis
1979... At Highlands in the state semis 14-8
1989...ended Pikeville's 33 game winning streak 33-24
2003...31-0 at Middlesboro
2008...21-13 at Johnson Central
2010...33-28 at home over Somerset in the state semis
2013...3-0 over Wayne County in the state championship
2014...14-7 over Central in the state championship...The first ever win for Belfry over Central.
2016...42-17 at Corbin in the semis
2019...15-14 at Desales in the state semis
10-28-2022, 06:23 AM
(10-28-2022, 03:50 AM)bucslover68 Wrote: Too many for Belfry, but here are a few among many:2003... 21-0 at Middlesboro in the regional championship.
1979... At Highlands in the state semis 14-8
1989...ended Pikeville's 33 game winning streak 33-24
2003...31-0 at Middlesboro
2008...21-13 at Johnson Central
2010...33-28 at home over Somerset in the state semis
2013...3-0 over Wayne County in the state championship
2014...14-7 over Central in the state championship...The first ever win for Belfry over Central.
2016...42-17 at Corbin in the semis
2019...15-14 at Desales in the state semis
10-28-2022, 09:46 AM
(10-28-2022, 03:50 AM)bucslover68 Wrote: Too many for Belfry, but here are a few among many:
1979... At Highlands in the state semis 14-8
1989...ended Pikeville's 33 game winning streak 33-24
2003...31-0 at Middlesboro
2008...21-13 at Johnson Central
2010...33-28 at home over Somerset in the state semis
2013...3-0 over Wayne County in the state championship
2014...14-7 over Central in the state championship...The first ever win for Belfry over Central.
2016...42-17 at Corbin in the semis
2019...15-14 at Desales in the state semis
That Belfry team was SO good. Corbin played a really good first half, jumping out to a 17-0 lead but I think Corbin fumbled away another potential score and Belfry scored before the half. Belfry completely dominated the second half.
10-28-2022, 02:37 PM
Just a quick scan of Pikeville games (as always, based on current info and could change) and I sure I am leaving out some good ones:
-1925 Pikeville 19 Louisa 0
1st recorded W in Program History
-1929 Pikeville 79 Belfry 0
Largest margin of victory in series history
-1935 Pikeville 25 Belfry 0
Panthers claim their 1st Big Sandy Valley Conference Championship
-1951 Pikeville 33 Louisa 13
Panthers win the prestigious Big Sandy Bowl at Paintsville to cap a 9-2-1 season
-1955 Pikeville 28 Harlan 7
Panthers finish off an 11-0 season with a claim to the ‘55 Title with a win in the Big Sandy Bowl
-1956 Pikeville 19 Lafayette 7
Pikeville shows their ability to compete on a state level with larger schools
-1972 Pikeville 22 Lynch 22 (Overtime)
Pikeville wins its first playoff game and region title against a Class A power
-1972 Pikeville 24 Beechwood 8
The Panthers advance to their first state title game, defeating Beechwood in the first matchup between the two small schools
-1979 Pikeville 16 Corbin 0
The Panthers advance to the Class AA State Championship with a win over a traditional power
-1985 Pikeville 27 Cumberland 21
PHS wins the 1st Pike County Bowl against Freddie Maggard and the Redskins
-1987 Pikeville 28 Henry Clay 15
The Panthers again show their ability to compete at a high level and start the march towards a special season
-1987 Pikeville 28 Russellville 6
The 1st State Championship in program history as Hillard Howard’s Panthers reach the pinnacle.
-1988 Pikeville 22 Paintsville 0
In a game called the “Thrilla in Pikevilla”, the Panther Defense held strong against a very good Paintsville team to get the W
-1989 Pikeville 20 Trigg County 7
Pikeville HS becomes the first school to 3-Peat in Kentucky High School Football
-1992 Pikeville 18 Hazard 13
The Panthers go on the road and upset the 11-0 Bulldogs in the 2nd Round of the Playoffs
-1992 Pikeville 8 Cumberland 7
Pikeville wins the Region Championship at home in surprising fashion
-2003 Pikeville 20 Somerset 14
The Panthers go on the road and play lights out to get the win at the Briar Patch
-2004 Pikeville 29 Williamsburg 22 (Overtime)
Pikeville comes from behind late to force overtime at Hambley and claim the first Region Title since 2000
-2007 Pikeville 34 Ashland 21
Pike High wins for the only time in program history at Putnam
-2011 Pikeville 20 Fairview 18
Welcome back, Pikeville Football. The Panthers trail 18-0, but come all the way back to defeat the previously unbeaten Eagles in Westwood for the first region title since 2004
-2012 Pikeville 26 Raceland 20 (Overtime)
In a complete rebuild after 2011, the Panthers stun the Rams in OT to get revenge for a 54-14 beatdown earlier in the year at Raceland.
-2014 Pikeville 29 Belfry 20
The streak finally ends. After 13 straight losses to the rivals from Pond Creek, PHS pulled off a monster upset of the future AAA State Champions.
-2015 Pikeville 42 Paintsville 23
The Panthers return to the state championship for the first time in 24 years with a win at Memorial Field against a team that had defeated them in September.
-2015 Pikeville 42 Beechwood 28
The Hillard Howard era would not be the only time the Panthers grabbed the gold as they win the program’s 4th State Championship.
-2017 Pikeville 14 Hazard 9
Another rebuilding year, another playoff upset. This time at Daniel Field against a Bulldog team that had beaten PHS just a few weeks prior.
-2018 Pikeville 38 Raceland 19
Proving that 2015 was not a flash in the pan, PHS makes it back to the State Title game with a great performance against the Rams.
-2019 Pikeville 22 Belfry 21
The Panthers win at Belfry for the first time since the Vipperman Days
-2019 Pikeville 43 Paintsville 0
A State Championship game against one of your oldest rivals? Enough said.
-2021 Pikeville 36 Raceland 7
After a disappointing end to the 2020 season, the Panthers put on an elite playoff performance to make it back to Lexington
-2021 Pikeville 30 Russellville 27
Cementing the McNamee era, the Panthers claim the school’s 6th state title and 3rd in 7 seasons.
-2022 Pikeville 48 Belfry 13
After over a decade of dominance by Belfry, Pikeville takes its turn with back to back blowout victories and makes it four in a row over the Pirates.
-1925 Pikeville 19 Louisa 0
1st recorded W in Program History
-1929 Pikeville 79 Belfry 0
Largest margin of victory in series history
-1935 Pikeville 25 Belfry 0
Panthers claim their 1st Big Sandy Valley Conference Championship
-1951 Pikeville 33 Louisa 13
Panthers win the prestigious Big Sandy Bowl at Paintsville to cap a 9-2-1 season
-1955 Pikeville 28 Harlan 7
Panthers finish off an 11-0 season with a claim to the ‘55 Title with a win in the Big Sandy Bowl
-1956 Pikeville 19 Lafayette 7
Pikeville shows their ability to compete on a state level with larger schools
-1972 Pikeville 22 Lynch 22 (Overtime)
Pikeville wins its first playoff game and region title against a Class A power
-1972 Pikeville 24 Beechwood 8
The Panthers advance to their first state title game, defeating Beechwood in the first matchup between the two small schools
-1979 Pikeville 16 Corbin 0
The Panthers advance to the Class AA State Championship with a win over a traditional power
-1985 Pikeville 27 Cumberland 21
PHS wins the 1st Pike County Bowl against Freddie Maggard and the Redskins
-1987 Pikeville 28 Henry Clay 15
The Panthers again show their ability to compete at a high level and start the march towards a special season
-1987 Pikeville 28 Russellville 6
The 1st State Championship in program history as Hillard Howard’s Panthers reach the pinnacle.
-1988 Pikeville 22 Paintsville 0
In a game called the “Thrilla in Pikevilla”, the Panther Defense held strong against a very good Paintsville team to get the W
-1989 Pikeville 20 Trigg County 7
Pikeville HS becomes the first school to 3-Peat in Kentucky High School Football
-1992 Pikeville 18 Hazard 13
The Panthers go on the road and upset the 11-0 Bulldogs in the 2nd Round of the Playoffs
-1992 Pikeville 8 Cumberland 7
Pikeville wins the Region Championship at home in surprising fashion
-2003 Pikeville 20 Somerset 14
The Panthers go on the road and play lights out to get the win at the Briar Patch
-2004 Pikeville 29 Williamsburg 22 (Overtime)
Pikeville comes from behind late to force overtime at Hambley and claim the first Region Title since 2000
-2007 Pikeville 34 Ashland 21
Pike High wins for the only time in program history at Putnam
-2011 Pikeville 20 Fairview 18
Welcome back, Pikeville Football. The Panthers trail 18-0, but come all the way back to defeat the previously unbeaten Eagles in Westwood for the first region title since 2004
-2012 Pikeville 26 Raceland 20 (Overtime)
In a complete rebuild after 2011, the Panthers stun the Rams in OT to get revenge for a 54-14 beatdown earlier in the year at Raceland.
-2014 Pikeville 29 Belfry 20
The streak finally ends. After 13 straight losses to the rivals from Pond Creek, PHS pulled off a monster upset of the future AAA State Champions.
-2015 Pikeville 42 Paintsville 23
The Panthers return to the state championship for the first time in 24 years with a win at Memorial Field against a team that had defeated them in September.
-2015 Pikeville 42 Beechwood 28
The Hillard Howard era would not be the only time the Panthers grabbed the gold as they win the program’s 4th State Championship.
-2017 Pikeville 14 Hazard 9
Another rebuilding year, another playoff upset. This time at Daniel Field against a Bulldog team that had beaten PHS just a few weeks prior.
-2018 Pikeville 38 Raceland 19
Proving that 2015 was not a flash in the pan, PHS makes it back to the State Title game with a great performance against the Rams.
-2019 Pikeville 22 Belfry 21
The Panthers win at Belfry for the first time since the Vipperman Days
-2019 Pikeville 43 Paintsville 0
A State Championship game against one of your oldest rivals? Enough said.
-2021 Pikeville 36 Raceland 7
After a disappointing end to the 2020 season, the Panthers put on an elite playoff performance to make it back to Lexington
-2021 Pikeville 30 Russellville 27
Cementing the McNamee era, the Panthers claim the school’s 6th state title and 3rd in 7 seasons.
-2022 Pikeville 48 Belfry 13
After over a decade of dominance by Belfry, Pikeville takes its turn with back to back blowout victories and makes it four in a row over the Pirates.
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10-28-2022, 03:52 PM
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2004 Belfry vs Russell state semi finals is a memorable one for me. Belfry wins this one 39-17 in the final game BHS ever plays at Vipperman Stadium to return to the state finals. The very next week they would defeat Owensboro Catholic to win their 2nd state championship. Breathitt vs Belfry 2007 semi final was a good one too. Belfry absolutely dominates this game to win 62-28 and at one point was 55-13. Belfry had a chance to be the only team in program history to end their season a perfect 15-0 after this game but would lose in the very first matchup with Louisville Central 27-17 the very next week in the state finals in a game they were driving late down 20-17 to take the lead and an untimely fumble cost them. There is a lot of games I can talk about but these are 2 that stick out to me.
10-28-2022, 04:08 PM
I’ll add one. Pikeville traveled to Bluefield WV around ‘95 or 6 I think and blew out the #1 team in all classes in WV. The great Brent Coleman was one of the stars on that team.
10-28-2022, 04:12 PM
Great thread btw OSH.
10-28-2022, 04:30 PM
(10-28-2022, 09:46 AM)Old School Hound Wrote:OSH(10-28-2022, 03:50 AM)bucslover68 Wrote: Too many for Belfry, but here are a few among many:
1979... At Highlands in the state semis 14-8
1989...ended Pikeville's 33 game winning streak 33-24
2003...31-0 at Middlesboro
2008...21-13 at Johnson Central
2010...33-28 at home over Somerset in the state semis
2013...3-0 over Wayne County in the state championship
2014...14-7 over Central in the state championship...The first ever win for Belfry over Central.
2016...42-17 at Corbin in the semis
2019...15-14 at Desales in the state semis
That Belfry team was SO good. Corbin played a really good first half, jumping out to a 17-0 lead but I think Corbin fumbled away another potential score and Belfry scored before the half. Belfry completely dominated the second half.
that Corbin vs Boyle was probably the biggest and most talked about game that year. Holding them scoreless was about next to impossible.
that 2016 game vs belfry……. Oh my lord. It was probably the 2nd most attendance record at Campbell field (boyle vs Corbin was probably 1st). Standing room only. Loud. Caused belfry to fumble on the first possession which they hardly ever done. We looked like a machine against one of the best teams I’ve seen in the past decade. I thought we went into the half 17-0. But could be mistaken. 2nd half….. our 4 cylinder machine shut down and Belfry’s 8 cylinder fired up! If we weren’t on the receiving end of it, it would have been a thing of beauty!! Never seen a team just take over a game like that. And Corbin was a pushover either.
another great game, wasn’t anything big,
just the season district champions but we played Russell co at home. It was a score of 2-0. The ref blew a call a call because the kickoff went to the end zone and the guy caught it. Which would be a touch back. He barley moved and we tackled him and they called it a safety.
10-28-2022, 09:42 PM
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10-28-2022, 11:24 PM
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10-29-2022, 08:35 AM
The 1 that comes to mind for Breathitt is 95 semi state at Danville. Danville was class of 2a back then. Breathitt had never won on a state level before but pulled out a come from behind victory that night. I feel like that was the program's coming out party. The next week they go on and win 1st of 3 state titles against a good Franklin Simpson team in double OT.
10-29-2022, 12:27 PM
(10-27-2022, 10:32 PM)Old School Hound Wrote: What are some of the games that stand out to you as some of the biggest wins in your school's history? I'm talking the school you attended and/or root for?
**For me, the 1976 shutout win over Mayfield to win the 2A state title was huge. I was in high school at the time and it was the first title since the mythical titles back in '39 and '55. I knew a lot of the guys on the team and so it was very exciting. It was a cold, November day in Commonwealth Stadium, spitting snow. The Hounds' defense rose to the occasion against a powerful Mayfield offense to bring home the trophy. Memorable day.
Others:
**1976 @ Middlesboro . Hounds won 10-9 in what may a been a battle of the top two teams anywhere in Kentucky. A great MBoro team's season ended that night and I nearly got stabbed by an irate Jacket fan.
**1980 State title win over Ft. Campbell . Campbell was probably a 2-3 TD favorite but the Hounds defense again stool tall and won 16-7 at Cardinal Stadium.
**1982 vs Glasgow . A 18-6 victory gave Corbin it's last state title in a cold, rainy 33 degree gametime temperature day. The Hounds played on turf shoes they borrowed from EKU. That Hounds team started off poorly that season, losing to Bryan Station, Madison Central ,Danville, and Cawood. But a big 22-21 come from behind win at Middleboro late in the season pushed the Hounds over .500 and they never lost again.
**1982 @ Middlesboro. (See above) .Corbin seemed dead in the water and destined to be ousted from playoff contention at halftime , down , I believe, 21-8 . They stormed back in the second half to win 22-21 to send them streaking toward a a state championship.
**2017 : Another 22-21 win. This time over Tennessee state power , Alcoa. Anytime you get a win over a powerhouse like Alcoa, it has to make the list of big time wins. Corbin tied it up at 14 will 11 seconds left in regulation and won it in overtime after a score and a 2-point conversion.
** 2018 : Corbin v. Boyle - State Semis . Corbin hosted the Rebs at Campbell Field and posted a rare shutout over a strong Boyle County squad. The Hounds went on to drop the title game by a point to Central.
**!960 : I wasn't born yet but in 1960 state power Louisville Manual came to town at the end of the season. As the story goes , Corbin's coach, Walt Green, was giving a pregame speech to his troops in the locker room when someone came in and handed him what appeared to be a telegram. The Coach read it, dropped it on the floor and walked out. A Redhound player came over and picked up the paper and read it. The Coach had been informed that his mother had passed away. This motivated the Hounds to go out and "win one for the Gipper." They did just that , beating the powerful Manual team 48-36 . The fact is, it was all a ruse. The coach was up in the press box the whole game. He used the fake telegram to motivate his players. It worked. The Hounds ended with a perfect record, and even was rated #1 for a time during that season but didn't qualify for the playoffs under a failed ratings system that was much worse than RPI.
**1962: Highlands comes to town . Corbin hosted a powerful Highlands team from northern KY in the state semifinals. Highlands came in as the two-time defending state champion, riding an impressive 34-game winning streak . In what many describe as the best atmosphere ever for a game in Corbin, the Hounds stunned Highlands and everyone around the state of Kentucky by beating the Birds 10-0 . The Hounds went on to lose to Danville in the state finals 13-6. Corbin had beaten Danville earlier in the season.
These are some of my favorite big time wins in Corbin history. What are some of the wins that stand out for you as far as your school goes ???
I look forward to reading about some of your school's biggest wins.
Loved your trip down memory lane. Hounds were also thumped by Somerset in '82 something like 20-6. Boyle upset that Jumper team to keep them out of the playoffs and Corbin's line dominated Boyle's in the Regional. I really think that Somerset squad wan one of the best I saw that didn't win a state title.
I really thought Corbin would win the 2018 title after beating Boyle the way they did. Still scratch my head on how they lost that one.
If I remember the 1980 team started slow then caught fire in the last half of the season.
Those '76-'77 squads were powerful. They broke open a close game vs Boyle in start of 2nd half. As strong a team as I saw in my HS days.
10-29-2022, 01:24 PM
(10-29-2022, 12:27 PM)Hatz Wrote:(10-27-2022, 10:32 PM)Old School Hound Wrote: What are some of the games that stand out to you as some of the biggest wins in your school's history? I'm talking the school you attended and/or root for?
**For me, the 1976 shutout win over Mayfield to win the 2A state title was huge. I was in high school at the time and it was the first title since the mythical titles back in '39 and '55. I knew a lot of the guys on the team and so it was very exciting. It was a cold, November day in Commonwealth Stadium, spitting snow. The Hounds' defense rose to the occasion against a powerful Mayfield offense to bring home the trophy. Memorable day.
Others:
**1976 @ Middlesboro . Hounds won 10-9 in what may a been a battle of the top two teams anywhere in Kentucky. A great MBoro team's season ended that night and I nearly got stabbed by an irate Jacket fan.
**1980 State title win over Ft. Campbell . Campbell was probably a 2-3 TD favorite but the Hounds defense again stool tall and won 16-7 at Cardinal Stadium.
**1982 vs Glasgow . A 18-6 victory gave Corbin it's last state title in a cold, rainy 33 degree gametime temperature day. The Hounds played on turf shoes they borrowed from EKU. That Hounds team started off poorly that season, losing to Bryan Station, Madison Central ,Danville, and Cawood. But a big 22-21 come from behind win at Middleboro late in the season pushed the Hounds over .500 and they never lost again.
**1982 @ Middlesboro. (See above) .Corbin seemed dead in the water and destined to be ousted from playoff contention at halftime , down , I believe, 21-8 . They stormed back in the second half to win 22-21 to send them streaking toward a a state championship.
**2017 : Another 22-21 win. This time over Tennessee state power , Alcoa. Anytime you get a win over a powerhouse like Alcoa, it has to make the list of big time wins. Corbin tied it up at 14 will 11 seconds left in regulation and won it in overtime after a score and a 2-point conversion.
** 2018 : Corbin v. Boyle - State Semis . Corbin hosted the Rebs at Campbell Field and posted a rare shutout over a strong Boyle County squad. The Hounds went on to drop the title game by a point to Central.
**!960 : I wasn't born yet but in 1960 state power Louisville Manual came to town at the end of the season. As the story goes , Corbin's coach, Walt Green, was giving a pregame speech to his troops in the locker room when someone came in and handed him what appeared to be a telegram. The Coach read it, dropped it on the floor and walked out. A Redhound player came over and picked up the paper and read it. The Coach had been informed that his mother had passed away. This motivated the Hounds to go out and "win one for the Gipper." They did just that , beating the powerful Manual team 48-36 . The fact is, it was all a ruse. The coach was up in the press box the whole game. He used the fake telegram to motivate his players. It worked. The Hounds ended with a perfect record, and even was rated #1 for a time during that season but didn't qualify for the playoffs under a failed ratings system that was much worse than RPI.
**1962: Highlands comes to town . Corbin hosted a powerful Highlands team from northern KY in the state semifinals. Highlands came in as the two-time defending state champion, riding an impressive 34-game winning streak . In what many describe as the best atmosphere ever for a game in Corbin, the Hounds stunned Highlands and everyone around the state of Kentucky by beating the Birds 10-0 . The Hounds went on to lose to Danville in the state finals 13-6. Corbin had beaten Danville earlier in the season.
These are some of my favorite big time wins in Corbin history. What are some of the wins that stand out for you as far as your school goes ???
I look forward to reading about some of your school's biggest wins.
Loved your trip down memory lane. Hounds were also thumped by Somerset in '82 something like 20-6. Boyle upset that Jumper team to keep them out of the playoffs and Corbin's line dominated Boyle's in the Regional. I really think that Somerset squad wan one of the best I saw that didn't win a state title.
I really thought Corbin would win the 2018 title after beating Boyle the way they did. Still scratch my head on how they lost that one.
If I remember the 1980 team started slow then caught fire in the last half of the season.
Those '76-'77 squads were powerful. They broke open a close game vs Boyle in start of 2nd half. As strong a team as I saw in my HS days.
I agree about the '76-77 teams. Those were the strongest Corbin squads since I've been following. Incredible defensive teams. Big, strong(and mean), skilled guys on the line. The '76 10-9 game at Middlesboro at season's end was a classic defensive struggle between two of the state's best teams.
10-29-2022, 01:25 PM
(10-29-2022, 08:35 AM)wolfcat Wrote: The 1 that comes to mind for Breathitt is 95 semi state at Danville. Danville was class of 2a back then. Breathitt had never won on a state level before but pulled out a come from behind victory that night. I feel like that was the program's coming out party. The next week they go on and win 1st of 3 state titles against a good Franklin Simpson team in double OT.I remember this wolfcat. That was def a magical time back then in Jackson. Them boys won the state then a couple boys in the football team won the 14th region the same year. Prob the greatest year breathitt sports ever had in my opinion.
10-29-2022, 01:36 PM
2020 Paintsville over KCD. Lone state title, enough said.
2014- Paintsville over Pikeville 2nd round playoffs. Decisive victory over an opponent that beat us 56-8 in the regular season. This game shot Paintsville into title contention for the next 6 years.
2014- Paintsville over Pikeville 2nd round playoffs. Decisive victory over an opponent that beat us 56-8 in the regular season. This game shot Paintsville into title contention for the next 6 years.
10-29-2022, 02:02 PM
Lewis County beating Russell 14-7 in 2011 for the first district championship since 1986 and the first and only win over the Red Devils in school history. The Lions have a chance to best this game as the biggest win in school history if they can get a W in Irvine next week in the playoffs at Estill, as LCHS has never won a playoff football game.
10-29-2022, 07:00 PM
10-30-2022, 12:27 AM
(10-27-2022, 10:32 PM)Old School Hound Wrote: What are some of the games that stand out to you as some of the biggest wins in your school's history? I'm talking the school you attended and/or root for?
**1982 @ Middlesboro. (See above) .Corbin seemed dead in the water and destined to be ousted from playoff contention at halftime , down , I believe, 21-8 . They stormed back in the second half to win 22-21 to send them streaking toward a a state championship.
I was at EKU in 1982 and it seemed like we talked about that Middlesboro-Corbin game all week, and this was from Harlan County guys. Several of my friends stopped at that game on the way home. It felt like the game of the year for entire state.
10-30-2022, 12:41 AM
(10-30-2022, 12:27 AM)HCS Wrote:I was at EKU in '82 as well. The Colonels were rolling back then with Bird from Corbin and Tuck Woolum from Pineville.(10-27-2022, 10:32 PM)Old School Hound Wrote: What are some of the games that stand out to you as some of the biggest wins in your school's history? I'm talking the school you attended and/or root for?
**1982 @ Middlesboro. (See above) .Corbin seemed dead in the water and destined to be ousted from playoff contention at halftime , down , I believe, 21-8 . They stormed back in the second half to win 22-21 to send them streaking toward a a state championship.
I was at EKU in 1982 and it seemed like we talked about that Middlesboro-Corbin game all week, and this was from Harlan County guys. Several of my friends stopped at that game on the way home. It felt like the game of the year for entire state.
10-30-2022, 01:02 AM
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(10-28-2022, 04:08 PM)jetpilot Wrote: I’ll add one. Pikeville traveled to Bluefield WV around ‘95 or 6 I think and blew out the #1 team in all classes in WV. The great Brent Coleman was one of the stars on that team.I remember that game. Wasnt able to make it to that one but listened on the radio. That was a statement game, no doubt.
There are so many great games played and won by Pikeville through the years and they're all appreciated, but my favorite was in 1987 when the Panthers travelled over to Pond Creek to take on Belfry. What a game! Belfry coming off a state appearance the previous season was primed and loaded to take on Pikeville. What was supposed to be a stern test for the Panthers turned out to be a "pop quiz'' as Pikeville rolled to a 39 - 14 win. That was the season of the Big Five - 0- offense and The Big Dawg Defense. Arguably the best football team in Pike high's history.
10-30-2022, 01:47 AM
I’m a younger Raceland alum/fan so bear with me.
1991 vs Ashland- Ashland coming off a state championship Rams shock the Tomcats at Putnam.
1997 vs NCC
2006 vs Ashland
2007 vs Ashland
2008 vs Ashland
2008 vs LCA- Rams secure the district championship
2008 vs Russell-Rams first win since the series was renewed.
2013 vs Fairview- Rams end a 3 year skid to Fairview and secure the first district Championship since 2008 the next week at Paintsville.
2013 vs Ironton- First win over Ironton and 500th win in school history.
2013 vs Pikeville (playoffs)- First Regional Championship in program history.
2014 vs Paintsville (playoffs) - Rams win 2nd regional title
2016 vs Ashland- rams win against Ashland for the first time since 08
2017 vs Paintsville (playoffs)- Rams upset the tigers and win the 3rd Regional championship
2017 vs Pikeville (playoffs) - Luke LeMaster splits the uprights and sends Raceland to their first ever state championship game on the last play of the game
2018 vs Paintsville - Rams win 4th regional title
2021 vs Ashland- Rams shock the Tomcats after their state championship ceremony and win at Putnam
1991 vs Ashland- Ashland coming off a state championship Rams shock the Tomcats at Putnam.
1997 vs NCC
2006 vs Ashland
2007 vs Ashland
2008 vs Ashland
2008 vs LCA- Rams secure the district championship
2008 vs Russell-Rams first win since the series was renewed.
2013 vs Fairview- Rams end a 3 year skid to Fairview and secure the first district Championship since 2008 the next week at Paintsville.
2013 vs Ironton- First win over Ironton and 500th win in school history.
2013 vs Pikeville (playoffs)- First Regional Championship in program history.
2014 vs Paintsville (playoffs) - Rams win 2nd regional title
2016 vs Ashland- rams win against Ashland for the first time since 08
2017 vs Paintsville (playoffs)- Rams upset the tigers and win the 3rd Regional championship
2017 vs Pikeville (playoffs) - Luke LeMaster splits the uprights and sends Raceland to their first ever state championship game on the last play of the game
2018 vs Paintsville - Rams win 4th regional title
2021 vs Ashland- Rams shock the Tomcats after their state championship ceremony and win at Putnam
10-30-2022, 03:43 AM
BETSY LAYNE
1983 at Paintsville 12-0. First win over the Tigers
1986 Prestonsburg 12-8 First and only win over the Blackcats in school history
1986 at Whitesburg 34-20 a win over a good Whitesburg team that gave Betsy Layne their first winning record in school history.
1989 Leslie County 24-14 win over a Greg Couch led team. Couch went on to play at EKU and professionally in Canada.
I'm not sure about the win that secured the team's first playoff appearance.
1983 at Paintsville 12-0. First win over the Tigers
1986 Prestonsburg 12-8 First and only win over the Blackcats in school history
1986 at Whitesburg 34-20 a win over a good Whitesburg team that gave Betsy Layne their first winning record in school history.
1989 Leslie County 24-14 win over a Greg Couch led team. Couch went on to play at EKU and professionally in Canada.
I'm not sure about the win that secured the team's first playoff appearance.
10-31-2022, 11:10 AM
Johnson Central
2000 @ Boyd County
Our first ever district championship & 10-0 season.
2006 vs. Rockcastle County
Our first ever regional championship & 13 win season.
2015 @ Cov. Scott
An amazing regional championship win on the road on a last-second, game-winning TD pass.
2016 vs. Franklin-Simpson
Our first ever Class 4A State championship.
2019 vs. Boyle County
Our 2nd Class 4A State championship & first ever 15-0 season.
2000 @ Boyd County
Our first ever district championship & 10-0 season.
2006 vs. Rockcastle County
Our first ever regional championship & 13 win season.
2015 @ Cov. Scott
An amazing regional championship win on the road on a last-second, game-winning TD pass.
2016 vs. Franklin-Simpson
Our first ever Class 4A State championship.
2019 vs. Boyle County
Our 2nd Class 4A State championship & first ever 15-0 season.
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