(Corbin, KY) On December 9, 2023 Corbin beat Jackson County 74-47 at Knott County Central High School in the WYMT Mountain Classic. Kylee Shannon finished with 13 points 6 Rebounds on that night.
Fast forward... March 5, 2024 almost 3 months later. These two well coached units play again at the Corbin Arena in the 13th Region Tournament. Corbin wins a hard fought battle against Jackson County 56-49.
I have always said covering 13th Region Sports is bittersweet. You are so happy for the victors, and really hurting for the other side.
Tonight is a moment that we at the All Sports Media may never forget, Kylee Shannon, which we had on our show a couple of weeks back. Started her senior year that was looking so promising. Then she started to peak right when the fall took place against South Laurel on February 5th. Kylee had just received her 500th Career Rebound ball days before the incident, and she was only 48 points away from her 1,000 point ball as well. Thus all of that, she played in Jackson's 13th Region Tournament game against Corbin with a torn ACL. Not only played, but scored 14 points, and rebounded, and got after it defensively as hard as I have seen a player get after it.
Watching this young student athlete giving her heart and soul tonight, is inspiring. One of those moments 20 years from now will hear stories. "Do you remember when Kylee played that game?" This picture itself tells the story, photo credited: (Kristy Burnett).
Our really good friend Jon North (WYMT) which called Kylee's last game with Jackson County. He posted on his Facebook page last night "They Make Them Different in McKee."
Take a bow Kylee
It's been a honor
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