Paintsville captures 15th Region title

Paintsville won the 15th Region Volleyball Championship at Lawrence County on Thursday, Oct. 29.  photo courtesy of Paintsville High School

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LOUISA — Paintsville shut out Shelby Valley 3-0 in the 15th Region Volleyball Tournament championship match at Lawrence County on Thursday, Oct. 29.

The Lady Tigers, under the direction of Coach Dawn Kinner, won 25-18, 25-22, 25-11.

Bentley Smith, Kendall Short, Kylie Kinner, Chloe Reed, Mallory May, Kate Lauffer, Addison Helton and Annabelle Blankenship were each productive for Paintsville in its 15th Region championship-clinching win. Kylie Kinner was named the 15th Region Volleyball Tournament MVP.

Earlier in the week, Kylie Kinner was named the 15th Region Player of the Year while Dawn Kinner was tabbed the 15th Region Coach of the Year. The Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association honored the Paintsville player and coach.

Lindsay Baldwin, Makaya Price, Miley Riddle, Sahnia Linton, Ryleigh Perry, Sophie Reed, Aaron Elkins, Talynn Johnson and Savannah Church each contributed for Shelby Valley during the 15th Region Volleyball Tournament title match.

The Lady Tigers returned to the top after finishing runner-up in the 15th Region Volleyball Tournament one season ago.

After claiming the 15th Region title, Paintsville advanced to the KHSAA Volleyball State Tournament.