Paintsville captures ninth consecutive district title

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PAINTSVILLE — Paintsville captured its ninth consecutive 57th District volleyball title on Tuesday, Oct. 20, shutting out crosstown rival Johnson Central 3-0. Dominant throughout the district title match, Paintsville limited Johnson Central. Winning on its home court, Paintsville, under the guidance of head coach Dawn Kinner, prevailed 25-11, 25-11, 25-17. Hailey Little (16 kills, 1 block, 3 digs, 4 service aces), Hadley Hardin (6 kills, 6 digs, 4 service aces), Blair Ratliff (6 kills, 3 blocks), Kara Ward (5 kills, 1 assist, 4 digs, 1 service ace), Bella Blackburn (2 kills, 2 blocks, 29 assists, 5 digs, 2 service aces), Alissa Mullins (11 digs, 1 assist), Mattie Ratliff (11 digs), Emma Music (7 digs), Shelby Hatfield (2 service aces, 1 assist) and Kynzi Slone (2 digs) each delivered for Paintsville in the 57th District title match. Both Paintsville and Johnson Central advanced to the 15th Region Volleyball Tournament. Johnson Central is hosting the 15th Region Volleyball Tournament in Paintsville. 57th District Volleyball Tournament at Paintsville High School Monday, Oct. 19 Semifinals Johnson Central 3, Magoffin County 0 (25-6, 25-15, 25-8) Tuesday, Oct. 20 Championship Match Paintsville 3, Johnson Central 0 (25-11, 25-11, 25-17)