Corinth’s postseason journey begins tonight at home, after a torrid finish to the regular season and a strong run in the Division 1-5A tournament.
The Warriors host Gentry in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs, a round behind the smaller classifications. Corinth fell in the championship game of their division tournament against New Hope but picked up two big wins before that against Lafayette and Clarksdale to secure a home playoff game.
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