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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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Harlan running back Darius Akal worked down the sideline in Friday's game against visiting Knott Central.
Gibson runs for 285 yards, four TDs as Patriots coast to win at Harlan
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • October 12, 2024

The turf at Green Dragon Field may require some maintenance following the performance by Knott County Central junior running back Shane Gibson on Friday night. Gibson scored four touchdowns and rushed for a game-high 285...

Harlan County freshman Sam Carr brought down South Laurel's Waylon Hensley in Friday's game.
Cards overcome Harlan County’s fast start, clinch 5A playoff berth
By John Henson, Managing Editor • October 12, 2024

In a first quarter that included 24 offensive plays for Harlan County and only two for South Laurel, which included an interception and a safety, the visiting Cardinals found a way to stay alive, then began to thrive once...

Harlan County High School basketball players Kylee Runions, Whitney Noe and Jaylee Cochran competed in the College Basketball Prospect ID Showcase on Sunday in Louisville. Several colleges had coaches at the camp.
Three Lady Bears added basketball prospect camp in Louisville
September 30, 2024

Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff announced Friday at HCHS that he would continue his basketball and academic career at East Tennessee State University. Huff is pictured with his parents, LeAnne and Lonnie, and his brothers, Cameron and Jackson.
Huff chooses East Tennessee State University as college destination
By John Henson, Managing Editor • September 13, 2024

Considering all he accomplished over his career, including last year’s run to the Sweet Sixteen finals and the all-state honors that followed, it would be easy for Maddox...

Former Harlan all-stater named to UK Hall of Fame
Former Evarts standout brings Johnson Central team to HCHS

Former Evarts standout brings Johnson Central team to HCHS

June 21, 2023

Ellis blessed all those he was around in years as broadcaster, coach

Ellis blessed all those he was around in years as broadcaster, coach

December 30, 2022

Hall photo added to memorabilia section at HCHS

Hall photo added to memorabilia section at HCHS

August 2, 2021

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From The Sidelines: Miner and educator, artist and coach, Howard touched thousands of lives
From New England to Harlan County, Nash enjoying smooth transition at Clover Fork Clinic

From New England to Harlan County, Nash enjoying smooth transition at Clover Fork Clinic

January 24, 2021

Celebrating a golden anniversary in Clover Fork

Celebrating a golden anniversary in Clover Fork

December 7, 2020

Memories of 1990 run to state semifinals still sweet for former Wildcats

Memories of 1990 run to state semifinals still sweet for former Wildcats

November 26, 2020

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Harlan County sophomore Luther Gross battled for the ball against Middlesboro junior Aiden Spencer during Tuesday night's 50th District championship game at the James A. Cawood field. The Black Bears prevailed 2-1, securing their fourth straight district title.
Bears 'fourpeat' as district champs
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • October 9, 2024

The third time was not only the charm Tuesday night for the Harlan County boys soccer team, it also resulted in a four-peat for the Black Bears...

Rosspoint captured the seventh- and eighth-grade county championship with a 65-35 win Thursday over Wallins. Team members, from left, include: Taylynn Napier, Kenadee Sturgill, Jaycee Simpson, Shasta Brackett, Aiselyn Sexton, Barbara Osborne and Crissalynn Jones; front row: Natalie Jenkins.
Lady Cats ride another balanced attack to capture 7-8 county title
By John Henson, Managing Editor • October 3, 2024

Many Harlan County middle school basketball championships through the years have been won by teams with one star surrounded by role players, or sometimes even players...

Lady Dragons close season with loss to Bell
Lady Dragons close season with loss to Bell
October 3, 2024

Harlan closed its middle school basketball season with a pair of losses Monday at home against Bell County. Addison Fuson scored 12 points and Bristol Jordan added 11 as...

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Harlan County teams sweep both Howard Invitational, Area 9 titles
Harlan County graduate Trent Noah made an impressive debut as a member of the Kentucky basketball team during Big Blue Madness as he was introduced with "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" playing. Noah was second to fellow freshman Travis Perry in the 3-point contest.
Harlan County's Noah makes UK debut during Big Blue Madness
October 12, 2024

University of Kentucky freshman Trent Noah, a former Harlan County all-stater, slammed home a basket during Pro Day for NBA scouts on Monday at Memorial Coliseum.
Noah participates in Pro Day at UK
October 7, 2024

 

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My favorite teams, both old and new, will open season in Atlanta
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • September 26, 2024

It was 1977, and a local Lansing (Mich.) schoolboy had decided to stay close to home and commit to play his college basketball at Michigan State...

UK junior quarterback Brock Vandagriff interacting with young fans following a 41-6 non-conference victory by the Wildcats over Ohio University. Vandagriff completed 17 of his 24 pass attempts en route to throwing for 237 yards.
From Michigan to Smith, old sports writer happy to be back in the game
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • September 21, 2024

LEXINGTON -- Surrounded by dozens of media members from a long list of other newspapers, radio/TV stations and other related outlets, I found...

Photo of the Week
Cawood coach Jim Cullivan is pictured on the cover of the Harlan Daily Enterprise football preview in 1986 after earning state coach of the year honors for leading the Trojans to an undefeated regular season in 1985. The Trojans were also unbeaten in the 1982 regular season. Cullivan posted a 66-28 record from 1980 to 1988.
Brayden Casolari
Casolari eight shots off the lead after one round of state tourney
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • October 8, 2024

Harlan County High School junior Brayden Casolari did not exactly get off to the start for which he'd hoped Tuesday at the KHSAA Boys' State...