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Bell County running back Kaleb Miller rumbled down the sideline during the Bobcats’ second-round playoff win Friday over visiting Lawrence County.
Burnett comes up big as Bobcats defeat Lawrence in second round
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • November 16, 2024

Bell County’s Blake Burnett played nearly flawless football Friday night at Dudley Hilton Field, leading the Bobcats to a lopsided 44-12 Class 3A playoff victory over Lawrence County. The junior quarterback amassed 242...

Bell County tailback Kaleb Miller ran for five touchdowns and 223 yards in the Bobcats' 46-14 win over Powell County in the opening round of the 3A playoffs.
Bobcats ground and pound Powell in opening round of 3A playoffs
By John Henson, Managing Editor • November 11, 2024

Bell County’s ground game appears to be hitting its stride as the postseason opens, rolling up 381 yards on the ground Friday in building a 46-0 lead in the first half on the way to a 46-14 rout of visiting Powell County in...

Harlan County junior guard Reggie Cottrell went airborne for one of several dunks to entertain a big crowd on hand Friday for Black Bear Madness. Cottrell was a state tournament favorite for fans around the state as he helped lead HCHS to a Sweet Sixteen runner-up finish, the best for a 13th Region team since 1988.
Black Bear Madness
November 17, 2024

Ella Karst
Karst, former HCHS star, scores 27 as UVA-Wise triumphs over King
November 17, 2024

Ella Karst is off to a strong start with the UVA-Wise Lady Cavaliers, averaging 10.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists through four games Karst exploded Saturday, just like...

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 25, 2020

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Lady Cats fall to Whitley County in regional tournament semifinals
October 30, 2024

https://www.middlesboronews.com/2024/10/30/lady-cats-fall-to-whitley-county-in-13th-region-tournament-semifinals/

James A. Cawood's Adrian Fields drove against Wallins' Jayden Sargent in middle school basketball action Tuesday.
LOCAL SPORTS
November 19, 2024

Vance leads Trojans to victory over Wallins Andrew Vance scored 11 points and Easton Engle added nine as James A. Cawood built a big lead early on the way to a 36-14 win...

Brody Brock scored 20 points in Harlan's 48-45 win Monday over visiting Oneida Baptist in seventh- and eighth-grade basketball.
LOCAL SPORTS
November 19, 2024

Brock scores 20 as Dragons defeat Oneida Baptist Brody Brock poured in 20 points and Cooper Thomas added 14 as Harlan defeated visiting Oneida Baptist 48-45 on Monday in...

Lynn Camp guard Donovan Allen was surrounded by Green Dragons on Thursday in the visiting Wildcats' win at Harlan.
LOCAL SPORTS
November 15, 2024
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University of Kentucky freshman Trent Noah, a former Harlan County all-stater, hit four 3-pointers in a 12-point college debut as the Wildcats routed Kentucky Wesleyan 123-52 in an exhibition Wednesday at Rupp Arena.
Noah, Cats impressive in debut as UK routs Wesleyan in exhibition
By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today • October 24, 2024

LEXINGTON (KT) — The first look was impressive although it was just an exhibition game. Kentucky coach Mark Pope made his unofficial debut...

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

BIll Templeton
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.
Harlan County junior Brayden Casolari finished sixth over the weekend at the Golf Week Junior Tour event in Lexington.
Casolari ties for sixth in field of over 100 in Golf Week tour event
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • November 4, 2024

Three weeks removed from his second appearance in the KHSAA Boys State Golf Championship, Harlan County High School junior Brayden Casolari turned...