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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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Harlan County coach Gary Greer talked to his Lady Bears during summer scrimmage action earlier this month at Leslie County High School.
Lady Bears close summer slate by splitting games at Clay County
June 23, 2025

The Harlan County Lady Bears closed their summer schedule by splitting two varsity games Friday at Clay County, defeating Leslie County 49-40 before falling 50-41 to Clay County. Sophomore...

Participants in the Ella Karst Camp at Evarts Elementary School are pictured.
Karst leads hoops camp at Evarts
June 23, 2025

Former Harlan County star and current UVA-Wise standout Ella Karst hosted a basketball camp at Evarts Elementary School on Friday. Karst was joined by Harlan standouts Aymani Wynn...

Eddie Creech, the former football coach at Harlan County High School, has been selected to lead the district's middle school program.
Creech happy to be back on the gridiron as middle school coach
By John Henson, Managing Editor • March 3, 2025

After four seasons away from football, Eddie Creech is glad to be back. Creech was named the new middle school football coach (grades 6-8) for Harlan County on Monday, replacing his former quarterback, Jacob Branson, who stepped...

Harlan High School senior Darius Akal signed to play football next year at Eastern Kentucky University.
Harlan’s Akal signs with EKU
December 9, 2024

Harlan senior Darius Akal made if official on Monday as he signed to continue his football and academic career at Eastern Kentucky University. Akal, who was second on the team in tackles last year from his cornerback position...

Jackson County's Candice Williams pitched a two-hitter as the Lady Generals defeated Harlan 5-2 on Thursday in the 13th Region Tournament semifinals.
Williams tosses two-hitter to end Harlan’s season again in regional
May 29, 2025

Candice Williams continued her mastery of the Harlan Lady Dragons in a 5-2 win for Jackson County on Thursday in the 13th Region Tournament semifinals at Corbin. Williams...

Harlan's Baylor Varner celebrated after his three-run double in the second inning of the 13th Region Tournament semifinals. Whitley County pulled away for an 11-4 victory.
Whitley pulls away for a victory over Harlan in regional semifianls
May 27, 2025

A second straight trip to the 13th Region Tournament for the Harlan Green Dragons ended the same place as the year before with a loss in the semifinals. Harlan pulled within a...

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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Kylee Hoiska, a senior at Harlan County High School, competed in the AAU National Volleyball Tournament earlier this month.
HC’s Hoiska competes in AAU national tournament in Orlando
June 24, 2025

One of the state’s top middle blockers, Harlan County senior Kylee Hoiska competed against many of the best players nationwide in the AAU National...

The Harlan All Stars advanced to the final four of the District 4 Tournament with an 8-6 win Tuesday over Hazard/Perry in Barbourville.
Southerland’s homer helps Harlan Stars rally for berth in final four
June 24, 2025

When he let an early lead for the Harlan All Stars slip away while he was on the mound, Brylee Southerland answered with his bat in dramatic fashion. Harlan led 4-0 until...

Harlan All-Stars shortstop Andrea Napier tagged out a Hazard/Perry base runner in action from the District 4 Tournament at Huff Park. Harlan advanced with an 18-8 victory.
Harlan storms past Hazard/Perry to earn a spot in District 4 finals
June 23, 2025

The Harlan All-Stars moved into the District 4 Tournament (ages 11-12) finals with an 18-8 win Monday over Hazard/Perry at Huff Park. Crisalynn Jones led Harlan with...

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Southerland’s homer helps Harlan Stars rally for berth in final four
Harlan County graduate Trent Noah hit a 3-pointer Friday in Kentucky's opening-round win over Troy in the NCAA Tournament.
Kentucky opens tourney with win
March 22, 2025

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...

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Wildcats, Spartans advance into Sweet 16 of NCAA Tournament
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • March 26, 2025

The first weekend of the 2025 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament is officially in the books, and the two teams in my bracket that I...

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After 40-year wait, trip to Rupp for UK game lived up to expectations
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • January 16, 2025

In the six, or so, months that have elapsed since John Henson welcomed me onto his team as a contributing sports writer for the Harlan Enterprise,...

Zack Fowler (left) was the winner of the annual Harlan Invitational, shooting a five-under par 131 over the two-day tournament. Fowler is pictured with Andrew Forester, president of the Board of Trustees for the Harlan Country Club.
Fowler wins Harlan Invitational
June 8, 2025

A five-under par 63 on Saturday put Zack Fowler in first place after 18 holes. He stayed on top with an even par 68 Sunday to win the Harlan...

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.