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Pineville's Kaiden Robbins, pictured in action earlier this season, had two interceptions Friday in the Mountain Lions' loss to visiting Leslie County.
Eagles overcome slow start on the way to victory over Pineville
November 3, 2024

The Leslie County Eagles overcame a quick early deficit to defeat the Pineville Mountain Lions 35-6 Friday night in the Gem City. The Eagles played without star quarterback Landry Collett, who was serving a suspension for an...

Harlan quarterback Baylor Varner threw on the move during Friday's game at South Laurel. The Green Dragons closed the regular season with a 56-0 loss.
Griffin throws for four touchdowns as Cardinals coast past Harlan
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • November 1, 2024

   Junior quarterback Mason Griffin played the role of gunslinger Friday night at Gilliam Field, leading host South Laurel to a decisive 56-0 rout of the Harlan Green Dragons. Griffin threw four first-half...

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 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/

Harlan County forward Carson Sanders worked toward the basket during a victory Saturday over Scott County in seventh-grade basketball action at South Laurel. The Black Bears opened the season with wins over South Laurel and Scott County.
HC seventh-grade squad opens with wins over Scott, South Laurel
November 2, 2024

quaHarlan County’s seventh-grade basketball team got off to a strong start Saturday in London as the Bears knocked off Scott County and South Laurel. Carson Sanders scored...

James A. Cawood's Tucker Daniels moved in on defense as Rosspoint guard Weston Nolan raced down the court in scrimmage action at the HCHS Boys Basketball Panorama. James A. Cawood won 40-16 in a rematch of last year's fifth- and sixth-grade county finals.
JACES downs Rosspoint in finals rematch to highlight panorama
By John Henson, Managing Editor • November 2, 2024

A rematch of last year’s fifth- and sixth-grade county finals highlighted the HCHS Boys Basketball Panorama on Saturday as James A. Cawood took on defending champ...

LOCAL SPORTS
LOCAL SPORTS
October 29, 2024
Harlan's Cooper Thomas scored 29 points in the Green Dragons' win Tuesday over Lynn Camp.
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October 23, 2024
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Casolari ties for sixth in field of over 100 in Golf Week tour event
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...