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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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Ralph Roberts watched the action from the sideline during a game with his Cumberland Redskins in the 1980s.
Mountain coaching legend, Roberts led Redskins to seven district titles
June 28, 2025

  Ralph Roberts, a mountain basketball coaching legend from the 1960s through the 1980s, died Friday morning in Versailles at 92. A graduate of Wayland High School...

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...

Several Harlan Green Dragons worked through a drill during a practice session Monday. The Dragons open their season Aug. 22 at Knott Central.
Green Dragons starting over this season with squad of ‘new faces’
By John Henson, Managing Editor • July 16, 2025

With a roster full of what coach Brian Williams describes as “new faces,” the Harlan Green Dragons opened practice with very little experience back from last year’s 2-9 squad. Running back Darius Akal and tight end...

Middlesboro coach Larry French talked to his team during the Yellow Jackets' opening practice session last week.
Yellow Jackets open practice as they work to bounce back in 2025
July 13, 2025

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Scott Lewis has been named the softball coach at Harlan High School after working the last three years with the school's middle school program.
Lewis moves up for second stint as coach of Harlan softball program
By John Henson, Managing Editor • July 16, 2025

After almost a decade away from high school sports, Scott Lewis is returning for his second stint as coach of the Harlan High School softball program. Lewis was officially named...

The MPB All Stars captured a second straight state title by winning two of three games over the weekend against Adair County at Lawrenceburg. Team members include, from left, coach Tracy Adkins, Aubree Womack, Abby Jackson, Trinity Partin, Gracie Hensley, Adyson Scott, Lilly Partin, Tristan Saylor, Jordyn Smith, Addison Maiden, Monica Whitehead, Rayanna Maidon, Sarah Bayless and coach Chris Jackson.
MPB All Stars capture second straight Senior League state title
By John Henson, Managing Editor • July 6, 2025

Two years for the Middlesboro Pineville Bell All Stars. Two state championships. MPB, a combination of the Middlesboro and Pineville-Bell Little Leagues in a league merger last...

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...

Harlan United 10U won the Harrogate Hype Tournament over the weekend in Tennessee, posting a 4-0 record. Harlan United defeated the Tennesseee Smashers 17-1 and the Heaters 11-0 in pool play, then defeated the Heaters 7-5 in the tournament semifinals and downed Harrogate Hype 9-1 in the tournament finals. Team members include, from left, front row: Isaac Combs, Ben Parson, Trey Wynn, Kelton Dean, Ben Toll and Braxton Sizemore; middle row: Samual Escandon, Braxton Capps, Waylon Taylor, Cian Garland and Tripp Ford; back row: coaches Jay Dean, Jason Capps and Dale Garland.
Harlan United squad wins tourney
July 13, 2025

Harlan All Stars coach Steven Johnson talked with catcher Maddox Helton during District 4 Tournament action Wednesday. Harlan finished third in the district with an 18-8 loss to Knox County.
Harlan All Stars’ run ends one game short of District 4 finals
By John Henson, Managing Editor • July 10, 2025

CORBIN — What is believed to be the deepest postseason run for the Harlan All Stars in at least (ages 11-12) 19 years ended Wednesday on game short of the District 4...

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Luke Kelly Day to be observed in county Friday to honor HC athlete
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.