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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 senior guard Trent Cole worked against a Knott Central defender in the summer finale for both teams Wednesday in Hindman. The Bears won 54-50 to finish the summer with a 15-2 record.
Black Bears close strong summer with a sweep at Knott Central
By John Henson, Managing Editor • June 25, 2026

Harlan County closed its summer schedule with three wins Wednesday at Knott Central. The varsity Bears finished the summer at 15-2 with a 54-50 victory. Junior center Tucker...

Harlan County wins two varsity scrimmages at Letcher Central
Harlan County wins two varsity scrimmages at Letcher Central
June 21, 2026

Harlan County won two more varsity scrimmages Saturday at Letcher Central, defeating Perry Central 63-44 and Phelps 61-48. The HC junior varsity team lost to Letcher Central. No...

Ovie Canady, the last football coach in Evarts High School history and the defensive coordinator for the first seven seasons at Harlan County High School, died on Tuesday.
Canady left mark on hundreds of former players in coaching career
By John Henson, Managing Editor • June 30, 2026

A standout offensive guard on Evarts’ 1990 Class A regional championship team and later the last head football coach at his alma mater, Ovie Canady played an important role in Harlan County football history. Canady...

Former Clay County and University of Kentucky lineman Jacob Hyde led the Don't Hyde Academy Camp on Saturday. Hyde focused on several drills designed to help linemen improve and get ready for the upcoming season. Hyde has worked in recent years as a line coach at Bryan Station and Lexington Christian.
Linemen take center stage during a camp led by former UK player
May 30, 2026

Harlan’s Jake Brewer dived back to first base in acton from the 13th Region Tournament on Wednesday. The Green Dragons fell 7-3 to end their season at 18-14.
Harlan’s upset bid falls short in a loss to state power in region semis
May 27, 2026

Facing one of the state’s top teams, the Harlan Green Dragons faced a huge challenge in their quest to get to the 13th Region Tournament finals for the first time since...

Harlan County junior Alexis Adams delivered a pitch in 13th Region Tournament action Monday against North Laurel. The Lady Bears fell 11-4, but Adams set a school record for strikeouts in the game.
Lady Bears fall to North Laurel in first round of regional tournament
By John Henson, Managing Editor • May 25, 2026

  One big hit away from pulling even or taking the lead with the bases loaded and no outs in the sixth inning, the Harlan County Lady Bears saw for themselves what it...

Bickerstaff, a former NBA coach, visits local Boys and Girls Club
Reflections on a long friendship with a Harlan County sports icon

Reflections on a long friendship with a Harlan County sports icon

February 20, 2026

LMU hoops preview 1989 season – featuring Cox, Sanford, Robinson

LMU hoops preview 1989 season – featuring Cox, Sanford, Robinson

December 29, 2025

Herald Leader story on the 1981 Trojans – unbeaten regular season

Herald Leader story on the 1981 Trojans – unbeaten regular season

December 29, 2025

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Clover Fork Clinic expansion becomes a reality with ground breaking ceremony in Evarts
From The Sidelines: Miner and educator, artist and coach, Howard touched thousands of lives

From The Sidelines: Miner and educator, artist and coach, Howard touched thousands of lives

May 3, 2023

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

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Tommy Key (pictured with his wife, Allison and son, Eli) has resigned from his position as Harlan County High School boys soccer coach, citing ongoing health issues.
Key steps down as leader of boys soccer program at Harlan County
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • July 1, 2026

Harlan County boys soccer coach Tommy Key resigned his position Wednesday morning due to undisclosed issues related to his health. “This decision...

Black Mountain sixth grader Sophie Bell broke three world weightlifting records for 10-year-olds on June 27 at the Arkansas Strength Expo in Little Rock as part of the Southern Powerlifting Federal Nationals Powerlifting Competition. She had a bench press of 121 pounds, a 242-pound squat and a 286-pound deadlift.
Bell sets three records at meet
June 28, 2026

Harlan All Stars earn another final four trip with victory over Knox
Harlan All Stars earn another final four trip with victory over Knox
By John Henson, Managing Editor • June 22, 2026

BENHAM — The most successful group of Harlan Little Leaguers in a couple of decades is heading to the District 4 final four for the fourth straight time. Harlan punched...

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Key steps down as leader of boys soccer program at Harlan County
Kentucky's Trent Noah, a former Harlan County star, celebrated after hitting a 3-pointer in a 16-point game last season against Tennessee Tech. Noah announced Thursday he 's returning to UK for his junior season.
Noah scores career-high 16 as Cats coast past Pelphrey’s Tech squad
By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today • November 27, 2025

LEXINGTON (KT) – Kentucky embraced the return of former standout John Pelphrey and turned in a performance reminiscent of the teams he played...

University of Kentucky sophomore forward Trent Noah, a 2024 Harlan County graduate, put up a shot in the Blue-White Game on Friday. The Cats will play their exhibition opener against No. 1-ranked Purdue in Rupp Arena on Oct. 24, with another preseason scrimmage against Georgetown University on Oct. 30 before the regular-season opener Nov. 4 against Nicholls.
Noah, Cats warm up for season opener with Blue-White Game
October 19, 2025

Harlan County native Trent Noah will return to the University of Kentucky basketball program for a third season.
Noah’s loyalty to Wildcats could be rewarded with a big junior season
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • April 13, 2026

Most college basketball fans would agree that the transfer portal, along with paying athletes for the use of their name, image and likeness...

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From The Sidelines
From The Sidelines – HC missing regional for first time since 2014
By John Henson, Managing Editor • February 27, 2026

For the first since 2014 and only the second time in its history, Harlan County High School will not be represented when the 13th Region Tournament...

Harlan Invitational champion Matt Gann, of Pineville, is pictured with Harlan Country Club Board of Trustees member Roger Anderson (left) and club president Andrew Forester.
Strong start helps Gann coast to another Harlan Invitational title
By John Henson, Managing Editor • June 7, 2026

A regular at the Harlan Invitational since he was a teenager in the late 1990s, Matt Gann has won numerous tournament titles, including three...

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.