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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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Harlan senior forward Aymanni Wynn scored 28 points in the Lady Dragons' 71-42 win Friday at Harlan County.
Noe, Wynn take over in second half as Lady Dragons pound HC
By John Henson, Managing Editor • February 15, 2025

Even though her Lady Dragons won by eight at home in their first meeting of the season against Harlan County, Harlan coach Mackenzie Varner wasn’t at all pleased with their...

Harlan County guard Reggie Cottrell went up for a shot against Harlan's Nate Montanaro in Friday's district clash. The Black Bears rolled to a 73-21 win.
Bears’ defensive surge continues as seniors say goodbye with rout
By John Henson, Managing Editor • February 14, 2025

With the 52nd District Tournament only a little over a week away, Harlan County coach Kyle Jones wanted to see improved defense from his Bears before they open defense of their...

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...

Former Cawood and Union College receiver Tim Miniard unveiled the sign marking Jim Cullivan Way at the Cawood football field.
Former JACHS football coach honored by board as loop around field named Jim Cullivan Way
November 27, 2024

During a remarkably successful nine-year run of football in the 1980s when the Cawood Trojans won over 70 percent of their games, there was no debate about how the game was to be played. There was only the Jim Cullivan...

421 Gas N Go
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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Ella Farley signed recently with the University of Pikeville to continue her academic and athletic career. Pictured with Farley are, from left, front row: Kristi Farley, Rob Farley, Ella Farley, Jennifer Saylor and University of Pikeville coach Robert Staggs; back row: Harlan coaches Scott Lisenbee and David Overbay.
Farley, igniter of Harlan offense, will continue career at Pikeville
By John Henson, Managing Editor • February 9, 2025

With a lineup featuring third baseman Ella Lisenbee, catcher Addison Jackson and first baseman Abbi Fields, the Harlan Lady Dragons have had no shortage of power the past several...

Harlan senior first baseman Abbi Fields signed with Alice Lloyd College on Tuesday to continue her academic and athletic careers. Pictured with Fields are, from left: Alice Lloyd assistant coach Mason Schroeder, her brother Adrian Fields, and mom, Jessica Hubbard.
Fields, Harlan’s power-hitting first baseman, signs with Alice Lloyd
February 5, 2025

When her teammates needed her most in last year’s 52nd District Tournament, first baseman Abbi Fields was at her best. Fields helped lead Harlan to its first district softball...

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

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James A. Cawood
Team members include, from left, front row: Tanner Daniels, Matthew Ledford, Cameron Chappell, layden Brock, Evan Coldiron, Seth Johnson, Kasen Ely, Caiden Hensley, Mason Rhymer and Mark Sargent; back row: Carson Kazy, Brantley Burkhart, Logan Mills, Brandon Jones, Brylee Southerland, Tucker Daniels and Evan Daniels.
County basketball teams (5-6)
February 15, 2025

Trey Creech and Taylor Daniels worked together on defense in middle school basketball action earlier this season. The Harlan County seventh-grade team fell by two points to eventual champ North Laurel in the semifinals of the regional seventh-grade tournament on Saturday at Knox Central.
North Laurel rallies to edge HC in seventh grade regional semifinals
February 9, 2025

Harlan County lost a heartbreaker in the semifinals of the 13th Region seventh-grade tournament on Saturday at Knox Central as North Laurel rallied to win 46-44 before going...

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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
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,...

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...

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...