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Bell County running back Daniel Thomas was selected as Kentuckys Mr. Football for the 2023 season on Saturday. He ran for 3,817 yards this season and scored a state record 54 rushing touchdowns with 373 points.
Bell's Thomas named Kentucky's Mr. Football
December 9, 2023

In a historic season that will be etched in the annals of Kentucky high school football, Daniel Thomas has emerged as the undisputed star, earning the prestigious title of Mr. Kentucky Football. His exceptional performance on...

Bell County running back Daniel Thomas ran for 133 yards in the Bobcats 41-16 loss to Christian Academy-Louisville in the 3A state finals on Saturday in Lexington.
CAL pulls away in second half to down Bell in 3A state finals
By Hayden Canady, Staff Writer • December 3, 2023

  Bell County’s dream season came to an end Saturday at Kroger Field in Lexington. The Bobcats controlled the clock but not the airways. The Bobcats were able to move the ball effectively on the ground but were not able...

Wes Unseld led Seneca to state basketball titles in 1963 and 1964 before going on to the University of Louisville and then to the Baltimore Bullets. Seneca defeated Harlan in the first round of the state tournament in 1964. His cousin, William Unseld, is the coach of the Warren Central team that will play Harlan County on Thursday in the first round of the state tournament. WIlliams son, Kade, is an all-state senior guard for Warren Central.
From The Sidelines: Unseld connection to Harlan County basketball goes back 60 years
By John Henson, Managing Editor • March 17, 2024

When the Harlan Green Dragons were preparing for the state tournament in 1964, the first for a Harlan County team since the Wah Wah Jones teams 19 years earlier, the...

Noah, Jones lead 13th Region Coaches Association team
Noah, Jones lead 13th Region Coaches Association team
March 15, 2024

Harlan County junior Alex Creech gave up only three hits over 6 1/3 innings with 10 strikeouts as the Bears defeated visiting Knox Central 7-4 on Monday.
Creech cruises as Black Bears overcome cold to down Knox
By John Henson, Managing Editor • March 18, 2024

It took one trip through the Knox Central order for Harlan County junior right-hander Alex Creech to find his rhythm on a bitterly cold night at the HCHS field. Once he got...

Harlan first baseman Abbi Fields drove in five runs with a homer and single as the Lady Dragons rolled to an 11-1 win over Powell County on Saturday.
Fields drives in five as Lady Dragons defeat Powell County
March 17, 2024

Junior first baseman Abbi Fields drove in five runs with a homer and single as the Harlan Lady Dragons earned their first win of the season with an 11-1 win over Powell County...

Harlan County High School girls soccer coach Hannah Pittman worked with several young players in preparation for the county soccer league opening next week at the Evarts Elementary School field.
New county youth soccer league kicks off with scrimmages Saturday at Evarts field
By John Henson, Managing Editor • March 7, 2024

Despite being the world’s most popular sport for many years, soccer has yet to catch the attention of most Harlan Countians. Harlan County...

Rosspoint won six of seven games in state competition over the weekend in Lexington, capturing the Gold Bracket title in the process. The Wildcats finished what is likely the season for a team at that level with a 34-1 record, along with county and 13th Region championships.
Wildcats win six of seven games, capture Gold Bracket title in state competition
February 4, 2024

Already county and regional champions, the Rosspoint Wildcats traveled to Lexington over the weekend to take on some of the state’s top sixth-grade teams and posted an impressive...

Team members include, from left: Torrie Sundy, Reese Caudill, Olivia Caldwell, Jocelyn Hubbard, Piper Hearld, Crissalynn Jones, Kelsey Myers, Lillie Carver, Addison Sanford and Blakely Snelling.
Monarchs capture tournament title with three victories in Berea
January 28, 2024

The Harlan Monarchs won a fifth-grade tournament over the weekend in Berea with victories over Richmond Heat, Woodford County Sting and Clark County. Reese Caudill scored...

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Creech cruises as Black Bears overcome cold to down Knox
Former JACHS star inducted into Vanderbilt Hall of Fame
Former JACHS star inducted into Vanderbilt Hall of Fame
March 3, 2024

Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee announced 14 new inductees into the Vanderbilt...

Former Harlan all-stater Jordan Brock placed the Tennessee Tech logo into position as the Ohio Valley Conference champions after a win  Saturdady over Little Rock in the tournament finals. Maaliya Owens (11), the daughter of former Cumberland standout Monica Owens, also joined in the celebration after she joined the schools 1,000-point club during the game.
Harlan County connection helps Tech earn trip to NCAA Tournament
By Thomas Corhern, TTU Sports Information • March 4, 2023

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Tennessee Tech's season is not over yet – far from it. For the first time in 23 years, the Golden Eagles are heading back...

Billy Hicks, pictured as the coach at Corbin in the 1990s, set the state record for coaching wins in his career at Evarts, Harlan, Corbin and Scott County.
Hicks provided "Dad-Burned" lessons for all he coached
By John Bryson, Contributing Writer • December 10, 2023

The year was 1984. I was sitting in the TGI Fridays on Nicholasville Road in Lexington with Luther Kirklin, his son Sean and my Dad, Dr. Jerry...

Tim Noe was pictured with his granddaughter, Savannah Hill.
From The Sidelines: Missing one of my best friends in Harlan County sports
By John Henson, Managing Editor • February 8, 2023

As Harlan County freshman guard Savannah Hill hit a short jumper in the second half of the Lady Bears’ win Tuesday over Harlan, I found myself...

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 golfer Brayden Casolari recorded another strong showing over the weekend as he won his age division and placed fifth overall in the Golf Week Invitational Tournament junior event at the Gibson Bay course in Richmond. Casolari shot a three-over par 75 on both days of the tournament to give him the win in a field of strong high school golfers, including several who have already signed with colleges.
Casolari wins division at Golf Week Invitational in Richmond
March 14, 2024

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