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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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University of Kentucky guard Trent Noah provided directions to campers during the ARH Trent Noah Pro Camp on Saturday.
Former HCHS star back home to lead ARH Trent Noah Pro Camp
By John Henson, Managing Editor • May 17, 2025

At some point during the 2024 state tournament, Trent Noah went from being a very good high school basketball player to a mountain legend as he helped lead the Harlan County Black...

Middlesboro’s Betts signs with Union Commonwealth University
May 11, 2025

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Eddie Creech, the former football coach at Harlan County High School, has been selected to lead the district's middle school program.
Creech happy to be back on the gridiron as middle school coach
By John Henson, Managing Editor • March 3, 2025

After four seasons away from football, Eddie Creech is glad to be back. Creech was named the new middle school football coach (grades 6-8) for Harlan County on Monday, replacing his former quarterback, Jacob Branson, who stepped...

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...

Harlan first baseman Jared Moore had the game-winning hit Friday as the Green Dragons rallied for a 5-4 win over Bell County in the 52nd District Tournament finals at Harlan County.
Moore’s walkoff hit sends Harlan to district title victory over Bobcats
By John Henson, Managing Editor • May 23, 2025

When he tells his grandkids about his Harlan baseball days a few decades from now, Jared Moore will have a story very few can match. Harlan trailed by one against Bell County...


The Harlan Green Dragons are pictured with their championship trophy after rallying for a 5-4 win over Bell County on Friday at Harlan County High School for their second straight 52nd District Tournament championship. It was the first time Harlan has won consecutive district titles since 1997 and 1998 and the third time since winning four straight from 1956 to 1959.
Dragons repeat as district champs
May 23, 2025

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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Jaden Sargent took a throw-in for Wallins in the Devils' first-round loss to Evarts on Tuesday in the county soccer tournament.
County soccer tournament opens
May 8, 2025

  James A. Cawood defeated Black Mountain 2-0 in the first round of the elementary school soccer tournament. Black Mountain came in strong...

The Wallins Purple Devils rolled to an 8-0 win over James A. Cawood to capture the county middle school soccer championship.
Purple Devils shut out JACES to capture middle school soccer title
May 15, 2025

Wallins secured the 2025 middle school championship in record fashion, defeating James A. Cawood 8-0. The score would make it appear as though the game was lopsided, but it...

James A. Cawood placed first in the elementary school division in the county soccer league.
Trojans edge Evarts 1-0 to capture elementary school championship
May 12, 2025

Wallins defeated Black Mountain 4-0 to take third place in the county elementary school soccer tournament. Wallins came into the consolation game on fire as they pressed a...

Carter Caldwell
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May 9, 2025
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Moore’s walkoff hit sends Harlan to district title victory over Bobcats
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...

BIll Templeton
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...

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,...

Alley Stewart returned a shot in action from the 13th Region Tournament on Tuesday. Stewart and Addison Fields teamed to win a doubles match as HCHS advanced with a 5-0 victory.
Lady Bears advance in regional with 5-0 victory over Barbourville
May 13, 2025

Harlan County rolled to a 5-0 victory Tuesday over visiting Barbourville in the 13th Region Tournament team competition. Kalista Dunn, who...

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.