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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 junior running back Gage Bailey ran for 53 yards in the Bears' district loss Friday against Southwestern.
Bears' upset bid against defending District 8 champions falls short
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • October 5, 2024

Despite a 27-12 home loss to Southwestern on Friday night, Harlan County football coach Jacob Saylor was full of praise for his Black Bears following the game at Coal Miners Memorial Stadium against the five-time defending district...

Middlesboro senior Vincent Smith ran for two touchdowns Friday in the Yellow Jackets' 21-0 win over visiting Harlan.
Middlesboro defense dominates in shutout win over Green Dragons
By John Henson, Managing Editor • October 5, 2024

MIDDLESBOFO — A Middlesboro defense that drew the ire of coach Larry French in three straight losses to start the season is suddenly growing up and showing out. The Jackets ran their win streak to three with a dominating...

Harlan County High School basketball players Kylee Runions, Whitney Noe and Jaylee Cochran competed in the College Basketball Prospect ID Showcase on Sunday in Louisville. Several colleges had coaches at the camp.
Three Lady Bears added basketball prospect camp in Louisville
September 30, 2024

Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff announced Friday at HCHS that he would continue his basketball and academic career at East Tennessee State University. Huff is pictured with his parents, LeAnne and Lonnie, and his brothers, Cameron and Jackson.
Huff chooses East Tennessee State University as college destination
By John Henson, Managing Editor • September 13, 2024

Considering all he accomplished over his career, including last year’s run to the Sweet Sixteen finals and the all-state honors that followed, it would be easy for Maddox...

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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Harlan County junior Kalista Dunn finished off a point in the Lady Bears' three-set win over visiting MIddlesboro on Saturday.
Lady Bears coast to 20th win with three-set victory over Middlesboro
October 5, 2024

It was a district matinee Saturday at Harlan County High School, but there was very little mystery involved as the Lady Bears tied a school...

Rosspoint captured the seventh- and eighth-grade county championship with a 65-35 win Thursday over Wallins. Team members, from left, include: Taylynn Napier, Kenadee Sturgill, Jaycee Simpson, Shasta Brackett, Aiselyn Sexton, Barbara Osborne and Crissalynn Jones; front row: Natalie Jenkins.
Lady Cats ride another balanced attack to capture 7-8 county title
By John Henson, Managing Editor • October 3, 2024

Many Harlan County middle school basketball championships through the years have been won by teams with one star surrounded by role players, or sometimes even players...

Lady Dragons close season with loss to Bell
Lady Dragons close season with loss to Bell
October 3, 2024

Harlan closed its middle school basketball season with a pair of losses Monday at home against Bell County. Addison Fuson scored 12 points and Bristol Jordan added 11 as...

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HC teams each place in top four    in middle school race at Corbin
Kentucky coach Mark Pope talked with freshman Trent Noah, a former Harlan County all-stater, during a recent practice session.
Pope says he's 'really close' to completing first UK schedule
By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today • June 28, 2024

LEXINGTON (KT) — Kentucky coach Mark Pope has his first roster intact and is busy finalizing a schedule for next season and beyond. Pope...

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...

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...

UK junior quarterback Brock Vandagriff interacting with young fans following a 41-6 non-conference victory by the Wildcats over Ohio University. Vandagriff completed 17 of his 24 pass attempts en route to throwing for 237 yards.
From Michigan to Smith, old sports writer happy to be back in the game
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • September 21, 2024

LEXINGTON -- Surrounded by dozens of media members from a long list of other newspapers, radio/TV stations and other related outlets, I found...

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.
Brayden Casolari will represent Harlan County at the state golf tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday in Bowling Green. He is the first golfer from HCHS to win a regional title.
Casolari's countless hours on course pay off with regional title
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • October 5, 2024

At the tender age of 16, Harlan County High School junior Brayden Casolari has already compiled a golf resume' that would be the envy of virtually...