Emma Owens scored 18 of her 31 points in the first quarter to help Harlan get off to a good start on the way to a 64-37 win over visiting Lynn Camp on Saturday in the Doc Gray Classic.
Harlan (10-14) has won two straight while Lynn Camp (5-20) is still trying to win consecutive games for the first time this season.
The Lady Dragons took charge early as Owens’ 18 points in the game’s first eight minutes gave her team a 23-13 advantage entering the second quarter.
Peighton Jones scored five points in the second quarter while Kylie Noe and Owens each scored four to push Harlan’s lead to 40-22 at halftime.
Lynn Camp only managed four points in the third quarter, allowing Harlan to put the game away with a 12-2 run.
The Lady Dragons return to action Tuesday in a district doubleheader at Harlan County.
“It was great to see Emma have a big game,” said Harlan coach Tiffany Hamm-Rowe. “She just does so much for us and plays hard.”
Harlan celebrated homecoming and senior night on Saturday.
“Emma’s scoring has picked up lately and man we needed it tonight. She carried us in that first quarter for sure,” added Hamm-Rowe.
Jones scored five points in the second while Owens and Kylie Noe each added four. Addison Campbell hit a 3-pointer as Harlan’s lead grew to 40-22 at halftime.
Harlan’s largest advantage of the night (64-34) came with 1:41 remaining in the game as Shelby Doan added a basket.
Noe tossed in 11 points for the Lady Dragons.
“We’ve had four games this week and two tough district games. We got banged up a little bit and wanted to finish the week strong,” said Rowe. “We’ve got to go 10 or 11 deep all week, and I feel like this will help us in the postseason.”
For the second straight game, Harlan starters Aymanni Wynn and Leah Davis missed due to injuries.
Harlan hit 21 if 52 from the floor for 40 percent. The Lady Cats shot 28 percent on 13 of 46.
The Lady Dragons held a 27-24 rebounding edge. The Lady Cats committed 24 turnovers while Harlan had 14.
“We were inefficient with turnovers the whole game,” said Lynn Camp coach Josh Mobley. “We struggled tonight with rebounding as well as they had plenty of offensive boards and second-, third-, fourth-chance opportunities at the rim.”
Harlan (10-14) plays at Harlan County on Tuesday.
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Harlan (64) — Emma Owens 31, Addison Campbell 3, Addison Jackson 0, Kylie Noe 11, Peighton Jones 5, Peyshaunce Wynn 1, Gracie Hensley 2, Raegan Goodman 3, Annie Hoskins 2, Shelby Doan 6.
Lynn Camp (37) — Abby Mabe 5, Lindsey Cox 5, Alissa Crumpler 8, Julie Moore 5, Lauren Partin 2, Isabella Blevins 3, Mackenzie Owens 1, Lily Henize 0, Sayde Mobley 3, Madison Weymers 5, Emma Burnette 0, Bella Gambrell 0, Bella Fox 0.

Lynn Camp 13 9 4 11—37
Harlan 23 17 12 12—64
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Abbi Fields hit two free throws in the closing seconds as the Lady Dragons edged Lynn Camp 23-21 in the junior varsity game.
Campbell powered Harlan with 13 points. Addison Jackson and Goodman each had three points. Fields scored two while Wynn and Doan added one apiece.
Sayde Mobley paced the Lady Cats with 10 points. Julie Moore scored five. Lily Henize, Madison Weymers and Emma Burnette each added two points.
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The Lady Dragons used to a 24-8 scoring outburst in the opening quarter on Friday and rolled to a 72-53 victory over visiting Barbourville.
Owens scored 20 points to lead the Lady Dragons. Noe followed with 12. Peighton Jones poured in nine.
Layla Brock paced Barbourville with 21 points. Cheyenne Sizemore scored seven and Sarah Smith added six. Smith didn’t play until the start of the second half.
“Barbourville is a little bit like us, banged up,” said Rowe. “The subs that came in played well.”
Owens fired in 10 points as Harlan took a 14-0 lead at the 3:41 mark of the first quarter. Campbell and Jackson each nailed 3-pointers and Hoskins completed a three-point play as the Lady Dragons led 24-8 after one period.
Owens, Noe and Doan combined to scored seven points as Harlan opened the second quarter. The Lady Dragons hit 10 of 14 free throws in the period as the advantage grew to 41-17 at halftime.
Brock tossed in six points as the Lady Tigers outscored Harlan 13-9 in the third quarter. Doan completed a three-point play in the period.
Both teams turned up the offense in the fourth quarter as Barbourville held a 23-22 scoring edge in the period.
The 4-13 Lady Tigers will host Bell County on Friday and Harlan County on Saturday.
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Hoskins led Harlan with eight points and Doan scored seven as the Lady Dragons posted a 31-24 win in the junior varsity game. Fields and Hensley contributed six points apiece. Peyshaunce Wynn added four.
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Harlan (72) — Emma Owens 20, Addison Campbell 4, Kylie Noe 12, Peighton Jones 9, Raegan Goodman 2, Addison Jackson 6, Annie Hoskins 5, Peyshaunce Wynn 1, Shelby Doan 7, Gracie Hensley 6.
Barbourville (53) — Sarah Smith 6, Lauren Smith 4, Emilee Sizemore 3, Cheyenne Sizemore 7, Danni Jordan 5, Allison Love 0, Jacey Boles 0, Layla Brock 21, Marleigh Martin 5, Leah Brock 0, Sadie Hoffman 2
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Barbourville 8 9 13 23—53
Harlan 24 17 9 22—72