A trip to the state All “A” Classic was a regular part of the schedule for the Harlan Lady Dragons during Mackenzie King Varner’s playing career. Harlan made four straight trips from 2014 to 2017.
Varner has led the Lady Dragons back after a seven-year absence in her first season as coach. One night after knocking off two-time defending champ Jackson County, Harlan had no trouble in the championship game with a 71-34 rout of tournament host Barbourville.
Junior forward Kylie Noe led a balanced Harlan attack with 23 points. Aymanni Wynn and Peyshaunce Wynn added 14 and 13 points, respectively.
Sarah Smith paced the Lady Tigers with 17 points.
The 11-5 Lady Dragons play at Bell County on Tuesday and Harlan County on Friday. The 9-7 Lady Tigers will play host Wellspring Guardians on Monday.
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Harlan (71) — Aymanni Wynn 14, Kylie Noe 23, Emma Owens 7, Peyshaunce Wynn 13, Addison Campbell 2, Reagan Goodman 6, Addison Jackson 6.
Barbourville (34) — Sarah Smith 17, Lauren Smith 4, Emily Sizemore 1, Layla Brock 7, Danni Jordan 3, Marleigh Martin 2.
Harlan 18 22 14 17 — 71
Barbourville 8 8 13 5 —‚ 34