Harlan County raced to a big lead early and held off a late Henry Clay run to claim a 50-43 win Saturday in Lexington.
Freshman guard Reagan Clem had a breakout game with 21 points to lead the 11-10 Lady Bears. Jayce Simpson added 13 points. Jaylee Cochran added five points and a team-high eight rebounds.
The 6-13 Lady Devils were led by senior forward Jayden Jeffers with 15 points.
The Lady Bears travel to Bell County on Tuesday for a girls/boys district doubleheader.
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Harlan County improved to 4-4 in junior varsity action with a 26-18 win.
Kenadee Sturgill led the Lady Bears with 10 points. Vanessa Griffith and Shasta Brackett each scored five. Natalie Moore added four. Khloe Carr scored two.
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Harlan County (50) —  Jaycee Simpson 13, Reagan Clem 21, Jaylee Cochran 5, Whitney Noe 0, Lacey Robinson 2, Taylynn Napier 6, Kylee Runions 2, Raegan Landa 1, Kenadee Sturgill 0, Shasta Brackett 0.
Henry Clay (43) — Emmie Van Metre 8, Alyiah Baird 5, Kelsie Lawson 7, Nora Jane Dick 8, Jayden Jeffers 15.