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HC’s 14-game summer streak ends as Lady Bears fall to Knott, Hazard

By John Henson, Managing Editor
June 17, 2026
John Henson
Harlan County guard Taylynn Napier worked against Knott Central’s Frankie Reed in scrimmage action Tuesday at Memorial Gym in Hazard. Napier scored five points in the Lady Bears’ 39-25 loss.
Harlan County guard Kenadee Sturgill worked against a Knott Central defender in summer scrimmage action Tuesday in Hazard. (John Henson)

HAZARD — The Harlan County Lady Bears’ 14-game summer win streak came to a screeching halt Tuesday against the two squads that will likely be ranked at the top of the 14th Region next season.

The Lady Bears struggled offensively as they fell 39-25 to Knott Central and 48-26 to Hazard.

Harlan County trailed 16-8 at halftime against Knott, but battled back to take a brief lead on Reagan Clem’s 3 before going cold again.

Clem scored 10 to lead the Lady Bears. Taylynn Napier tossed in five, and Jaycee Simpson and Raegan Landa each scored four. Kenadee Sturgill added two.

The Lady Bears led 21-18 at halftime against Hazard but were limited to five points in the second half. Simpson scored nine and Sturgill added eight to lead HC. Napier and Landa added four and three points, respectively, with Landa contributing two.

Harlan County rolled to a 42-13 win over Hazard in junior varsity action.

Eighth grade forwards Jocelyn Miracle and Crissalyn Jones scored 18 and 16 points, respectively, to lead the Lady Bears. Natalie Moore scored six, and Andrea Napier added two.

Harlan County closes its summer schedule Thursday at Harlan.

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By John Henson, Managing Editor
John Henson
John Henson, Managing Editor
John Henson has covered sports since 1985 for the Harlan Daily Enterprise, the Cats Pause and harlancountysports.com, winning numerous Kentucky Press Association awards during that time. He also served as managing editor for 15 years and now teaches writing at Harlan County High School as part of the Gear Up program.