Harlan extended its win streak to five and Wayne County’s losing streak to five with a 66-64 win Tuesday over the host Cardinals in the Monticello Bank Classic.
Senior guard Jordan Akal hit six 3-pointers and finished with 28 points to lead the Dragons. Kaleb McLendon added four 3-pointers and scored 12 points. Jaedyn Gist chipped in with 11 points.
Wayne County (4-7) was led by junior guard Mason Burchett with 19 points and senior guard Gage Gregory with 15.
Harlan (8-4) will play Clay County, Tenn., on Wednesday at noon in the second day of play at the Monticello Bank Classic.
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Harlan (66) — Jordan Akal 28, Kyler McLendon 5, Kaleb McLendon 12, Jaedyn Gist 11, Will Austin 8, Johann Gist 0, Matthew Pennington 2.
Wayne County (64) — Gage Gregory 15, Mason Burchett 19, Renan Dobbs 3, Kendall Phillips 8, Atajuan Dumphord 9, Kayden Phillips 10, Bryson Slone 0, Phoenix Guffey 0.

Harlan 17 18 19 12 — 66
Wayne County 11 15 26 12 — 64
3-point goals: Harlan 12 (Akal 6, Kaleb McLendon 4, Kyler McLendon 1, Jaedyn Gist 1), Wayne County 12 (Gregory 6, Burchett 5, Kendall Phillips 1).