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Cawood won its first and only regional baseball title in 1982, defeating Hazard in the 14th Region Tournament finals. The Trojans defeated Johnson Central in the sectional before falling a game short of the state final four with a loss to Middlesboro. Cawood High School Principal Josh Hensley is pictured presenting the championship trophy to coach Basil Mills. Other team members pictured include William Hatfield, David Hensley, Robbie Burns, Jimmy Gross, Gregg Osborne, John Stepp, Buddy Howard Tracy Blanton, Eddie Hampton, Keith Hensley and Jack Hampton.

County sports history – Trojans win regional title

August 13, 2020

Harlan County freshman Shawn Carroll is a member of the Canes Kentucky 14-and-under team this summer.

Carroll playing with Canes Kentucky squad

August 4, 2020

Harlan County third baseman Hannah Johnson played in the East-West All-Star Game on Tuesday at Woodford County High School. The East team, which played without both of its pitchers, lost 15-0 and 18-0 in a doubleheader. Johnson, who saw action at third base, first base, shortstop and second base in the doubleheader, was the 13th Region’s top hitter as a junior in 2019, hitting .634 with three homers, 53 RBI and 52 hits and an on-base percentage of .694. She helped lead HCHS to a fourth straight district championship and a trip to the 13th Region Tournament semifinals. Johnson will continue her softball career at Union College.

Johnson plays in East-West Game

July 16, 2020

The Cumberland Redskins celebrated following one of their numerous championships during a run from 1983 to 1993 when they won nine regional titles.

Baseball regional champions

July 7, 2020

Harlan coach Murph Howard talked with (from left) Charlie Rutledge, Thomas Goss and Tim Rutledge during a game in the mid 1990s. Howard led the Dragons to a 13th Region title in 1996 and made the last trip to the sectional tournament for a county team.

Sectional baseball results

July 3, 2020

Three members of the Harlan County HIgh School baseball team are playing with the Canes Kentucky 15-and-under team out of Lexington this summer. Tristan Cooper (left), Brayden Blakley and Isaac Kelly helped Canes Kentucky win the Warren County Summer Slam Tournament in Cincinnati over the weekend. All three will be sophomores next season.

Three members of HCHS squad help Canes win tourney

June 29, 2020

Jim Kirk, president of Ump-Attire.com, spoke at the Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy. Kirk's business was recently honored as one of the 20 best in Louisville.

Harlan graduate’s business honored as one of best in Louisville

June 26, 2020

The Harlan Smokies won the 1950 Mountain States League championship with a record of 81-44. Harlan defeated Big Stone Gap 3-1 in the playoffs, then swept Middlesboro 3-0 in the championship game. Rex Carr was the manager of the Smokies. It was the second straight league title for the Smokies.

Harlan Smokies history

June 21, 2020

Harlan County’s Hannah Johnson signed recently to continue her softball career at Union College. Pictured with Johnson are her parents, Everett and Lori Johnson; her siblings, Reagan and Shawn; HCHS assistant principals Eddie Creech and Mike Hensley and HCHS coach Tim McElyea.

Johnson expected to play key role at Union

John Henson, Managing Editor
May 23, 2020

The 2020 Pineville Mountain Lions are pictured.

Adams trying to teach Mountain Lions how to win

John Henson, Managing Editor
April 18, 2020

Raegan Robbins hit .418 last season to lead the Bell County Lady Cats.

Barnett trying to bring back winning attitude

John Henson, Managing Editor
April 17, 2020

Jacob Smith delivered a pitch in action last season. Smith is expected to play shortstop and pitch for the Bobcats this season.

Bobcats hoping to build on momentum

John Henson, Managing Editor
April 17, 2020

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