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Clay County quarterback Tate Rice broke free for a big gain in Mondays game against Harlan County. RIce threw for five touchdowns in the Tigers 40-20 victory.

Rice riddles HCHS defense for five touchdowns to give Clay first win over Bears

September 28, 2021
The Harlan Lady Dragons won the 13th Region All A Classic league title on Saturday with a 40-24 victory over Pineville to complete a perfect season.

Lady Dragons rally past Pineville to complete perfect season

September 25, 2021
Two Harlan Couty defenders converged for a tackle earlier this season. The Black Bears open their disrict schedule Monday at Clay County.

Black Bears open district slate at Clay

September 23, 2021
Harlan linebackers Dylan Middleton and R.W. Sanford brought down Middlesboro running back Caleb Bogonko in last weeks game. The Harlan defense will face another tough test this Friday at Sayre.

Dragons prepare for Sayre squad led by former NFL quarterback

September 22, 2021
Shelby Engle Burton has been named the new softball coach at Harlan County High School. Burton has coached basketball at James A. Cawood Elementary School for the past 14 years. She also coached middle school softball for two years.

Burton takes over as leader of HCHS softball program

September 20, 2021
Middlesboro senior tackle Jalil Patterson-Graves and several teammates brought down Harlan quarterback Darius Akal in Fridays game. The Jackets held Harlan to 67 yards rushing in a 44-6 win.

Unbeaten Jackets roll past Harlan, improve to 4-0

September 17, 2021
Harlan County senior Leah Taulbee went after a loose ball in a match against Bell County earlier in the season. The Lady Bears defeated Bell County 4-1 on Saturday.

Lady Bears continue win streak with victories over Bell, JFWA

September 17, 2021
Harlan County running back Demarco Hopkins looked for an opening against Knox Central linebacker Steve Partin in last weeks game.

Bears’ defense will face another test against Pike Central quarterback

September 16, 2021
Harlan senior linebacker Dylan Middleton and teammates brought down an East Ridge ball carrier in last weeks game.

Dragons to face their toughest test against fourth-ranked Middlesboro

September 15, 2021
Harlan Countys Kalista Dunn went to the net against Harlans Annie Hoskins in district action Thursday. Dunn led a comeback in the third set as the Lady Bears completed a three-set sweep.

Lady Bears sweep past Harlan in district clash

September 9, 2021
Demarco Hopkins worked to escape from Whitleys Gunner Thornton in Fridays game. Hoskins scored both Harlan County touchdowns in a 42-16 loss. The Bears play host to Knox Central on Friday.

Bears trying to cut on big plays in effort to end two-game skid

September 9, 2021
Donovan Montanaro scored one touchdown rushing and one passing in Harlans 30-0 win at Jenkins last week.

Containing Burdine is focus for Harlan defense in First Priority Bowl game

September 8, 2021
Runners left the starting line on Saturday in the Harlan County All-Comers race.

HCHS girls, boys sweep team titles in opening race of the season

September 4, 2021
Luke Carr raced around Whitley Countys Christian Grubb on Friday. The visiting Colonels built a big early lead with the help of a fourth-down pass from Grubb on the way to a 42-16 win.

Petrey-Harp combo accounts for 3 TDs as Colonels overpower HCHS

September 4, 2021
Harlan County linebacker Shemarr Carr brought down a Bell County ball carrier in Thursday’s middle school game. Carr scored the winning touchdown with 10 seconds left as the Bears edged the Bobcats 28-22.

Bears edge Bell on Carr TD in closing seconds

September 3, 2021
Harlan quarterback Donovan Montanaro followed a block from Jayden Ward on the way to a 9-yard touchdown run in the Dragons 30-0 victory.

Dragons find success through the air in rout of Jenkins

September 2, 2021
Harlan County running back Josh Sergent broke a tackle in a win over South Laurel earlier this season. Sergent and the Bears return to action Monday at Clay County.

HCHS, Whitley to renew rivalry after three-year break

September 2, 2021
Harlan senior lineman Jonathan Lewis worked with a tackling donut during a preseason workout. Lewis and the Dragons are scheduled to play at Jenkins on Thursday.

Dragons hope to bounce back from opening-game loss with trip to Jenkins

August 31, 2021
Harlan County eighth-grader Kalista Dunn set the ball for a teammate in action Saturday against Pineville. The Lady Bears won in three sets.

Lady Bears snap losing skid with win over Pineville

August 29, 2021
Harlan County senior running back Luke Carr led the Bears with 99 yards rushing in their 48-24 loss Friday at Hazard.

Johnson reaches end zone four times in four ways as Dogs down HC

August 28, 2021
Several Harlan County defenders brought down South Laurel running back Brad Elza in Fridays game. The Bears held South to five yards on the ground.

Bears expect to face a much tougher test at Hazard in season’s second week

August 25, 2021
Harlan’s Donald Sharp twisted away from a Letcher Central defender in middle school football action Tuesday. The Green Dragons fell 24-12.

Dragons fall to Letcher despite 2-TD night from Brewer

August 25, 2021
Team members include, from left, front row: Kendyll Blanton, Ella Farley, Tess Bryson, Skylar Helton, Doneisha Harriston, Mallory McNeil and Emma Owens; back row: coach Shawna Cox, Taylor Hall, Ava Nunez, Campbell Nunez, Harley Middleton, Marissa Marlowe, Annie Hoskins, Bailee Maples, Carly Thomas and assistant coach Cecilia Adams.

Lady Dragons off to strong start after disappointing 2020 season

August 21, 2021
Team members include, from left, front row: Cole Cornett, Brayden Casolari, Sebastian Mosley and Caleb Rose; Ethan Simpson, Matt Lewis, Parker Short, Alex Creech and Evan Simpson; not pictured: Elijah Moore.

HCHS golf squad could be growing into a regional contender in Lewis’ third season

August 21, 2021
Harlan County senior tailback Demarco Hopkins took the handoff from quarterback Ethan Rhymer on a sweep in Fridays game against South Laurel. Hopkins ran for 291 yards and five touchdowns in the Bears 59-26 victory.

Bears give McCreary a win in his debut as Hopkins, Swanner, Carr power offensive explosion

August 20, 2021
Harlan Countys Gage Bailey, pictured in action earlier this season, ran for 100 yards and passed for 85 as the Bears fell 18-8 to Knox Central on Tuesday in Barbourville.

Late drive comes up short as Bears fall to Clay

August 20, 2021
Harlan County senior running back Luke Carr ran through a drill in a practice session earlier this summer. The Bears open their regular season schedule on Friday at home against South Laurel.

HC, Harlan open season against teams that were winless in 2020

August 19, 2021
Team members include, from left, front row: Jonah Swanner, Brayden Howard, Jacob Middleton, Brady Huskey, Nick Craig, Braxton Cloud, Plez Dean, Luke Kelly, Andrew Johnson, James Ryan Howard, Darren Alred, Josh Napier and Ryley Mefford; middle row: Will Cassim, Trevor Cloud, Josh Sergent, Luke Carr, Dakota Turner, Thomas Jordan, Johnny Brock, Issac Downs, Bryan Howard, Dallas Sergent, Gavon Spurlock, Bradley Young, Dalton Bray, William Jones and Mason Beach; back row: Zack Potter, Ethan Rhymer, Carter Howard, Jacob Shoemaker, Tanner Griffin, Jared Rhymer, Ethan Shepherd, Demarco Hopkins, Jamison Wilkinson, Alex Sanders, Connor Blevins, Ethan Caldwell, Seth Robinson, Andrew Roark and Bradley Henson.

McCreary trying to rebuild on the run as he begins new challenge in his old home

August 18, 2021
Team members include, from left, front row: Jared Elridge, Darius Akal, Donovan Montanaro, R.W. Sanford and Tayquan Vick; second row: Peyton Thompson, Chris Taylor, Trenton Childers, Nate Montanaro and Cameron Gray; third row: Matthew Nunez, Jonathan Lewis, Andrew Roark, Evan Browning and Cade Middleton; fourth row: manager Maggie Shelton, Will Austin, Malachi Rodriguez, Hanna Pace and Connor Witt; fifth row: Noah Kirby, Jayden Ward, Triston Cochran and Derek Pruitt; sixth row: coach Joe Bill Baker, Cameren Maples, Eli Sizemore and Hunter Clem; back row: manager Robbie Asher, trainer Michael Curry, coach Chris Thompson and coach Eric Perry.

Dragons expect to build on improvement from a season ago, challenge in district

August 17, 2021
Team members include, from left, first row: Gracie Ewing, Lindsey Browning, Kamryn Hoiska, Lily Caballero, Serenity Whitehead and Mallory Taylor; second row: Taylor Clem, Abby Sherman, Alexis Freeman, Kylee Hoiska, Lesleigh Brown, Brooklyn Woods, Emilee Eldridge, Ashton Evans, Chloe Shelton and Aviya Halcomb; back row: coach Dixie Ewing, coach Cathy York, Madison Daniels, Kalista Dunn, Jayde Parker, Kaitlyn Daniels, Samantha Arrowood, Kylee Moyers, Destiny Cornett, Lindsay Hall and coach Christina Spurlock.

Spurlock excited about Lady Bears’ chances to build on last year’s strong finish

August 15, 2021
Wallins captured the championship of the Black Bears Preseason Tournament on Saturday at Harlan County High School. Team members include, from left, front row: Hailie Hensley, Kendall Brock and Aubrey Noe; back row: Preslee Hensley, Haley Johnson, Whitney Noe, Whitley Teague and Savannah Hill.

Lady Devils capture preseason tournament title

August 15, 2021
Harlan County senior tailback Demarco Hopkins broke free for one of several long runs on Saturday in the Bears 40-18 scrimmage win at Shelby Valley. Hopkins ran for 224 yards and three touchdowns.

Hopkins runs for 224 yards as Bears overpower Shelby Valley in final scrimmage

August 15, 2021
Harlan Countys Matt Lewis finished fifth in a tournament Thursday at the Middlesboro Country Club.

Harris leads Jackets to win in conference match at Middlesboro

August 13, 2021
Rosspoint captured the championship of the Black Bears Preseason Tournament with three wins Saturday at Harlan County High School. Team members include, from left, front row: Addison West, Adelynn Burgan, Aiselyn Sexton, Jaycee Simpson, Emily Cooper, Kennedy Sturgill and manager Andrea Napier; back row: Brooklyn Daniels, Lauren Lewis, Shasta Brackett, Barbara Osborne, Jaylee Cochran and Caitlyn Clayborn; not pictured: Reagan Clem

Lady Cats roll to championship in Black Bears Preseason Tournament

August 7, 2021
Harlan County fullback Josh Sergent battled for yardage in scrimmage action Friday against visiting Middlesboro. The Jackets rolled to a 30-0 win in the controlled scrimmage.

Jackets defeat HCHS in scrimmage

August 7, 2021
Harlan junior Hanna Pace worked through a tackling drill at a recent practice session.

As first female football player at HHS, Pace making history while enjoying game

August 1, 2021
Harlan County senior center Ethan Shepherd prepared to snap the ball during a practice session earlier this summer. Shepherd is a returning starter on the Bears’ line.

Shepherd will be in the middle of action for Bears this season

July 31, 2021
Cade Middleton will lead the Harlan offense this season at quarterback.

Middleton looking forward to taking over as leader of Harlan offense

July 22, 2021
Demarco Hopkins followed Luke Carr (left) and Isaac Downs during a practice session Tuesday at Coal Miners Memorial Stadium.

Hopkins relishing second shot at senior season with Black Bears

July 20, 2021
Harlan County coach Scott Caldwell talked with members of the eighth-grade offensive unit during a practice session Monday. The Black Bears will compete in the Cumberland Valley Conference this season.

Middle school Bears find new conference with an old name

July 14, 2021
Tri-City Junior League coach Matt Duckworth talked with his infielder during a break in the District 4 Tournament at Leslie County.

Leslie sweeps Tri-City to capture Junior League title in District 4

July 11, 2021
Riley Monhollen, of the Pineville/Bell All-Stars, was safe at second as Harlan All-Stars shortstop Brayden Morris made the tag.

Fast start propels Pineville/Bell past Harlan in District 4 Tournament

July 8, 2021
Halanah Shepherd delivered a pitch for the Tri-City All-Stars in District 4 championship game action.

Tri-City All-Stars fall to Hazard/Perry in District 4 finals

July 6, 2021
Zach Boggs pitched five innings Sunday to earn the win as the Harlan All-Stars defeated Leslie County 18-4.

Harlan All-Stars rout Leslie to earn berth in district competition

June 27, 2021
Harlans Cameron Brock slid into second base as Tri-City shortstop Carson Clark fielded the throw in Area 4 Tournament action Friday. The Harlan All-Stars advanced to the tournament finals with an 11-1 victory.

Harlan advances to Area 4 finals with win over Tri-City

June 25, 2021
Harlan junior Kaleb McLendon went to the basket during a loss to Jackson County in the Williamsburg All A Summer Classic.

Short-handed Dragons fall to Jackson County in summer hoops

June 23, 2021
Harlan County freshman Kylie Jones worked around a Lee, Va., defender in scrimmage action Tuesday. The Lady Bears won 63-38.

Lady Bears close summer action with win over Lee

June 22, 2021
Harlan County junior guard Daniel Carmical hit 12 3-pointers and scored 40 points as the Bears defeated Leslie County 84-58 in summer basketball action Tuesday.

Bears close summer with wins over Jackson, Leslie

June 15, 2021
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff handed the ball off to his brother, Jackson, before he hit a 3-pointer against Barbourville on Monday. The Huffs teamed for 39 points in a 68-40 victory.

Black Bears roll past Middlesboro, Barbourville

June 14, 2021
Harlan guard Jordan Akal stepped back for a shot in scrimmage action Monday at South Laurel. Akal had the winning basket as the Dragons won 62-59.

Akal hits game-winner against South Laurel

June 14, 2021
Caleb Rigney - second in 1600, 4th in 800

HCHS track program enjoys record-breaking trip to 2A state meet

June 14, 2021
Hunter Blevins (left) and Connor Blevins are among the participants from Harlan County at the state track meet Friday in Lexington.

Two brother tandems will represent HCHS at state track meet in Lexington

June 9, 2021
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff worked around a North Laurel defender in scrimmage action Tuesday. Huff forced overtime with a 3-pointer and hit the winning free throws in overtime as the Bears edged the Jaguars 60-58.

Bears edge North in summer hoops thriller

June 8, 2021
Harlan County sophomore guard Jonah Swanner started a fast break in scrimmage action Monday against Breathitt County. The Bears lost 56-55 on a basket by Breathitt in the closing seconds but bounced back with a 57-49 win over Bell County.

Bears down Bell in summer action after one-point loss to Breathitt

June 7, 2021
Harlan County coach Tim McElyea talked with his team during 52nd District Tournament action last week. McElyea confirmed Saturday he was stepping down as coach after eight season. McElyea led the Lady Bears to five district titles.

McElyea steps down after eight seasons with HCHS softball program

June 6, 2021
Corbin catcher Kaylee Morales headed for third base with a triple during Saturdays 13th Region Tournament win over Middlesboro.

First round of regional tourney marked by big margins for winners

June 5, 2021
Harlan County freshman guard Maddox Huff, pitcued in action earlier this summer, scored 15 points in a win over Lee County and 14 in a win over Whitley County in scrimmage action Friday.

Bears sweep three scrimmages at Lee County

June 5, 2021
Harlan County senior guard Jackson Huff prepared to pass around a Rockcastle County defender in scrimmage action Thursday. Huff scored 25 points in the Bears 64-61 win.

Black Bears rally for summer wins over South, Rockcastle

June 3, 2021
Harlan Countys Honesty Thomas connected on a pitch in district tournament action Wednesday. The Lady Bears were limited to three hits in a 14-4 loss.

Young helps Middlesboro end Harlan County’s district stranglehold

June 2, 2021
Harlan County outfielder Jacey Lewis was called out at third base as she tried to stretch a double into a triple during 52nd District Tournament action Tuesday against Bell County. Lewis had three hits in the Lady Bears 5-1 win.

HCHS, Middlesboro to meet again for 52nd District title

June 2, 2021
Harlan Countys Josh Swanner beat the tag of Harlan catcher Noah Lewis on a wild pitch in the seventh inning of Mondays 52nd DIstrict Tournament game. The Bears rallied with five runs in the inning to win 5-4 and advance to Tuesdays championship game against Middlesboro.

Bears rally with 5-run seventh to earn a spot in district finals

June 1, 2021
HCHS freshman guard Maddox Huff poured in 31 points in scrimmage action Thursday against Perry Central.

HCHS boys open summer schedule at Hazard

May 27, 2021
Harlan Countys Joselyn Lee was safe on steal attempt as Bell Countys Camille Thomas took the throw in Mondays game at HCHS.

Lady Bears celebrate Senior Night with win over Bell

May 24, 2021
Harlan Countys Kerrigan Creech delivered a pitch earlier this season. Creech shut out visiting Clay County over three innings before the Lady Tigers rallied late for a 10-8 win.

Lady Tigers rally for hard-fought win at Harlan County

May 21, 2021
Harlan County outfielder Nate Shepherd scored a run on a wild pitch in Tuesdays game against Knott Central.

Dixon pitches 2-hitter to stop Bears’ skid

May 19, 2021
Letcher Central center fielder Abigail McDougal connected on a pitch in Tuesdays game at Harlan County. McDougal had a single and sacrifice fly in the Lady Cougars 13-7 win.

Lady Cougars stay hot on offense in win over Harlan County

May 18, 2021
Letcher Centrals Ethan Brown beat the throw to Harlan County catcher Isaac Kelly in Saturday action at HCHS.

Cougars claim a pair of one-run, extra-inning wins over Harlan County

May 16, 2021
Corbins Alayna Reynolds slid into second base as Riley Maggard took a throw in Fridays game.

Lady Bears rally with seven runs in 7th for walk off win over Corbin

May 14, 2021
Jenkins Jerrica Thacker beat the tag of Harlan County second baseman Maddy Blair during Tuesdays game.

Lady Bears bounce back with win over Jenkins

May 11, 2021
Garry Henson Sr.

Uncle taught important lessons of family through the years

May 10, 2021
Britt Lawson IV signed Friday to continue his track career at Alice Lloyd College. Pictured with Lawson at the signing ceremony are his parents, Britt III and Shannon Lawson, and Alice Lloyd coach John Driskill.

Lawson will continue track career at Alice Lloyd College

May 10, 2021
The Harlan County girls team won its sixth straight Area 9 meet on Saturday.

HCHS teams sweep Area 9 meet

May 9, 2021
Harlan County High School senior Caleb Rigney signed with Lincoln Memorial University on Monday to continue her track career. Pictured with Vitatoe at the signing ceremony are his parents, Heather and Jack Rigney, as well as HCHS athletic director Eugene Farmer, HCHS assistant coach Arynn Johnson, HCHS Principal Kathy Minor, HCHS track coach Ryan Vitatoe and Harlan County Schools Superintendent Brent Roark.

HC’s record-breaking distance runner headed to LMU

May 5, 2021
Amos McCreary talked with HCHS players on Tuesday after being introduced as the schools new football coach.

McCreary ready to ‘go to work’ as HCHS football coach

May 4, 2021
Harlan County High School senior Abby Vitatoe signed with Lindsey Wilson College on Monday to continue her track career. Pictured with Vitatoe at the signing ceremony are her parents, Fran and Ryan Vitatoe, as well as HCHS athletic director Eugene Farmer, HCHS Principal Kathy Minor, HCHS assistant coach Arynn Johnson and Harlan County Schools Superintendent Brent Roark.

Vitatoe will continue track career at Lindsey Wilson

May 4, 2021
Harlan County High School senior Kassy Owens signed with Ohio Dominican University on Friday in ceremonies at HCHS. Owens is pictured with her parents, Joe and April Owens, and her grandfather, Howard Hensley, as well as HCHS athletic director Eugene Farmer, HCHS assistant principal Mike Hensley and HCHS track coach Ryan VItatoe.

Owens will continue track career at Ohio Dominican University

May 2, 2021
Harlan County first baseman Emily Day tagged out Harlans Carli Jo Kennedy in Fridays game at HCHS. The Lady Bears won 15-0 in four innings to improve to 7-2 on the season.

Lady Bears bounce back from district loss with rout of Harlan

April 30, 2021
Hunter Blevins signed Thursday to continue his football and track career at Union College in a ceremony at Harlan County High School. Those pictured at the signing included, from left, front row: Connor Blevins, Scotty Howard, Blevins, Chandra Howard and Tye Howard; back row: Harlan County High School Principal Kathy Minor, HCHS assistant track coach Arynn Johnson, HCHS track coach Ryan Vitatoe, HCHS football coach Eddie Creech, Union College football coach John Luttrell and Morgan Grace.

Blevins chooses Union to continue football, track career

April 30, 2021
Tristan Cooper pitched five innings Monday as Harlan County defeated visiting Bell County 15-5.

Bears overcome slow start to coast past Bell County

April 27, 2021
Harlan County first baseman Emily Day took a throw to retire Harlans Carli Jo Kennedy in district action Thursday.

Lady Bears overpower Harlan for district victory

April 22, 2021
Leslie Countys Kenzie Morgan beat the throw to Harlan County third baseman Allee Galloway for a two-run triple in the fifth inning Tuesday. Leslie built a 9-1 lead, but HCHS rallied for a 10-9 win.

Lady Bears overcome 8-run deficit to edge Leslie County

April 20, 2021
Brayden Blakley pitched a one-hitter Tuesday as Harlan County defeated Bell County 11-1.

HCHS edges Middesboro on 9th inning walkoff

April 19, 2021
Harlan County coach Ryan Vitatoe talked with eighth-grader Peyton Lunsford on Friday in the Coal Miners Invitational. Lunsford set a school record in winning the 1,600-meter run.

HCHS boys, WIlliamsburg girls are winners at Coal Miners Invitational

April 18, 2021
Harlan Countys Kerrigan Creech put down a suicide squeeze bunt to bring in the first run on Fridays game against Pineville. Creech pitched a no-hitter in the Lady Bears 2-0 victory.

Creech wins pitchers’ duel as HCHS edges Pineville

April 16, 2021
Harlan Countys Karsten Dixon took a throw from pitcher Brayden Blakley as Shane Lindsey hustled back to first base.

Black Bears complete district sweep of Harlan

April 13, 2021
Harlan County sophomore Tristan Cooper struck out 18 and allowed only one hit as the Black Bears defeated Harlan 11-2 on Monday.

Cooper dominates in win over Harlan with one-hit, 18-strikeout performance

April 12, 2021
Team members include, from left, front row: Mallory McNiel, Mckenzie Snelling, Emma Eversole, Ally Combs, Hayley Fuson and Lacie Garland; back row: Addison Jackson, Annie Hoskins, Carley Jo Kennedy, Faith Hoskins, Abbi Fields, Kendyll Blanton and Kierra Hardin.

Pennington excited to ‘start over’ in second season with Harlan softball program

April 11, 2021
Team members include, from left, front row: Britleigh Estep, Alexis Sergent, Lola Maggard, Hannah Foster, Lesleigh Brown and Jade Burton; middle row: Brandy Adams, Honesty Thomas, Brenna Early, Angel Rigney, Rylie Maggard, Maddy Blair and Allee Galloway; back row: coach Tim McElyea, Josalyn Lee, Hailey Austin, Emily Day, Caylin Broughton, Jacey Lewis, Kerrigan Creech, Halle Raleigh and Jenna Wilson.

After missed opportunity last year, Lady Bears ready for 2021 season

April 10, 2021
North Laurel guard Hailee Valentine worked through the South Laurel defense in the 13th Region Tournament finals.

South, North should battle again in 2022 for top spot in 13th Region

April 10, 2021
Harlans Faith Hoskins went after a pitch in Thursdays 13th Region All A Classic game against Middlesboro. The Lady Jackets advanced with a 16-0 victory.

Lady Jackets roll into All ‘A’ finals with four-inning win at Harlan

April 8, 2021
Perry Centrals Dustin Fields slid under a tag for a stolen base in Tuesdays game against Harlan County as shortstop Brayden Blakley went airborne for the throw and tag.

Bears fall to Perry Central in home opener

April 6, 2021
Ella Morton signed with Asbury University on Monday to continue her cross country and track career. Pictured with Morton at the signing ceremony are her parents, C.D. and Jennifer Morton, as well as Harlan coaches Anne Lindsey and Trevor Fitzpatrick and Asbury assistant coach Molly Halpin; not pictured: Harlan assistant coach Mike Pace.

Morton will continue running career and carry on family tradition with Asbury program

April 5, 2021
North Laurels Reed Sheppard and Knox Centrals, the 13th Regions top rated players, squared off in this years regional finals.

North, Knox back on top in look ahead to 2022 basketball season

April 4, 2021
North Laurels Hailee Valentine was named player of the year on the 13th Region Girls Basketball Coaches Association All-Region Team.

Valentine leads girls all-region squad

March 31, 2021
Harlan Team members include, from left, front row: Isaiah Hall, Andrew Roark, David Vanwinkle, Trey Barnes, Evan Browning, Donovan Montanaro, Aiden Johnson, Shane Lindsey and Gunner Snelling; back row: coach Cory Estep, coach Lee Freyer, Noah Lewis, Jaedyn Gist, Ethan Cornett, Kevin Lee, Cameren Maples, Jeremiah Mills, Jared Moore, Britt Lawson IV, John Mark Bryson, coach Mikey Hensley and coach Tyler Cornett.

Estep likes Dragons’ chances of improvement in 2021

March 30, 2021
HCHS baseball Team members include, from left, front row: Jonah Swanner, Josh Swanner, Tyler Lunsford, Isaac Kelly, Liam Garland, Alex Creech, Jacob Brown, Jaydon Sutton, Colby Johnson, Daven Johnson and Shawn Carroll; back row: Brayden Blakley, Tristan Cooper, Karsten Dixon, Will Cassim, coach Jerry Blakley, coach Drew Chamberlain, coach Brendan Rutherford, Zac Coleltt, Mason Combs, Patrick Mandrell, Samuel Henson, Carter Howard and Nathan Shepherd.

Chamberlain looking forward to first season as coach of Black Bears

March 30, 2021
Harlans Shane Lindsey jumped out of the way of a pitch as Pineville catcher Wyatt Caldwell stretched to make the stop in the season opener for both teams Monday. Pineville rallied for a 12-6 victory.

Mountain Lions rally with 8-run seventh to down Harlan

March 29, 2021
Harlan County point guard Ella Karst worked against North Laurels Hailee Valentine in the 13th Region Tournament semifinals on Saturday at The Corbin Arena. Valentine scored 23 points in Norths 65-38 win.

Lady Jaguars coast past HCHS in regional semifinals

March 27, 2021
North Laurel guard Reed Sheppard scored 31 points as the Jaguars advanced to the 13th Region Tournament finals with a win over Corbin on Friday.

North rolls into finals with victory over Corbin

March 27, 2021
Pineville senior guard Whitney Caldwell worked down the court against Harlan Countys Ella Karst in 13th Region Tournament action Wednesday. Harlan County advanced with a 47-40 win.

HCHS overcomes early offensive woes to down Pineville in regional

March 24, 2021
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