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Harlan County junior forward Jaylin Smith poured in 21 points on Saturday to lead the Lady Bears past Harlan.

Strong night on offense carries Lady Bears to district win over Harlan

January 16, 2022
Harlan Countys Jackson Huff passed the ball as Harlans Jordan Akal defended in Fridays district clash. Huff scored 15 as the Bears won 87-74.

HCHS leads all the way to keep home streak alive against Dragons

January 16, 2022
The Jackson County Lady Generals are pictured with the championship trophy after winning the 13th Region All A Classic title on Thursday.

Lady Generals end 19-year All ‘A’ drought with win over Harlan

January 14, 2022
Harlan Countys Jaylin Smith worked the ball down the court as Bell Countys Mataya Ausmus defended in Tuesdays game. The Lady Czts claimed a 65-40 victory.

Lady Cats capitalize on 31 turnovers to coast past Harlan County

January 11, 2022
Harlan guard Jordan Akal worked around Lynn Camp center Gavin Allen for two of his 31 points in the Dragons 84-47 victory. Harlan will play Barbourville at 7 on Tuesday in the championship game.

In attack mode from start to finish, Dragons blow past Lynn Camp and into All ‘A’ finals

January 10, 2022
Harlans Darius Akal passed the ball during Saturdays game in the 13th Region All A Classic. Akal had 13 rebounds in the Dragons 100-35 victory.

Dragons shatter century mark, coast past Red Bird in All ‘A’ quarterfinals

January 8, 2022
Harlan County guard Hailey Austin defended against Hazards Brooklyn Cornett in action Wednesday. Austin led the Lady Bears with 11 points in a 60-15 win.

Lady Bears take control early in rout of Hazard

January 5, 2022
Harlan guard Jordan Akal headed to the basket in Tuesdays game against Pikeville. Akal scored 16 points in the Dragons 64-60 loss.

Dragons stay close in rematch before falling to Pikeville

January 4, 2022
Harlan guard Faith Hoskins put up a shot in Thursdays game at Williamsburg in the Bill Perkins Holiday Classic. The Lady Dragons hit nine 3-pointers in a 70-54 victory.

Lady Dragons capitalize on fast start, coast past Williamsburg

December 30, 2021
Harlan County Maddox Huff scored 20 points on Wednesday as the Bears defeated visiting Lakota West, Ohio, 87-72.

Bears place five in double figures to knock off Ohio squad in tournament finals

December 29, 2021
Harlan County guard Trent Noah worked inside for two of his 30 points in the Bears win over North Raleigh Christian Academy, N.C., on Tuesday in the Black Bears Hoops Extravaganza.

Noah marks birthday with 30-point, 10-rebound night as Bears cruise to win

December 28, 2021
Trent Noah went up two of his school-record 40 points on Monday in Harlan Countys win over Metrolina Christian, N.C., in the Harlan County Hoops Extravaganza.

Bears win shootout over Metrolina Christian in Harlan County Hoops Extravaganza as Noah scores 40

December 27, 2021
Harlan County Extravaganza opens Monday with four out-of-state teams

Harlan County Extravaganza opens Monday with four out-of-state teams

December 25, 2021
Harlan Countys Kylie Jones chased Jackson County guard Natalie Carl in tournament action Wednesday in Corbin.

Jackson rules paint in tourney win over Lady Bears

December 23, 2021
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon worked against the Dixie Heights defense in action from the Legacy Nissan Dribble Drive Challenge at South Laurel.

Dragons run out of steam in second half, fall to Dixie Heights

December 21, 2021
Harlan Countys Jaylin Smith looked for an opening in the Somerset defense during Mondays game in the Lady Redhounds Christmas Bash. Somerset used a late run to win 49-43.

Lady Jumpers capitalize on HC’s turnovers to win in Corbin tourney

December 20, 2021
Bell County senior forward Cameron Burnett worked down the court against Harlan Countys Jonah Swanner in Fridays game. Burnett scored 24 points in the Bobcats 59-56 victory. Swanner led the Bears with 18 points.

Bobcats end 15-game skid against HCHS with win in district opener

December 18, 2021
Harlan Countys Jaylin Smith and Bell Countys Ashtyn Meyers battled for a loose ball in Fridays district clash.

Bell pulls away from HCHS with 11 3s in second half

December 18, 2021
Sophomore guard Ella Karst scored 15 points in Harlan Countys 52-26 win Thursday at Pineville.

Lady Bears roll past Pineville with strong defensive effort

December 16, 2021
Harlan County guard Taytum Griffin worked against Leslie Countys Courtney Hoskins on Tuesday at HCHS. Hoskins scored 19 points to lead the Lady Eagles to a 50-40 win.

Hoskins takes over in final period as Lady Eagles soar past HC

December 15, 2021
Harlan County freshman guard Maddox Huff went to the basket for two of his 17 points in the Bears 71-49 win over South Laurel on Tuesday at HCHS.

Bears bounce back from first loss by bouncing South in a 22-point rout

December 14, 2021
Harlan County point guard Brody Napier raced down the court as Bell Countys Caden Huff defended in a freshman game Monday.

Black Bears hold off Bell in frosh/JV sweep

December 13, 2021
The Rosspoint Wildcats captured the Black Bears Tipoff Tournament on Saturday with a 56-42 victory over Evarts in the championship game.

Rosspoint rolls past three opponents to capture Black Bears Tipoff Tournament title

December 11, 2021
Chris Simpson

Simpson earns spot in officiating crew at state football finals

December 11, 2021
Perry Central guard Rydge Beverly scored a team-high 17 points on Friday as the Commdores edged Harlan 55-54 in the WYMT Mountain Classic semifinals.

Commodores edge Harlan in WYMT Mountain Classic semifinals

December 11, 2021
Harlan forward Jaedyn Gist was surrounded by Knott Central defenders on Wednesday in the WYMT Mountain Classic. Gist scored 16 points in the Dragons 43-39 victory.

Dragons answer Akal’s challenge, advance in WYMT Mountain Classic

December 8, 2021
Harlan County senior guard Jaylin Preston hit all three of her shots Tuesday and finished with eight points in the Lady Bears win over visiting Whitley County.

Strong start propels Lady Bears to upset of Whitley

December 7, 2021
Harlan County guard Jackson Huff battled through Eli Pietrowskis pick to guard Hayden Llewellyn in Mondays game. Huff scored 12 points in the Black Bears 78-56 victory over visiting Corbin.

Bears hit 17 treys in blitzing Corbin during early-season showdown

December 6, 2021
Evarts won three games on Saturday, including a 41-38 victory over Wallins in the finals, to capture the championship of the fifth- and sixth-grade Black Bears Tipoff Tournament at Harlan County High School.

Wildcats edge Wallins to capture 5-6 title in Black Bears Tipoff Tournament

December 5, 2021
Harlan Countys Daniel Carmical, pictured against Rockcastle Countys Daniel Mulins, hit six 3-pointers and scored 18 points on Saturday in the Bears win during the Ted Cook Classic.

‘Bang, bang, bang’…Bears shoot down Rock in Ted Cook Classic

December 5, 2021
Harlan County guard Ella Karst drove around Knox Centrals Jaylynn Faine in Thursdays game. Karst led the Lady Bears with 20 points.

Strong start sends Knox to win over visiting Lady Bears

December 3, 2021
Harlan County guard Trent Noah, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 39 points as the Bears won 86-62 at Perry Central.

Bears open season with blowout win at Perry behind record-tying night from Noah

November 29, 2021
Team members include, from left, front row: Peyton Lunsford, Ella Karst, Jaylin Preston, Kylie Jones and Brianna Howard; back row: coach Anthony Nolan, Cheyenne Rhymer, Jaylin Smith, Taylor Lunsford, Paige Phillips, Hailey Austin, Taytum Griffin and assistant coach Breann Turner.

Nolan looking for consistency as Lady Bears continue rebuild

November 26, 2021
Team members include, from left, front row: Kylie Noe, Leah Davis, Emma Owens, Scarlett Rowe, Peighton Jones, Aymanni Wynn, Faith Hoskins and Abbi Fields; back row: SaraKate Fisher, Addison McLain, Addison Jackson, Raegan Goodman, Annie Hoskins, Kaylee Clark, Hannah Pace, Destiny Williams and Gracie Hensley.

Lady Dragons riding 1-2 punch back into regional picture

November 25, 2021
Harlan guard Kaleb McLendon followed a pick from Johann Gist in scrimmage action Wednesday against East Ridge. McLendon scored 15 points.

Green Dragons fall to East Ridge in scrimmage

November 24, 2021
Team members include, from left, front row: Ethan Simpson, Daniel Carmical, Jonah Swanner, Jackson Huff, Jeremiah Clem, Connor Daniels and Brody Napier; back row: Hunter Napier, Maddox Huff, Caleb Johnson, Trent Noah, Tristan Cooper, Jaycee Carter, Terry Michael Delaney and Taelor Haywood.

Youthful HCHS squad ready to make a move in tough 13th Region race

November 23, 2021
Harlan Countys Trent Noah sailed to the basket in scrimmage action Monday. Noah poured in 43 points in an 87-70 win.

Noah pours in 43 as Bears overcome slow start to down Whitley

November 23, 2021
Team members include, from left, front row: John Mark Bryson, Kyler McLendon, Johann Gist, Jordan Akal, Jaeden Gist, Kaleb McLendon and Derek Pruitt; back row: Nate Montanaro, Kelson Napier, Cameren Maples, Jared Moore, Matthew Pennington, Tristan Burgan and Darius Akal; not pictured: Will Austin.

Dragons, now a regional contender, seek final step in rebuilding project

November 20, 2021
The Wallins Lady Devils captured the seventh- and eighth-grade county championship on Thursday with a 32-22 win over Rosspoint at Harlan County High School.

Lady Devils meet preseason goals with win over Rosspoint in county finals

November 18, 2021
Cumberlands Alli Adams brought the ball down the court against Evarts Trinity Jones in Saturdays seventh- and eighth-grade county tournament game.

JACES, Evarts advance to semifinals with wins

November 13, 2021
The Rosspoint Lady Cats captured their second straight fifth- and sixth-grade county championship with a 35-30 win Thursday over James A. Cawood.

Lady Cats answer challenge by rallying past JACES in county finals

November 11, 2021
Rosspoints Jaylee Cochran dribbled toward Black Mountains Madalyn Bennett in action from the county tournament on Tuesday. Rosspoint advanced to the finals with a 47-20 victory.

Rosspoint, JACES headed to finals after semifinal victories

November 9, 2021
Black Mountains Jayla Dillman dribbled around Cawoods Haydlei Stewart in county tournament action Saturday. Dillman scored nine points in Black Mountains 23-11 win.

Black Mountain, Wallins, JACES earn first-round wins

November 6, 2021
Harlans Darius Akal raced away from several Leslie County defenders in Fridays regular-season finale.

Dragons headed to Pineville for first-round playoff clash

November 3, 2021
Harlan junior tailback Jayden Ward ran for 98 yards and scored three touchdowns as the Green Dragons rallied for a 38-36 win Friday over visiting Leslie County.

Dragons celebrate Senior Night by rallying for OT win over Leslie

October 29, 2021
Harlan Countys Jonah Swanner returned a kickoff in last weeks game against Perry Central. Swanner has scored seven touchdowns this season.

Dragons, Bears close regular season with non-district clashes

October 27, 2021
The Harlan County High School cross country teams competed in the 2A state meet on Friday in Paris. Team members include, from left, front row: Taylor Clem, Peyton Lunsford, Aliyah Deleon, Kendall Brock, Lainey Garrett, Summer Farley, Olivia Kelly, Leah Taulbee, Riley Key and Sophie Day; back row: coach Ryan Vitatoe, Bradley Brock, Matt Yeary, Kaden Boggs, Jacob Schwenke, Lucas Epperson, Andrew Yeary, Breydy Daniels, Daniel Joseph and assistant coach Miranda Epperson.

HCHS cross country teams have sights set on record finishes in 2A state meet in Paris

October 27, 2021
Harlan County guard Trent Noah, pictured in action during the 2020 regional finals, is drawing interested from several Division I schools heading into his sophomore season with the Black Bears.

HC’s Noah drawing early interest from several Division I schools

October 26, 2021
Harlan County senior Demarco Hopkins ran through a hole in the Perry Central defense during Fridays game. Hopkins ran for 171 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown, as the Bears gained 332 yards on the ground.

Commodores win shootout against Black Bears

October 22, 2021
Harlan County High School graduate Scotty Bailey has been named the new baseball coach at HCHS. Bailey was a four-year starter for the Bears from 2011 to 2014 before going on to play football and baseball at the University of the Cumberlands.

From player to coach, Bailey takes over as leader of HCHS baseball program

October 21, 2021
Harlans Darius Akal returned a kick in a game earlier this season. The Green Dragons will travel to Pineville on Friday for a district clash that will determine second place in District 8 of Class A.

Home playoff game on line as Dragons, Lions renew Battle of 119

October 20, 2021
The Harlan County Lady Bears fell to Bell County in five sets on Tuesday in the 52nd District Tournament finals at Harlan.

Bell wins five-set thriller over HCHS to capture third straight district crown

October 19, 2021
The Harlan County Lady Bears celebrated a three-set win over Harlan on Monday in the first round of the 52nd DIstrict Tournament. The Lady Beas will play Bell County on Tuesday at 6 for the district title.

Whitehead sparks Lady Bears in district tourney win over Harlan

October 18, 2021
Harlan Countys Tanner Daniels is ranked No. 1 in his age group in the 1-mile run, according to Mile Split USA. Daniels a sixth-grader, was undefeated in the regular season this fall.

Harlan County’s Daniels ranked first in the nation among sixth-graders

October 18, 2021
Harlan running back Dylan Middleton found an opening against the Williamsburg defense last week. Middleton scored a touchdown Friday and added three two-point conversions in the Green Dragons 46-22 win at Lynn Camp.

Dragons set up showdown with Lions by defeating Lynn Camp

October 15, 2021
The Harlan offense, led by quarterback Cade Middleton, prepared to run a play earlier this season. The Dragons travel to Lynn Camp on Friday.

Dragons, Bears on road for district clashes

October 13, 2021
The Harlan County girls won the Southeastern Kentucky Conference meet on Tuesday at Bell County High School. Team members include, from left, front row: Aliyah Deleon, Kendall Brock and Lainey Garrett; back row: assistant coach Miranda Epperson, Taylor Clem, Summer Farley, Peyton Lunsford, Olivia Kelly, Sophie Day, Leah Taulbee and Riley Key.

HCHS girls, Lunsford take top spots in SEKC meet

October 13, 2021
Williamsburgs Bryson Potter battled to break away from Harlan defensive back Evan Browning in Fridays district clash. Potter had four catches in the Jackets 48-0 win.

Jackets open defense of district title with victory at Harlan

October 8, 2021
Harlan coach Eric Perry talked with his team during a game in Lexington against Sayre earlier this season. Harlan will open its district schedule Friday at home against Williamsburg.

Dragons open district slate against five-time defending champs

October 6, 2021
Runners left the starting line on Saturday at the Black Bears Invitational.

HCHS boys, girls win Area 9 race

October 2, 2021
The Harlan offense, led by quarterback Cade Middleton, prepared to run a play earlier this season. The Dragons travel to Lynn Camp on Friday.

Harlan playing host to Tennessee opponent; Bears renewing oldest rivalry

September 29, 2021
Harlan Countys Lindsey Browning and Harlans Kendyll Blanton battled at the net in a district clash Tuesday. Browning had 15 kills to help lead HCHS to a four-set victory.

Lady Bears end losing streak with four-set victory at Harlan

September 29, 2021
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.

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 3, 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
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