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Harlan County junior Thomas Jordan headed toward the end zone in a win over Pike Central earlier this season. Jordan and the Black Bears play at Letcher Central on Friday.

LC’s Little provides big test for reeling HCHS defense in crucial district tilt

September 29, 2022
Harlans Jayden Ward headed outside as Dylan Middleton blocked in last weeks win over Sayre. The 4-1 Green Dragons travel to Phelps on Friday.

Dragons focusing on maintaining momentum in final test before opening district play

September 29, 2022
Brayden Casolari

Casolari becomes first HC golfer to earns a trip to state competition with 11th place finish in sub-state tourney

September 26, 2022
Harlan County tailback Thomas Jordan broke away from South Laurels Garrison Brown in action earlier this season. Jordan and the Black Bears will open their district schedule Friday at home against Clay County.

Slowing down Rice will be top priority as Bears seek to avenge last year’s loss at Clay

September 21, 2022
Donovan Montanaro and the Harlan offense will take on a big challenge Friday at home against Lexington Sayre. The Green Dragons bring a 3-1 record into the game.

Dragons get another shot at redemption against a Sayre squad that dominated last year

September 21, 2022
Harlan running back Jonah Sharp went behind a block from Caden Mefford in Saturdays middle school game against Williamsburg.

Big plays send Williamsburg to victory over Dragons

September 18, 2022
Harlan County sophomore running back James Ryan Howard ran through a big hole during the Black Bears win Thursday over Knox Central. Harlan County will play host to Pike Central on Friday.

After thriving as underdog, Bears will play role of favorite against Pike Central

September 14, 2022
Dylan Middleton battled for yardage in the Green Dragons win over East Ridge. Harlan travels to Middlesboro on Friday.

Dragons face toughest test of season with trip to Middlesboro

September 14, 2022
Harlan County junior guard Trent Noah is drawing interest from numerous Division I schools. Coaches from Western and Miami (Ohio) were at the high school on Friday to watch a workout and talk with Noah and his parents.

Two Division I coaches visit HC to watch Noah

September 10, 2022
Harlan Countys Thomas Jordan ran for three touchdowns and 214 yards in the Black Bears 45-18 win Thursday over Knox Central.

Black Bears shock Knox with 302-yard ground attack

September 9, 2022
The Harlan County High School golf team won the Pine Mountain Golf Conference title with a 325 on Wednesday, 50 strokes ahead of Bell County. Team members, pictured with coach Greg Lewis, are Matt Lewis, Brayden Casolari, Cole Cornett and Alex Creech.

Black Bears steamroll to Pine Mountain Golf Conference title

September 7, 2022
Knox Central quarterback Steve Partin has rushed for 504 yards and nine touchdowns to help the Panthers start the season with three straight wins. The Panthers will play host to Harlan County on Thursday at Union College.

Containing Partin will be Bears’ top priority in matchup against Knox Central

September 7, 2022
Green Dragons seek redemption in trip to Tennessee

Green Dragons seek redemption in trip to Tennessee

September 1, 2022
Harlan County senior lineman Connor Blevins went after a Hazard runner in last weeks game. Blevins and the Bears will be back in action Friday at Whitley County.

Bears, Colonels battling injuries heading into Friday’s matchup

September 1, 2022
The Harlan County Lady Bears celebrated after finishing off a 25-12, 25-15, 26-24 win Thursday over Harlan.

Lady Bears sweep Harlan in district clash

August 25, 2022
Harlan County running back Thomas Jordan followed fullback Josh Sergent in the Black Bears season-opening win Friday over South Laurel. Harlan County returns to action Friday at home against Hazard.

Bears face tougher test in Week 2 against Johnson, Dogs

August 24, 2022
Harlan senior running back Jayden Ward battled for yardage in Fridays game against Berea. Ward ran for 143 yards and three touchdowns in the Dragons 28-22 victory. Harlan will play East Ridge on Friday at Belfry in the Pike County Bowl.

Dragons ready for prime time matchup against East Ridge in Pike County Bowl

August 24, 2022
The Harlan County High School volleyball team includes, front row, from left: Paige Allen, Savannah Hill, Lindsay Hall, Chloe Shelton, Emilee Eldridge, Brooklyn Wood, Taylor Clem, Destiny Cornett; middle row: coach Christina Spurlock, Chelsey Farley, Maggie Clem, Mallory Miles, karli Shoupe, Susy Mumford, Brooklyn Burke, Callie Griffith, Rileigh Duff and coach Dianna Blanton; back row: coach Dixie Ewing, Maddie Middleton, Lesleigh Brown, Abby Sherman, Kylee Hoskia, Kaitlyn Daniels, Ashton Evans, Kylee Moyers, Madison Daniels, Kalista Dunn and coach Cathy York.

Lady Bears hope to build on progress, contend for district title

August 21, 2022
Amos McCreary will lead Harlan County into its season opener on Friday at home against South Laurel in the First Priority Bowl.

HC, Harlan open season at home in First Priority Bowl matchups

August 17, 2022
Team members include, from left, front row: coaches Bill Dean, Chase Huff, Dion Coldiron, Amos McCreary, Scotty Bailey, Jacob Branson and Robert Evens; second row: Chance Sturgill, Brody Hensley, Garrett Wilder, Aaron Johnson, Landon Cook, David Barger, Braxton Cornett, Ryan Coos, Hayden Maggard, Dellan Clem, Chris Johnson and Jason Maggard; third row: Jayce Brown, Jameson Wilkinson, Devin Lewis, Alex Green, Peyton Jackson, Plez Dean, Dalton Bray, James Ryan Howard and Ryan Clayborn; fourth row: Luke Kelly, Jared Rhymer, Carter Howard, Thomas Jordan, Dallas Sergent, Brayden Howard, Darren Alred, Bryan Howard, Ethan Rhymer, Landon Saylor and Hayden Maggard; fifth row: Bradley Henson, Jesse Napier, Jacob Shoemaker, Jonah Swanner, Mason Beach, Will Cassim, Tyler Baker and Toby Webb; back row: Connor Blevins, Tanner Griffin, Josh Sergent, Issac Downs, Austin Roark, Bradley Young, Gavon Spurlock, Brady Huskey and Zach Burgan.

Black Bears seek return to ‘respectability’ as they enter 2022 season

August 15, 2022
Team members include, from left, front row: Ella Farley, Kameron Blanton, Kendyll Blanton, Tess Bryson, Emma Owens, Marissa Marlowe, Campbell Nunez, Mallory McNiel, Carley Thomas and Taylor Hall; back row: Ava Nunez, Haven Saylor, Hannah Jones, Shawna Cox, Heather Maples, Annie Hoskins, Carly Jump and Kaylee Roark.

Experienced Harlan squad anticipating a big season in 2022

August 15, 2022
Hailie Hensley is the first female golfer at Harlan County High School.

Hensley making history as first female golfer at Harlan County High School

August 14, 2022
Harlan County senior fullback Josh Sergent broke loose for a big gain against Magoffin County in scrimmage action Saturday. The Black Bears won 34-8 and will open their regular-season schedule Friday at home against South Laurel.

Black Bears overpower Magoffin in final preseason tuneup

August 13, 2022
The Harlan County High School golf team includes, from left: Brayden Casolari, Cole Cornett, Matt Lewis and Evan Simpson; not pictured: Alex Creech, Parker Short, Ethan Simpson and Caleb Rose.

HCHS golfers ready for breakout season in ’22

August 8, 2022
Team members include, from left, front row: Hunter Clem, R.W. Sanford, Eli Sizemore, Trenton Childers, Malachi Rodriguez, Noah Kirby, Matthew Nunez and Peyton Thompson; second row: Ryley Mefford, Dylan Middleton, Donovan Montanaro, coach Eric Perry, Noah Sharp, Nate Montanaro and Tayquan Vick; third row: Jayden Ward, Will Austin, Connor Witt, Darius Akal, Camryn Hammonds and Shaun Burnette; fourth row: Cameren Maples, Sedrick Washington, Gage Bailey, Brayden Down and Matthew Brock; back row: coaches Joe Bill Baker, Jerry Perry, Robbie Asher, Tyler Stewart and Chris Thompson.

Dragons hope to take next step after down-to-wire playoff losses last two seasons

August 8, 2022
Rosspoints Lauren Lewis raced down the court as James A. Cawoods Abby Elliott gave chase in scrimmage action Saturday at Harlan County High School. Rosspoint won twice in the Harlan County Preseason Panorama.

Rosspoint, Wallins, Black Mountain are winners in 7-8 panorama

August 6, 2022
Evarts Audrianna Stewart brought the ball up against James A. Cawoods Elizabeth Ball in action from the Harlan County Preseason Panorama.

Trojanettes win twice in 5-6 county panorama

August 5, 2022
Will Cassim was busy in his garage at Teetersville repairing one of the thousands of vehicles he has worked on in his 60-year career.

Lifetime passion for repairing cars keeps Cassim going strong as he approaches 80

July 30, 2022
Harlan coach Eric Perry (left) and his brother, Jerry, are back together on the Green Dragons coaching staff. The two worked together in the 1990s when Jerry Perry was the head coach at Garrard County.

Brothers Perry back together on Harlan football coaching staff

July 22, 2022
Harlan All-Stars coach Brad Shelton talked with his team between innings in the Junior League State Tournament on Saturday in London. Harlan split two games against Richmond and will play in the deciding third game on Monday at 6 p.m.

Harlan, Richmond split doubleheader in Junior League tourney

July 16, 2022
Harlan running back Jayden Ward turned the corner in action last season against Leslie County/ Ward led the Dragons with 698 yards rushing in 2021.

Ward brings physical style, consistency to Harlan backfield

July 14, 2022
Harlan County senior Josh Sergent battled for yardage in action last season against South Laurel. Sergent was the team leader in tackles with 70.

Sergent, Bears’ defensive leader a.year ago, expects even better results this season

July 13, 2022
Harlan All-Star Gabriel Helton scored a first-inning run off a wild pitch in District 4 Tournament action Thursday. Harlan took second in the East Division with a 16-9 win over Knox County.

Harlan’s ‘Comeback Kids’ move on to district final four with victory over Knox

June 30, 2022
Andrew Vance struck out nine in four innings on the mound and also led the Harlan All-Stars at the plate with a triple and single in a loss to Knox County on Wednesday in the DIstrict 4 Tournament.

Harlan All-Stars fall to Knox in battle for berth in district final four

June 29, 2022
Harlan All-Star Bryson Millis gave it his all while delivering a pitch in District 4 (ages 9-10) Tournament action (East Division) on Sunday at Huff Park. The game was tied at 5-5 when rain stopped play in the seventh inning. Harlan scored 15 runs in the eighth inning on Monday to win 20-6.

Harlan All-Stars rally again and explode for 15 in eighth inning to down Pineville

June 27, 2022
Byron Shepherd struck out five and allowed no hits over 2 1/3 innings as he started on the mound for Tri-City on Friday.

Pineville rallies from 8-0 deficit to edge Tri-City; Harlan advances

June 26, 2022
Harlan forward WIll Austin worked through the Lee County defense in Fridays game in Hyden as part of the Leslie County Summer Classic.

Dragons capture Leslie County Summer Classic

June 25, 2022
Harlan County’s Maddox Huff followed a pick from Jaycee Carter in scrimmage action Tuesday. Huff poured in 23 points to lead the Black Bears to a 70-58 win. HCHS ended the summer with a 16-6 record.

HCHS closes summer with victory at Whitley

June 21, 2022
Harlan County senior guard Jaylin Smith dropped off a pass in scrimmage action Monday against McCreary Central. Smith scored 16 points in the Lady Bears win.

Lady Bears split two summer games at Corbin

June 20, 2022
Harlan County junior guard Jonah Swanner went to the basket in action against Woodford County at Frederick Douglass High School. Swanner scored 10 points in the Bears 77-76 victory.

Huff’s buzzer-beating 3 caps 17-point comeback in win over Woodford

June 11, 2022
Harlan sophomore wing Aymanni Wynn came up with a loose ball and headed down court in scrimmage action Monday against visiting Barbourville. Wynn scored 12 points in the Lady Dragons 55-27 victory.

Balanced attack, fast start send Lady Dragons past Barbourville

June 6, 2022
Kyle Jones has been named the new boys basketball coach at Harlan County High School.

Job as HCHS coach ‘a dream come true’ for Jones

May 31, 2022
Harlan County Trent Noah worked against Hazards Jamal Hazell in scrimmage action Monday. Noah scored 15 points against Hazard and 29 against Martin County as the Bears won twice.

Bears coast past Hazard, Martin in summer scrimmages

May 31, 2022
Harlan County High School senior Ethan Caldwell signed with the University of Cumberlands on Wednesday to continue his track career. Pictured with Caldwell are, from left, front row: Eian Caldwell, Jerry Caldwell, Trey Farley and Emilee Caldwell; back row: HCHS athletic director Eugene Farmer, HCHS Principal Kathy Napier, HCHS track coach Ryan Vitatoe and HCHS assistant coach Arynn Johnson.

Harlan County’s Caldwell will continue track career at the Cumberlands

May 25, 2022
Harlan County sophomore Tristan Cooper delivered a pitch at Clay County in 13th Region Tournament action Tuesday.

Clay capitalizes on walks to defeat HC in regional opener

May 25, 2022
Tyler Harris pitched a five-hitter and also added a two-run triple to lead Middlesboro to a 6-1 win Wednesday over Harlan County in the 52nd District Tournament finals.

Jackets extend district title streak to six with win over Bears

May 18, 2022
Bell Countys Mataya Ausmus was congratulated by teammates at home plate after her three-run homer in the fifth inning put the Lady Cats ahead to stay in a 13-4 win over Harlan County. Ausmus was the winning pitcher and finished with three hits and five RBI.

County teams fall in first round of district softball tourney

May 18, 2022
Harlan Countys Tristan Cooper gave up two hits over 6 1/3 innings with 14 strikeouts as the Black Bears advanced to the 52nd District Tournament finals with a 10-3 win over Harlan.

Swanner ignites HCHS offense in comeback win over Harlan

May 17, 2022
The HCHS girls tennis team includes, from left, coach Angie Lewis, Amber Lewis, Kalista Dunn, Lindsay Hall, Laura Ball, Kaitlyn Daniels, Abigail Gaw and coach Caleb Bailey.

HCHS tennis teams hope to build on success in regional

May 16, 2022
Harlan Countys Aviya Halcomb worked around Leslie County catcher Peyton Turner for a run in Fridays game.

Lady Bears close regular season with victory over Leslie

May 13, 2022
Former Cumberland coach Roger Morris is back in the dugout this season with first-year coach Scotty Bailey and the Harlan County Black Bears.

Baseball coaching legend back in the dugout this season with Black Bears

May 11, 2022
Harlan Countys Brayden Blakley, making a throw to first base earlier this season, hit a three-run homer on Monday in the Black Bears loss to visiting Perry Central.

First-inning explosion carries Commodores past HC

May 9, 2022
Madison Blair was the winning pitcher and contributed three hits from the leadoff spot as Harlan County won 11-5 at Harlan on Monday.

Lady Bears continue transformation from early-season struggles with fourth-straight win

May 2, 2022
Harlan catcher Addison Jackson connected on a pitch in Fridays game against Bell County. Jackson hit her sixth home run of the season and added a single in an 11-3 loss.

Ausmus limits Harlan to 3 hits in district victory

April 29, 2022
Harlan County senior Nathan Shepherd, pictured in action against Harlan on Wednesday, had a home run and single on Thursday in the Bears 7-6 win over visiting Lee, Va.

Another big inning sends Bears to victory over Lee

April 28, 2022
Michael Jones, pictured talking with an official last season at South Laurel, stepped down as coach on Thursday. Jones posted a 174-65 record in eight seasons, leading the Bears to five district titles and a 13th Region championship.

Jones steps down after leading HC basketball program for eight seasons

April 28, 2022
Harlan Countys Tristan Cooper raced home with the first of seven fourth-inning runs for the Black Bears on Wednesday in a 10-4 win at Harlan.

Bailey’s gamble pays off as Bears bounce back to defeat Harlan

April 27, 2022
Brittleigh Estep pitched a complete game as Harlan County defeated visiting Bell County 6-3 on Monday.

Estep leads Lady Bears to district win over Bell

April 26, 2022
Harlans Evan Browning slid into third base ahead of the throw to Harlan Countys Shawn Carroll in Mondays game. Browning had two hits, scored two runs and stole two bases in the Dragons 7-4 victory.

Green Dragons run their way past HC in district showdown

April 25, 2022
Harlans Donovan Montanaro applied a tag in action earlier this season. The Dragons fell 13-1 to Knox Central on Thursday.

Mills homers twice as Panthers overpower Harlan

April 21, 2022
Harlan County High School senior Demarco Hopkins signed with Jacksonville State on Thursday to continue his football career. Joining Hopkins for the signing were his mom, Feliciz Hopkins; father, Perry King; and sisters, Daesha Carr and Dekyia Hopkins. Also shown, standing, from the left, are HCHS athletic director Eugene Farmer, Principal Kathy Napier, HCHS football coach Amos McCreary, Marilyn Williamson, Eddie Creech and Denny Farmer.

Hopkins will continue football career at Jacksonville State

April 21, 2022
Harlan Countys Hailey Austin slid into second base with a steal in the fourth inning Wednesday as Middlesboros Jamarah Young took the throw.

Lady Jackets hold off HC comeback for district victory

April 21, 2022
Brayden Blakley pitched a three-hit shutout as Harlan County blanked visiting Bell County 10-0 on Wednesday.

Blakley hurls three-hitter as Bears extend win streak to four

April 20, 2022
Harlan County first baseman WIll Cassim, pictured in action earlier this season at Letcher Central, helped the Bears knock off the Cougars 6-3 on Thursday with a tie-breaking two-run homer in the fifth inning.

Bears down Letcher as Blakley fans 11 while Cassim goes deep

April 14, 2022
Harlan Countys Tristan Cooper pitched a shutout with 14 strikeouts as the Black Bears edged visiting Middlesboro 1-0 on Tuesday.

Black Bears hold off Middlesboro as Cooper tosses shutout

April 12, 2022
Harlan Countys Madison Blair pitched a three-hitter Monday in the Lady Bears 12-1 win.

Lady Bears run district mark to 2-0 by coasting past Bell

April 11, 2022
Harlan County shortstop Brittleigh Estep fielded a throw as Harlans Ella Farley was safe at second base. Harlan County pulled away for a 17-4 victory.

HC explodes with 15 in 4th to rally past Lady Dragons

April 7, 2022
Harlan Countys Nathan Shepherd took a throw at third base in action earlier this season. The Black Bears fell 9-3 on Monday at home against Knott Central.

Knott capitalizes on Bears’ mistakes to claim win

April 4, 2022
Harlan County High School senior Lindsey Browning signed with Centre College on Friday to continue her track career. Pictured with Browning at the signing ceremony are, from left, front row: Jayne Browning, Paul Browning III, Browning, Cindy Browning and Paul Browning IV; back row: Harlan County athletic director Eugene Farmer, HCHS Principal Kathy Napier, HCHS assistant coach Arynn Johnson and HCHS coach Ryan Vitatoe.

HC’s Browning will continue track career at Centre College

April 3, 2022
Harlans Evan Browning slid home with a run during the Green Dragons 17-2 win Thursday over visiting Pineville in the 13th Region All A Classic semifinals. Harlan will travel to Jackson County on Friday in the championship game.

Dragons roll into All ‘A’ finals with four-inning rout of visiting Pineville

March 31, 2022
Harlan County sophomore Trent Noah is a second-team all-selection by the Lexington Herald-Leader. Noah, who averaged 28.1 points per game, is the second-ranked sophomore in the state.

HC’s Noah named to Herald-Leader all-state squad

March 30, 2022
Harlan County second baseman Jenna WIlson recorded an out in action earlier this season. Wilson had four hits on Monday as part of the Lady Bears 21-hit attack in a 15-5 win over visiting Barbourville.

Lady Bears explode for 21 hits in rout of Barbourville

March 28, 2022
All-state guard Reed Sheppard, pictured in action during a 13th Region Tournament win against Bell County, will try to lead North Laurel to a second straight regional title in 2023.

North picked to repeat as 13th Region champions

March 27, 2022
Emily Sizemore is one of four starters returning for North Laurel in the 2022-2023 season. She averaged 14.7 points and 8.5 rebounds per game last season.

Lady Jags edge Corbin, South, Bell as early favorite in race for 2023 girls regional title

March 26, 2022
Harlan County junior Brayden Blakley pitched four no-hit innings to earn the win Tuesday as the Black Bears blanked Barbourville 10-0.

Blakley, Dixon team on no-hitter as Bears earn first win of season

March 22, 2022
Team members include, from left, front row: Kirk Brown, Jayden Ward, Gunnar Snelling, Andrew Roark, Dawson Irvin, Matthew Nunez, Aiden Johnson and Donovan Montanaro; back row: coach Terry Jones, coach Wyatt Howard, Noah Lewis, Cameren Maples, John Mark Bryson, Will Austin, Jared Moore, Kevin Thomas Lee, Jae’dyn Gist, Evan Browning, coach Tyler Cornett and coach Lee Freyer

Freyer hopes to restore Green Dragons’ winning tradition

March 19, 2022
Team members include, from left, front row: Daven Johnson, Landon McLain, Jace Capps, Shawn Carroll, and Caleb Haynes; middle row: Samuel Henson, Jaydon Sutton, Colby Johnson, Liam Garland, Aiden Craig, Josh Duckworth, Isaac Kelly and Tucker Ball; back row: Carter Howard, Nate Shepherd, Alex Creech, Jonah Swanner, Karsten Dixon, Braydon Burton, Brayden Blakley, Tristan Cooper, Will Cassim, Kaden Boggs and coach Scotty Bailey.

Bailey likes energy, effort from Black Bears as they seek turnaround

March 17, 2022
George Rogers Clark guard Sam Parrish sliced between Perry Centrals Tyler Day and Rydge Beverly in state tournament action Wednesday. Parrish hit eight of nine shots and scored 20 points in the Cardinals 77-36 win over the 14th Region champs.

Commodores no match for GRC in first-round game from Sweet Sixteen

March 16, 2022
Hazards Max Johnson slid into third base ahead of the throw to Harlan Countys Nathan Shepherd in Tuesdays game. Johnson had a homer, triple and double in the Bulldogs 9-3 victory.

Johnson, Patrick team for seven hits as Hazard downs HC in opener

March 16, 2022
Knox Centrals Hannah Melton slid home ahead of the throw to Harlan County catcher Jade Burton in Tuesdays game. Knox Central scored 10 runs in the first inning on the way to a 16-4 victory.

Lady Bears unable to overcome walks in loss to Knox Central

March 16, 2022
Harlan County senior Jackson Huff has been named the 2021-22 Midway University/KHSAA Boys Student-Athlete of the Year.

Harlan County’s Huff honored as state’s student-athlete of the year

March 16, 2022
Harlan Countys Amber Lewis claimed an 8-5 win over Barbourvilles Valentine on Tuesday. Lewis was also a winner against Middlesboro on Monday.

HCHS tennis girls open season with wins over Middlesboro, Barbourville

March 15, 2022
Team members include, from left, front row: Lindsey Skidmore, Jade Burton, Kendall Brock, Hannah Raleigh, Aviya Halcomb, Rylie Maggard and Maddy Blair; middle row: Kassidy Hall, Emilee Caldwell, Brooklyn Whitehead, Katelyn Rogers, Bethany Robbins and Allie Kelly; back row: Brittlegh Estep, Hailey Austin, Ashton Evans, Jenna Wilson, Abby Fields, Halanah Shepherd, Lesleigh Brown and Honesty Thomas.

Burton likes what she’s seen from Lady Bears going into first season

March 13, 2022
Harlan Lady Dragons Team members include, from left, front row: Addison Jackson, Lily Nantz, Emma Eversole, Ella Farley and Ella Lisenbee; back row: Holly Myers, Kendyll Blanton, Shea Fuson, Annie Hoskins, Ava Nunez, Mallory McNeil and Carley Thomas; not pictured: Rhileigh Estes, Ally Kirby and Kytalynn Brock.

Overbay back for second stint as coach of Lady Dragons

March 13, 2022
North Laurel junior guard Reed Sheppard went to the basket against Knox Centrals Gavin Chadwell in action from the 13th Region Tournament championship game Monday. Sheppard scored 37 points in the Jaguars 69-56 victory.

Sheppard, Jags break through for 13th Region title

March 8, 2022
Bell County guard Dawson Woolum scored 18 points in the Bobcats 57-45 win over Corbin in action from the 13th Region Tournament on Thursday at the Corbin Arena.

Bell rides Woolum’s hot hand to pull away from Corbin and into regional final four

March 4, 2022
James A. Cawood sixth-grader Kaden Jones scored 13 points in the Trojans semifinal win over Cawood.

Rosspoint, JACES are semifinal winners in county tourney

March 1, 2022
North Laurels Hailee Valentine worked around Harlan County guard Ella Karst for a shot during 13th Region Tournament action Monday. Valentine scored 21 to lead North Laurel in a 69-40 win. Karst le HCHS with 19 points.

Lady Jags roll into regional semifinals with victory over Harlan County

March 1, 2022
Wallins captured the fifth- and sixth-grade county championship on Saturday with a 34-27 win over Rosspoint. Team members include, from left, front row: Charlie Thomas, Nicholas Colinger, Landin Blackwelder, Taylor Daniels, Mason Howard and Tucker Daniels; back row: Ethan Nantz, Ryan Day, Tanner Daniels, Eli Noe, Hayden Johnson, Gunnar Millis, Andrew Fee and Noah Ledford; not pictured Jake Daniels.

Purple Devils end Rosspoint’s four-year run as county champs

February 26, 2022
Green Hills Xavier Farley dribbled as James A. Cawoods Elijah Moore defended in county tournament action Saturday.

Favorites advance in county tournament quarterfinals

February 26, 2022
Harlans Kyler McLendon followed a pick from Will Austin in action from the 52nd District Tournament finals on Friday.

Bobcats claim first district title in eight years with double-overtime win over Harlan

February 26, 2022
Harlan County junior forward Jaylin Smith looked for an opening against Bell Countys Gracie Jo Wilder in 52nd Distrct Tournament action Thursday.

Lady Cats defeat HCHS for third straight 52nd District title

February 25, 2022
Freshman guard Maddox Huff had 14 points and eight rebounds in Harlan Countys 55-54 overtime loss to Bell County in the 52nd DIstrict Tournament.

Bobcats end district drought with overtime win over HC

February 23, 2022
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon drove around Middlesboros Braden Ellison in 52nd District Tournament action Tuesday. McLendon poured in 22 points to lead the Dragons to a 75-40 win.

McLendons team for 11 first-half treys as Dragons rout Middlesboro

February 23, 2022
Middlesboro guard Keevi Betts worked against Harlan Countys Taytum Griffin in 52nd District Tournament action Monday.

Griffin rescues Lady Bears in tournament win over Middlesboro

February 22, 2022
Harlan wing Aymanni Wynn worked her way to the basket in Mondays 52nd District Tournament game against Bell County. The host Lady Cats advanced with an 81-46 win.

Bell reels off 15 straight in opening quarter to knock off Harlan

February 22, 2022
Harlan County senior guard Jackson Huff scored 19 points on Senior Night in the Black Bears 102-32 win Thursday over Red Bird.

Bears find fun and century mark in Senior Night rout of Red Bird

February 17, 2022
Harlan County High School senior Matt Yeary signed with the University of the Cumberlands on Monday to continue his track/cross country career in college. Pictured with Yeary are, front row, from left: family members Andrew Yeary, Winston Yeary, Amanda Yeary and Ethan Robinson; back row: HCHS Principal Kathy Napier, HCHS athletic director Eugene Farmer, HCHS coach Ryan Vitatoe, Cumberlands assistant coach Jamen Helton and Tom Vicini.

Harlan County’s Yeary, Joseph join Cumberlands cross country/track program

February 17, 2022
Harlan County freshman guard Maddox Huff worked his way through the Williamsburg defense for two of his 20 points in the Bears 82-71 win over visiting Williamsburg.

Bears wake up just in time to knock off Williamsburg

February 16, 2022
Harlan guard Jordan Akal scored a career-high 48 points on Monday in the Dragon 101-57 Senior Night win over Red Bird.

Akal sets career high on Senior Night with 48 as Dragons break century mark

February 15, 2022
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