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Harlan County guard Maddox Huff is one of 15 high school seniors from around the nation recently invited to the Underrated Basketball Showcase on Aug. 2-4 at Davidson College in Charlotte, N.C.

Harlan County’s Huff one of 15 seniors selected for showcase

By John Henson, Managing Editor
July 24, 2024
Harlan running back /defensive back Darius Akal will continue his football and academic career at Eastern Kentucky University.

Akal keeping a promise to his mom with decision to continue football career at EKU

By John Henson, Managing Editor
July 10, 2024
Harlan All Stars coach Anthony Nolan talked with his infielders during a break in District 4 Tournament action Monday. Harlan rallied with seven runs in the sixth inning to pull even before falling 8-7 to Williamsburg.

Harlan’s comeback falls short as Williamsburg wins in final four

By John Henson, Managing Editor
July 9, 2024
Gary Greer, an assistant with the Harlan County boys basketball program the past 15 years, was selected as the new head coach of the girls basketball program at HCHS on Tuesday.

Greer selected as new leader of HCHS girls basketball program

By John Henson, Managing Editor
July 9, 2024
Tri City pitcher Brycen Saylor threw to first baseman Dakota Smith for an out in the opening inning of the District 4 Tournament at Corbin. Tri City fell 16-0 in Mondays game and finished fourth in the tournament.

Corbin coasts past Tri City Stars in final four of District 4 tourney

By John Henson, Managing Editor
July 9, 2024
The Harlan All Stars celebrated after a 9-5 win Tuesday over Knox County at Benham to earn a berth in the District 4 final four.

Harlan Stars explode for 8 in 5th to rally past Knox into final four

By John Henson, Managing Editor
June 25, 2024
Harlan County all-state guard Maddox Huff, pictured in action against Lyon Countys Travis Perry in last years state championship game, recently picked up his third Division I offer from Youngstown State and then his fourth from UT-Martin.

HC’s Huff receives offers from Youngstown State, UT-Martin

By John Henson, Managing Editor
June 23, 2024
Harlan County coach Kyle Jones talked to the Black Bears during a timeout earlier this summer at South Laurel. The defending 13th Region champs will close their summer schedule this weekend in Shelbyville at the Titans/Rockets Shootout.

Black Bears face a final summer test in Titans/Rockets Shootout

By John Henson, Managing Editor
June 20, 2024
It was a battle of all-staters on Monday at South Laurel as Harlan Countys Maddox Huff put up a shot over Breathitt Countys Austin Sperry. The two are ranked among the states top players in the Class of 2025. Huff scored 27 points in the Bears 76-64 win.

Bears down Breathitt, then fall to Pulaski in summer action

By John Henson, Managing Editor
June 17, 2024
Harlan County all-state guard Maddox Huff scored 13 points in the Bears 68-61 win Saturday over Fern Creek.

Bears win over Mason County, Fern Creek in KBC Invitational

By John Henson, Managing Editor
June 15, 2024
Harlan County guard Reggie Cottrell worked inside for two of his eight points in the Bears win over Great Crossing in the KBC tourney in Lexington.

Bears split first two games in KBC tournament in Lexington

By John Henson, Managing Editor
June 15, 2024
Harlan senior forward Kylie Noe worked inside for two of her 17 points in the Lady Dragons win over Leslie County.

Harlan rolls past 14th Region opponents in summer games

By John Henson, Managing Editor
June 13, 2024
Harlan County freshman guard Kylee Runions reached double figures in both of the Lady Bears wins Tuesday in summer basketball action.

Lady Bears win three of three in summer scrimmages at HCHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
June 11, 2024
Harlans Kobe Noe worked around a Somerset defender in scrimmage action Friday, Noe scored 14 points in the Dragons 72-44 loss.

Whitley, Somerset coast past rebuilding Dragons at South

By John Henson, Managing Editor
June 7, 2024
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff scored 22 points against Clinton County then 28 against Madixon Central in summer scrimmages Friday at South Laurel.

HCHS claims summer wins over Clinton County, Madison Central

By John Henson, Managing Editor
June 7, 2024
Harlan County senior guard Brody Napier scored 13 points in the Bears summer scrimmmage win at Knott Central.

Black Bears coast past Knott, Betsy Layne in summer hoops

By John Henson, Managing Editor
June 4, 2024
Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff scored 32 points against Perry Central and 25 against Hazard as the Bears opened their summer schedule Thursday at Hazard.

Black Bears open summer slate by splitting Hazard scrimmages

By John Henson, Managing Editor
June 1, 2024
Harlan County senior Tristan Cooper signed recently with Transylvania University to continue his baseball and academic career. Pictured with Cooper are, from left, front row: Sean Cooper, Jennifer Shepherd and Donnie Cooper; back row: HCHS athletic director Eugene Farmer, HCHS baseball coach Scotty Bailey, Dottie Cooper, Emma Cooper, Rhonda Cooper and Donald Cooper.

HC’s Cooper headed to Transy

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 30, 2024
Harlan County senior Paige Phillips with the University of Virginia-Wise to continue her athletic and academic career. Pictured with Phillips are, from left, front row: and Jerry Phillips; back row: assistant coach Abby Vitatoe, coach Ryan Vitatoe, HCHS Principal Kathy Napier and athletic director Eugene Farmer.

Phillips moving on to UVA-Wise after record-setting career at HC

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 28, 2024
Harlan third baseman Ella Lisenbee celebrated after beating Jackson County catcher Blakleyn Fee to the plate as she scored on a wild pitch in the fourth inning of the Lady Dragons’ 13th Region Tournament game. The Lady Dragons fell 5-2 to finish the season with a 14-19 record as the 52nd District champions for the first time since 2004.

Williams’ 2-hit performance helps Jackson eliminate Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 27, 2024
Harlan first baseman Abbi Fields was congratulated by coach David Overbay after her two-run homer in the second inning Tuesday in the Lady Dragons 4-3 win over Harlan County. Fields hit three home runs in the tournament to win most valuable player honors.

Lady Dragons hold off HC, win first district title in 20 years

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 21, 2024
Harlan shortstop Ella Farley prepared to tag Middlesboros Kaylee Lawson at second base during Mondays 52nd District Tournament game.

Harlan rallies in 7th, wins in 8th to advance to 52nd District finals

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 21, 2024
Harlan County center fielder Rylie Maggard slide into third base with a triple to open the second inning Monday in the 52nd District Tournament. Harlan County advanced to a championship showdown against Harlan with an 11-4 win over Bell County.

Lady Bears end regional drought with a first-round win over Bell

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 21, 2024
Harlan guard Emma Owens signed recently with Southwest Virginia Community College to continue her academic and athletic career. Owens is pictured with her parents, Chuck and Jo, and her brothers, Brody and Xander.

Owens will continue basketball career at Southwest Virginia

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 18, 2024
Harlan County senior Tristan Cooper pitched a no-hitter Thursday at the Black Bears coasted to a 12-0 five-inning win over visiting Williamsburg.

Senior Night sweep at HC

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 16, 2024
Harlans Abbi Fields was greeted at the plate after her sixth-inning homer in the Lady Dragons 12-8 win over Harlan County.

Lady Dragons run wild on bases while giving HC first district loss

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 14, 2024
Members of the Harlan County girls tennis team competing in the regional tournament on Thursday include Addison Fields, Sophie Day, Laura Ball, Kaitlyn Daniels, Kalista Dunn and Bani Chaudhary.

HCHS will send 10 members of squad to compete in regional

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 13, 2024
Harlan County guard brought the ball down the court against Lyon Countys Travis Perry in the state championship game last month. Both Noah and Perry, the states top two players in the Class of 2024, will play at the University of Kentucky next season.

Noah makes it official as he announces his plans to play at the University of Kentucky

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 8, 2024
Harlan County senior guard Ella Karst signed with the University of Virginia-Wise on Tuesday in a ceremony at HCHS. Pictured with Karst are her parents, Jane and David Karst, and her sister, Anna Spurlock and nephew, Jacob, along with coach Anthony Nolan and HCHS athletic director Eugene Farmer.

Karst, HCHS standout, will continue career at UVA-Wise

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 7, 2024
Harlan County catcher Jade Burton collected a pair of hits and two RBI in the Lady Bears 10-0 win over Bell County on Tuesday.

Lady Bears lock up top seed with victory over Bell County

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 7, 2024
Middlesboros Keevi Betts was safe on a steal attempt in the fifth inning of Thursdays district clash as Harlan County second baseman Lindsey Skidmore awaited the throw.

Adams pitches 2-hitter as HCHS downs Jackets for district win

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 2, 2024
Harlan County freshman Alexis Adams pitched a one-hitter with six strikeouts in the Lady Bears 15-0 win Thursday over visiting Harlan.

Lady Bears pound out 15 hits on the way to 3-inning rout of HHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 25, 2024
Bell Countys Blake Burnett tossed a five-hit shutout Monday as the Bobcats clinched the 52nd Districts top seed with a 3-0 win over visiting Harlan County.

Burnett tosses shutout as Bobcats take command in district with win over HC

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 22, 2024
Harlan shortstop Ella Farley collected four hits in four at bats to lead the Lady Dragons in a 13-0 win Thursday over Bell County.

Lady Dragons’ offense continues to sizzle in rout of Bell County

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 18, 2024
Harlan County senior Tristan Cooper pitched a two-hitter with 12 strikeouts in the Bears 10-0 win Tuesday over visiting Middlesboro.

Cooper reaches 300 Ks as he tosses 2-hitter against Mboro

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 16, 2024
Harlan Countys Alexis Adams scored on a wild pitch in the first inning Monday as the Lady Bears took an 8-1 lead on the way to a 16-7 victory.

Lady Bears’ offense explodes early in win over Barbourville

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 15, 2024
Anthony Nolan has stepped down after 22 seasons of coaching in Harlan County, the last 10 as girls coach at HCHS. He won over 64 percent of his games with a 411-229 record as both a boys and girls coach.

Nolan steps down after 22-year basketball coaching career that included 411 wins at HC, JACHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 12, 2024
Harlan second baseman Donovan Montanaro was congratulated after his game-winning three-run homer on Wednesday. The Green Dragons split their two-game series against HCHS with a 5-4 victory.

Montanaro’s walkoff blast propels Dragons to thrilling district win over Harlan County

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 10, 2024
Harlan Countys Tristan Cooper pitched a four-hitter Monday with 15 strikeouts as the Black Bears defeated visiting Harlan 6-3.

Cooper fans 15 as Bears grab early lead in win over Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 8, 2024
South Laurel forward Jordan Mabe worked toward the basket against Harlan Countys Trent Noah last season. Mabe and the Cardinals are the early favorite in the 2025 13th Region race.

From The Sidelines: Cardinals picked as early favorite for 2025

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 30, 2024
Brooke Nichelson, pictured in action against South Laurel in this years regional tournament, will lead North Laurel in 2025 in its quest for a third straight 13th Region title. Peyton Mabe and the Lady Cardinals will also be among the top teams in the region.

From The Sidelines: Lady Jags seek third straight regional title

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 29, 2024
Harlan Countys Jonah Swanner was congratulated by HCHS coach Scotty Bailey after his homer in the fifth inning of the Bears 3-0 win Monday over visiting Lee, Va.

Swanner sparks Bears with a homer, triple in victory over Lee

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 25, 2024
Team members include, from left, front row: Gavvin Lloyd, Braxton Bowen, Colston Boggs, Kaden Adams, Colby shepherd, Isaac Kelly, DaShuan Smith, Aiden Craig, Zayden Casolari, Jesse Gilbert and Carson Clark; back row: Hayden Cornett, Ethan Stewart, Ethan Skroch, Josh Duckworth, Samuel Henson, Rydge Lewis, Tristan Cooper, Alex Creech, Gunner Burkhart and Jonah Swanner.

Bears determined to end district drought with veteran squad

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 25, 2024
John Henson

From The Sidelines: If this is a dream, let me sleep a little more

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 24, 2024
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff worked toward the basket as Lyon Countys Travis Perry defendied during the state championship game Saturday at Rupp Arena. Huff scored 22 to lead the Bears, who finished the season with a 34-5 record. Perry paced the Lyons with 27 points,.

Black Bears’ magical run ends in state finals as Lyon captures title

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 23, 2024
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff worked to the basket in the state semifinals Saturday against Evangel.

Black Bears roll into state finals with victory over Evangel

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 23, 2024
Harlan Countys Trent Noah went up for a dunk after a steal as part of a 48-point effort in the Black Bears 85-71 victory.

Noah joins Sweet 16 legends, rallies Black Bears to final four

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 22, 2024
Harlan County all-state guard Trent Noah put up a shot over Warren Centrals Jarek Kirk in state tournament action Thursday. Noah scored 35 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the Bears 67-59 victory.

Bears make history with win over defending state champs

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 21, 2024
Perry Centrals Kizer Slone worked around Magoffin Countys Reed Meadows in state tournament action Wednesday.

Hornets follow familiar pattern as they overcome slow start to defeat Perry in Sweet Sixteen

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 20, 2024
Team members include, from left, coach Lee Freyer, assistant coach Andy Brewer, Caiden Meadors, Jake Brewer, Caden Middleton, Jonah Sharp, Luke Luttrell, Gunnar Snelling, Eli Freyer, Chris Rouse, Beck Bryson, Baylor Varner, Brody Owens, assistant coach Will Varner and assistant coach Terry Jones; not pictured: Aiden Johnson, Jared Moore and Donovan Montanaro.

With several key players back, Dragons expected to continue their improvement this season

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 19, 2024
Harlan County junior Alex Creech gave up only three hits over 6 1/3 innings with 10 strikeouts as the Bears defeated visiting Knox Central 7-4 on Monday.

Creech cruises as Black Bears overcome cold to down Knox

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 18, 2024
Wes Unseld led Seneca to state basketball titles in 1963 and 1964 before going on to the University of Louisville and then to the Baltimore Bullets. Seneca defeated Harlan in the first round of the state tournament in 1964. His cousin, William Unseld, is the coach of the Warren Central team that will play Harlan County on Thursday in the first round of the state tournament. WIlliams son, Kade, is an all-state senior guard for Warren Central.

From The Sidelines: Unseld connection to Harlan County basketball goes back 60 years

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 17, 2024
Alexis Adams

Adams tosses 2-hitter in debut as Lady Bears end losing streak

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 16, 2024
Harlan County first baseman Halanah Shepherd had one of the Lady Bears two hits in a 14-1 loss to visiting Jackson County on Saturday.

Lady Bears’ 8 errors lead to ugly loss against Jackson County

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 16, 2024
Team members include, from left, front row: Aly Sherman, Sydney Jenkins, Lindsey Skidmore, Hannah Raleigh, Akira Lee, Harley Rice, Kendall Brock and Aviya Halcomb; back row: Halanah Shepherd, Alexis Adams, Maddy Blair, Brittleigh Estep, Rylie Maggard, Jenna Wilson, Lesleigh Brown, Taylor Clem, Jade Burton, Braylen Gilley, Madi Nolan and Jailynn Shackleford; not pictured: Allie Kelly.

Lady Bears hope to build on momentum from last year, take next step in postseason play

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 14, 2024
Team members include, from left, front row: Amy Roman, Gracie Hensley, Sariah Pace, Ella Farley, Rhileigh Estes, Ella Lisenbee, Jordyn Smith and Mallory McNiel; back row: coach Scott Lisenbee, Ava Nunez, Ally Kirby, Abbi Fields, Annie Hoskins, Kendyll Blanton, Jalyn Wynn and coach David Overbay.

Lady Dragons expect big improvements in ’24 with experienced squad returning

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 13, 2024
Harlan County shortstop Rylie Maggard made the throw to first during the Lady Bears season-opening game Tuesday. The visiting Lady Eagles won 3-0.

Lady Bears’ bats fall silent in season-opening loss to Leslie

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 12, 2024
Harlan County junior guard Maddox Huff scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Bears to a 62-48 win over Corbin to capture the schools second regional title.

Bears pull away in second half to capture Sweet Sixteen berth

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 11, 2024
Harlan County guard Trent Noah lofted a shot toward the basket as all five Clay County defenders surrounded him in action from the 13th Region Tournament on Saturday.

Noah sparks comeback with 43-point effort as HCHS rallies past Clay County

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 9, 2024
Harlan County guard Trent Noah worked down the floor against South Laurels Jordan Mabe in 13th Region Tournament action Thursday. Noah scored 18 points in the Bears 38-34 win.

Black Bears survive defensive struggle to edge South Laurel, avoid first-round regional upset

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 7, 2024
Harlan County High School girls soccer coach Hannah Pittman worked with several young players in preparation for the county soccer league opening next week at the Evarts Elementary School field.

New county youth soccer league kicks off with scrimmages Saturday at Evarts field

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 7, 2024
Bell County guard Blake Burnett drove past Corbins Lucas Brittain in 13th Region Tournament action Wednesday.

Redhounds take control in third quarter to eliminate Bell County

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 7, 2024
Harlan junior forward Kylie Noe went up for a shot against Knox Centrals Halle Collins in 13th Region Tournament action Tuesday. Noe scored 11 points for the Lady Dragons. Collins led Knox with 23 points and 19 rebounds in a 60-39 victory.

Knox ends 13th Region drought with victory over Lady Dragons

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 5, 2024
Pineville junior forward Ava Arnett worked inside for a shot in 13th Region Tournament action Monday. Arnett scored a team-high 19 points in a 69-40 loss.

Defending champs roll past Pineville in regional opener

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 5, 2024
Harlan County senior guard Trent Noah slammed home one of his two dunks off turnovers in the opening 64 seconds of the 52nd District Tournament championship game Friday. Noah earned tournament most valuable player honors with 33 points in the Bears 77-54 victory.

Black Bears complete sweep by routing Bell in district finals

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 1, 2024
Bell County guard Blake Burnett went to the basket for two of his 24 points to lead the Bobcats to a 74-57 win over Harlan in the 52nd District Tournament.

Bell punches ticket to regional with victory over Green Dragons

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 28, 2024
Middlesboro guard Jerimah Beck worked against Harlan Countys Caleb Johnson in 52nd District Tournament action Tuesday. Johnson scored 10 to help the Bears advance with a 91-47 victory.

Bears roll into district finals as all 5 starters reach double digits

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 27, 2024
Bell County guard Neveah Allen put up a shot in 52nd District Tournament action. The Lady Cats advanced with a 55-38 victory.

Lady Cats overcome slow start to earn a spot in district finals

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 27, 2024
Harlan junior forward Kylie Noe powered her way to the basket for two of her 23 points in the Lady Dragons 57-55 win over Harlan County on Monday in the first round of the 52nd District Tournament.

Lady Dragons get physical, rally past HC in district tournament

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 27, 2024
Harlan County guard Trent Noah has been named the 13th Regions Player of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches.

Noah named region’s player of the year, Mr. Basketball finalist

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 23, 2024
Harlan Countys Kyle Jones has been named the coach of the year in the 13th Region by the KABC after leading the Black Bears to a 26-4 record in the regular season.

Harlan County’s Jones named 13th Region’s coach of the year

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 23, 2024
Harlan County guard Ella Karst was named the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches 13th Region Girls Player of the Year on Friday. Karst is a finalist for the Miss Basketball award.

HC’s Karst named 13th Region’s player of the year by the KABC

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 23, 2024
Harlan County senior Trent Noah slammed home two of his 34 points on Thursday in the Black Bears 85-73 win at Whitley County.

Black Bears close regular season with victory at Whitley County

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 23, 2024
Harlan County junior guard Maddox Huff sailed in for two of his 33 points in the Bears 109-89 win over visiting Knox Central.

Black Bears win Senior Night Shootout over Knox Central

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 21, 2024
Harlan County senior forward Paige Phillips pulled down one of her eight third-quarter rebounds on Tuesday in the Lady Bears’ win over Lynn Camp. Phillips finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

Lady Bears overcome slow start to claim a Senior Night victory

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 20, 2024
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff made a pass as Boyd Countys Jacob Spurlock and Jason Ellis moved in during Saturdays game. Huff scored 16 points in the Bears 93-75 win.

Bears knock off 16th Region’s top team on a record-breaking night

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 17, 2024
Harlan junior wing Aymanni Wynn scored 23 points on Saturday in the Lady Dragons win over visiting McCreary Central.

Wynn’s birthday celebration includes seven 3-pointers as Lady Dragons rout McCreary

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 17, 2024
Former Harlan all-state guard Charles Thomas greeted Harlan County all-state guard Trent Noah in a game at Harlan earlier this month. Noah broke Thomas county scoring record on Saturday against Boyd County with 38 points. He now has 3,375 points in his prep career.

Noah breaks Thomas’ county scoring record with 38-point night against Boyd

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 17, 2024
Harlan forward Kylie Noe went up for two of her 32 points on Thursday in the Lady Dragons 70-66 win over visiting Pineville.

Noe comes through in clutch as Lady Dragons hold off Pineville

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 15, 2024
Harlan County guard Trent Noah slammed two of his 38 points in the Bears 95-68 win Tuesday over visiting Pineville.

Bears come out blazing on the way to victory over Pineville

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 13, 2024
Bell County guard Cameron Hall went in for two of his 13 points on Monday in the Bobcats 67-52 win over visiting Harlan.

Bobcats close first half with 18-0 run for second win over Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 13, 2024
Bell County senior forward Gracie Jo Wilder went up for two of her 20 points in the Lady Cats 58-49 win over Harlan on Monday.

Lady Cats use fast start to knock off Harlan, clinch top seed

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 13, 2024
Middlesboro guard Jerimah Beck worked around a Wayne County defender during the Jackets 69-64 loss Saturday.

Yellow Jackets suffer another heartbreaker with loss to Wayne

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 10, 2024
Wayne County coach Rodney Woods talked to his team during a timeout in Saturdays game at Middlesboro. Woods, a Lone Jack graduate who played at the University of Tennessee in the 1970s, has won over 800 games in his 44-year coaching career.

Kentucky prep coaching legend back home for games at MHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 10, 2024
Harlan County guard Trent Noah put up a shot over Harlans Nate Montanaro in Fridays district clash. Noah scored 27 points in the Bears 83-52 win.

Bears complete regular season district sweep by routing Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 10, 2024
Harlan forward Kylie Noe scored 20 points to lead the Lady Dragons in a 54-46 victory over visiting Harlan County.

Lady Dragons turn up defense to end 17-game skid against HCHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 10, 2024
Bell County sophomore guard Blake Burnett sailed to the basket for two of his 20 points in the Bobcats 77-50 win Thursday at Harlan.

Fast start helps Bobcats coast past short-handed Dragons

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 7, 2024
Bell County center Kairi Lamb went up for one of her 10 rebounds in the Lady Cats 51-34 win Tuesday at Harlan.

Lady Cats’ defense dominates on the way to victory over Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 6, 2024
Harlan County guard Trent Noah, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 30 points on Saturday in the Bears loss to Frederick Douglass.

Douglass dominates glass to hand Bears second straight loss

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 3, 2024
Senior guard Kyler McLendon went inside for two of his 37 points in the Green Dragons 63-60 win Friday at Middesboro.

McLendon perfect in fourth as Dragons rally past Middlesboro

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 3, 2024
Harlan guard Emma Owens sliced between Middlesboros Keevi Betts and Morgan Martin for a shot in Fridays district clash. Owens scored 19 points in the Lady Dragons 53-44 win.

Short-handed Lady Dragons triumph over Middlesboro

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 3, 2024
Pineville junior guard Ashton Moser put up a shot over Harlans Nate Montanaro in Thursdays game. Moser hit the game-winning shot with 1.2 seconds left to send the Lions to a 77-74 victory.

Moser’s shot with 1.2 seconds left propels Lions over Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 2, 2024
Trent Cole set up the offense during Wednesdays game against Knott Central. The visiting Patriots led all the way in their 63-56 victory.

Fast start helps Patriots send Huff to win at his alma mater

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 1, 2024
Reggie Cottrell and the Harlan County Black Bears suffered their first loss since December in falling 62-60 on Tuesday in Pikeville. Cottrell had seven rebounds in the fourth quarter to lead a late comeback that fell short on a last-second tip in by PIkevilles Charlie Fitzer.

Bears’ 10-game winning streak ends on Fitzer’s tip at Pikeville

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 31, 2024
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon worked inside for a shot over Breathitt Countys Jaxon Hamilton in Mondays game. McLendon scored 46 points in the Dragons 98-92 victory.

Dragons win shootout against defending 14th Region champs

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 29, 2024
Harlans Addison Campbell (left) and Peyshaunce Wynn moved in as Clay Countys Anna Samples went to the floor for a loose ball in Saturdays game.

Lady Dragons coast past Clay to halt three-game losing streak

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 27, 2024
Harlan County senior Caleb Johnson worked on defense against Middlesboros Jerimah Beck in Fridays district clash. Johnson hit five 3-pointers in a 17-point effort as the Bears coasted to a 91-47 win.

Five reach double figures as Black Bears build on district dominance by routing Jackets

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 27, 2024
Harlan County guard Ella Karst worked between two Middlesboro defenders on Friday for two of her 29 pointsi in the Lady Bears 48-39 victory.

Lady Bears run win streak to five despite offensive struggles

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 27, 2024
The Cawood Comets are pictured with the championship trophy after their thrilling 48-47 win Thursday over James A. Cawood in the seventh- and eighth-grade finals at Harlan County High School.

Comets edge Trojans in epic county championship clash

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 25, 2024
Emma Owen scored 12 points for Harlan in a first-round loss to Pikeville in the Kentucky All A Classic on Wednesday.

Lady Dragons eliminated by Pikeville in All ‘A’ opener

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 25, 2024
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