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Harlan County's 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
Harlan's Faith Hoskins went after a pitch in Thursday's 13th Region All

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

April 8, 2021
Perry Central's Dustin Fields slid under a tag for a stolen base in Tuesday's 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 Laurel's Reed Sheppard and Knox Central's, the 13th Region's top rated players, squared off in this year's regional finals.

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

April 4, 2021
North Laurel's 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
Harlan's 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 Laurel's Hailee Valentine in the 13th Region Tournament semifinals on Saturday at The Corbin Arena. Valentine scored 23 points in North's 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 County's 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
Knox Central freshman center Gavin Chadwell scored 23 points, hitting all 10 shots from the field, as the Panthers advanced to the semifinals with a 63-47 win over Harlan County on Tuesday.

Bears’ upset bid falls short with loss to Knox Central

March 23, 2021
Corbin forward Brody Wells drove to the basket in 13th Region Tournament as Harlan's Kaleb McLendon and Jordan Akal defended. Wells scored 15 points in the Redhounds' 63-53 win.

Redhounds advance to semifinals with win over Harlan

March 23, 2021
Harlan County freshman guard Trent Noah, pictured in action earlier this season against North Laurel, suffered a season-ending foot injury last week and won't be able to play in the 13th Region Tournament this week.

Harlan County’s Noah sidelined for regional by broken foot

March 22, 2021
Eddie Creech has resigned after six seasons as football coach at Harlan County High School.

Creech ends his six-year run as HCHS football coach

March 22, 2021
Luther Blanton, the official scorekeeper for multiple district tournaments through the years, attended the 52nd DIstrict Tournament on Friday at Harlan. It was the 64th straight tournament he attended, going back to his freshman year at Wallins HIgh School in 1958.

Blanton carries on a 52nd District tradition at this year’s tournament

March 20, 2021
The Harlan Green Dragons captured their first 52nd DIstrict Tournament title since 2000 with a 61-55 victory Friday over Harlan County.

Dragons end district drought by rallying past HCHS in finals

March 19, 2021
The Bell County Lady Cats are pictured with their district championship trophy after defeating Harlan County 62-55 on Thursday.

Bell takes control in fourth quarter, downs HC for district title

March 18, 2021
Middlesboro's Ethan Barton and Harlan's Kyler McLendon battled for possession of the ball in 52nd DIstrict Tournament action Tuesday. McLendon scored 17 points as the Dragons advanced with a 66-58 victory.

Dragons dominate glass on the way to tourney win over Middlesboro

March 17, 2021
Harlan County senior guard Tyler Cole drew a foul in 52nd District Tournament action Tuesday against Bell County. Cole scored 19 points in the Bears' 56-47 victory.

Bears come through in clutch to knock off Bell

March 16, 2021
Harlan County guard Ella Karst drew a foul from Middlesboro's Keevi Betts late in Monday's game at Harlan in the 52nd District Tournament. HCHS advanced with a 49-39 win.

Seniors step up as Harlan County holds off Middlesboro

March 16, 2021
Harlan freshman Aymanni Wynn battled with Bell County's Abby Cornett for a loose ball in 52nd DIstrict Tournament action Monday against Bell County. The Lady Cats rallied in the second half for a 58-39 victory.

Third-quarter surge carries Bell into 52nd District finals

March 15, 2021
Rosspoint captured the fifth- and sixth-grade county championship for the fourth straight year with a 25-24 victory Saturday over James A. Cawood. Team members include, from left, front row: Eli Joseph, Hudson Faulkner, Brody Burkhart, Odie Middleton, Bentley Alred, Jax Shepherd and Nathan Barger; back row: coach Randy Daniels, Colby Shepherd, Hayston Hensley, Drew Sergent, Rydge Lewis, Brayden Morris, Gunnar Johnson, Cole Cornett and coach Johnny Simpson

Rosspoint edges JACES for fourth straight county title

March 13, 2021
Ella Karst led Harlan County's fast break in Thursday's game against Red Bird. Karst scored 18 points in the Lady Bears' 73-37 win.

Lady Bears take control with 33-point quarter in win over Red Bird

March 11, 2021
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon worked around Red Bird's Bryce Helton in Tuesday's game. McLendon scored 16 points in the Green Dragons' 63-26 win.

Makeshift lineup carries Green Dragons to rout of Red Bird

March 10, 2021
Harlan's Emma Owens guarded Red Bird's Liberty Taylor in Tuesday's game. The Lady Dragons overcame a slow start to win 60-43.

Wynn, Noe lead comeback as Harlan closes regular season with win at Red Bird.

March 10, 2021
Knox Central senior guard Presley Partin drove against Harlan County's Kylie Jones in Saturday's game. Partin scored 24 points in the Lady Panthers' 56-55 win.

Presley powers improved Lady Panthers to one-point win at HCHS

March 7, 2021
Green Hills' Ethan Huff drove past Cawood's Ben Cochran in county tournament action. Huff scored 19 points in the Falcons' 33-31 victory.

Favorites advance in fifth- and sixth-grade county tourney

March 7, 2021
Harlan County forward Josh Turner passed around Montgomery County's Rickey Lovette in action from the Raymond Reed Classic at South Laurel on Saturday. Turner had seven points and 12 rebounds in the Bears' 69-68 overtime victory.

Bears knock off 10th Region power Montgomery County in Raymond Reed Classic

March 7, 2021
Harlan eighth-grade forward Kylie Noe went to the ground while battling inside in Friday's game against visiting Lynn Camp. Noe had 13 points and 13 rebounds in Harlan's 45-27 victory.

Halftime changes pay off for Lady Dragons in win over Lynn Camp

March 6, 2021
Harlan County guard Trent Noah scored 18 points in the Bears' 62-42 win Thursday over visiting Perry Central.

Bears overcome early struggles to defeat Perry Central

March 5, 2021
Harlan guard Jordan Akal battled for the ball in Tuesday's game against Clay County. Akal scored 25 points to lead the Dragons to an 83-73 win.

Dragons hold off Clay’s comeback bid to avenge loss

March 3, 2021
Black Mountain's Shemar Carr worked inside during Saturday's game against Cawood. Carr scored four points in the Tigers' 43-21 win.

Wallins, Black Mountain, Evarts win in middle school hoops

February 28, 2021
Harlan County eighth-grader Maddox Huff applied pressure against Wolfe County guard WIlgus Tolson in action from the Big Lou Coaches vs Cancer Classic. Huff scored nine points to help the Bears improve to 16-4 with a 67-58 win.

HCHS overcomes slow start to tame Wolves in Big Lou Coaches vs Cancer Classic

February 27, 2021
PIneville guard Keann Fuson worked against Harlan’s Jordan Akal in Friday’s game. Akal scored 33 in the Green Dragons’ 69-54 victory. Fuson led PIneville with 20 points.

Green Dragons end three-game skid with victory at Pineville

February 27, 2021
Harlan County senior forward Josh Turner pulled down a rebound against Whitley County's Trevor Downs during the Bears' 77-34 win Thursday.

Bears back to burning the nets from 3-point line in rout of Whitley County

February 25, 2021
Harlan County High School senior Matt Brown signed with Union College on Thursday where he will continue his football career. Pictured with Brown at his signing ceremony are, front row, from left: Jacob Brown, Matt Brown, Shonda Brown and Jayce Brown; back row; HCHS athletic director Eugene Farmer, HCHS coach Eddie Creech and HCHS assistant coach Nick Bray.

Brown looking forward to return to football at Union College

February 25, 2021
Breathitt County freshman guard Austin Sperry worked through the Harlan County press in Tuesday's game. The Bears rallied in the second half for a 77-67 victory.

Bears grab momentum in second half on way to win over Breathitt County

February 24, 2021
Harlan County sophomore center Taylor Lunsford worked inside for a shot against Lynn Camp on Monday. The Lady Bears improved to 7-8 on the season with a 72-48 win.

Lady Bears take control early on the way to win at Lynn Camp

February 23, 2021
Cawood's Brayden Smith worked against Cumberland's Sedrick Washington in middle school basketball action Saturday.

Trojans, Comets, Devils are winners in middle school hoops

February 21, 2021
Harlan County freshman Jared Rhymer battled for the ball in Saturday's game against Buckhorn. The Bears improved to 13-4 with an 83-49 victory.

Black Bears take ‘downhill’ approach in rolling past Buckhorn

February 20, 2021
Harlan forward Kylie Noe went to the basket in Thursday's game against Pineville. Noe had 24 points and 12 rebounds as the Lady Dragons dropped a hard-fough 59-53 decision.

Harlan’s upset bid falls short in loss to Lady Lions

February 19, 2021
Harlan's Emma Owens and Middlesboro's Anna Myers battled for possession in district basketball action Wednesday. Owens scored 12 points in the Lady Dragons' 64-52 victory.

Lady Dragons place five in double figures in win over Middlesboro

February 17, 2021
Wallins' Evan Simpson guarded James A. Cawood's Terry Delaney in middle school basketball action earlier this season. Wallins improved to 10-0 on the season with a win over the Trojans on Thursday.

Devils ride strong defensive effort in win over JACES

February 14, 2021
North Laurel guard Reed Sheppard drove past Harlan County's Jonah Swanner in Tuesday's game. Sheppard leads the state in scoring for the 13-0 Jaguars.

From The Sidelines – Sheppard drawing comparisons to some of region’s all-time greats

February 10, 2021
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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday
By John Henson