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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 23, 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 22, 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 18, 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 Saturday. Simpson scored seven points in the Devils' 54-39 victory.

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
Harlan County guard Daniel Carmical split the North Laurel defense during Tuesday's clash with the top-ranked Jaguars. North took control in the second quarter on the way to a 96-75 victory.

Top-ranked Jags stay perfect with victory at HCHS

February 9, 2021
Harlan County senior guard Tyler Cole worked against Knox Central's Isaac Mills on Monday in the Food City/WYMT Mountain Classic. Cole scored 20 points in the Bears' 74-70 loss.

Central overcomes slow start with strong finish to edge Bears in WYMT finals

February 9, 2021
Harlan County junior Jackson Huff worked around Hazard's Cameron Caudill in action from the WYMT Mountain Classic. Huff scored 15 in the Bears' 69-65 overtime win.

Bears advance to WYMT finals with overtime win over Hazard

February 6, 2021
Leslie County's Emily Bowling defended as HCHS junior Jaylin Smith made a pass during Friday's game. The Lady Eagles grabbed a 16-point lead after one quarter on the way to a 71-50 win.

Leslie takes control early in win over Lady Bears

February 6, 2021
Leslie County guard Wyatt Hensley drew a foul from Harlan's Kaleb McLendon on a collision under the basket in Thursday's game at Harlan. McLendon had 18 points and nine rebounds in the Dragons' 82-55 win.

Dragons turn up pressure on the way to rout of Leslie

February 4, 2021
Harlan County guards Maddox Huff and Jonah Swanner played defense against Knott Central's Jaden Huff in action from the WYMT Mountain Classic. Huff kept the Bears alive with 3-pointers at the end of regulation and the first overtime before HCHS pulled away for a 74-70 win in double-overtime.

Bears fight back to edge Knott in double-overtime classic at WYMT tourney

February 3, 2021
The Harlan Green Dragons captured their second straight 13th Region All

Dragons rally past Barbourville for second straight All ‘A’ title

February 1, 2021
Harlan County freshman guard Trent Noah tracked down an errant pass Saturday night as Harlan County turned back Pikeville. Noah tallied 29 points in the Black Bears' 83-63 win.

Bears sizzle with 15 3-pointers in win over Pikeville

January 30, 2021
Middlesboro's Ethan Barton and Harlan County's Jonah Swanner battled for a loose ball in Friday's district clash. The Black Bears improved to 9-1 overall and 3-0 in district action with a 69-49 victory.

Hot start, balanced attack power Bears over Middlesboro

January 29, 2021
Rosspoint's Gunner Johnson worked inside for two points in the Wildcats' win Thursday over Black Mountain.

Cawood edges Wallins in hard-fought game

January 28, 2021
Rosspoint's Brody-Napier worked around Aidan Reynolds, of Evarts, in Tuesday's opening-night action from the county basketball league. Napier scored 14 in Rosspoint's 41-31 victory.

Devils, Cats, Trojans win on opening night

January 27, 2021
Harlan County senior forward Josh Turner battled for a loose ball in Tuesday's game at South Laurel. Turner had a game-high 12 rebounds in Harlan County's 53-45 win.

Bears grind out defensive win at South Laurel

January 26, 2021
Dr. Kristen Nash joined the staff at the Clover Fork Clinic over the summer and is enjoying her transition from New England to southeastern Kentucky. She treats patients at the clinic offices in Evarts and Harlan.

From New England to Harlan County, Nash enjoying smooth transition at Clover Fork Clinic

January 24, 2021
Scott's Dasani Lane worked around Harlan County's Jackson Huff in Saturday's game. Scott handed HCHS its first loss of the season, winning 62-56.

Bears’ early-season win streak ends at Scott

January 23, 2021
Harlan County senior guard Tyler Cole drove around West Jessamine's Jackson Green in Friday's game. Cole scored 20 points in the Bears' 69-67 win.

Bears take down another defending regional champ by edging West Jessamine

January 22, 2021
Harlan freshman forward Aymanni Wynn went after a loose ball in Thursday's district game against visiting Harlan County. Wynn led the Lady Dragons with 15 points and 10 rebounds in a 53-45 loss.

Lady Bears take control in fourth quarter to defeat Harlan

January 21, 2021
Letcher Central guard Bodie Bentley, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 25 points in the Cougars win over Phelps on Tuesday.

Bentley sparks Cougars as they rally past visiting Phelps

January 20, 2021
Trent Noah set up the Harlan County offense in Tuesday's district clash at Middlesboro. Noah had 16 points and 13 rebounds as the Black Bears won 67-39.

Bears shoot past Middlesboro in district clash

January 19, 2021
Harlan County's Jaylin Smith (20) and Jacey Lewis (11) battled with Middlesboro's Kamryn Keith in Tuesday's game. Lewis scored 19 points, including four 3-pointers, as HCHS won 64-46.

As shots start to fall, HCHS pulls away for win at Middlesboro

January 19, 2021
North Laurel guard Hailee Valentine drove against Harlan County's Kelly Beth Hoskins in Thursday's game at HCHS. Valentine scored 14 points in the Lady Jaguars' 60-15 win.

North overpowers cold-shooting Lady Bears

January 14, 2021
Harlan County junior forward Jaylin Smith raced down the court as Bell County's Nadine Johnson defended. The visiting Lady Cats rolled to a 72-42 win.

Balance, defense carry Bell to district win at HCHS

January 13, 2021
Harlan County senior forward Josh Turner pull down one of his 10 rebounds on Saturday in the Bears' victory over Letcher Central.

Bears complete opening-week sweep with victory at Letcher

January 9, 2021
Black Mountain's Madalyn Bennett was guarded by James A. Cawood's Maddy Fields in tournament action Friday. Black Mountain advanced to the finals with a 22-21 win.

Black Mountain survives Trojanettes’ upset bid, to meet Rosspoint in finals

January 8, 2021
Harlan County guard Ella Karst, pictured in action Monday against Corbin, scored 18 points on Thursday in the Lady Bears' 41-37 victory at Hazard.

Lady Bears hold off Hazard comeback with clutch play in fourth quarter

January 8, 2021
Harlan County senior guard Tyler Cole worked through the Martin County defense for two of his 23 points in the Bears' 65-47 win Thursday in Inez.

Bears take control early in win over defending 15th Region champs

January 8, 2021
Bodie Bentley went in for two of his 28 points on Tuesday in Letcher Central's 76-72 win over Lee County.

Bentley powers Cougars to victory over Lee

January 6, 2021
Tyler Cole

Cole, Noah lead Bears to season-opening win at Barren

January 5, 2021
Rosspoint's Addison Gray worked toward the basket as Black Mountain's Chelsea Cottrell defended in action from the county tournament on Monday. Rosspoint advanced with a 24-18 victory.

Evarts knocks off Wallins in county tourney action

January 5, 2021
Corbin's Kallie Housley saved the ball during Monday's game at Harlan County. Housley scored 32 points in the Lady Hounds' 80-44 win.

Housley, Stewart team for 58 as Lady Hounds rout HCHS

January 4, 2021
Forty years later — Cox named Mr. Basketball; Bulldogs' run ends

Forty years later — Cox named Mr. Basketball; Bulldogs’ run ends

January 1, 2021
Andrew Caldwell (22) is back for his senior season with the Bell County Bobcats, who are hoping to break through this season and win their first 52nd District title since 2014.

Finding a way to reverse course on close games a focus for Bobcats

December 29, 2020
Lady Cats hope to stay on top in 52nd District race

Lady Cats hope to stay on top in 52nd District race

December 28, 2020
Harlan County team members include, from left, front row: Maddox Huff, Daniel Carmical, Josh Turner, Tyler Cole, James Gray, Jackson Huff and Jonah Swanner; back row: Caleb Johnson, Jared Rhymer, Trent Noah, Ethan Rhymer, Tristan Cooper and Samuel Henson; not pictured: Jeremiah Clem.

Bears determined to ‘finish the job’ heading into 2021 season

December 26, 2020
Team members include, from left, front row: Jaedyn Gist, Johann Gist, Kaleb McLendon, Jordan Akal, Trey Barnes, Kyler McLendon and Will Austin; back row: Cameren Maples, John Mark Bryson, Hunter Clem, Darius Akal and Matthew Pennington.

Green Dragons hope to take the next step this season

December 26, 2020
Harlan County senior linebacker Hunter Blevins was named to the Courier Journal all-state football team on Wednesday. Blevins was a third-team selection after ranking first among 4A teams with 114 tackles.

Hard work helped turn HC’s Blevins into an all-state linebacker

December 24, 2020
Lady Jackets need to cut down on turnovers to reverse fortunes

Lady Jackets need to cut down on turnovers to reverse fortunes

December 23, 2020
Pineville Lady Lions Team members include, from left, front row: Makenna Partin, Virginia Hall, Raigan King, Whitney Caldwell, Summer Partin and McKenzie WIdner; back row: coach Beth Howard, coach Kim Yates, Halle Jones, Alyssa Howard, Rachel Howard, coach Jamie Mills, Ava Arnett, Kamryn BIliter, Malley Smith, coach Amy Shields and coach Tony Teague; not pictured: Abby Jackson.

Lady Lions seek to make history with senior-dominated lineup

December 22, 2020
Pineville Mountain Lions Team members include, from left, front row: Keean Fuson, Logunn Littles, Ty Clark, Ashton Burns, Ian Middleton and Sawyer Thompson; back row: freshmen coach Robert Daniels, video coordinator Jaden Boateng, Timmy Gambrel, Sean Phipps, Scotty Coffman, Brady Phipps, Eli Thompson, Evan Billiter, Dakota Walters, junior varsity coach Bill Keyes and coach Brad Levy; not pictured: Ashton Moser, Gionni Hudson and assistant coach Mark Moser.

Levy hopes to see Lions take next step in his second season

December 22, 2020
Harlan County Lady Bears Team members include, from left, front row: Kylie Jones, Abby Vitatoe, Jacey Lewis, Kassy Owens, Kelly Beth Hoskins, Haley Middleton and Ella Karst; back row: Taytum Griffin, Hailey Austin, Jaylin Smith, Kylie Noe, Taylor Lunsford, Paige Phillips, Jenna Wilson and Jaylin Preston.

Nolan looking for leaders in first season back with Lady Bears

December 20, 2020
Harlan Lady Dragons Team members include, from left, front row: Emma Owens, Peighton Jones, Aymanni Wynn, Angel Wynn, Alli Thompson, Kaylee Leslie, Faith Hoskins, Scarlett Rowe and Abbie Jones; back row: Carli Jo Kennedy, Kaylee Clark, Carly Madden, coach Amanda Vance, coach Tiffany Hamm, coach Chris Morgan, Annie Hoskins and Abbi Fields.

Lady Dragons counting on balanced offensive attack

December 20, 2020
Bell County’s Dawson Woolum, pictured in action earlier this season, ran for 47 yards on Friday in the Bobcats loss to Belfry in the regional finals.

Bobcats fall to Belfry in 3A regional finals

December 7, 2020
Bell County’s Brandon Baker went airborne on the way to a big gain in Friday’s 13-6 win over Rockcastle County. Baker ran for 179 yards and scored two touchdowns in the victory.

Bobcats avenge loss at Rockcastle while winning district title

November 29, 2020
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