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Harlan County guard Jonah Swanner went up against Breathitt Countys Andrew Combs in Tuesdays game. Swanner scored 11 in the Bears win.

[PHOTO] Black Bears rally for overtime win over Breathitt

January 24, 2023
Harlan County guard Ella Karst went up for two of her 27 points on Thursday in the Lady Bears 63-55 win over Leslie County.

[PHOTO] Karst leads Lady Bears to win over 14th Region's top team

January 19, 2023
CH - Jaylin Smith vs Leslie County

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Rosspoints Cole Cornett, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 20 points Tuesday in the Wildcats double-overtime win over James A. Cawood.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

January 18, 2023
Harlan County junior guard Trent Noah was honored for breaking the all-time scoring record at Harlan County High School earlier this season. Noah received a commemorative basketball from HCHS coach Kyle Jones. Noah scored 36 points Tuesday in the Bears 76-65 win over Bell County.

[PHOTO] Noah honored as all-time leading scorer at HCHS

December 13, 2022
Harlan County running back Thomas Jordan found an opening around the Perry Central defense earlier this season; Jordan ran for over 1,000 yards this season. The Black Bears travel to Corbin on Friday for the first round of the 4A playoffs.

[PHOTO] Black Bears face tough task in opening-round game against unbeaten Corbin

November 3, 2022
Harlan County junior receiver/quarterback Jonan Swanner followed blocks by seniors Connor Blevins, Issac Downs, Johnny Brock and Austin Roark on his way to a touchdown in the Bears win Friday at Perry Central. The Bears will honor their seniors before Fridays game against Bell County.

[PHOTO] Bears will find out Friday if they can hold up against Bell’s power ground game

October 27, 2022
Harlan County sophomore defensive back Luke Kelly returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the Black Bears 52-36 win Friday at Perry Central.

[PHOTO] Bears earn playoff berth with big-play night at Perry Central

October 23, 2022
Harlan County quarterback Jonah Swanner followed blocks by Issac Downs, Connor Blevins, Johnny Brock and Austin Roark on a touchdown run Friday at Perry Central.

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Harlan County junior tailback Thomas Jordan looked for running room in Fridays district clash at Letcher Central. The Bears were limited to 48 yards rushing in a 45-6 loss.

[PHOTO] Little’s 5 TDs, 307 yards propel Cougars to Coal Bowl rout of Harlan County

September 30, 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.

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

September 14, 2022
Harlan County sophomore Luke Kelly went over Hazards Hank Pelfrey for a 19-yard touchdown pass from Ethan Rhymer on Friday at Coal Miners Memorial Stadium.

[PHOTO] Johnson’s big plays again prove too much for Bears

August 26, 2022
Junior running back Darren Alred found some room around end in scrimmage action last week against Middlesboro.

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Harlan County junior lineman Will Cassim knocked down a pass in scrimmage action against Paintsville. The Black Bears will play Magoffin County on Saturday in scrimmage action at Shelby Valley High School.

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Harlan County running Thomas Jordan broke free in scrimmage action last week against Paintsville at UVA-WIse. All Harlan County players will be introduced on Tuesday in the Meet the Bears program at Coal Miners Memorial Stadium.

[PHOTO] Meet the Bears set for Tuesday

August 8, 2022
Taylor Lunsford and Lindsey Browning celebrated after finishing second and third, respectively, in the shot put at the Harlan County All-Comers Meet on Friday.

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Harlan Countys Connor Blevins was second in the discus on Friday at the Harlan County All-Comers Meet.

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Harlan County senior guard Jaylin Preston received some help during the dunk competition Friday as part of Black Bear Madness.

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Sophomore guard Trent Noah went over a teammate for a dunk as part of the festivities during Black Bear Madness on Friday.

[PHOTO] Black Bear Madness

November 14, 2021
Harlan County running back Demarco Hopkins, pictured in action earlier this season, scored two touchdowns on Friday in the Bears loss at Bell Count.

[PHOTO] Bears close season with loss at Bell County

October 30, 2021
Harlan Countys Serenity Whitehead set the ball in district tournament action Monday. Whitehead led the Lady Bears to a three-set win over Harlan.

[PHOTO] Whitehead sparks Lady Bears in district tourney win over Harlan

October 18, 2021
Harlan County eighth-grader Kalista Dunn finished off a point in the Lady Bears win over Harlan on Monday.

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Harlan County running back Demarco Hopkins headed for one of his six touchdowns Friday at Pike Central as several offensive lineman celebrated behind him. The Bears gained over 400 yards rushing in a 60-38 win.

[PHOTO] Hopkins scores six touchdowns as Bears down Pike in shootout

September 18, 2021
Harlan County sophomore Jonah Swanner picked up a big gain in Fridays game at Pike Central. Swanner returned his second kickoff for a touchdown this season as the Bears won 60-38.

[PHOTO] Hopkins scores six touchdowns as Bears down Pike in shootout

September 18, 2021
Harlan County senior running back Luke Carr led the Bears with 99 yards rushing in their 48-24 loss Friday at Hazard.

[PHOTO] Johnson reaches end zone four times in four ways as Dogs down HC

August 28, 2021
Harlan County running back Thomas Jordan found an opening in the Hazard defense for a touchdown in Fridays game.

[PHOTO] Johnson reaches end zone four times in four ways as Dogs down HC

August 28, 2021
Harlan County senior Hunter Blevins was the Region 5 champion in the shot put following his throws Wednesday.

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Harlan County High School was represented on the All-Southeastern Kentucky Conference Team by Peyton Lunsford Kassy Owens, Hunter Blevins and Caleb Rigney.

[PHOTO] Harlan County boys capture SEKC title

May 15, 2021
Harlan County senior Hunter Blevins was the winner in the shot put at the Southeastern Kentucky Conference meet.

[PHOTO] Harlan County boys capture SEKC title

May 15, 2021
Harlan County senior Hunter Blevins is ranked among the state leaders in the shot put. He won the meet at Harlan County High School last week.

[PHOTO] HCHS boys take second in home meet; girls place third

April 7, 2021
Harlan County senior running back/receiver Josh Swanner went over an Anderson County defender for a two-point conversion in Fridays win over the Bearcats.

[PHOTO] Black Bears hold off Anderson for elusive victory

October 30, 2020
Harlan Countys Demarco Hopkins broke free for a 58-yard run in Fridays game at Anderson County.

[PHOTO] Bears to close regular season against East Jessamine

November 5, 2020
Jayce Brown scored two touchdowns for the Harlan County seventh-grade team in a 28-0 win over visiting Clay County.

[PHOTO] Harlan County splits two games against Clay

September 23, 2020
Two of the 13th Region’s elite younger players, Harlan County’s Trent Noah and Harlan’s Jordan Akal, are pictured during the 52nd District Tournament. Both players are listed on the Enterprise All-Region Team.

[PHOTO] Expect another wild regional race in 2021

March 31, 2020
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