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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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Harlan County’s Kylee Hoiska went to the net to finish a point during the Lady Bears’ 25-20, 25-15, 25-22 win over Jackson County in the first round of the 13th Region Tournament.

[Photo] Lady Bears roll into regional semis with three-set sweep of Jackson

October 26, 2024
Harlan County’s Kylee Hoiska went to the net to finish a point during the Lady Bears’ 25-20, 25-15, 25-22 win over Jackson County in the first round of the 13th Region Tournament.

[Photo] Lady Bears roll into regional semis with three-set sweep of Jackson

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 26, 2024
Harlan sophomore running back Jonah Sharp battled for yardage in Firday's 30-8 win over Lynn Camp.

[Photo] Dragons' offense rolls behind Sharp's 301-yard night in win over Lynn Camp

October 18, 2024
Pineville senior Ava Arnett and Harlan County junior Kylee Hoiska battled at the net in Thursday's match at HCHS. The Lady Bears won in three sets to set a county record for wins with 23. Pineville also has 23 wins on the season and set a school record earlier.

Middlesboro defenders Aiden Spencer (12) and Joseph Craig (7) converged on Harlan County's Bradley Brock during the 50th District championship game at the James A. Cawood field. Both teams bowed out of the 13th Region Tournament Monday night at North Laurel.

[Photo] HCHS, Middlesboro each suffer 8-0 losses in 13th Region semifinals

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
October 15, 2024
Harlan County sophomore Luther Gross battled for the ball against Middlesboro junior Aiden Spencer during Tuesday night's 50th District championship game at the James A. Cawood field. The Black Bears prevailed 2-1, securing their fourth straight district title.

[Photo] Bears 'fourpeat' as district champs

October 9, 2024
Adriana Rowe scored 35 goals in her first season of high school soccer to lead Harlan County into the 50th District Tournament opening Saturday at Bell County.

[Photo] Now at full strength, Lady Bears hope to make a district title run

October 4, 2024
Harlan County senior Josh Rigney went after the ball in action earlier this week against Barbourville.

[Photo] Yellow Jackets rally for overtime win at HCHS to clinch top seed

October 2, 2024
Harlan County's Amelia Kazy was one of three HCHS seniors to play their last home game Tuesday in the Lady Bears' 13-5 win over Knox Central. Kazy scored a goal as HCHS improved to 6-8.

[Photo] Lady Bears close regular season by blowing past KC on Senior Night

October 2, 2024
Harlan County midfielder Ray Splawn elevated over the turf for a header to a trailing Black Bear during the Bears’ win Monday over Barbourville.

[Photo] Brock, Gross score three times each as Bears rout Knox Central

October 2, 2024
Harlan County seniors Bradley Brock (left) and Ray Splawn warmed up prior to the Black Bears' game against Barbourville. The two have combined for more than one-half of the team's goals this season.

[Photo] Brock, Splawn give Bears a potent 1-2 punch heading into postseason

October 1, 2024
Harlan County senior Travis Burkhart is ranked among the state's top goalkeepers and hopes to end his career with a fourth straight district championship.

[Photo] Ranked among state’s top goalkeepers, HC’s Burkhart wants to end career with another district title

September 30, 2024
Cawood coach Jim Cullvan was pictured on the cover of the 1986 football section of the Harlan Daily Enterprise.

[Photo] Cully's impact on Trojans from the 80s still felt after his death at 103

September 18, 2024
Rosspoint's Crissalyn Jones worked to the basket as James A. Cawood's CIdda Middleton defended in action last week. Jones scored 12 point Monday in teh Lady Cats win at Black Mountain.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

September 16, 2024
Rosspoint center Shasta Brackett made an outlet pass during middle school basketball action Tuesday at James A. Cawood Elementary School. Brackett scored 10 points in the Lady Cats' 47-8 victory.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

September 10, 2024
Pineville's Whitney Miracle and Harlan's Bella Lemarr battled for the ball in middle school basketball action Thursday.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

September 7, 2024
Cumberland’s Katie Smith led a fast break in middle school basketball action earlier this week. The Skins fell 32-15 on Thursday at James A. Cawood.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

September 5, 2024
Harlan County senior Amelia Kazy worked around a Bell County defender in action earlier this season.

[Photo] Rowe, Peace off to blazing start with Harlan County soccer team

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
September 5, 2024
Rosspoint's Crissalyn Jones and Barbara Osborne double teamed Cumberland forward Lilly Scott in middle basketball action Thursday. The Lady Cats won 47-13.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

September 3, 2024
Harlan running back Judah Shope battled for yardage in last week's fifth- and sixth-grade football game against Bell County. The Dragons fell 12-6. Kolbi Green scored for Harlan on a 70-yard run.

[Photo] Bell edges Dragons in 5-6 action

August 31, 2024
Harlan forward Clarissa Yost worked to the basket in action earlier this season. The Lady Dragons fell 43-21 on Monday at Pineville.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

August 26, 2024
Tim Saylor is pictured before his last season of coaching at Cawood High School in 1994. His quarterback that season was his son, Jacob (7), and his top receiver was Brett Johnson (26). All three are on the current Harlan County coaching staff.

[Photo] Saylor happy to be back on field as he joins son’s coaching staff

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 24, 2024
Harlan's Chrissy Saylor battled for possession in Thursday's middle school game against Williamsburg. The Lady Dragons rolled to a 35-17 victory.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

August 22, 2024
Harlan County freshman Adriana Rowe scored four goals Tuesday in the Lady Bears' 5-2 win over Bell County.

[Photo] Four-goal performance by Rowe lifts Lady Bears to win over Bell

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
August 14, 2024
Rosspoint coach Rob McHargue talked with Shasta Brackett (left) and AIselyn Sexton in scrimmage action Saturday. Rosspoint opened the season Monday with a 46-12 win at Bell County.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

August 12, 2024
Senior running back Darius Akal led the Dragons last season with 960 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns.

[Photo] Williams taking it one day at a time in his quest to rejuvenate Green Dragons’ football program

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 11, 2024
Rosspoint’s Taylynn Napier was guarded by Campbell Thompson, of Cawood, in action from the county panorama on Saturday. Napier scored 23 points in the Lady Cats’ 44-16 victory.

[Photo] Middle school season tips off with county panorama at HCHS

August 10, 2024
Rosspoint’s Taylynn Napier was guarded by Campbell Thompson, of Cawood, in action from the county panorama on Saturday. Napier scored 23 points in the Lady Cats’ 44-16 victory.

[Photo] Middle school season tips off with county panorama at HCHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 10, 2024
Pasleigh Asher, of Wallins, and Leah Collins, of James A. Cawood, battled for a loose ball in scrimmage action Friday at Harlan County High School in the fifth- and sixth-grade county panorama.

[Photo] Grade school basketball season opens with county panorama

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 9, 2024
Harlan's Baylor Varner pitched a three-hitter Monday in the Green Dragons' 11-3 win over Harlan County.

[Photo] Varner dominates as Dragons end district tourney drought

May 21, 2024
Harlan shortstop Baylor Varner took the throw at second during Tuesday’s game against visiting Hancock County. Tenn. Varner scored four runs in the Dragons’ 14-0 win.

[Photo] Green Dragons’ offense remains red hot in a blowout win over Tennessee opponent

April 30, 2024
Harlan shortstop Baylor Varner took the throw at second during Tuesday’s game against visiting Hancock County. Tenn. Varner scored four runs in the Dragons’ 14-0 win.

[Photo] Green Dragons’ offense remains red hot in a blowout win over Tennessee opponent

April 30, 2024
Harlan County's Samuel Henson slid home just ahead of the throw to Bell County catcher Joseph Brigmon in Tuesday's district clash. Bell scored two runs in the seventh inning to edge the Bears 8-6. HCHS pulled even after falling behind 5-0 in the first inning.

[Photo] Fast start, strong finish help Bell edge HC to complete sweep

April 23, 2024
Harlan County's Samuel Henson slid home just ahead of the throw to Bell County catcher Joseph Brigmon in Tuesday's district clash. Bell scored two runs in the seventh inning to edge the Bears 8-6. HCHS pulled even after falling behind 5-0 in the first inning.

[Photo] Fast start, strong finish help Bell edge HC to complete sweep

April 23, 2024
Harlan sophomore Baylor Varner pitched a no-hitter with 16 strikeouts in the Dragons' 8-0 win Monday at Middlesboro.

Baylor Varner established himself as the Harlan ace last season as a freshman and is to a strong start this year.

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

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 19, 2024
Harlan's Jared Moore gave up only two hits over five shutout innings as the Green Dragons knocked off visiting Thomas Walker, Va., 9-0 on Thursday.

[Photo] Moore pitches 2-hitter over five as HHS blanks Thomas Walker

March 14, 2024
Junior third baseman Ella Lisenbee pounded out two triples as Harlan fell 12-4 at Claiborne, Tenn., on Tuesday.

[Photo] Lady Dragons drop first two games vs out-of-state opponents

March 13, 2024
Harlan's Jonah Sharp went back to first base during Monday's season-opening game against Leslie County. The Dragons scored three runs in the seventh inning to win 5-4.

[Photo] Johnson’s walk-off hit sends Dragons to victory in opener

March 12, 2024
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff made a pass as Boyd County's Jacob Spurlock and Jason Ellis moved in during Saturday's game. Huff scored 16 points in the Bears' 93-75 win.

[Photo] Bears knock off 16th Region's top team on a record-breaking night

February 17, 2024
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff made a pass as Boyd County's Jacob Spurlock and Jason Ellis moved in during Saturday's game. Huff scored 16 points in the Bears' 93-75 win.

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

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 17, 2024
Harlan's Addison Campbell (left) and Peyshaunce Wynn moved in as Clay County's Anna Samples went to the floor for a loose ball in Saturday's game.

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

January 27, 2024
Harlan's Addison Campbell (left) and Peyshaunce Wynn moved in as Clay County's Anna Samples went to the floor for a loose ball in Saturday's game.

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

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 27, 2024
James A. Cawood guard Brayden Morris worked against a Cawood defender in action earlier this season. Morris and the Trojans advanced in the county tournament with a 45-10 win Tuesday over Green Hills.

[Photo] Rosspoint, James A. Cawood advance in county tournament

January 10, 2024
Harlan freshman guard Trent Cole, pictured in action Tuesday against South Laurel, scored 21 points on Saturday as the Green Dragons routed Red BIrd 82-26 in the quarterfinals of the 13th Region All "A" Classic.

[Photo] Green Dragons begin quest for fifth straight All 'A' regional title with rout of Red Bird

January 6, 2024
James A. Cawood guard Kaden Jones looked for an opening against Cawood's Jaxton Miler on Thursday. Jones scored 16 points in the Trojans' 46-36 win.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

January 4, 2024
James A. Cawood guard Kaden Jones looked for an opening against Cawood's Jaxton Miler on Thursday. Jones scored 16 points in the Trojans' 46-36 win.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

January 4, 2024
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon put up a shot over South Laurel's Jordan Mabe in Tuesday's 13th Region clash. McLendon scored 34 points to lead the Dragons. Mabe scored 19 to lead the Cardinals to a 75-60 win.

[Photo] Cardinals get off to blazing start on the way to win at Harlan

January 2, 2024
Harlan County guard Trent Noah, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 20 points on Friday in the Bears' win over Chicago De La. Salle in the King of the Bluegrass tourney.

[Photo] Bears knock off Chicago squad to earn showdown against Male

December 23, 2023
Bell County's Matt Dowlin worked on a double leg move against Lee's John Carter in a match Wednesday at Harlan County High School.

[Photo] Bell wrestlers win 3-team match at HCHS

December 14, 2023
Bell County's Isaiah Troutman finished off a mat return against Lee's Eli Penix in a match Wednesday at Harlan County High School.

Harlan County's Victoria Day and Bell County's Shelby Collins competed during a three-team match Wednesday at HCHS.

[Photo] Bell wrestlers win 3-team match at HCHS

December 14, 2023
Harlan County guard Ella Karst scored 33 points on Friday in the Lady Bears' 67-30 win over visiting Barbourville.

[Photo] Lady Bears turn to defense as they post first victory of season

December 9, 2023
Harlan County’s Paige Phillips guarded Whitley County’s Madisyn Hopkins in Monday’s game. Hopkins had 27 points and 10 rebounds in the Lady Colonels’ 52-42 victory.

[Photo] Lady Colonels come up big in fourth quarter to win at HCHS

December 5, 2023
Harlan County senior guard Trent Noah scored 36 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in the Black Bears' 80-70 win over visiting Ashland Blazer.

[Photo] Black Bears triumph over Ashland in early showdown between two of the state’s elite squads

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 2, 2023
New Harlan County football coach Jacob Saylor (7) is pictured in 1994 during his playing days at Cawood with his father, Tim Saylor, and receiver Brett Johnson (26).

[Photo] Saylor takes over as new leader of HCHS football program

By John Henson, Managing Editor
November 27, 2023
Harlan County guard Trent Noah went around a pick from Jaycee Carter in scrimmage action Saturday against Danville Christian. Noah scored 28 points in the Bears' 68-41 victory.

[Photo] Bears roll past 12th Region’s top team in G.J. Smith Showcase

By John Henson, Managing Editor
November 25, 2023
Amos McCreary confirmed Wednesday that he has stepped down as football coach at Harlan County High School after three years.

[Photo] McCreary concludes 45-year career with decision to resign as HCHS football coach

November 8, 2023
Eric Perry went over a play with the Harlan offense in a preseason practice last year. Perry stepped down earlier this week as coach.

[Photo] Perry steps down after five seasons of leading HHS football

November 1, 2023
Williamsburg quarterback Nate Goodin ran for 226 yards and three touchdowns as the Jackets rallied for a 28-14 win Friday at Harlan.

[Photo] Goodin takes charge in second half to spark Jackets’ comeback

October 20, 2023
Bell County senior Gracie Jo Wilder went up for one of her kills as Harlan County’s Kylee Hoiska defended in action from the 52nd District Tournament finals Tuesday. Hoiska played a big role in the Lady Bears’ winning the second and third sets, but Wilder led Bell to a comeback five-set victory. Both teams will play in the 13th Region Tournament opening Saturday at Lynn Camp High School.

[Photo] Bell overcomes inspired effort from Lady Bears to win 5-set thriller in district finals

October 17, 2023
Ryder Lemarr followed a block from Isaiah Caudill in fifth- and sixth-grade football action against Pineville.

[Photo] Dragons’ season ends with 5-6 playoff loss at Williamsburg

October 18, 2023
Harlan County's Tanner Daniels and Jacob Schwenke are pictured during the Southeastern Kentucky Conference meet on Tuesday. Daniels was the top finisher in the boys division.

[Photo] HCHS girls, Bell boys win SEKC titles

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
October 10, 2023
Harlan County’s Kaleb Boggs and Elijah Moore and Bell County’s Hayden Green competed in the Southeastern Kentucky Conference meet on Tuesday.

[Photo] Bobcats win SEKC crown

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 10, 2023
Harlan County running back Caysen Farley broke free for a big run in the Bears' 22-0 win over Wayne County in the state's seventh-grade playoffs.

[Photo] Bears split games in state middle school playoffs

October 8, 2023
Rosspoint's Reagan Clem and Wallins' Brooklyn Haywood went after a loose ball in the seventh- and eighth-grade county finals Thursday.

Rosspoint's Reagan Clem and Wallins' Raegan Landa went after a loose ball in the county championship game Thursday.

Rosspoint guard Jaycee Simpson went to the floor after a loose ball in Thursday's seventh- and eighth-grade county championship game. Wallins' Brooklyn Haywood and Raegan Landa also went after the ball.

Wallins guard Raegan Landa made a pass from her knees in action from the seventh- and eighth-grade county finals Thursday.

Harlan County's Destiny Cornett and Kalista Dunn worked at the net in a match earlier this against Barbourville. The Lady Bears extended their win streak to four and improved their record to 16-6 with a 25-19, 25-16, 25-21 win Tuesday at Barbourville. The Lady Bears return to action Monday at Thomas Walker, Va.

[Photo] HCHS extends win streak to four by downing Lady Tigers

October 3, 2023
Bell County sophomore Kairi Lamb recorded 13 kills in the Lady Cats’ three-set victory Thursday at Middlesboro. The Lady Cats finished their district slate at 6-0 and have a 23-6 record on the season.

[Photo] Lady Jackets close district slate unbeaten with win over HC

September 27, 2023
Annie Hoskins went up for a point in action earlier this week at Harlan County. Hoskins recorded 12 kills Thursday in the Lady Dragons’ victory at Lynn Camp.

[Photo] Lady Dragons end skid with three-set win at Lynn Camp

September 28, 2023
Harlan County's Kalista Dunn hit the ball over the outstretched arms of Harlan's Annie Hoskins in Tuesday's district clash. The Lady Bears won in three sets to improve to 13-6 on the season.

[Photo] Lady Bears take second seed with victory over Harlan

September 26, 2023
Harlan County junior Ray Splawn sliced between two Barbourville defenders in soccer action Monday at the James A. Cawood field. The visiting Tigers won 1-0 on penalty kicks.

[Photo] Tigers edge HCHS in shootout

September 26, 2023
Bell County senior Gracie Jo Wilder slammed home one of her kills on Tuesday in the Lady Cats' three-set win at Harlan County. The Lady Cats improved to 20-6 win the win and clinched the top seed in the 52nd District Tournament.

[Photo] Lady Cats lock up district's top seed with victory at HCHS

September 19, 2023
Harlan County senior Travis Burkhart gave up no goals Monday in the Bears' 5-0 win over Knott Central.

[Photo] Burkhart posts shutout as Black Bears coast to victory over Knott

September 18, 2024
Harlan County's Blake Johnson battled for yardage in the Bears' 14-12 win Thursday over visiting Knox Central.

[Photo] Black Bears edge Knox Central in sixth-grade football action

September 16, 2023
Harlan running back Darius Akal battled for tough yards in Friday's game against visiting Johnson County, Tenn. The Longhorns pulled away in the second half for a 45-14 victory.

[Photo] Visiting Longhorns pull away in second half to defeat Dragons

September 15, 2023
Harlan County junior Ray Splawn, who recently set a school record for goals, had another on Tuesday in the Bears' 4-3 win over Middlesboro.

[Photo] Bears edge Middlesboro in district clash

September 14, 2023
Harlan County's Holly Wright (left) and Victoria Day (right) worked on defense in Tuesday's match against visiting Knox Central. Day broke a school record with eight goals as the Lady Bears coasted to a 10-0 victory.

[Photo] Day's eight-goal performance helps Lady Bears rout Knox

September 13, 2023
Members of the Harlan County volleyball team had fun during a break in their three-set win Monday over Pineville. Team members Kylee Hoiska, Savannah Hill, Kalista Dunn, Rileigh Duff and Destiny Cornett danced to "YMCA" during a timeout late in the match.

[Photo] Court choreography

September 11, 2023
Harlan County's Destiny Cornett and Pineville's Ava Arnett battled at the net in 13th Region volleyball action Monday at HCHS. The Lady Bears extended their win streak to three with a three-set victory.

[Photo] Lady Bears down Pineville, extend win streak to three

September 11, 2023
Leslie County running back Dalton Maggard ran for 143 yards and scored two touchdowns in the Eagles' 25-8 win Friday at Harlan.

Leslie County quarterback Landry Collett picked up a big gain in Friday's 25-8 win at Harlan.

[Photo] Maggard helps Eagles overcome turnovers in victory at Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 8, 2023
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