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Harlans 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 Countys Samuel Henson slid home just ahead of the throw to Bell County catcher Joseph Brigmon in Tuesdays 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 Countys Samuel Henson slid home just ahead of the throw to Bell County catcher Joseph Brigmon in Tuesdays 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.

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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
Harlans 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
Harlans Jonah Sharp went back to first base during Mondays 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 Countys Jacob Spurlock and Jason Ellis moved in during Saturdays 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 Countys Jacob Spurlock and Jason Ellis moved in during Saturdays 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
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.

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

January 27, 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.

[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 7, 2024
James A. Cawood guard Kaden Jones looked for an opening against Cawoods Jaxton Miler on Thursday. Jones scored 16 points in the Trojans 46-36 win.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

January 5, 2024
James A. Cawood guard Kaden Jones looked for an opening against Cawoods Jaxton Miler on Thursday. Jones scored 16 points in the Trojans 46-36 win.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

January 5, 2024
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon put up a shot over South Laurels Jordan Mabe in Tuesdays 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 Countys Matt Dowlin worked on a double leg move against Lees John Carter in a match Wednesday at Harlan County High School.

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

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

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Harlan Countys Victoria Day and Bell Countys 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 6, 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 26, 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 21, 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 Countys 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 states seventh-grade playoffs.

[PHOTO] Bears split games in state middle school playoffs

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

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

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

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

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Harlan Countys 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 Countys Kalista Dunn hit the ball over the outstretched arms of Harlans Annie Hoskins in Tuesdays 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 junior Travis Burkhart recorded 47 goalkeeper saves in the Bears 1-0 loss to Whitley County.

[PHOTO] Whitley edges HCHS despite big night in goal from Burkhart

September 22, 2023
Harlan Countys 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 Fridays 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 Countys Holly Wright (left) and Victoria Day (right) worked on defense in Tuesdays 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 Countys Destiny Cornett and Pinevilles 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.

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

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

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 9, 2023
Harlan County runners Addy Gray and Aliyah Deleon headed over a bridge during the Harlan County All-Comers Meet on Tuesday. The Lady Bears won the team title with HCHS junior Peyton Lunsford winning the individual title.

[PHOTO] Lunsford, Daniels are winners in Harlan County All-Comers Meet

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
September 6, 2023
Middlesboros Keevi Betts and Harlan Countys Taylor Clem battled for possession of the ball in a district clash Thursday at the James A. Cawood field. Middlesboro claimed its sixth straight win with a 4-0 victory.

[PHOTO] Lady Jackets defeat HCHS in district clash

September 1, 2023
Harlan County senior Destiny Cornett battled at the net for a point in Tuesdays three-set win over visiting Barbourville. The Lady Bears improved to 3-1 with a 25-14 25-11, 25-9 victory.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears sweep past Barbourville in three sets

August 22, 2023
Harlans Ava Nunez and Kendyll Blanton went after the ball in a district clash Thursday against Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons bounce back to sweep Middlesboro in district opener

August 17, 2023
Harlan eighth-grader Jaxson Perry was brought down by a Twin Springs, Va., defender in scrimmage action Friday.

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Harlan running back Darius Akal worked against the Twin Springs, Va., defense on Friday in the Green Dragons final scrimmage. Harlan will travel to Hancock County, Tenn., on Friday in the season opener.

[PHOTO] Dragons face Twin Springs in final summer tune-up

August 11, 2023
Harlan County goal keeper Travis Burkhart blocked an attempt by Letcher Central on Thursday in the Bears season-opening match. The visiting Cougars won 4-2 as Peyton Pierce scored two goals while Nathan Kiser and Kaleb Slone had one each. No statistics for the Bears were available.

[PHOTO] Black Bears fall to Letcher Central in season-opening match

August 11, 2023
Harlan County running back Bryan Howard scored a touchdown for the Bears in a 14-6 scrimmage win Friday over Knox Central.

[PHOTO] Black Bears claim scrimmage victory over Knox Central

August 4, 2023
Trenton Childers worked against Malachi Rodriguez during a lineman drill at a recent Harlan practice session.

[PHOTO] Getting ready for football season

July 29, 2023
The Harlan All Stars celebrated after finishing off a 16-5 win Monday over Knox County to earn a spot in the DIstrict 4 (ages 9-10) final four. The tournament will open Friday at Huff Park.

[PHOTO] On to the final four

July 3, 2023
Harlans Easton Halcomb connected on a pitch in a loss Saturday to Hazard/Perry in the eastern division championship game in District 4. Harlan plays Knox County on Monday at 6 for second place and a berth in the district final four.

[PHOTO] Hazard/Perry defeats Harlan for east title in 9-10 level

July 2, 2023
Harlan County sophomore forward Whitley Teague blocked a shot in scrimmage action Monday against visiting Barbourville. The Lady Bears won 47-24.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears roll past Barbourville in summer scrimmage

June 12, 2023
Harlan County sophomore forward Whitley Teague blocked a shot in scrimmage action Monday against visiting Barbourville. The Lady Bears won 47-24.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears roll past Barbourville in summer scrimmage

By John Henson, Managing Editor
June 12, 2023
Nate Montanaro, pictured in action earlier this season, qualified for the state meet in three events, including the high jump.

[PHOTO] Dragons excited about trip to Class A state meet on Thursday

May 28, 2023
Harlan County shortstop Brayden Blakley, pictured in action earlier this season, hit a three-run homer Firday in the Bears 10-5 win at Pike Central.

[PHOTO] Blakley, Dixon help Bears close regular season with win at Pike Central

May 12, 2023
Harlan County senior Connor Blevins, pictured in action earlier this season, placed third in the shot put at a meet at Boyle County.

[PHOTO] HCHS teams take second in meet at Boyle

May 4, 2023
Harlan Countys Calan Neely, pictured in action earlier this season, was one of the winners for the Bears on Thursday as HCHS swept Bell County.

[PHOTO] Harlan County sweeps Bell in tennis action

May 4, 2023
Harlan Countys Jenna WIlson knocked down a throw as Middlesboros Kylee Lawson took second in Tuesdays district clash. The Lady Bears scored six runs in the seventh inning to rally for an 8-7 win.

[PHOTO] Raleigh’s hit caps comeback in Lady Bears’ walk-off win over Middlesboro

May 2, 2023
Harlan Countys Jenna WIlson knocked down a throw as Middlesboros Kylee Lawson took second in Tuesdays district clash. The Lady Bears scored six runs in the seventh inning to rally for an 8-7 win.

[PHOTO] Raleigh’s hit caps comeback in Lady Bears’ walk-off win over Middlesboro

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 2, 2023
Harlan Countys Lindsay Hall, pictured in action earlier this season, was back in action Monday as the Lady Bears edged Clay County 5-4.

[PHOTO] HCHS splits tennis match against Clay

May 2, 2023
Harlan Countys Alex Creech, pictured in action last week, pitched a complete game Tuesday and pounded out three hits as the Black Bears coasted to a 12-2 win at Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] Bears complete regular-season district sweep with six-inning win at Middlesboro

April 25, 2023
Harlan Countys Gunner Burkhart beat the tag of Middlesboro catcher Colt Bayless for a run in the fifth inning of the Bears 7-2 victory on Monday.

[PHOTO] Bears clinch top seed with victory over Middlesboro

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 24, 2023
Harlan Countys Ella Karst took the baton during a relay race Friday at Coal Miners Memorial Stadium. Karst set a school record in the 100-meter run and also won the 200-meter race.

[PHOTO] Harlan County breaks four school records in sweeping home meet

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
April 22, 2023
Harlan Countys Paige Phillips placed third in the high jump on Friday at the HCHS track.

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Harlan Countys Elijah Moore was a winner on both Thursday and Friday as the Black Bears downed Barbourville and Whitley County.

[PHOTO] HCHS tennis team sweeps Whitley, Barbourville

April 21, 2023
Harlan Countys Madi Nolan went into second ahead of the throw to Cumberlands Lexi Boggs in middle school softball action Thursday.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

April 21, 2023
Harlan County first baseman Will Cassim watched the flight of a ball he hit in action last spring.

[PHOTO] Cassim expected to play big role in Black Bears’ success this fall

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 11, 2023
Harlan Countys Jonah Swanner slid into third base as Harlans Jake Brewer attempted to scoop the throw. The Bears claimed a 9-8 win in 12 innings for their fifth-straight victory.

[PHOTO] Black Bears edge Harlan in 12-inning marathon as Dixon earns win

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 18, 2023
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