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Former Cumberland coach Roger Morris is back in the dugout this season with first-year coach Scotty Bailey and the Harlan County Black Bears.

[PHOTO] Baseball coaching legend back in the dugout this season with Black Bears

May 11, 2022
Harlan catcher Addison Jackson connected on a pitch in Fridays game against Bell County. Jackson hit her sixth home run of the season and added a single in an 11-3 loss.

[PHOTO] Ausmus limits Harlan to 3 hits in district victory

April 29, 2022
Harlan senior first baseman Emma Eversole took a throw to record an out in Fridays game against Bell County.

[PHOTO] Ausmus limits Harlan to 3 hits in district victory

April 29, 2022
KH - David Overbay talking to Lady Dragons vs Bell

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Carley Thomas pitched a complete game Tuesday and added two hits in Harlans 19-7 win at Barbourville.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons break out of slump with rout of Barbourville

May 11, 2022
Harlan County senior Nathan Shepherd, pictured in action against Harlan on Wednesday, had a home run and single on Thursday in the Bears 7-6 win over visiting Lee, Va.

[PHOTO] Another big inning sends Bears to victory over Lee

April 28, 2022
Harlan Countys Colby Johnson pitched a complete game Wednesday and held Harlan to one run over the final six innings as the Bears rallied for a 10-4 victory.

[PHOTO] Bailey’s gamble pays off as Bears bounce back to defeat Harlan

April 27, 2022
Dawson Irvin will likely be on the mound Monday when his Harlan Green Dragons play host to Harlan County in the first round of the 52nd District Tournament.

[PHOTO] District tourney schedule

May 14, 2022
Harlans Evan Browing slid into second base during Wednesdays district clash against visiting Middlesboro. Browning had two hits in the Dragons 5-1 loss.

[PHOTO] Jackets pull away late for district win at Harlan

April 20, 2022
Middlesboro second baseman Lane Bayless took a throw as Harlan Countys Braydon Burton slid during Tuesdays district clash. Burton had a double and single and scored the Bears only run in a 1-0 victory.

[PHOTO] Black Bears hold off Middlesboro as Cooper tosses shutout

April 12, 2022
Harlan Countys Steven Fee is pictured in a match Saturday against Oneida Baptist.

[PHOTO] HCHS girls continue strong start with victory over Oneida Baptist

April 3, 2022
Harlans Evan Browning slid home with a run during the Green Dragons 17-2 win Thursday over visiting Pineville in the 13th Region All A Classic semifinals. Harlan will travel to Jackson County on Friday in the championship game.

[PHOTO] Dragons roll into All ‘A’ finals with four-inning rout of visiting Pineville

March 31, 2022
Harlan County junior Brayden Blakley pitched four no-hit innings to earn the win Tuesday as the Black Bears blanked Barbourville 10-0.

[PHOTO] Blakley, Dixon team on no-hitter as Bears earn first win of season

March 22, 2022
Harlan County first baseman Will Cassim was hit by a pitch in the third inning of Tuesdays game against Barbourville. Cassim had a hit and drove in three runs in the Bears 10-0 win.

[PHOTO] Blakley, Dixon team on no-hitter as Bears earn first win of season

March 22, 2022
Harlan third baseman Ella Lisenbee made contact with a pitch Monday in the Lady Dragons opener against visiting PIneville. Lisenbee had a triple and stole three bases in Harlans 6-1 loss.

[PHOTO] Howard pitches 2-hitter as Harlan loses season opener

March 22, 2022
Harlans Mallow McNiel took a throw at second base in action earlier this season. McNiel had a hit Thursday in the Lady Dragons win at Leslie County.

[PHOTO] Lisenbee powers Lady Dragons in win at Leslie

March 25, 2022
Harlan County senior Jackson Huff has been named the 2021-22 Midway University/KHSAA Boys Student-Athlete of the Year.

[PHOTO] Harlan County’s Huff honored as state’s student-athlete of the year

March 16, 2022
The Wallins Purple Devils celebrated their championship game win over Rosspoint on Saturday in the fifth- and sixth-grade county tournament finals at Harlan County High School.

[PHOTO] Purple Devils end Rosspoint’s four-year run as county champs

February 26, 2022
Wallins Tanner Daniels, pictured in first-round action Saturday, scored 30 points on Monday in the Purple Devils 57-47 win over Evarts in the semifinals.

[PHOTO] Wallins, Rosspoint advance to 5-6 county finals

February 22, 2022
Wallins Elijah Caudill guarded Black Mountains Noah Whitaker in action from the fifth- and sixth-grade county tournament. Wallins advanced to the semifinals with a 42-18 victory.

[PHOTO] Favorites advance to semifinals in 5-6 county tournament

February 19, 2022
Harlan County sophomore forward Tristan Cooper finished with five rebounds on Tuesday against Williamsburg.

[PHOTO] Bears wake up just in time to knock off Williamsburg

February 16, 2022
Harlan guard Jordan Akal scored a career-high 48 points on Monday in the Dragon 101-57 Senior Night win over Red Bird.

[PHOTO] Akal sets career high on Senior Night with 48 as Dragons break century mark

February 15, 2022
Harlan Countys Kylie Jones battled for a loose ball in Saturdays game against visiting Barbourville. The Lady Bears extended their win streak to seven with a 62-45 victory.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears extend win streak to seven with victory over Barbourville

February 12, 2022
Harlan County center Taylor Lunsford passed the ball down court after one of her 10 rebounds during the Lady Bears win over Barbourville.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears extend win streak to seven with victory over Barbourville

February 12, 2022
Harlan freshman guard Nate Montanaro drew a foul from Hazards Tyson Turner in Wednesday nights game. The host Dragons pullled away in the fourth quarter for a 62-51 victory.

[PHOTO] Austin provides early spark as Green Dragons defeat Hazard

February 10, 2022
Harlan guard Jordan Akal worked up the court against Harlan Countys Daniel Carmical in Tuesdays game. Akal scored 23 as the Dragons won 64-56.

[PHOTO] Dragons complete 3-game district win streak to force tie

February 9, 2022
Harlans Jaedyn Gist reached for a pass made by Harlan Countys Maddox Huff on Tuesday. Gist scored 23 in the Green Dragons 64-56 win.

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Harlans Kyler McLendon went after a loose ball in Tuesdays game against Harlan County.

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Harlan County coach Anthony Nolan questioned a call during Saturdays game against Jenkins. HCHS rallied for a 51-43 victory.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears hold off Jenkins’ upset bid

February 8, 2022
Harlans Will Austin and Bell Countys Cameron Burnett went after a loose ball in Tuesdays district clash. Harlan held off a Bell rally to win 68-61.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons down Bell to stay alive for top seed

February 2, 2022
Harlans Kaleb McLendon and Jordan Akal battled under the basket during Tuesdays district clash against Bell County.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons down Bell to stay alive for top seed

February 2, 2022
Harlan County guards Taytum Griffin and Ella Karst trapped a Clay County player during Thursdays game. The Lady Bears picked up their intensity on defense in the second half to rally for a 55-50 win.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears rally past Clay after struggling in first half

January 28, 2022
Harlan guard Jordan Akal worked around Lynn Camp center Gavin Allen for two of his 31 points in the Dragons 84-47 victory. Harlan will play Barbourville at 7 on Tuesday in the championship game.

[PHOTO] In attack mode from start to finish, Dragons blow past Lynn Camp and into All ‘A’ finals

January 11, 2022
Harlan guard Kaleb McLendon slammed home two of his 10 points in the Dragons 84-47 win over Lynn Camp on Monday.

[PHOTO] In attack mode from start to finish, Dragons blow past Lynn Camp and into All ‘A’ finals

January 11, 2022
Red Birds Austin Osborne raced down the court in Saturdays game against Harlan in the 13th Region All A Classic.

[PHOTO] Dragons shatter century mark, coast past Red Bird in All ‘A’ quarterfinals

January 8, 2022
Pikeville guard Rylee Samons worked down the court against Harlans Kaleb McLendon in Tuesdays game. Samons scored 10 points as the Panthers improved to 11-1 with a 64-60 victory.

[PHOTO] Dragons stay close in rematch before falling to Pikeville

January 5, 2022
Harlan Countys Jonah Swanner battled with Lakota Wests William Layfield for a loose ball in the championship game of the Harlan County Hoops Extravaganza on Wednesday. Layfield led Lakota West with 22 points. Swanner had 15 for the Bears, who won 87-72 to improve to 10-3 on the season.

[PHOTO] Bears place five in double figures to knock off Ohio squad in tournament finals

December 29, 2021
Harlan County guard Trent Noah worked inside for two of his 30 points in the Bears win over North Raleigh Christian Academy, N.C., on Tuesday in the Black Bears Hoops Extravaganza.

[PHOTO] Noah marks birthday with 30-point, 10-rebound night as Bears cruise to win

December 28, 2021
North Raleigh Christian Academy coach Ronnie Kruger talked to Parker Hodgson during Tuesdays game against Harlan County.

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Harlan County guard Jeremiah Clem knocked the ball away from a North Raleigh Christian Academy player in action from the Harlan County Hoops Extravaganza. HCHS improved to 9-3 with a 93-70 victory.

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Kylie Noe, pictured in action last season, scored 27 points on Saturday in the Lady Dragons overtime win over Lincoln County at Madison Central.

[PHOTO] Noe carries Lady Dragons to win over Lincoln

December 18, 2021
Harlan forward Matthew Pennington worked toward the basket in Tuesdays game against Middlesboro. The Dragons rolled to a 67-25 win.

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Harlan senior guard Jordan Akal delivered a pass on Tuesday in the Dragons 67-25 rout of visiting Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] Dragons coast past Middlesboro in home opener

December 15, 2021
Harlan guard Scarlett Rowe worked around a Knox Central defender earlier this season. The 1-4 Lady Dragons return to action Tuesday at home after losing three games in the Lady Royals Showcase at Mason County.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons lose three games in Lady Royals Showcase

December 13, 2021
Harlan Countys Jaylin Smith blocked a shot by Lynn Camps Alissa Crumpler in Saturday afternoons game. Smith scored 10 points in the Lady Bears 66-19 victory.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears score first 19 points in breezing past Lynn Camp

December 12, 2021
Harlan County guard Jonah Swanner went up for a shot in action against Corbin earlier this season. The Bears suffered their first loss of the season Friday at Williamsburg.

[PHOTO] Jackets send Harlan County to its first loss

December 11, 2021
Harlan County guard Jackson Huff battled through Eli Pietrowskis pick to guard Hayden Llewellyn in Mondays game. Huff scored 12 points in the Black Bears 78-56 victory over visiting Corbin.

[PHOTO] Bears hit 17 treys in blitzing Corbin during early-season showdown

December 7, 2021
Harlan coach Travis Cox provided instructions during a game earlier this season. The seventh- and eighth-grade Dragons improved to 10-3 on the season with a win at Middlesboro on Monday.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

December 1, 2021
Harlans Dylan Cox, pictured on defense against Williamsburgs Ryder Akins, scored 15 points on Monday in the Green Dragons win at Pineville.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

November 23, 2021
Harlan forward Kylie Noe averaged 13 points a game last season as an eighth-grader.

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Harlans Will Shepherd drove to the basket in action earlier this week against Williamsburg. Shepherd scored 15 points on Thursday as the Green Dragons defeated Middlesboro 66-52.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

November 19, 2021
Rosspoints Maliyah Washington and Wallins Preslee Hensley battled for the ball in action from Thursdays county championship game.

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Wallins Hailiee Hensley looked over the Rosspoint defense during Thursdays seventh- and eighth-grade county finals. Hensley scored seven points in the Lady Devils 32-22 victory.

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Harlans Dylan Cox and Williamsburgs Andrew Brown went after the ball in middle school basketball action Monday. Williamsburg pulled away in the second half for a 55-37 win.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

November 16, 2021
Rosspoints Jaylee Cochran and James A. Cawoods Carmen Thomas battled for the ball in Thursdays county championship game.

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James A. Cawoods Carmen Thomas and Rosspoints Jaycee Simpson went after a loose ball in championship game action Thursday in the fifth- and sixth-grade tournament. Rosspoint won its second straight title with a 35-30 victory.

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James A. Cawood coach Shelby Burton was intense on the sideline during the county fifth- and sixth-grade finals on Thursday. The Trojanettes led much of the way before falling 35-30 to Rosspoint.

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Harlan quarterback Cade Middleton broke free around a Leslie County defender in action last week. The Green Dragons fell 29-26 at Pineville on Thursday in the first round of the Class A playoffs.

[PHOTO] Mountain Lions edge Harlan, advance to District 8 finals

November 5, 2021
Harlan junior tailback Jayden Ward ran for 98 yards and scored three touchdowns as the Green Dragons rallied for a 38-36 win Friday over visiting Leslie County.

[PHOTO] Dragons celebrate Senior Night by rallying for OT win over Leslie

October 29, 2021
Will Austin had five catches for 60 yards in the Green Dragons 38-36 overtime win over Leslie County.

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Harlans Darius Akal raced away from several Leslie County defenders in Fridays regular-season finale.

[PHOTO] Dragons headed to Pineville for first-round playoff clash

November 3, 2021
Leslie Countys Bryce Pugh broke free for a big run in the first half of the Eagles game Friday at Harlan.

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Harlan County senior Serenity Whitehead went low to make contact with the ball in action from the 52nd District Tournament. Whitehead was named to the all-tournament team at the regional tourney in Jackson County.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears fall to Corbin in first round of regional tournament

October 27, 2021
Harlan Countys Lily Caballero and Kalista Dunn went to the net to keep the ball alive in 52nd District Tournament action.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears fall to Corbin in first round of regional tournament

October 27, 2021
Harlan running back Dylan Middleton found an opening against the Williamsburg defense last week. Middleton scored a touchdown Friday and added three two-point conversions in the Green Dragons 46-22 win at Lynn Camp.

[PHOTO] Dragons set up showdown with Lions by defeating Lynn Camp

October 16, 2021
Williamsburg junior Martin Shannon worked behind the Harlan secondary for one of several big plays in the Jackets 48-0 victory on Friday.

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The Williamsburg defense forced a fumble on the games opening drive Friday on the way to a district win at Harlan.

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James A. Cawoods Jaiden Marlowe battled with Cawoods Katie Smith for a loose ball in middle school basketball action Thursday.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

October 8, 2021
Harlans Marissa Marlowe went to the net in the Lady Dragons regular-season finale Tuesday against Lynn Camp. The Lady Dragons fell in four sets.

[PHOTO] Harlan, HCHS suffer volleyball losses

October 5, 2021
Harlan running back Jayden Ward followed a block from Evan Browning and ran through the Unaka defense on Friday in the Dragons 52-34 loss.

[PHOTO] Visiting Unaka rallies for win over Dragons

October 2, 2021
Unaka running back Jamil Blamo battled for yardage in Fridays game at Harlan. Unaka rallied for a 52-34 victory.

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Harlans Sedrick Washington broke a tackle in a game earlier this season against Jackson County. The Dragons ended their season Tuesday with a 40-6 loss at PIneville in the conference playoffs.

[PHOTO] Dragons fall to Pineville in conference semifinals

October 6, 2021
Harlans Brayden Doan picked up yardage on Thursday against Jackson County.

[PHOTO] Jackson avenges loss to Dragons; Bears split at South Laurel

October 1, 2021
Harlans Baylor Varner battled for yardage against Jackson County in middle school football action. Varner scored two touchdowns in the Dragons 40-38 playoff victory.

[PHOTO] Dragons bounce back with playoff victory

October 2, 2021
Baylor Varner battled through the Jackson County defense in Thursdays game.

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Harlan County senior Serenity Whitehead punched the ball over the net a Harlans Mallory McNiel defended in district volleyball action Tuesday.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears end losing streak with four-set victory at Harlan

September 29, 2021
Harlan Countys Abigail Gaw battled for possession in Thursdays match against Knox Central at the James A. Cawood field. Gaw had the only goal for the Lady Bears in an 11-1 loss.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears suffer loss at home against Knox Central

September 24, 2021
Victoria Day worked down the field in Thursdays match against visiting Knox Central.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears suffer loss at home against Knox Central

September 24, 2021
Members of the Harlan County High School boys team warmed up before a meet Tuesday.

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Harlans Abbie Jones placed 12th in the Harlan County All Comers meet on Tuesday.

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Harlan Countys Sophie Day headed down the hill at the HCHS course on Tuesday on the way to a seventh-place finish.

[PHOTO] HCHS boys, girls win team titles at race on their home course

September 22, 2021
Harlan Countys Matthew Jones connected on a header in soccer action Saturday against Estill County.

[PHOTO] Bears defeat Middlesboro, fall to Estill

September 22, 2021
Harlan senior quarterback Cade Middleton followed a Will Austin block in Fridays game against visiting Middesboro. The Jackets improved to 4-0 with a 44-6 win.

[PHOTO] Unbeaten Jackets roll past Harlan, improve to 4-0

September 17, 2021
Harlans Donovan Montanaro looked for running room during the Green Dragons 46-40 win over visiting East Ridge.

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Harlan receiver Darius Akal battled his way deep into East Ridge territory during Fridays game. The Green Dragons rallied from an early 22-0 deficit to win 46-40.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons rally from 22-0 deficit to down East Ridge

September 11, 2021
Harlan senior quarterback Cade Middleton broke free for a big gain during Fridays win over visiting East Ridge.

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Middlesboros Tyler Harris prepared for a putt in tournament action earlier this season. Harris won the Region 10 title on Tuesday in Somerset.

[PHOTO] Local teams compete in Region 10 tourney in Somerset

September 29, 2021
Harlan Countys Matt Lewis competed in a tournament at the Harlan Country Club earlier this season.

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