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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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October 16, 2021
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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October 16, 2021
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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October 2, 2021
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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October 2, 2021
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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September 24, 2021
Harlans Abbie Jones placed 12th in the Harlan County All Comers meet on Tuesday.

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September 24, 2021
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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September 17, 2021
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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September 11, 2021
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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September 29, 2021
Harlans AIden Johnson and Middlesboros NIck Cox studied the course during a Pine Mountain Golf Conference match earlier this season.

[PHOTO] Middlesboro, HCHS take top two spots in conference meet

September 20, 2021
Harlan Countys Evan Simpson watched the flight of his shot in Thursdays tournament at the Harlan Country Club.

[PHOTO] Black Bears win match on their home course

September 10, 2021
Harlans Aiden Johnson tied for eighth in a match at the Harlan Country Club on Thursday.

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September 10, 2021
Harlan County running back Shemarr Carr battled for yardage in a game earlier this season. The Black Bears evened their record at 2-2 on Thursday with a 26-14 win at Whitley County.

[PHOTO] Morris, Bailey leads Bears in sweep of Whitley

September 10, 2021
Harlan County senior Lindsey Browning went up for a spike in district volleyball action. The Lady Bears defeated Middlesboro in three sets for their third straight victory.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears open district slate with win over Middlesboro

September 8, 2021
Harlan County running back Jayce Brown is pictured in action earlier this season. The Bears fell 20-14 on Monday at North Laurel.

[PHOTO] Bears edge Bell on Carr TD in closing seconds

September 3, 2021
Harlan coaches Shawna Cox (left) and Cecilia Adams talked with team members during a timeout in Tuesdays district victory over visiting Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons open district schedule with win over Middlesboro

September 1, 2021
Harlans Marissa Marlowe went to the net to finish a point against Middlesboro earlier this season. The Lady Bears defeated Middlesboro again on Tuesday and will play host to Bell County on Monday and Harlan County on Tuesday.

[PHOTO] HCHS suffers losses in Whitley tourney

September 26, 2021
Harlan senior lineman Jonathan Lewis worked with a tackling donut during a preseason workout. Lewis and the Dragons are scheduled to play at Jenkins on Thursday.

[PHOTO] Dragons hope to bounce back from opening-game loss with trip to Jenkins

August 31, 2021
Harlan Countys Haiden Mefford is pictured in action earlier this season. Mefford and the Black Bears rolled to a 10-3 win Saturday at Jackson City.

[PHOTO] Bears coast past Jackson City in soccer action

September 2, 2021
Harlan Countys Caydon Shanks collided with a Whitley County player in Thursdays match at the James A. Cawood field. The two teams played to a 2-2 tie.

[PHOTO] Black Bears, Colonels play to a tie

August 28, 2021
Letcher Central running back Garrett Howard broke away for a long run as Harlan’s Caiden Jackson gave chase in middle school football action Tuesday. Howard scored a touchdown and led the Cougars in rushing in a 24-12 victory.

[PHOTO] Dragons fall to Letcher despite 2-TD night from Brewer

August 25, 2021
Harlan County junior fullback Josh Sergent headed toward a South Laurel defender in Fridays game. Sergent was named defensive player of the game in the 59-26 win.

[PHOTO] Bears give McCreary a win in his debut as Hopkins, Swanner, Carr power offensive explosion

August 20, 2021
Harlan County running back Josh Sergent broke a tackle in a win over South Laurel earlier this season. Sergent and the Bears return to action Monday at Clay County.

[PHOTO] HCHS, Whitley to renew rivalry after three-year break

September 2, 2021
Several Harlan County defenders brought down South Laurel running back Brad Elza in Fridays game. The Bears held South to five yards on the ground.

[PHOTO] Bears expect to face a much tougher test at Hazard in season’s second week

August 25, 2021
Harlan County senior running back Luke Carr ran through a drill in a practice session earlier this summer. The Bears open their regular season schedule on Friday at home against South Laurel.

[PHOTO] HC, Harlan open season against teams that were winless in 2020

August 19, 2021
Rosspoints Addison West battled with Wallins Brooklyn Haywood for a loose ball in Saturdays game at Harlan County High School.

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August 19, 2021
Wallins Brooklyn Haywood was guarded by Rosspoints Kennedy Sturgill in Saturdays game at HCHS in the finals of the Black Bears Preseason Tournament.

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August 19, 2021
Harlan County fullback Josh Sergent battled for yardage in scrimmage action Friday against visiting Middlesboro. The Jackets rolled to a 30-0 win in the controlled scrimmage.

[PHOTO] Jackets defeat HCHS in scrimmage

August 7, 2021
Senior running back Luke Carr, pictured in action earlier this season in practice, ran for 99 yards in Harlan Countys loss Friday at Hazard.

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August 7, 2021
Hanna Pace, believed to be the first female football player in Harlan High School history, went through practice last month.

[PHOTO] As first female football player at HHS, Pace making history while enjoying game

August 1, 2021
New Harlan County football coach Amos McCreary talked to his team during a break in practice on Tuesday. The Black Bears open their season at home against South Laurel on Aug. 20.

[PHOTO] Back on the field

July 14, 2021
Harlan All-Star Raegan Landa was late on a tag against South London in District 4 Tournament action Wednesday.

[PHOTO] Harlan All-Stars fall to South, Jackson in District 4 tourney

July 1, 2021
Adelynn Burgan, of the Harlan All-Stars, connected on a pitch in District 4 Tournament action against South London on Wednesday. South London advanced with a 13-3 victory.

[PHOTO] Harlan All-Stars fall to South, Jackson in District 4 tourney

July 1, 2021
Harlan All-Stars infielder Andrew Vance stretched for errant throw in Area 4 Tournament action Saturday.

[PHOTO] Hazard/Perry downs Harlan All-Stars for Area 4 title

June 27, 2021
Jesse Gilbert pitched a complete game with eight strikeouts as the Harlan All-Stars advanced to the Area 4 finals with an 11-1 win over Tri-City on Friday.

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June 27, 2021
Harlans Cameron Brock slid into second base as Tri-City shortstop Carson Clark fielded the throw in Area 4 Tournament action Friday. The Harlan All-Stars advanced to the tournament finals with an 11-1 victory.

[PHOTO] Harlan advances to Area 4 finals with win over Tri-City

June 25, 2021
Tri-Citys Kayden Adams delivered a pitch in Area 4 Tournament action Friday at Huff Park.

[PHOTO] Harlan advances to Area 4 finals with win over Tri-City

June 25, 2021
Harlan County coach Anthony Nolan congratulated guard Ella Karst as she returned to the bench in scrimmage action Tuesday. The Lady Bears rolled to a 63-38 win.

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June 25, 2021
Harlan County freshman Kylie Jones worked around a Lee, Va., defender in scrimmage action Tuesday. The Lady Bears won 63-38.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears close summer action with win over Lee

June 22, 2021
Harlan County guard Jaylin Preston came down with a rebound in scrimmage action Tuesday.

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June 22, 2021
Harlan Countys Daniel Joseph competed in the Region 5 meet on Wednesday.

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June 22, 2021
Harlan Countys Kassy Owens jumped during the regional meet on Wednesday. Owens qualified for the 2A state meet in the triple jump.

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June 22, 2021
Mekenzie Cornett finished second in the 300-meter hurdles at the Region 5 meet and will advance to state competition.

[PHOTO] HCHS girls place third, boys fourth in Region 5 meet

June 6, 2021
Matt Yeary competed on Wednesday in the Region 5 meet at Harlan County High School.

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June 6, 2021
Harlan County freshman Ella Karst competed in one of the relay events events on Wednesday at the Region 5 meet.

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June 6, 2021
Harlan Countys Caleb Rigney competed in the Region 5 meet. Rigney teamed with Austin Crain, Andrew Yeary and Daniel Joseph to place second in the 4 x 800 relay.

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June 6, 2021
Harlan County shortstop Zac Collett threw to first base after recording an out in Tuesdays game against Middlesboro in the 52nd District Tournament.

[PHOTO] Jackets edge HCHS for fifth straight district title

June 2, 2021
Harlan Countys Karsten Dixon prepared to deliver a pitch in Tuesdays 52nd District Tournament championship game against Middlesboro

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June 2, 2021
Harlan Countys Josh Swanner watched his first-inning single land in the outfield during Tuesdays game against Middlesboro in the 52nd District Tournament.

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June 2, 2021
Harlan third baseman John Mark Bryson made a throw to retire a Harlan County base runner in district tournament action Monday.

[PHOTO] Bears rally with 5-run seventh to earn a spot in district finals

June 1, 2021
Harlan County coach Drew Chamberlain talked to Josh Swanner during a game earlier this season. The Black Bears will play Harlan tonight at 7:30 in the 52nd District Tournament at HCHS.

[PHOTO] District baseball, softball schedules

May 31, 2021
Harlan coach Alex Pennington talked to the Lady Dragons during a game earlier this season. Harlan claimed its first win of the season on Thursday with a 16-1 victory over Barbourville.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons close season with victory over Barbourville

May 30, 2021
Harlan County freshman first baseman Will Cassim, pictured in action earlier this season, drove in both runs as HCHS edged Knox Central 2-1 on Tuesday.

[PHOTO] Blakley, Cassim lead Bears to win over Knox

May 25, 2021
Harlan Countys Joselyn Lee was safe on steal attempt as Bell Countys Camille Thomas took the throw in Mondays game at HCHS.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears celebrate Senior Night with win over Bell

May 24, 2021
Harlan County catcher Brandy Adams celebrated Senior Night on Monday with three hits in the Lady Bears 7-1 win over Bell County.

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May 24, 2021
Harlan Countys Allee Galloway raced toward first base as a Bell County infielder made a throw in Mondays district clash.

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May 24, 2021
Harlan County second baseman Josh Swanner fielded a throw in Fridays game against Whitley County.

[PHOTO] Croley pitches one-hitter in shutout of Bears

May 22, 2021
Harlan shortstop Evan Browning fielded a throw as Letcher Centrals Christopher Akers slid safely into second base during Thursdays game. Akers scored a run and drove in a run in Letchers 9-6 win.

[PHOTO] Letcher races to early lead on way to win over Harlan

May 21, 2021
Harlan County outfielder Nate Shepherd scored a run on a wild pitch in Tuesdays game against Knott Central.

[PHOTO] Dixon pitches 2-hitter to stop Bears' skid

May 19, 2021
Letcher Central center fielder Abigail McDougal connected on a pitch in Tuesdays game at Harlan County. McDougal had a single and sacrifice fly in the Lady Cougars 13-7 win.

[PHOTO] Lady Cougars stay hot on offense in win over Harlan County

May 18, 2021
Knox Centrals Isaac Mills slid into second base ahead of throw to Evan Browning in Mondays game. The visiting Panthers scored three runs in the seventh inning to edge Harlan 6-3.

[PHOTO] Dragons defeat Thomas Walker, fall to Knox Central

May 18, 2021
Harlans Jaeden Gist drove in five runs Tuesday with a homer and triple in a 15-14 loss at Wolfe County.

[PHOTO] Dragons fall to Wolfe despite big night from Gist

May 26, 2021
Harlans Trey Barnes was safe on a slide into third base as Pinevilles Evan Biliter fielded the throw in Thursdays game. The Dragons won 5-2.

[PHOTO] Browning pitches 4-hitter as Dragons defeat Pineville

May 14, 2021
Harlans Evan Browning delivered a pitch in action earlier this season.

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May 14, 2021
Harlan County shortstop Brayden Blakley tagged out Leslie Countys Dillion Smith on a steal attempt in Wednesdays game.

[PHOTO] Dixon pitches 6 shutout innings as Bears blank Leslie

May 12, 2021
Middlesboros Jamarah Young reached to tag Harlan Countys Joselyn Lee in Thursdays district game at HCHS.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears sweep Barbourville, fall to Middlesboo

May 15, 2021
Harlan County junior Karsten Dixon pitched six shutout innings in the Bears 7-0 win Thursday over visiting Leslie County.

[PHOTO] Dixon pitches 6 shutout innings as Bears blank Leslie

May 12, 2021
Jenkins Jerrica Thacker beat the tag of Harlan County second baseman Maddy Blair during Tuesdays game.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears bounce back with win over Jenkins

May 11, 2021
Senior outfielder Brenna Early connected on a pitch during the fifth inning in Harlan Countys 3-0 win Tuesday over visiting Jenkins.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears bounce back with win over Jenkins

May 11, 2021
Harlan Countys Chandler Smith, pictured in action earlier this season, was a winner Monday in the Black Bears win over visiting Bell County.

[PHOTO] HCHS teams close regular season with sweep of Bell

May 10, 2021
Pinevilles Virginia Hall advanced to third base ahead of the tag of Allee Galloway in softball action Thursday. The visiting Lady Lions won 3-0.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears' offense silent in loss to Pineville

May 7, 2021
Harlan Countys Lindsey Hall returned a shot in Thursdays match against visiting Knox Central. The Lady Bears claimed a 5-4 victory.

[PHOTO] HCHS girls edge Knox Central in tennis action

May 7, 2021
Harlan County senior Cody Clayborn competed in tennis action Thursday against visiting Knox Central.

[PHOTO] HCHS girls edge Knox Central in tennis action

May 7, 2021
Harlan Countys Kerrigan Creech pitched a one-hitter Friday in the Lady Bears 15-0 win over visiting Harlan.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears bounce back from district loss with rout of Harlan

April 30, 2021
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