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Breathitt County freshman guard Austin Sperry worked through the Harlan County press in Tuesday's game. The Bears rallied in the second half for a 77-67 victory.

[PHOTO] Bears grab momentum in second half on way to win over Breathitt County

February 23, 2021
Harlan County guard Tyler Cole went up for a shot against Breathitt County's Jaylen Turner and Bryce Hoskins in Tuesday's game at HCHS. Cole scored 17 points in the Black Bears' 77-67 win.

[PHOTO] Bears grab momentum in second half on way to win over Breathitt County

February 23, 2021
Harlan County freshman Jared Rhymer battled for the ball in Saturday's game against Buckhorn. The Bears improved to 13-4 with an 83-49 victory.

[PHOTO] Black Bears take ‘downhill’ approach in rolling past Buckhorn

February 20, 2021
Harlan County Jackson Huff battled for a loose ball during Saturday's game against visiting Buckhorn. The Black Bears snapped a three-game losing streak by rolling past Buckhorn 83-49.

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February 20, 2021
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon, pictured in action earlier this season, had two clutch baskets in the fourth quarter as the Green Dragons held off Middlesboro 53-41.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons pull away late for win over Middlesboro

February 19, 2021
Harlan guard Angel Wynn went up for a loose ball against Pineville's Summer Partin. Wynn scored 12 points in a 59-53 loss to the visiting Lady Lions.

[PHOTO] Harlan’s upset bid falls short in loss to Lady Lions

February 18, 2021
Harlan's Emma Owens and Middlesboro's Anna Myers battled for possession in district basketball action Wednesday. Owens scored 12 points in the Lady Dragons' 64-52 victory.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons place five in double figures in win over Middlesboro

February 17, 2021
Harlan guard Faith Hoskins drove to the basket Wednesday as Middlesboro's Grace Gent defended. The Lady Dragons avenged a loss at Middlesboro earlier in the month with a 64-52 win.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons place five in double figures in win over Middlesboro

February 17, 2021
Harlan County's Ella Karst chased Harlan guard Emma Owens in Friday's district clash at HCHS.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears are clutch at the line late to edge Harlan

February 12, 2021
Harlan's Aymanni Wynn reached for a loose ball in Friday's game at Harlan County.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears are clutch at the line late to edge Harlan

February 12, 2021
North Laurel guard Reed Sheppard drove past Harlan County's Jonah Swanner in Tuesday's game. Sheppard leads the state in scoring for the 13-0 Jaguars.

[PHOTO] From The Sidelines - Sheppard drawing comparisons to some of region’s all-time greats

February 10, 2021
Harlan County guard Daniel Carmical split the North Laurel defense during Tuesday's clash with the top-ranked Jaguars. North took control in the second quarter on the way to a 96-75 victory.

[PHOTO] Top-ranked Jags stay perfect with victory at HCHS

February 9, 2021
Harlan County guard Ella Karst worked through the defense in a game earlier this season. Karst scored 23 points Saturday as the Lady Bears upset defending 14th Region champ Letcher Central.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears turn up defense in victory over Letcher

February 6, 2021
Harlan guard Jordan Akal, pictured in action against Leslie County earlier in the week, scored 32 points in the Dragons' overtime loss Friday at Pike Central.

[PHOTO] Dragons fall in overtime at Pike for first loss

February 6, 2021
Leslie County guard Wyatt Hensley drew a foul from Harlan's Kaleb McLendon on a collision under the basket in Thursday's game at Harlan. McLendon had 18 points and nine rebounds in the Dragons' 82-55 win.

[PHOTO] Dragons turn up pressure on the way to rout of Leslie

February 4, 2021
Harlan' Jordan Akal defended a shot from Barbourville's Matthew Gray in action from the 13th Region All

[PHOTO] Dragons rally past Barbourville for second straight All ‘A’ title

February 1, 2021
Harlan junior forward Jaeden Gist worked around a Barbourville defender on Monday in the 13th Region All

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February 1, 2021
The Harlan Green Dragons celebrated Monday after rallying for a 59-58 win over Barbourville in the 13th Region All

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February 1, 2021
Harlan coach Derrick Akal, pictured in action earlier this season, will lead his Green Dragons into tonight's All

[PHOTO] Dragons to meet Barbourville in All 'A' finals

January 31, 2021
Harlan County freshman guard Trent Noah tracked down an errant pass Saturday night as Harlan County turned back Pikeville. Noah tallied 29 points in the Black Bears' 83-63 win.

[PHOTO] Bears sizzle with 15 3-pointers in win over Pikeville

January 30, 2021
Harlan County guard Trent Noah went up for two of his 21 points in the Black Bears' 69-49 win Friday over visiting Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] Hot start, balanced attack power Bears over Middlesboro

January 29, 2021
Harlan freshman forward Aymanni Wynn went after a loose ball in Thursday's district game against visiting Harlan County. Wynn led the Lady Dragons with 15 points and 10 rebounds in a 53-45 loss.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears take control in fourth quarter to defeat Harlan

January 21, 2021
Harlan's Faith Hoskins drew a foul from Harlan County's Kelly Beth Hoskins during Thursday's district clash. Harlan County pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 53-45 win.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears take control in fourth quarter to defeat Harlan

January 21, 2021
Harlan guard Angel Wynn was surrounded by Bell County defenders in district action Monday.

[PHOTO] Bell capitalizes on Harlan mistakes for district win

January 18, 2021
Harlan guard Emma Owens worked around a defender earlier this season. Owens scored 17 in Harlan's win over Betsy Layne on Saturday.

[PHOTO] Harlan closes strong in win over Betsy Layne

January 31, 2021
Bell's Mikayla Gambrel grabbed a loose ball in a game earlier this season against Harlan. Bell won 65-37 over the Lady Dragons on Monday at Bell.

[PHOTO] Balanced attack carries Bell to win over Harlan

February 9, 2021
Harlan sophomore guard Kyler McLendon battled for a loose ball in 13th Region All

[PHOTO] Dragons back in finals after win over Lynn Camp

January 12, 2021
Harlan senior forward Alli Thompson, pictured in action last season, is one of three returning starters for the Lady Dragons.

[PHOTO] Cats to meet North Carolina State in Gator Bowl

December 20, 2020
Cawood coach Jim Cullivan is pictured on the cover of the Harlan Daily Enterprise football preview in 1986 after earning state coach of the year honors for leading the Trojans to an undefeated regular season in 1985. The Trojans were also unbeaten in the 1982 regular season. Cullivan posted a 66-28 record from 1980 to 1988.

[PHOTO] Leader of Cully's Crew

December 1, 2020
Harlan's Ethan Clem broke free for a run in playoff action Friday at Pineville. In addition to leading the Dragons in rushing, Clem had a couple of 43-yard punts in the first half that helped back up the Lions and set up a safety and a touchdown.

[PHOTO] Lions rally for playoff victory over Harlan

November 21, 2020
Harlan’s Dylan Cox battled for a loose ball against Knox Central in middle school basketball action Friday. Cox led the Green Dragons with 13 points in a 43-29 loss to the Panthers.

[PHOTO] Panthers pull away late for win over Harlan

November 13, 2020
Harlan’s Gage Bailey passed the ball during Friday’s game against visiting Knox Central. The Panthers pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 43-29 victory.

[PHOTO] Panthers pull away late for win over Harlan

November 13, 2020
Harlan County tailback Demarco Hopkins broke free from an East Jessamine defender in Friday's regular-season finale. Hopkins ran for 175 yards and scored three touchdowns in the Black Bears' 38-21 victory.

[PHOTO] Seniors step up in final home game as Bears defeat East Jessamine

November 7, 2020
Harlan County senior receiver Tyler Flanary picked up yardage during the Bears' 38-21 victory over visiting East Jessamine.

[PHOTO] Seniors step up in final home game as Bears defeat East Jessamine

November 7, 2020
CJ - Black Mountain's Taylor Reeves social distancing

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November 7, 2020
Black Mountain's Madison Vick and Cawood's Breanna Fultz went after the basketball in Thursday's action at James A. Cawood Elementary School.

[PHOTO] Rosspoint, Black Mountain claim wins

November 6, 2020
Several players from Black Mountain and Cawood battled for the ball in Thursday's middle school action.

[PHOTO] Rosspoint, Black Mountain claim wins

November 6, 2020
Harlan freshman Darius Akal picked up a big gain on a kickoff return in Friday's game against Pineville. The visiting Mountain Lions won 29-8 with the help of six Harlan turnovers.

[PHOTO] Lions capitalize on turnovers to defeat Harlan

October 23, 2020
Ethan Clem took the snap during Harlan's win over Lynn Camp earlier this season. The Green Dragons return to action Friday at Pineville.

[PHOTO] Dragons, Bears to face road tests in first-round playoff games

November 19, 2020
Harlan receiver Evan Browning pulled down a reception deep inside Lynn Camp territory on Friday to set up a touchdown on the final play of the first half. Harlan built a 21-point lead then held off a late Lynn Camp rally to win 27-14 to improve to 3-1 on the season.

[PHOTO] Dragons continue finding ways to win with victory over Lynn Camp

October 16, 2020
Harlan junior Jayden Ward ran for 173 yards and scored a touchdown in the Green Dragons' 27-14 win Friday over visiting Lynn Camp.

[PHOTO] Dragons continue finding ways to win with victory over Lynn Camp

October 16, 2020
Harlan County's David Blas advanced the ball with a header during district tournament action Tuesday. Blas and the Bears advanced to the finals with a 3-1 win over Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] Bears advance to district finals with win over Middlesboro

October 14, 2020
Harlan County's Riley Key worked down the field against Middlesboro's Amber Mullins in district action Tuesday. HCHS won 3-0.

[PHOTO] HCHS sweeps Middlesboro in district doubleheader

September 30, 2020
Harlan County's Isaac Taulbee worked to advance the ball in action earlier this season. The Bears fell 1-0 to Letcher Central and will return to action Monday at home against Barbourville.

[PHOTO] Letcher Central edges HCHS

September 24, 2020
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops discussed strategy with his defensive unit last season as the Wildcats finished 9-4. UK opens the season on Saturday at Auburn.

[PHOTO] Cats ready for opener against Auburn

September 21, 2020
Harlan County's Cayden Shanks battled with Barbourville's Jacob Lundy for possession of the ball in the season opener Thursday at the James A. Cawood field. The Black Bears rolled to a 7-2 victory.

[PHOTO] Bears open soccer season with victory

September 11, 2020
Harlan County assistant coach Chad Wood checked the temperature of freshman Tyler Baker before practice on Thursday as part of the precautions to keep the players safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

[PHOTO] Guy glad he found his way back home after college days at Purdue

August 21, 2020
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