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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 guard Jaylee Cochran scored 17 points Tuesday to lead the Lady Bears in a. loss at Letcher Central.

[Photo] Lady Bears fall in regular season finale at Letcher Central

February 20, 2025
Harlan County freshman guard Kylee Runions put up a shot in Monday's win over Barbourville. Runions scored 28 points as the Lady Bears coasted to a 72-46 victory.

[Photo] Lady Bears build confidence as shots fall in win over Barbourville

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 17, 2025
Harlan forward Kylie Noe worked against Harlan County's Reagan Clem in Friday's game. Noe scored 29 points in a 71-42 victory.

[Photo] Noe, Wynn take over in second half as Lady Dragons pound HC

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 15, 2025
Harlan guard Jaxson Perry put up a shot in Friday's game at Harlan County.

[Photo] Bears’ defensive surge continues as seniors say goodbye with rout

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 14, 2025
Middlesboro guard Keevi Betts, pictured in a previous game against Harlan County scored 21 points Wednesday and reached, the 2,000-point mark in the Lady Jackets' 58-46 victory.

[Photo] Lady Jackets break 33-game losing streak against HCHS

February 12, 2025
Harlan County guard Trent Cole, pictured in action earlier this season, hit four 3-pointers Wednesday and scored 12 points in the Bears' 74-23 win at Middlesboro.

[Photo] Bears reach the 20-win mark in blowout victory at Middlesboro

February 12, 2025
Harlan County guard Reggie Cottrell twisted his way around the South Laurel defense for a shot in Monday's 13th Region showdown. Cottrell finished with nine points, 12 rebounds and several big plays on defense in the Bears' 67-63 win.

[Photo] Cottrell provides spark as HCHS holds off Cardinals in showdown

February 10, 2025
Harlan County senior center Jaycee Carter, pictured in action earlier this season, hit seven of 11 shots and scored 14 points in the Bears' 70-58 loss to top-ranked Frederick Douglass.

[Photo] Top-ranked Broncos overcome halftime deficit to defeat HC

February 9, 2025
Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff poured in 35 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, as the Black Bears overpowered visiting Middlesboro 84-34.

[Photo] Black Bears celebrate Senior Night with 50-point rout of Middlesboro

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 8, 2025
Harlan County freshman guard Jaylee Cochran passed around Middlesboro's Morgan Martin in Friday's game. The Lady Bears rallied in the fourth quarter for a 51-45 victory.

[Photo] HC girls overcome shooting woes to scratch out win over Jackets

February 7, 2025
Harlan County freshman guard Jaylee Cochran passed around Middlesboro's Morgan Martin in Friday's game. The Lady Bears rallied in the fourth quarter for a 51-45 victory.

[Photo] HC girls overcome shooting woes to scratch out win over Jackets

February 7, 2025
Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff has helped lead the Bears to 116 wins in his five-year career, including a 13th Region title and state runner-up finish in 2024.

[Photo] Huff working toward another deep postseason run to cap his senior season

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 7, 2025
Harlan County guard Brody Napier worked inside for two of his 16 points in the Bears’ 54-52 loss Tuesday against Bell County. Harlan County guard Brody Napier worked inside for two of his 16 points in the Bears’ 54-52 loss Tuesday against Bell County.

[Photo] Huff’s putback at buzzer helps Bell end Bears’ 24-game home streak

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 4, 2025
Bell County senior guard Lauren McGeorge went up for a shot in Tuesday's district game at Harlan County. McGeorge scored 22 points in the Lady Cats' 53-46 win.

[Photo] Fast start sends Lady Cats to win despite HC's second-half surge

February 4, 2025
Harlan County's Jaylee Cochran scored 19 points Friday in the Lady Bears' 90-24 win over Oneida Baptist.

[Photo] Lady Bears break a 5-game losing skid by rolling past Oneida Baptist

January 31, 2025
Harlan County's Lauren Lewis worked inside for a shot in Friday's game against Oneida Baptist.

Harlan County's Reagan Clem and Bell County's Lyla Scearse went after a loose ball in Tuesday's district clash at Log Mountain. Bell improved to 3-1 in district action with a 69-33 victory.

[Photo] Lamb, McGeorge combine for 40 points as Lady Cats roll past HCHS

January 28, 2025
Bell County's Blake Burnett scored 29 points Tuesday to lead the Bobcats in a 79-65 win over Harlan County.

[Photo] Bell’s nearly flawless second half snaps HC’s district, region streaks

January 28, 2025
Bell County's Blake Burnett scored 29 points Tuesday to lead the Bobcats in a 79-65 win over Harlan County.

[Photo] Bell’s nearly flawless second half snaps HC’s district, region streaks

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 28, 2025
The Cumberland Elementary School cheerleaders placed first recently in the county cheer competition at Harlan County High School.

[Photo] Cumberland 7-8 cheerleaders win

January 27, 2025
Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff was honored recently for becoming the 12th player in county history and second in school history to score 2,000 points.

[Photo] HC's Huff joins 2,000-point club

January 27, 2025
Harlan County freshman guard Jaylee Cochran drove against South Laurel’s Maci Messer in Thursday’s game. Messer scored 19 to lead the Lady Cardinals to a 74-49 victory.

[Photo] Lady Bears fall to South Laurel in back-to-back games over 6 days

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 24, 2025
Harlan County senior center Jaycee Carter scored 25 points and pulled down 11 rebounds Thursday in the Black Bears' 89-68 win over visiting Pikeville.

[Photo] Huff, Carter team for 55 points as Black Bears overpower Pikeville

January 23, 2025
Harlan County senior center Jaycee Carter scored 25 points and pulled down 11 rebounds Thursday in the Black Bears' 89-68 win over visiting Pikeville.

[Photo] Huff, Carter team for 55 points as Black Bears overpower Pikeville

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 23, 2025
Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff worked around a Bell County defender in action from the 2A Section 7 championship game. Huff earned tournament most valuable player honors as he scored 41 points in the Bears' 63-60 victory.

[Photo] Huff pours in 41 as Bears punch ticket to 2A state competition

January 13, 2025
The Harlan County Black Bears captured the 2A Section 7 championship on Monday at HCHS with a 63-60 win over Bell County. The Bears will play Mercer County in state competition on Friday in Owensboro.

[Photo] Black Bears win 2A Section 7 title

January 13, 2025
Whitley County's Aaron Rowe and Bell County's Blake Burnett battled for a rebound in action from the 2A Section 7 Tournament. Burnett scored 15 points in the Bobcats' 63-58 win.

[Photo] Bobcats move into 2A finals with victory over Whitley County

January 10, 2025
Harlan County senior center Jaycee Carter flipped in two of his 22 points Thursday in the Black Bears’ 101-77 win over visiting McCreary Central.

[Photo] Black Bears overcome slow start, storm into 2A Section 7 finals

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 9, 2025
Corbin's Kalley Stewart challenged a Lauren McGeorge shot in Wednesday's 2A Section 7 Tournament game at Harlan County. Corbin advanced to the semifinals with an 83-57 victory.

[Photo] Lady Hounds advance as they end Bell's run as 2A sectional champs

January 8, 2025
Harlan County freshman guard Kylee Runions scored 19 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, as the Lady Bears upset Whitley County 54-52 in the 2A Section 7 Tournament on Wednesday.

[Photo] Runions takes control down the stretch as HC rallies past Whitley

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 8, 2025
Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff worked against Harlan's Dylan Cox in Thursday's district clash. Huff scored 36 points in the Bears' 75-47 victory.

[Photo] Black Bears' defense dominates in coasting to district win at Harlan

January 3, 2025
Harlan's Peyshaunce Wynn worked to the basket as Harlan County's Jaylee Cochran defended in Thursday's game. Wynn scored 16 to lead Harlan in a 56-48 victory. Cochran led HCHS with 15 points.

[Photo] Lady Dragons answer HC’s late surge to hang on for district win

January 3, 2025
Harlan guard Jaxson Perry, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 22 points Sunday to lead the Dragons in an 85-71 loss to Powell County.

[Photo] Dragons fall to Powell County in final day of State Farm tournament

December 29, 2024
Harlan County guard Reagan Clem, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 17 points Thursday to lead the Lady Bears in a 53-40 win over Cumberland Gap, Tenn.

[Photo] HC turns ugly start into a pretty finish in win over Cumberland Gap

December 26, 2024
Harlan freshman center Kobe Noe battled for a rebound in action earlier this season. The Green Dragons fell 88-30 to Henry Clay on Sunday in the Pulaski Invitational.

[Photo] Blue Devils coast past Harlan

December 22, 2024
Bell County junior center Kairi Lamb worked against Harlan's Abbi Fields in a district clash Tuesday. Lamb finished with 22 points and 18 rebounds in Bell's 55-50 win.

[Photo] Lady Cats shut out Harlan over final 2:42 to earn district victory

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 17, 2024
Bell County's Braxton Ferguson went after a shot by Harlan guard Jaxson Perry in Tuesday's game. The Bobcats pulled away in the second half for a 76-41 win.

[Photo] Burnett, Hall combine for 43 points as Bell County rolls past Dragons

December 18, 2024
Harlan freshman guard Ethan Huff worked around a Bell County defender on Tuesday. Huff led the Dragons with 15 points in a 76-41 loss.

Harlan's Kobe Noe and Bell County's Ethan Buell battled for a rebound in Tuesday's district clash.

Harlan County freshman guard Jaylee Cochran worked around a Johnson Central defender in Monday's game. The visiting Lady Eagles improved to 6-0 with a 66-32 victory.

[Photo] Lady Eagles improve to 6-0 by coasting past Harlan County

December 16, 2024
Harlan County’s Jaycee Carter sailed past Clay County’s Aiden Wagers for a shot in semifinal action at the WYMT Mountain Classic. Both big men had big games as Wagers recorded 16 points and five rebounds while Carter added 16 points and nine rebounds. The Bears advanced with a 56-52 win.

[Photo] Black Bears find different heroes in defeating Clay at WYMT semis

December 14, 2024
Harlan County’s Jaycee Carter and Clay County’s Aiden Wagers battled for a rebound in semifinal action at the WYMT Mountain Classic. Both big men had big games as Wagers recorded 16 points and five rebounds while Carter added 16 points and nine rebounds. The Bears advanced with a 56-52 win.

Harlan County’s Jaycee Carter sailed past Clay County’s Aiden Wagers for a shot in semifinal action at the WYMT Mountain Classic. Both big men had big games as Wagers recorded 16 points and five rebounds while Carter added 16 points and nine rebounds. The Bears advanced with a 56-52 win.

[Photo] Black Bears find different heroes in defeating Clay at WYMT semis

December 14, 2024
Harlan forward Kylie Noe battled through a double team to find a teammate in action from the WYMT Mountain Classic. Noe scored 20 points in the Lady Dragons' 71-47 win over Prestonsburg.

[Photo] Lady Dragons defeat Prestonsburg in consolation game of tourney

December 12, 2024
Harlan freshman guard Jaxson Perry, pictured in action last week against Clay County, scored 10 points in the Dragons' 48-44 loss at Williamsburg on Monday.

[Photo] Yellow Jackets’ hold off Harlan comeback to claim four-point win

December 10, 2024
Harlan County guard Reggie Cottrell worked around Knott Central’s Braxton Reade in action Monday from the first night of the WYMT Mountain Classic. Cottrell scored 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the Bears’ 68-53 win.

[Photo] Cottrell’s career night helps Bears hold off Knott Central’s upset bid

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 9, 2024
Clay County senior guard Ethan Jackson hit seven of eight shots and scored 19 points in the Tigers' win Thursday at Harlan.

[Photo] Senior guards help Clay overcome slow start in victory over Harlan

December 5, 2024
Clay County senior guard Ethan Jackson hit seven of eight shots and scored 19 points in the Tigers' win Thursday at Harlan.

[Photo] Senior guards help Clay overcome slow start in victory over Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 5, 2024
Harlan County freshman guard Kylee Runions put up a shot in the middle of the Knox Central defense in the season-opening game Tuesday.

[Photo] Knox defense shuts down youthful Lady Bears to open regular season

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 3, 2024
Harlan County senior center Jaycee Carter went up for a shot in scrimmage action last week. The Bears defeated Barbourville on Monday and then fell to Lyon County on Saturday in the Zip Zone Classic at Martin County.

Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff hit seven 3-pointers and scored 40 points in the Black Bears' 93-49 scrimmage win Tuesday over visiting Barbourville.

[Photo] Huff opens with 40-point night as Black Bears roll past Barbourville

November 26, 2024
Harlan County coach Gary Greer talked to the Lady Bears during a timeout in scrimmage action Monday against North Laurel. The visiting Lady Jaguars coasted to a 56-22 victory.

[Photo] Lady Bears are no match for North Laurel in preseason scrimmage

November 25, 2024
Harlan County coach Gary Greer talked to the Lady Bears during a timeout in scrimmage action Monday against North Laurel. The visiting Lady Jaguars coasted to a 56-22 victory.

[Photo] Lady Bears are no match for North Laurel in preseason scrimmage

By John Henson, Managing Editor
November 25, 2024
Harlan County junior guard Reggie Cottrell went airborne for one of several dunks to entertain a big crowd on hand Friday for Black Bear Madness. Cottrell was a state tournament favorite for fans around the state as he helped lead HCHS to a Sweet Sixteen runner-up finish, the best for a 13th Region team since 1988.

[Photo] Black Bear Madness

November 17, 2024
Kaden Boggs (left), Elijah Moore and Jacob Schwenke were the top three runners for Harlan County High School on Saturday in the 2A state meet as the Bears finished fifth. It was the highest finisher ever for an HCHS boys team.

[Photo] HCHS cross country teams each finish in top five at 2A state meet

November 2, 2024
The Harlan County girls finished second in the state in last year's 2A meet and hope to make another strong showing Saturday in Lexington.

[Photo] HCHS cross country teams hope to make history during 2A state meet

November 1, 2024
Bell County’s Kaleb Miller ran through the Harlan County defense in the Bobcats’ 52-14 win Thursday at Harlan County. Miler scored one touchdown on a pass and another on a run while adding four two-point conversions.

[Photo] Bell takes 9-game winning streak into playoffs after smashing HCHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 31, 2024
Harlan County senior Peyton Lunsford (204) raced toward the finish line on her way to the Region 7 championship in her final race at the HCHS course.

[Photo] Harlan County repeats as champs of Region 7 as Lunsford, Boggs win

October 26, 2024
Abbigaile Jones led Harlan at the Cave Lake Fall Classic at Monticello on Saturday, finishing 35th with a time of 24:22.45.

[Photo] Harlan runners close regular season at Cave Lake Fall Classic

October 22, 2024
The Harlan County Lady Bears defeated Bell County in four sets Tuesday to win the 52nd District Tournament title. The 25-6 Lady Bears will open play Saturday in the 13th Region Tournament. The Harlan County Lady Bears defeated Bell County in four sets Tuesday to win the 52nd District Tournament title. The 25-6 Lady Bears will open play Saturday in the 13th Region Tournament. Team members include, from left, front row: Karli Shoupe, Ashlyn Williamson, Aly Sherman and Abbie Blackburn: second row: Madi Nolan, Sophie Day, Savannah Hill, Ashton Evans, Kylie Hoiska, Kalista Dunn, Alexis Adams and coach Cathy York; back row: coaches Greg York and Dianna Blanton.

[Photo] Lady Bears win 52nd District title

October 22, 2024
Jonavan RIgney, Caleb Schwenke and Ethan Simpson helped lead Harlan County to the Southeastern Kentucky Conference meet title on Tuesday at Leslie County.

[Photo] Harlan County teams sweep SEKC championships in meet at Leslie

October 17, 2024
Jonavan RIgney, Caleb Schwenke and Ethan Simpson helped lead Harlan County to the Southeastern Kentucky Conference meet title on Tuesday at Leslie County.

[Photo] Harlan County teams sweep SEKC championships in meet at Leslie

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
October 17, 2024
As Harlan County's only senior, Ashton Evans has played a big role as the Lady Bears have compiled a 22-6 mark heading into Thursday's Senior Night matchup against Pineville.

[Photo] Evans providing leadership for record-breaking HCHS squad

October 15, 2024
Kaden Boggs, Elijah Moore and Jacob Schwenke helped lead the Harlan County boys to the team title Saturday.

[Photo] Harlan County teams sweep both Howard Invitational, Area 9 titles

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
October 14, 2024
Harlan County freshman Sam Carr brought down South Laurel's Waylon Hensley in Friday's game.

[Photo] Cards overcome Harlan County’s fast start, clinch 5A playoff berth

October 11, 2024
Harlan County junior Gage Bailey looked for running room in Friday's game against South Laurel. The visiting Cardinals overcame a slow start to win 29-15.

Harlan County freshman Sam Carr brought down South Laurel's Waylon Hensley in Friday's game.

[Photo] Cards overcome Harlan County’s fast start, clinch 5A playoff berth

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 11, 2024
Harlan County runners Peyton Lunsford, Lauren Lewis, Gracie Roberts and Kiera Roberts took the top four spots in the Morgan County Sorghum Run.

[Photo] HCHS cross country teams sweep Sorghum Run at Morgan County

October 10, 2024
Harlan County senior Peyton Lunsford led the Lady Bears to a ninth-place finish on Saturday in the Louisville XC Classic.

[Photo] Lunsford leads Lady Bears to a ninth-place finish in Louisville

October 9, 2024
Harlan County's Bradley Brock battled with a Barbourville player for possession of the ball in action from the 50th District Tournament on Monday.

[Photo] HC, Middlesboro take different routes into 50th District finals

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
October 8, 2024
Harlan County junior Kalista Dunn finished off a point in the Lady Bears' three-set win over visiting MIddlesboro on Saturday.

[Photo] Lady Bears coast to 20th win with three-set victory over Middlesboro

October 5, 2024
Harlan County junior Kalista Dunn finished off a point in the Lady Bears' three-set win over visiting MIddlesboro on Saturday.

[Photo] Lady Bears coast to 20th win with three-set victory over Middlesboro

October 5, 2024
Harlan County junior running back Gage Bailey ran for 53 yards in the Bears' district loss Friday against Southwestern.

[Photo] Bears' upset bid against defending District 8 champions falls short

October 5, 2024
Harlan County junior running back Gage Bailey ran for 53 yards in the Bears' district loss Friday against Southwestern.

[Photo] Bears’ upset bid against defending District 8 champions falls short

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
October 5, 2024
Harlan senior Kaylee Roark finished off a point during the Lady Dragons' win Tuesday over Lynn Camp.

[Photo] Lady Dragons sweep Lynn Camp

October 1, 2024
Harlan County senior Peyton Lunsford led the Lady Bears to a third place finish in the Run for the Water Barrel meet in Winchester as she placed fourth.

[Photo] HCHS girls place second, boys finish third at Winchester meet

September 29, 2024
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