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Harlan County's Alexis Adams delivered a pitch in Friday's game against South Laurel.

[Photo] Rice’s record-breaking homer propels Lady Cards past HCHS

March 22, 2025
CB - Alexis Adams vs South Laurel

Harlan County's Alex Creech delivered a pitch in Friday's season-opening 5-0 loss to visiting Clay County.

[Photo] Black Bears are limited to two hits in a season-opening loss to Clay

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 21, 2025
CB - Madison Blair swins vs South

Harlan County sophomore Aly Sherman delivered a pitch during Tuesday's season-opening game against Leslie County. Sherman pitched five-plus innings in an 8-3 win.

[Photo] Lady Bears open regular season with victory over Leslie County

March 18, 2025
Harlan County’s Josh Stewart, a junior, won in both singles and doubles on Thursday against Pineville.

[Photo] HCHS tennis teams open season with sweeps of Wburg, Pineville

March 13, 2025
Several current and former Harlan Countians were among those selected to the 13th Region Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday during halftime of the regional championship game at The Corbin Arena, including Lewis Morris (left) and Casey Lester.

[Photo] County standouts among those added to 13th Region Hall of Fame

March 11, 2025
Harlan County was well represented during the 13th Region Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday at The Corbin Arena. Former Cawood standouts Kim Kelley (left) and Lynette Lewis (right) and Harlan County's Blair Green were among those inducted this year. Harlan's Jordan Brock was also among those selected but was unable to attend the ceremony.

[Photo] 13th Region Hall of Fame class includes four from Harlan County

March 8, 2025
North Laurel junior Reece Davidson worked between Harlan County's Maddox Huff and Jaycee Carter for a shot in action from the 13th Region Tournament semifinals. Davidson led the Jaguars with 23 points in a 53-47 overtime victory.

[Photo] North Laurel rallies past Bears in OT, advances to 13th Region finals

March 8, 2025
Pineville guard Sawyer Thompson sliced between Clay County's Ethan Jackson and Landon Dezarn in action from the 13th Region Tournament on Thursday. Thompson had eight points and 10 assists in the Lions' 73-68 victory.

[Photo] Mountain Lions end regional drought with victory over Clay

March 7, 2025
Bell County guard Blake Burnett worked against South Laurel's Jordan Mabe in action from the 13th Region Tournament on Thursday. Mabe led the Cardinals with 22 points and had a big game on defense as South advanced with a 59-43 victory.

[Photo] South's defense dominates in an opening-round victory over Bell

March 6, 2025
Corbin guard Raegan Walker drove to the basket as Harlan's Aymanni Wynn defended in 13th Region Tournament action Tuesday. Walker scored 23 points in the Lady Hounds' win.

[Photo] Walker comes to rescue as Lady Hounds survive against Harlan

March 5, 2025
Harlan County guard Taylynn Napier worked inside for a shot in 13th Region Tournament action Monday.

[Photo] Lady Panthers roll into semifinals as Mills scores 28 in win over HC

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 4, 2025
Harlan County senior Brody Napier has played a key role this season for the 24-8 Bears, averaging 8.2 points and 4.1 rebounds per game while also serving as one of the team's top defenders.

[Photo] Napier flourishing in a variety of roles as Bears seek regional repeat

March 3, 2025
Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff scored 29 points to earn tournament most valuable player honors in the Black Bears' 61-51 win over Bell County on Friday.

[Photo] Bears' defense steps to front with victory over Bell in 52nd finals

March 1, 2025
Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff scored 29 points to earn tournament most valuable player honors in the Black Bears' 61-51 win over Bell County on Friday.

[Photo] Bears’ defense steps to front with victory over Bell in 52nd finals

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 1, 2025
The Harlan Lady Dragons won the 52nd District Tournament title Thursday with a 55-47 win over Harlan County. It was the first district title for the Lady Dragons since 2016.

[Photo] Lady Dragons capture district title

February 27, 2025
Harlan senior forward Kylie Noe was doubled teamed by Harlan County's Jaycee Simpson and Lacey Robinson in action from the 52nd District Tournament finals on Thursday. Noe scored 25 points in the Lady Dragons' 55-47 victory.

[Photo] Noe takes over as Lady Dragons hold off HC in 52nd District finals

February 27, 2025
Middlesboro's Addyson Larew and Harlan's Raegan Goodman chased down a loose ball in action from the 52nd District Tournament on Monday. Harlan advanced with a 66-61 win.

[Photo] Lady Dragons hold off Middlesboro comeback to earn a spot in finals

February 25, 2025
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 15, 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 13, 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 13, 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 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 8, 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 29, 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 14, 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 14, 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 10, 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 9, 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 18, 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 17, 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 10, 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 6, 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 6, 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
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