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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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Lauren Lewis (left) and Kiera Roberts are among the leaders for the Harlan County Lady Bears in their quest for a third straight Region 7 title.

[Photo] HCHS teams seek a 'three-peat' in Region 7 races Saturday at Morgan

October 22, 2025
Harlan County senior Savannah Hill, the tournament most valuable player, set the ball for a teammate during the Lady Bears' five-set win over Bell County in the 52nd District Tournament finals Tuesday.

[Photo] Lady Bears rally for five-set victory over Bell in district tourney finals

October 21, 2025
Harlan County senior Savannah Hill reached the 2,000-assist mark as the Lady Bears won their second straight 52nd District title with a win over Bell County on Tuesday at Harlan.

The Harlan County Lady Bears won their second straight 52nd DIstrict Tournament finals and the third in four years with a five-set victory Tuesday over Bell County at Harlan High School. Team members include, from left, Aly Sherman, Abigail Blackburn, Sophie Day, Kalista Dunn, Karli Shoupe, Kylee Hoiska, Savannah Hill, Madi Nolan, Emily Creech and Ashlynn WIlliamson. Coaches include Dianna Blanton, Cathy York and Gregory York.

[Photo] HCHS repeats as district champs

October 21, 2025
The Bell County Lady Cats finished as the 52nd District runner up after falling to Harlan County on Tuesday in five sets.

The Harlan County Lady Bears won their second straight 52nd DIstrict Tournament finals and the third in four years with a five-set victory Tuesday over Bell County at Harlan High School. Team members include, from left, Aly Sherman, Abigail Blackburn, Sophie Day, Kalista Dunn, Karli Shoupe, Kylee Hoiska, Savannah Hill, Madi Nolan, Emily Creech and Ashlynn WIlliamson. Coaches include Dianna Blanton, Cathy York and Gregory York.

[Photo] HCHS repeats as district champs

October 21, 2025
Harlan County senior Savannah Hill, the tournament most valuable player, set the ball for a teammate during the Lady Bears' five-set win over Bell County in the 52nd District Tournament finals Tuesday.

[Photo] Lady Bears rally for five-set victory over Bell in district tourney finals

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 21, 2025
Harlan County’s Kalista Dunn went airborne for a point in the Lady Bears’ 25-6, 25-9, 25-17 win over visiting Middlesboro on Senior Night.

[Photo] Lady Bears celebrate Senior Night with 3-set sweep of Middlesboro

October 13, 2025
Harlan County’s Kalista Dunn went airborne for a point in the Lady Bears’ 25-6, 25-9, 25-17 win over visiting Middlesboro on Senior Night.

[Photo] Lady Bears celebrate Senior Night with 3-set sweep of Middlesboro

October 13, 2025
Harlan County quarterback Gunner Burkhart worked his way outside in Friday's game against visiting Corbin.

[Photo] Corbin takes control early, opens district slate by coasting past HC

October 11, 2025
Harlan County senior Kalista Dunn finished off a point Thursday in the Lady Bears' three-set win over visiting Harlan.

[Photo] Lady Bears break out of recent slump with three-set rout of HHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 9, 2025
Lauren Lewis (left) and Kiera Roberts, pictured in action earlier this season, helped lead Harlan County to a ninth-place finish in the Louisville XC Classic.

[Photo] Lady Bears place ninth, Bears 21st in loaded Louisville XC Classic

October 7, 2025
Harlan County junior Madi Nolan returned the ball in action from Monday's clash against visiting Letcher Central. The Lady Cougars won 21-25, 25-17, 25-23, 25-22.

[Photo] Lady Bears’ problems against 14th continue with 4-set loss to Letcher

October 7, 2025
Harlan County's Gracie Roberts led the Lady Bears to the team title at Middlesboro as she placed first overall.

[Photo] HC girls take first at Middlesboro

October 2, 2025
The Rosspoint Lady Cats won the seventh- and eighth-grade county title with a 55-24 win Thursday over James A. Cawood. Team members include Annie Burton, Crissalynn Jones, Morgyn Belcher, Jocelyn Miracle, Taylynn Napier, Andrea Napier, Natalie Creech and Blakely Snelling.

[Photo] Rosspoint runs county title streak to four with win over Trojanettes

October 2, 2025
The Rosspoint Lady Cats won the seventh- and eighth-grade county title with a 55-24 win Thursday over James A. Cawood. Team members include Annie Burton, Crissalynn Jones, Morgyn Belcher, Jocelyn Miracle, Taylynn Napier, Andrea Napier, Natalie Creech and Blakely Snelling.

[Photo] Rosspoint runs county title streak to four with win over Trojanettes

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 2, 2025
Harlan County's Lauren Lewis (left) and Kiera Roberts each finished in the top five as the Lady Bears won the Bob Howard Invitational and Area 9 races on Saturday at the HCHS course. Bell County's Abagail Johnson is also pictured.

[Photo] Harlan County teams sweep Bob Howard Invitational, Area 9 races

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2025
Cawood guard Addy Cochran worked around a Cumberland defender Saturday in county tournament action. Cochran scored 11 points in the Lady Comets' 29-12 victory.

[Photo] Evarts, Cawood, JACES advance to semifinals in county tournament

September 27, 2025
Harlan County sophomore Austin Tye has been one of the leaders this season for the 6-2 Black Bears, who face Middlesboro on Monday.

[Photo] Bears post consecutive shutouts heading into district showdown

September 27, 2025
Cawood won the county fifth- and sixth-grade championship with a 38-29 win Thursday over James A. Cawood. Team members, from left, include Katie Napier, Bella Ford, Natalie Charles, Campbell Thompson, Lylith Smith, Blakley Harris and Brylee Helton.

[Photo] Lady Comets repeat as county champs with second-half surge

September 25, 2025
Harlan County sophomore Austin Tye has hit 11 of 14 extra points in his first season of football.

[Photo] HC’s Tye a man for two seasons

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
September 24, 2025
James A. Cawood's Khloe Daniels worked inside for a shot during the Trojanettes' 35-2 win Saturday in the fifth- and sixth-grade county tournament.

[Photo] Favorites advance in first round of fifth- and sixth-grade tournament

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 20, 2025
Harlan County sophomore quarterback Brayden Morris cut back against the McCreary Central defense in Friday's game. Morris ran for 185 yards and passed for 130 in the Bears' 36-13 win.

[Photo] Bears find rare success through the air in victory over McCreary

September 19, 2025
Harlan County sophomore quarterback Brayden Morris cut back against the McCreary Central defense in Friday's game. Morris ran for 185 yards and passed for 130 in the Bears' 36-13 win.

[Photo] Bears find rare success through the air in victory over McCreary

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 19, 2025
Harlan County junior Luher Gross scored three goals Thursday in the Black Bears’ 8-0 win over visiting Barbourville.

[Photo] Gross scores three goals to power Black Bears past Barbourville

September 19, 2025
Harlan County’s Kylee Hoiska slammed home one of her 14 kills Tuesday in the Lady Bears’ three-set victory over Lynn Camp.

[Photo] Lady Bears end two-game skid with victory over Lynn Camp

September 17, 2025
Harlan County’s Kylee Hoiska slammed home one of her 14 kills Tuesday in the Lady Bears’ three-set victory over Lynn Camp.

[Photo] Lady Bears end two-game skid with victory over Lynn Camp

September 17, 2025
Harlan County junior receiver Kayden Adams picked up a short gain after one of his six catches Friday in the Black Bears' 36-7 loss at Bell County.

[Photo] Bobcats take control early against HC, roll to fourth straight victory

September 13, 2025
Harlan County quarterback Brayden Morris headed toward the end zone for one of his three rushing touchdowns in the Black Bears' 35-0 victory over visiting Eminence.

[Photo] Black Bears post a second straight shutout in victory over Eminence

August 29, 2025
Harlan County quarterback Brayden Morris headed toward the end zone for one of his three rushing touchdowns in the Black Bears' 35-0 victory over visiting Eminence.

[Photo] Black Bears post a second straight shutout in victory over Eminence

August 29, 2025
Harlan County quarterback Trey Creech threw a pass on the move during middle school football action Tuesday. The Black Bears improved to 3-0 on the season with a 33-6 victory.

[Photo] Big plays carry Bears to victory over Lee in middle school football

August 26, 2025
Harlan County junior Luther Gross scored three goals Monday in the Black Bears' 4-0 win over Letcher Central.

[Photo] Hat trick by Gross propels Bears to shutout win over Letcher Central

August 26, 2025
Harlan County sophomore Ashlynn Williamson and the Lady Bears ran their record to 2-1 with a 25-9, 25-7, 25-7 win Monday over visiting Barbourville.

[Photo] Lady Bears roll past Barbourville

August 25, 2025
Harlan County quarterback Brayden Morris slashed through the Clay County defense in Saturday’s game. Morris passed for two touchdowns in the Bears’ 21-0 win.

Harlan County senior running back/receiver Gage Bailey worked around a Clay County defender in Saturday's Cumberland Falls Pigskin Classic. Bailey had a touchdown and interception in the Bears' 21-0 victory.

[Photo] Balance on offense, domination on defense carry HC in season opener

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 24, 2025
Harlan County senior Kalista Dunn went up for a kill in the Lady Bears' season opening match Monday against Whitley County.

[Photo] Lady Bears open district schedule with 3-set sweep at Middlesboro

August 24, 2025
Harlan County junior running back Jonah Sharp raced into the end zone for one of his two touchdowns in the Black Bears’ 35-0 scrimmage win Friday over visiting Leslie County.

[Photo] Black Bears dominate as they roll past Leslie in opening scrimmage

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 8, 2025
Harlan County quarterback Brayden Morris rolled out for a pass in scrimmage action Tuesday against Pineville at Coal Miners Memorial Stadium.

Harlan County junior receiver Kayden Adams went up for a catch in seven-on-seven scrimmage action Tuesday against Pineville.

[Photo] HCHS participates in passing scrimmage against Pineville

July 23, 2025
Harlan County freshman Jackson Mackowiak tossed the ball to junior receiver Kayden Adams during a practice session last week.

[Photo] Bears counting on a turnaround with experienced squad returning

July 20, 2025
The Harlan All Stars finished second in the District 4 Tournament (ages 11-12) at Huff Park. Harlan lost to Jackson County in the tournament finals. Team members include, from left, Kelsey Myers, Averi Jenkins, Andrea Napier, Zoey Reed, Crissalynn Jones, Zion Hardaway, Blakely Snelling, Chloe Perkins, Natalie Creech, Cora Vanover and Maddy Helton.

[Photo] Harlan All Stars fall to Jackson, finish as runner up in District 4

June 25, 2025
The Harlan All Stars finished second in the District 4 Tournament (ages 11-12) at Huff Park. Harlan lost to Jackson County in the tournament finals. Team members include, from left, Kelsey Myers, Averi Jenkins, Andrea Napier, Zoey Reed, Crissalynn Jones, Zion Hardaway, Blakely Snelling, Chloe Perkins, Natalie Creech, Cora Vanover and Maddy Helton.

[Photo] Harlan All Stars fall to Jackson, finish as runner up in District 4

June 25, 2025
Harlan All-Stars shortstop Andrea Napier tagged out a Hazard/Perry base runner in action from the District 4 Tournament at Huff Park. Harlan advanced with an 18-8 victory.

[Photo] Harlan storms past Hazard/Perry to earn a spot in District 4 finals

June 23, 2025
Harlan County guards Reggie Cottrell (1) and Trent Cole (12) worked against the Perry Central defense in summer action earlier this week. Both players reached double figures Thursday in a 59-43 win over Whitley County as part of the Whitley County Team Camp. The Harlan County junior varsity team lost to the Clinton County varsity. A combined junior varsity/freshman team for HCHS fell 42-40 to Whitley County. The varsity Bears improved to 5-1 with the win.

[Photo] HC wins summer game at Whitley

June 5, 2025
Harlan County senior guard Reggie Cottrell worked inside for two of his 21 points Tuesday in scrimmage against Perry Central. The Commodored edged HCHS 54-48. Cottrell scored 20 in the Bears' 62-42 win over Knott Central earlier in the day.

[Photo] Bears split summer scrimmages against 14th Region opponents

June 3, 2025
Harlan County's Elijah Moore, Kaden Boggs, Jacob Schwenke and Caleb Schwenke finished seventh in the 4 x 800-meter relay at the 2A state track meet on Friday.

[Photo] Harlan County boys place seventh, girls 24th in 2A state track meet

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
June 1, 2025
Harlan freshman Tanner Daniels finished third in the 1,600-meter run and fifth in the 800-meter run during the Class A state track meet.

[Photo] Daniels, Saylor lead Green Dragons during Class A state track meet

May 31, 2025
Harlan freshman Tanner Daniels finished third in the 1,600-meter run and fifth in the 800-meter run during the Class A state track meet.

[Photo] Daniels, Saylor lead Green Dragons during Class A state track meet

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
May 31, 2025
Harlan County's Luke Kelly went across the finish line to win the state championship in the 200-meter dash on Friday at the University of Kentucky in the 2A state meet.

[Photo] Kelly places ‘exclamation point’ on track career with two state titles

May 30, 2025
Harlan County senior Caleb Schwenke, pictured in action earlier this season, was part of the winning 4 x 800-meter relay team in the Southeastern Kentucky Conference meet on Tuesday. The Black Bears won their fifth straight SEKC title.

[Photo] Harlan County boys capture fifth straight conference championship

May 16, 2025
Harlan County’s DaShaun Smith worked his way back to first base in Thursday’s game against Letcher Central. Smith had a hit and scored the game-winning run in the seventh as the Bears walked off with a 12-11 victory.

[Photo] Black Bears walk off with a win after overcoming early 6-0 deficit

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 15, 2025
Alley Stewart returned a shot in action from the 13th Region Tournament on Tuesday. Stewart and Addison Fields teamed to win a doubles match as HCHS advanced with a 5-0 victory.

[Photo] Lady Bears advance in regional with 5-0 victory over Barbourville

May 13, 2025
Alley Stewart returned a shot in action from the 13th Region Tournament on Tuesday. Stewart and Addison Fields teamed to win a doubles match as HCHS advanced with a 5-0 victory.

[Photo] Lady Bears advance in regional with 5-0 victory over Barbourville

May 13, 2025
Harlan County junior Kalista Dunn won twice in regional competition this week, advancing to the final four and earning a berth in the state tournament in Lexington.

Harlan County junior Kalista Dunn made history Wednesday as she became the first HCHS student to qualify for state tennis competition by advancing to the semifinals in the regional tournament being played this week at the Harlan County High School courts.

[Photo] Dunn earns trip to state tourney

May 7, 2025
Harlan County's Zayden Casolari pitched a three-hitter Tuesday in the Black Bears' 8-1 win at Letcher Central.

[Photo] Zayden wins battle of brothers as Black Bears defeat Letcher Central

May 6, 2025
Harlan catcher Addison Jackson tagged out Harlan County's Halanah Shepherd as part of a double play in the second inning of a district clash Thursday at HCHS. The visiting Lady Dragons won 9-1.

[Photo] Harlan breaks out of midseason swoon with win over Lady Bears

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 1, 2025
Harlan County's Luke Kelly is pictured during last year's 2A state track meet.

[Photo] Kelly moving on to Morehead after a record-breaking career at HCHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 30, 2025
Harlan junior shortstop Baylor Varner made an acrobatic throw to first base during Tuesday's district clash at Harlan County. Varner led the Dragons with a double and single in an 8-3 victory.

[Photo] Green Dragons complete first 52nd District sweep with win at HCHS

April 29, 2025
Harlan County senior Caleb Schwenke helped the Black Bears win the Lake Cumberland Classic on Saturday as he finished fifth in both the 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter runs.

[Photo] HCHS boys win Lake Cumberland Classic; Lady Bears place second

April 28, 2025
Harlan County third baseman Jesse Gilbert caught a pop up in Thursday's game against South Laurel. Gilbert had a hit in the Bears' 5-0 loss.

[Photo] Alsip shuts out Bears on 3 hits

April 25, 2025
Harlan County sophomore Kendall Brock squared around to bunt during Thursday's game against Knox Central.

Harlan County runners Jonovan Rigney (left) and Caleb Schwenke competed in race earlier this season. Schwenke finished in the 3,200-met run on Tuesday at North Laurel. Rigney placed fourth in the 3,200.

[Photo] Harlan County teams place in top five during meet at North Laurel

April 24, 2025
Gage Bailey handed the baton to Ray Splawn in the 4 x 100 race Saturday in the Coal Miners Memorial Invitational. The Black Bears swept the relay races in winning the meet.

[Photo] HCHS teams ‘get right’ in sweep of Coal Miners Memorial Invitational

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
April 22, 2025
Bell County center fielder Jackson Walters led off second base as Harlan County's Alex Creech stayed close in Monday's district clash/ Walters had a double and single in the Bobcats' 7-1 victory.

[Photo] Bell's offense breaks out after a slow start to defeat Black Bears

April 21, 2025
Senior shortstop Madison Blair drove in three runs and pounded out two singles in Harlan County's 6-3 win at Leslie County on Tuesday.

[Photo] Lady Bears score 3 in 8th to down Leslie County, end losing streak

April 16, 2025
Harlan County senior Madison Blair delivered a pitch in Friday's game against Clay County. The visiting Lady Tigers won 12-2.

[Photo] Lady Bears fall to Clay County

April 4, 2025
Harlan County second baseman Brennan Blevins threw to Chance Sturgill for an out in Friday’s game against visiting Rockcastle County.

[Photo] Bears score six in fifth inning, but rally falls short in loss to Rockets

April 4, 2025
Harlan County's Aly Sherman earned the win in the circle and also led the Lady Bears' offense with three hits a 6-4 win Tuesday at Knott Central.

[Photo] Lady Bears step up behind Blair, Sherman to defeat Knott Central

April 2, 2025
Zayden Casolari was the winning pitcher in the second game of a doubleheader against visiting Lee, Va.

[Photo] Bears salvage doubleheader split for their first victory of the season

April 1, 2025
North Laurel junior Reece Davidson went up for two of his 41 points over Montgomery County's Andrew Terry in state tournament action Friday. The Indians edged North 69-66 to advance to the semifinals.

[Photo] Jarvis provides spark as Montgomery overcomes Davidson's monster night

March 28, 2025
Harlan County sophomore Alexis Adams pitched a no-hitter Thursday with 16 strikeouts and one walk as the Lady Bears opened their district schedule with a 7-0 win over visiting Bell County.

[Photo] Adams tosses no-hitter as HCHS defeats Bell in district opener

March 28, 2025
North Laurel junior forward Reece Davidson slammed two of his 36 points in the Jaguars' win over Breathitt County at the Sweet Sixteen.

[Photo] North Laurel makes history with first-round victory over Breathitt

March 27, 2025
Harlan County infielder Lindsey Skidmore went after a pitch in action earlier this season. The Lady Bears fell 3-0 on Tuesday in the 2A Section 7 Tournament.

[Photo] Harlan County teams are held scoreless in 2A tourney action

March 26, 2025
Harlan County senior Kaitlyn Daniels was a winner in singles in matches against both Knox Central and Whitley County.

[Photo] Lady Bears stay perfect with wins over Knox Central, Whitley County

March 25, 2025
Harlan County junior Chance Sturgill slid home with a run in the second inning of Monday's game against Shelby Valley.

[Photo] Black Bears' comeback fall short in loss to visiting Shelby Valley

March 25, 2025
CB - Harlan County hitter vs Bville

Harlan County first baseman Halanah Shepherd connected on a pitch in Monday's game against Barbourville. Shepherd had a single and two RBI in the Lady Bears' 13-3 win.

[Photo] Lady Bears’ offense comes alive with 10-run win over Barbourville

March 24, 2025
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

March 21, 2025
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
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