Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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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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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
Harlan County junior Kylee Hoiska went up for one of her 16 kills in the Lady Bears' thrilling five-set win over visiting Bell County.

[Photo] Hoiska sparks a late charge as HC rallies from 2-0 deficit to down Bell

September 26, 2024
Harlan's Harper Carmical placed 23rd on Saturday in a race at Berea.

[Photo] Carmical leads Lady Dragons by placing 23rd during race at Berea

September 25, 2024
Harlan County junior Kalista Dunn went up for a return in the Lady Bears' three-set win Monday over visiting Lee, Va.

[Photo] Lady Bears triumph over Virginia squad for fifth straight victory

September 25, 2024
Harlan County junior Savannah Hill set up a teammate for a point earlier this season. The Lady Bears ran their win streak to four with a 25-11, 25-10, 25-18 victory Thursday over visiting Knox Central. The 12-3 Lady Bears play host to Lee, Va., on Monday.

[Photo] Lady Bears extend streak to four

September 19, 2024
Another strong performance by Harlan County runners Peyton Lunsford, Lauren Lewis, Kiera Roberts and Gracie Roberts helped the Lady Bears claim their fourth straigh team title on Tuesday at their home course.

[Photo] Lady Bears earn fourth straight team title with home victory

September 18, 2024
Harlan County's Madilynn Nolan and Kylee Hoiska went up for a block during the Lady Bears' win Tuesday over Jackson County.

[Photo] Lady Bears build on win streak with victory over Jackson County

September 17, 2024
Harlan County sophomore Madilynn Nolan went up for a spike in Saturday's win over Rye Cove. Va. The Lady Bears defeated another Virginia opponent on Monday by defeating Thomas Walker, Va.

Harlan County running back. Cayson Farley worked through the Rockcastle County defense in middle school football action Saturday afternoon. The Bears fell 14-0 in the eighth-grade game and 36-0 in sixth-grade action.

[Photo] Rockets sweep Harlan County

September 15, 2024
Harlan County junior Kalista Dunn went airborne to finish off a point during Saturday's four-set win over visiting Rye Cove, Va.

[Photo] Lady Bears knock off Virginia squad in a Saturday matinee

September 14, 2024
Leslie County senior quarterback Landry Collett ran for one touchdown and passed for two in the Eagles' 35-6 win Friday over visiting Harlan.

[Photo] Eagles’ defense controls game as Leslie coasts past Green Dragons

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 14, 2024
Harlan running back Sedrick Washington tried to get outside in action Friday against Pike Central. The visiting Hawks held Harlan to 40 yards rushing in the first three quarters on the way to a 34-8 win.

[Photo] Hawks apply early pressure to shut down HHS offense in win

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 6, 2024
Harlan's Harper Carmical placed second in the Battle of the Bowl race at Jonesville, Va., on Saturday.

[Photo] Harlan’s Carmical finishes second in Battle at the Bowl in Virginia

September 15, 2024
Harlan junior Dylan Cox is pictured during Tuesday's Harlan County All Comers Race.

Kiera Roberts (left) and Peyton Lunsford helped the Harlan County Lady Bears capture the team title in the girls division at the HCHS race on Tuesday.

Harlan's Kaylee Roark went up at the net for one of her eight kills on Thursday in the Lady Dragons' four-set win over visiting Red Bird.

[Photo] Harlan earns first victory of Crow era by downing Red Bird

August 30, 2024
Harlan County junior Kalista Dunn had a big night Tuesday as the Lady Bears coasted to a three-set win over visiting Harlan to improve to 5-0 on the season.

[Photo] Lady Bears run season-opening win streak to 5 by routing HHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 27, 2024
Harlan County junior Savannah Hill recorded two aces in the Lady Bears' win Thursday over Leslie County, as well as 21 assists, 14 digs and two kills.

[Photo] Lady Bears shake off slow start, stay unbeaten with 4-set win

August 25, 2024
Harlan County junior Kylee Hoiska went to the net for a block in Monday's season-opening win over visiting SoutH Laurel.

[Photo] Lady Bears open season with two-set win over South Laurel

August 19, 2024
Harlan's Darius Akal handed the baton to Kyler McLendon during action in the Class A state meet.

[Photo] Green Dragons compete in Class A state track and field meet

June 4, 2024
Harlan's Darius Akal handed the baton to Kyler McLendon during action in the Class A state meet.

[Photo] Green Dragons compete in Class A state track and field meet

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
June 4, 2024
Harlan County sophomore Maddi Middleton competed in the 2A state track meet Friday. She finished 18th in the triple jump.

Harlan County senior Paige Phillips was ninth in high jump and 15th in the triple jump at the 2A state track meet.

Harlan County junior Luke Kelly finished third in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes at the 2A state track meet.

[Photo] HCHS boys place 12th, girls 19th in Class 2A state competition

June 2, 2024
Harlan County eighth grader Lauren Lewis finished sixth in the 400-meter dash at the 2A state track meet Friday, setting a new school record in the process.

Darius Akal (center) and Kyler McLendon will be among the top Harlan runners this week at the Class A state meet.

[Photo] Dragons hope to build on strong regional showing at state meet

May 29, 2024
Harlan infielder Jake Brewer made a play on defense during the Dragons' 12-8 win over Barbourville in the 13th Region Tournament.

[Photo] Green Dragons rally with 9-run fifth, advance to regional semis

May 29, 2024
Harlan eighth grader Tanner Daniels won the 800-meter race at the middle school state championship race in Louisville.

[Photo] Daniels captures state title in 800 at middle school state race

May 28, 2024
Harlan's Darius Akal (middle) and Kyler McLendon (second from left) were each winners in the Region 6 meet on Tuesday as the Green Dragons placed second in the team competition.

[Photo] With team of only 12, Dragons place second in Region 6 meet

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
May 22, 2024
Harlan County center fielder Rylie Maggard slide into third base with a triple to open the second inning Monday in the 52nd District Tournament. Harlan County advanced to a championship showdown against Harlan with an 11-4 win over Bell County.

[Photo] Lady Bears end regional drought with a first-round win over Bell

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 20, 2024
Harlan County's Taelor Haywood cleared the bar during action in the SEKC meet earlier this week.

[Photo] Harlan County boys capture 4th straight conference title; Leslie edges HCHS in girls division

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
May 17, 2024
Harlan County second baseman Aiden Craig slid home with a run in the Black Bears’ 8-6 win Tuesday over visiting Perry Central.

[Photo] A 7-run second the difference for Bears in victory over Perry

May 7, 2024
Harlan County second baseman Aiden Craig slid home with a run in the Black Bears’ 8-6 win Tuesday over visiting Perry Central.

[Photo] A 7-run second the difference for Bears in victory over Perry

May 7, 2024
Harlan County junior Luke Kelly set a school record in winning the 100-meter dash on Saturday in the Area 9 meet.

[Photo] HCHS boys, Leslie girls capture team titles in Area 9 competition

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
May 6, 2024
Harlan County's Jade Burton celebrated after a home run Friday in the Lady Bears' victory over Whitley County.

[Photo] Burton’s blast sends Lady Bears to a victory over Whitley County

May 5, 2024
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