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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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Harlan County eighth grader Reagan Clem scored 13 points Saturday in the Lady Bears' win over Falkner, Miss., at Gatlinburg.

[Photo] Fast start sends Lady Bears to win to close Smoky Mountain tourney

December 21, 2024
Middlesboro guard Joseph Killion went in for two of his 13 points Friday in a 65-64 loss to Williamsburg in the Wildcat Classic at Lynn Camp.

Middlesboro freshman guard Jacob Tinnell scored 23 points in the Yellow Jackets' win Thursday at Lynn Camp.

[Photo] Yellow Jackets end skid by hitting 16 3s in victory over Lynn Camp

December 19, 2024
Bell County sophomore Ethan Buell raced down the court in Friday's district clash at Middlesboro. Buell scored a game-high 24 points in the Bobcats' 89-38 win.

[Photo] Bobcats open district schedule by coasting past Middlesboro

December 14, 2024
Middlesboro senior guard Keevi Betts raced down the court in district acton Friday against Bell County. Betts scored 16 points in the Lady Jackets’ 53-48 win.

[Photo] Lady Jackets end 14-game losing streak against 52nd District rivals

December 14, 2024
Middlesboro senior guard Keevi Betts raced down the court in district acton Friday against Bell County. Betts scored 16 points in the Lady Jackets’ 53-48 win.

[Photo] Lady Jackets end 14-game losing streak against 52nd District rivals

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
December 14, 2024
Reggie Cottrell headed toward the basket in last year's 13th Region Tournament semifinal game against Clay County.

[Photo] Cottrell keeping his promises as he works his way back from accident

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
December 8, 2024
Middlesboro sophomore Bryson Brooks hit seven 3-pointers and scored 21 points in the Jackets' season-opening win over Lynn Camp on Tuesday.

[Photo] Brooks hits seven 3s as Jackets rout Lynn Camp in opening game

December 4, 2024
Bell County's Kaleb Miller rushed for a game-high 160 yards and scored a touchdown in the Bobcats' third-round playoff loss Friday to visiting Lexington Catholic.

[Photo] Blair scores 3 TDs as Knights rally past Bell County in regional finals

November 24, 2024
Bell County running back Kaleb Miller rumbled down the sideline during the Bobcats’ second-round playoff win Friday over visiting Lawrence County.

[Photo] Burnett comes up big as Bobcats defeat Lawrence in second round

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
November 16, 2024
Middlesboro freshman quarterback Bryson Heck completed eight of his 16 pass attempts for 127 yards and a touchdown. Heck also added a rushing touchdown.

[Photo] Stewart runs for 262 yards, 3 TDs as Tigers eliminate Middlesboro

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
November 9, 2024
Photo by Danny Vaughn Pineville quarterback Zak Brown completed seven of 14 passes in the Lions' playoff loss Friday at Pikeville.

[Photo] Lions close season with playoff loss to defending state champs

November 9, 2024
Pineville's Kaiden Robbins, pictured in action earlier this season, had two interceptions Friday in the Mountain Lions' loss to visiting Leslie County.

[Photo] Eagles overcome slow start on the way to victory over Pineville

November 3, 2024
Ashton Evans and the Harlan County Lady Bears will play Jackson County on Saturday at 2:30 in the first round of the 13th Region Tournament.

[Photo] Pairings set for regional volleyball

October 25, 2024
Harlan County's Kylee Hoiska went to the net for a point in the 52nd District Tournament finals Tuesday. Hoiska earned most valuable player honors as Harlan County won in four sets.

[Photo] Lady Bears defeat Bell to capture 52nd District Tournament crown

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 22, 2024
The Harlan County Lady Bears celebrated after closing out a four-set win over Bell County in the 52nd DIstrict Tournament finals Tuesday.

[Photo] Lady Bears win 52nd District title

October 22, 2024
Harlan County's Kyliee Hoiska earned tournament most valuable players Tuesday as the Lady Bears defeated Bell County 25-19, 23-25, 25-18, 25-18 for the 52nd DIstrict Tournament title.

Bell County junior Kairi Lamb finished off a point in 52nd District Tournament action Monday against Middlesboro.

Harlan’s Gracie Hensley set the ball in action from the 52nd District Tournament on Monday.

Harlan County's Ashton Evans went up for a return in district tournament action Monday against Harlan.

Harlan freshman Peyshaunce Wynn kept a point alive in district tournament action Monday against Harlan County.

Harlan County junior Kalista Dunn went up for one of numerous kills Monday in the Lady Bears' three-set win over Harlan in the 52nd District Tournament.

[Photo] Bell, HC roll into finals of 52nd District Tournament with three-set routs

October 21, 2024
Middlesboro's Abney Allen served in 52nd DIstrict Tournament action Monday. The Lady Jackets fell in three sets to Bell County.

Harlan senior Kamryn Blanton set the ball in action earlier this season. The Lady Dragons will take on Harlan County in the 52nd District Tournament on Monday at Bell County.

[Photo] Bell, HC favored heading into 52nd District tourney on Log Mountain

October 20, 2024
Middlesboro receiver Anthony Miracle picked up yardage after a catch in the Jackets' district loss to Williamsburg on Friday.

[Photo] Willamsburg captures battle of Jackets for District 7 supremacy

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
October 18, 2024
Harlan County senior Ashton Evans and the Lady Bears defeated Pineville in three sets on Thursday to close the regular season with a record of 23-6.

[Photo] Lady Bears celebrate Senior Night by breaking county win record

October 17, 2024
Jayda Boateng had a goal in Bell County's 4-3 overtime win over Harlan County in district soccer action.

[Photo] Bell County, Middlesboro advance to 50th District tourney finals

October 6, 2024
Jayda Boateng had a goal in Bell County's 4-3 overtime win over Harlan County in district soccer action.

[Photo] Bell County, Middlesboro advance to 50th District tourney finals

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
October 6, 2024
Former Middlesboro star Brian Williams, who later went on to play defensive end at the University of Kentucky, returned to his alma mater Friday for the first time as coach of the Harlan Green Dragons.

[Photo] Middlesboro defense dominates in shutout win over Green Dragons

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 4, 2024
Harlan County's Luther Gross and Middlesboro's Aiden Larew will likely play key roles for their teams in DIstrict 50 soccer action Monday and Tuesday.

[Photo] Bears seek fourth straight title as district tournament opens Monday

October 5, 2024
Harlan County's Kylee Hoiska (11) and Madilynn Nolan went to the net for a block in Monday's match at Pineville. The Lady Bears won in five sets to improve to 19-5 on the season.

[Photo] Lady Bears stay hot, claim 19th win with a victory at Pineville

October 1, 2024
Middlesboro senior Keevi Betts scored two goals in the Lady Jackets' 5-0 win Monday at Harlan County.

[Photo] Lady Jackets continue shutout streak with victory over HCHS

September 24, 2024
Middlesboro running back Vincent Smith, pictured in action earlier this season, scored a touchdown Friday in the Jackets' 14-12 win over visiting Holy Cross.

[Photo] Freshmen step up in crunch time to help Jackets edge Holy Cross

September 22, 2024
Harlan County senior receiver/running back Luke Kelly ran for two touchdowns on Friday in the Black Bears 35-14 loss at Lawrence County.

[Photo] Lawrence runs away in second quarter on the way to win over HC

September 20, 2024
Photo by Danny Vaughn Pineville senior Kamryn Biliter was able to keep the ball alive in Monday's district clash against visiting Barbourville. The Lady Lions won in three sets to improve to 3-0 against district competition.

Middlesboro's Sebastian Kyle scored three goals Tuesday in the Jackets' 5-0 win over Barbourville.

[Photo] Kyle records three goals as Jackets shut out Barbourville

September 18, 2024
The Harlan Lady Dragons celebrated a five-set win Tuesday at Middlesboro to avenge an earlier loss.

[Photo] Lady Dragons avenge district loss with 5-set victory at Middlesboro

September 17, 2024
DV - Middlesboro 8 Leah Spencer vs Harlan

DV - Harlan 4 Kamryn Blanton set vs Middlesboro

ineville senior Kamryn Biliter was able to keep the alive in Monday's district clash against visiting Lynn Camp. The Lady Lions won in three sets to improve to 3-0 against district competiton.

[Photo] Lady Lions clinch top seed with wins over Lynn Camp, Bville

September 16, 2024
Bell County's Alexis Brown recorded two aces in the Lady Cats' win Tuesday over Harlan.

[Photo] Bell stays perfect in district play with victory over Lady Dragons

September 4, 2024
Harlan County junior Savannah Hill prepared for a serve in Tuesday’s district match at Middlesboro. Hill recorded 14 assists as the Lady Bears won in three sets.

[Photo] Lady Bears bounce back with a three-set sweep at Middlesboro

September 4, 2024
Harlan County senior Bradley Brock, pictured in action last season, scored five goals Tuesday in an 8-0 win at Knox Central.

[Photo] Brock scores five goals as Bears, Burkhart shut out Knox Central

August 28, 2024
Harlan County senior fullback James Ryan Howard battled for extra yards in Friday’s game at Middlesboro. Howard ran for 180 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Black Bears to a 25-7 victory.

[Photo] Howard rumbles for 180 yards, 3 TDs as Bears down Middlesboro

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 25, 2024
Middlesboro’s Leah Spencer went to the net against Bell County’s Gracie Barton in a district clash Thursday.

[Photo] Bell County opens season at 3-0; downs Mboro in district clash

August 24, 2024
Bell County junior running back Kaleb Miller went into the end zone on a 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter of Friday's season-opening game on Log Mountain. Miller scored two touchdowns in the Bobcats' 24-22 loss.

[Photo] Jaguars hold off Bell County to win in Nelson’s debut as coach

August 23, 2024
Harlan County's Luther Gross battled with Middlesboro’s Aiden Larew in action last week. Gross had a goal in the Bears’ 4-0 win Thursday at Barbourville and had two in a 5-2 win over Letcher Central on Friday. The 2-2 Bears travel to Knox Central on Tuesday.

[Photo] HCHS bounces back with wins over Barbourville, Letcher Cent.

August 22, 2024
Middlesboro freshman Emily Parsons advanced the ball in season-opening soccer action last week. The Lady Jackets opened their season Tuesday with a 9-1 rout of visiting McCreary Central. The 1-0 Lady Jackets return to action Tuesday at home against Cumberland Gap, Tenn., before traveling to Harlan County on Thursday.

[Photo] Lady Jackets open season with a victory over McCreary Central

August 18, 2024
Middlesboro's Aiden Larew and Harlan County's Ray Splawn battled for possession of the ball in the season opener for the Bears on Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets won 2-1. No statistics are available for either team. Middlesboro suffered an 8-0 loss at South Laurel on Thursday and will play at Hazard on Monday. Harlan County lost 6-0 to Whitley County last Monday and defeated Letcher Central 5-2 on Friday and will play at Barbourville on Thursday.

[Photo] Black Bears open season with a hard-fought loss at Middlesboro

August 18, 2024
Middlesboro junior linebacker Malachi Coots brought down a Claiborne ball carrier in scrimmage action Friday. The Jackets’ defense recorded a shutout as Middlesboro won 8-0. The Jackets open their regular season schedule Saturday at home against Harlan County.

[Photo] Jackets shut out Claiborne 8-0 in final preseason scrimmage

August 18, 2024
Team members include, from left, front row: Xavion Sheehan, Mekhi Young, Malachi Coots, Deakon Partin, Vincent Smith, Blake Lambert, Jacob Tinnell, Kordell Partin, Noah Wakin, Anthony Miracle, Amari Houston and Joseph Killion; second row: Ayden Allen, Conner Long, Hayden Sherman, Nate Wicks, Colby Lawson, James Polly, Cameron Mosley, Cayden Burchett, Cody Allen, Peyton Coffey and Jaden Earle; third row: Billy Choron, Colt Bayless, Logan Long, Bailey Blackburn, Kaulin Reed, Amarie Housley, Quinn Brown, Eli Brown, Christian Davis, Trey Mayes, Jonathon Wilson, Matt Cloud and Paul Higgins; back row: coaches Byron Asher, John Smith, Zach Massengill, Nick Shoffner, Clark Payne, Larry French, Mark Huddleston, Eddie Gilbert, Hunter Adams and Tom Miller.

[Photo] Jackets trying to fill graduation losses while seeking a repeat

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 12, 2024
Middlesboro junior Julia Ramirez is back for the Lady Jackets after leading the team last year in service aces with 52, assists with 88 and blocks with 15 while adding 11 kills.

[Photo] Lady Jackets working to build on last season's improvement

August 9, 2024
Twenty campers participated in the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets Basketball Camp.

[Photo] Basketball camp held at MHS

June 13, 2024
John Wheat will lead the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets Basketball Camp on June 10-13 at the high school.

[Photo] Youth basketball camp will be held June 10-13 at Middlesboro

June 3, 2024
Pineville's Addison Slone connected on a three-run homer in 13th Region Tournament action Tuesday. The Lady Hounds advanced with a 4-3 victory.

[Photo] Lady Hounds edge Pineville in opening round of regional

By Shane Shackleford, Sports Writer
May 29, 2024
Harlan County senior Rylie Maggard was greeted at the plate after her grand slam in the first inning of the Lady Bears' 13th Region Tournament game against North Laurel. Harlan County grabbed an early 5-0 lead before North pulled away to win 22-5.

[Photo] HC scores five in first before North pulls away in regional

May 29, 2024
Harlan third baseman Ella Lisenbee celebrated after beating Jackson County catcher Blakleyn Fee to the plate as she scored on a wild pitch in the fourth inning of the Lady Dragons’ 13th Region Tournament game. The Lady Dragons fell 5-2 to finish the season with a 14-19 record as the 52nd District champions for the first time since 2004.

[Photo] Williams’ 2-hit performance helps Jackson eliminate Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 27, 2024
Harlan's Chris Rouse slid home with a run in the second inning on a double by Brody Owens. The Dragons built a 7-0 lead on the way to a 7-5 victory over Bell County.

[Photo] Dragons off late Bell rally to win 52nd District championship

May 22, 2024
Bell County's Joseph Brigmon gave up only two hits over four innings with nine strikeouts as the Bobcats defeated Middlesboro 10-6 to complete a 6-0 mark against district competition in the regular season.

[Photo] Bell completes perfect mark against district competition

May 14, 2024
Harlan County junior catcher Jade Burton continued her recent hot streak with a home run in the Lady Bears' 14-1 win at Barbourville.

[Photo] Adams’ tosses no-hitter as HCHS extends win streak to five games

May 13, 2024
Jared Moore led Harlan with two hits and two RBI in a 5-2 loss Friday at Perry Central.

[Photo] Dragons’ win streak snapped with losses to Leslie, Perry

May 11, 2024
Harlan's Jordyn Smith, pictured in action earlier this season, gave up only one run in four innings Friday in the Lady Dragons' 9-8 loss at Hazard.

[Photo] Lady Dragons’ upset bid falls short as Hazard rallies for win

May 11, 2024
Middlesboro's Madilyn Jackson raced around the bases in district action Friday against Harlan.

Harlan's Ella Lisenbee rounded first base after her home run in Friday's game at Middlesboro. Lisenbee and Addison Jackson each hit homers in a 13-3 loss.

[Photo] Lady Jackets coast past Harlan in district clash at Middlesboro

May 4, 2024
Harlan's Jared Moore drove in three runs with a pair of doubles in the Green Dragons' 28-1 win Monday at Williamsburg.

[Photo] Dragons pummel Williamsburg

April 29, 2024
Bell County's Adyson Scott delivered a pitch in Tuesday's 14-10 win over Middlesboro to gain a split in the season series with the Lady Jackets.

[Photo] Lady Cats bounce back to even series against Middlesboro

April 24, 2024
Harlan sophomore Baylor Varner pitched a no-hitter with 16 strikeouts in the Dragons' 8-0 win Monday at Middlesboro.

[Photo] Varner dominates with 16 Ks on a no-hit night at Middlesboro

April 22, 2024
Bell County's Blake Burnett tossed a five-hit shutout Monday as the Bobcats clinched the 52nd District's top seed with a 3-0 win over visiting Harlan County.

[Photo] Burnett tosses shutout as Bobcats take command in district with win over HC

April 22, 2024
Pineville catcher Addison Slone had two hits against Lynn Camp and one against McCreary Central as the Lady Lions split two games last week.

[Photo] Pineville squads split games

April 21, 2024
Bell County sophomore Blake Burnett earned the win on the mound in the Bobcats’ 16-3 win Monday at Middlesboro. Burnett struck out eight and walked three while giving up one earned run over five innings.

[Photo] Bell opens district slate with victory over Middlesboro

April 9, 2024
Harlan County catcher Jade Burton headed to first base after one of her two hits Thursday in the Lady Bears' 7-3 win at Middlesboro.

[Photo] Lady Bears open district slate with victory at Middlesboro

March 28, 2024
Harlan sophomore Baylor Varner gave up only one hit Monday as the Green Dragons won 6-0 at Middlesboro in the 13th Region All "A" Classic. Varner struck out 12 and walked one.

[Photo] Varner tosses 1-hitter as Harlan advances with win over Jackets

March 25, 2024
Middlesboro catcher Kennedy Yoakum focused on an incoming pitch during the Lady Jackets' 16-1 Monday over Thomas Walker, Va.

[Photo] Lady Jackets open season with victory over Thomas Walker

March 14, 2024
Brittleigh Estep returns for her senior season with the Harlan County Lady Bears and makes the move from shortstop to center field.

[Photo] Lady Bears hope to build on momentum from last year, take next step in postseason play

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 14, 2024
Harlan County guard Trent Noah lofted a shot toward the basket as all five Clay County defenders surrounded him in action from the 13th Region Tournament on Saturday.

[Photo] Noah sparks comeback with 43-point effort as HCHS rallies past Clay County

March 9, 2024
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