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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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Middlesboro running back Jacob Tinnel rumbled through a hole in the Lexington Sayre defense during Friday's game. The Jackets completed a 9-0 regular season with a 34-27 victory.

[Photo] Jackets edge Sayre to complete unbeaten regular season slate

November 2, 2025
Pineville junior running back Trevor West broke free for a big gain during the Lions' win Thursday over Jackson County.

[Photo] Pineville closes regular season with a rout of Jackson County

October 31, 2025
Caden Lawson rushed for a team-high 78 yards on six carries, while adding 56 yards on two pass receptions as Middlesboro edged Harrison County 36-34 on Friday.

[Photo] Jackets find a way to win after Harrison reels off 28 straight

October 26, 2025
Lynn Camp running back D.J. Wren was surrounded by Mountain Lions during Pineville's 16-8 win Friday.

[Photo] Slone passes for one TD, runs for another as Lions down Lynn Camp

October 25, 2025
Photo by Danny Vaughn Middlesboro receiver Amari Houston battled to break away from a Williamsburg defender in Friday's district. Houston had two touchdown receptions in Middlesbor's 22-14 victory.

[Photo] Middlesboro holds off Wburg comeback to win District 7 title

October 17, 2025
Photo by Danny Vaughn Middlesboro’s Jacob Tinnel brought down a Pineville ball carrier in Friday’s district clash. The Jackets improved to 6-0 on the season with a 50-0 win at Pineville.

[Photo] Yellow Jackets continue district dominance by routing Pineville

By Shane Shackleford, Sports Writer
October 10, 2025
Harlan County senior Rileigh Duff chased down the ball in action from the 50th DIstrict Tournament at Knox Central on Tuesday.

[Photo] Middlesboro, Bell roll into finals of 50th District tourney with wins

October 8, 2025
Middlesboro's Azailiah Petty raced down the field during the Lady Jackets' win over Harlan County in the 50th District Tournament.

Bell County's Lyla Scearse ran through the rain as she moved down the field Tuesday in action from the 50th District Tournament. The Lady Cats advanced with a 12-1 win over Knox Central.

[Photo] Kicking in the rain

October 7, 2025
Harlan ARH sponsored the First Priority Bowl game Friday matching Middlesboro and Harlan. Several ARH officials participated in the pregame coin toss, including Dr. Timothy Jenkel, who recently joined the medical staff in Harlan.

[Photo] ARH sponsors First Priority Bowl

October 5, 2025
Middlesboro senior defensive back Amari Houston followed Jacob Tinnell in a 70-yard interception return for a touchdown on Friday during the Jackets' 58-0 win at Harlan for the 700th victory in program history.

[Photo] Jackets rout Harlan for 700th win in Middlesboro football history

October 3, 2025
Middlesboro quarterback Deakon Partin completed seven of nine passes for 175 yards and three touchdowns Friday in the Jackets' 48-0 win over Lynn Camp.

[Photo] Balanced attack carries Jackets to rout of Lynn Camp in district clash

September 28, 2025
Pineville senior running back Landon Robbins scored three touchdowns Friday in the Mountain Lions' 30-12 win over visiting Morgan County.

[Photo] Robbins tops 200-yard mark as Mountain Lions defeat Morgan

September 19, 2025
Middlesboro quarterback Deakon Partin handed the ball off to running back Caden Lawson in Friday's game. Partin passed for two touchdowns and Lawson ran for one in a 46-14 victory.

[Photo] Jackets take control early, coast to victory over Tennessee opponent

September 19, 2025
Middlesboro's Morgan Martin advanced the ball in recent action. The Lady Jackets improved to 9-2-1 with a 7-0 victory Thursday at Harlan County.

[Photo] Lady Jackets complete unbeaten district slate with win at HCHS

September 19, 2025
Harlan sophomore Kenzie Shepherd worked in Monday's game at Pineville. The Lady Dragons fell in three sets before ending a losing streak with a win Tuesday over Oneida Baptist.

[Photo] Lady Lions stretch win streak to three with victory over Harlan

September 17, 2025
Pineville assistant coach Jon North, pictured after a win earlier this season, led the Lady Lions to a five-set victory on Thursday at Red Bird, his alma mater.

Senior running back Landon Robbins scored two touchdowns on Friday as the Mountain Lions fell 35-22 at Paris.

[Photo] Greyhounds race past Mountain Lions in weather-shortened game

September 6, 2025
Senior receiver Ethan Jackson scored the only touchdown for Pineville on Saturday with a kickoff return for a scoring during the Mountain Lions' 40-6 loss to Betsy Layne in the Clark County Hall of Fame Bowl.

[Photo] Mountain Lions fall to 1-1 on the season with a loss to Betsy Layne

August 30, 2025
A four-year starter at quarterback for Bell County, senior Blake Burnett threw a pass during a scrimmage at Union Commonwealth University earlier this summer. Burnett passed for 1,204 yards and 12 touchdowns last season while adding 517 yards on the ground as the Bobcats advanced to the third round of the 3A playoffs. The Bobcats are seeking a state championship this season.

[Photo] Burnett, Bell’s 3-sport star, seeks to close football career with a 3A title

August 17, 2025
Harlan United's Braxton Sizemore rounded the bases during tournament play over the weekend in Tazewell, Tenn.

[Photo] Harlan United squad wins tourney

July 13, 2025
Middlesboro coach Larry French talked to his team during the Yellow Jackets' opening practice session last week.

[Photo] Yellow Jackets open practice as they work to bounce back in 2025

July 13, 2025
Harlan County sophomore Zayden Casolari pitched well in a 4-2 loss to Bell County on Thursday in the 52nd DIstrict Tournament as he gave up five hits with four strikeouts and three walks.

[Photo] Burnett’s 4-hitter helps Bobcats hold off Harlan County’s upset bid

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 22, 2025
Jake Brewer helped ignite the Harlan offense from the leadoff spot as he reached base three times in the Dragons' 12-2 win over Middlesboro in the first round of the 52nd District Tournament at Harlan County.

[Photo] Dragons battle adversity as they advance to 52nd District finals

May 22, 2025
Harlan senior Ella Farley connected on one of her two hits Wednesday in the Lady Dragons’ 7-1 win over Harlan County in the 52nd District Tournament finals.

[Photo] Fast start sends Lady Dragons past HCHS for second straight title

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 21, 2025
The Harlan Lady Dragons captured their second straight 52nd DIstrict Tournament title Wednesday with a 7-1 win over Harlan County.

[Photo] Back-to-back district champs

May 21, 2025
Bell County shortstop Jayda Boateng showed the umpire the baseball after tagging out Harlan's Ella LIsenbee in action from the 52nd District Tournament on Monday.

[Photo] Lady Dragons coast into district finals with win over Bell County

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 19, 2025
Harlan County outfielder Kendall Brock connected on a pitch in action from the 52nd District Tournament on Monday. Brock had an RBI single in the Lady Bears' 7-1 victory over Middlesboro.

Harlan County eighth-grade catcher Jaylin Robinson connected for a hit in the Lady Bears' 7-1 win over Middlesboro in the 52nd District Tournament on Monday.

[Photo] Lady Bears break out of slump in tourney victory over Middlesboro

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 19, 2025
Middlesboro's Addison Seigler rounded third on her way to scoring the Lady Jackets' only run in a 7-1 loss to Harlan County in the 52nd District Tournament.

Harlan junior shortstop Baylor Varner had two hits and scored three runs in the Dragons' loss to Leslie County last week.

[Photo] Bears, Dragons suffer losses

May 5, 2025
Harlan's Addison Jackson, pictured in action earlier this season, hit her seventh homer of the season Friday in the Lady Dragons' 12-1 win at Bell County.

[Photo] Lady Dragons lock up district’s top seed by rolling past Bell County

May 2, 2025
Bell County’s Adyson Scott gave up only one run on eight hits Tuesday as the Lady Cats earned their first district win of the season with a 7-1 victory over visiting Harlan County.

[Photo] Bell earns first district win with seven-run fifth inning against HC

April 29, 2025
Middlesboro's Addison Lawson delivered a pitch in action earlier this season. Lawson homered for the Lady Jackets on Thursday.

[Photo] Lisenbee, Goodman respond in clutch as Harlan rallies for win

April 24, 2025
Middlesboro senior Keevi Betts set up for a bunt in Tuesday's district clash against Bell County.

[Photo] Lady Jackets end six-game losing skid with district win over Bell

April 23, 2025
Bell County's Joseph Brigmon pitched a one-hitter with seven strikeouts as the Bobcats defeating visiting Harlan County 2-0 on Tuesday.

[Photo] Brigmon’s shutout sends Bell to district sweep of Harlan County

April 22, 2025
Harlan catcher Addison Jackson hit her sixth home run of the season while driving in four runs and scoring four in the Lady Dragons' 22-0 rout of Lynn Camp on Monday in the 13th Region All "A" Classic semifinals.

[Photo] Harlan offense dominates again in All 'A' Classic rout of Lynn Camp

April 14, 2025
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff was a first-team all-state selection on both the Herald Leader and Courier Journall all-state teams.

[Photo] HC’s Huff is an all-state selection on Herald, Courier Journal teams

April 10, 2025
John Wheat has stepped down after three seasons as coach of the Middlesboro boys basketball team.

[Photo] Wheat steps down after 3 seasons as Middlesboro basketball coach

April 9, 2025
Harlan shortstop Ella Farley waited on a pitch from Pineville's Rachel Howard in action from the 13th Region All "A" Classic. Farley had a triple and single in the Lady Dragons' 16-6 victory.

[Photo] Lady Dragons pound their way to All ‘A’ win against Pineville ace

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 8, 2025
Pineville’s Rayanna Maiden pounded out two triples and scored three runs in the Lady Lions’ 14-0 win Tuesday at Berea.

[Photo] Lady Lions open season with win as Howard limits Berea to one hit

March 18, 2025
Pineville junior center Rachel Howard worked to the basket in 13th Region Tournament action Tuesday against North Laurel. Howard led the Lady Lions in a 73-25 loss.

Harlan's Cheyenne Rhymer and Corbin's Raegan Walker waited for a rebound in 13th Region Tournament action Tuesday.

Harlan freshman guard Peyshaunce Wynn poured in 30 points on Tuesday in the Lady Dragons' 77-66 loss to Corbin in the 13th Region Tournament.

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

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 4, 2025
Harlan County guard Jaylee Cochran worked inside against Knox Central center Halle Collins in action from the 13th Region Tournament on Monday. Cochran led the Lady Bears with 13 points in a 70-41 loss.

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

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 3, 2025
Pineville coach Brad Levy cut down a net after his Mountain Lions defeated Knox Central 76-71 in the 51st District Tournament finals Friday.

[Photo] Mountain Lions win district title

February 28, 2025
Harlan County’s Maddox Huff put up a shot over Harlan’s Dylan Cox in action from the 52nd District Tournament. Huff scored 33 points in the Bears’ 68-49 win.

[Photo] Bears overcome inspired effort by Harlan to advance in tournament

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 25, 2025
Harlan County guard Reagan Clem worked down the court in 52nd District Tournament action Monday. Clem scored 17 points in the Lady Bears' 59-51 victory.

[Photo] Bell’s 5-year run as 52nd District champs ends with upset loss to HC

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 24, 2025
Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff has been named the player of the year on the 13th Region Boys Basketball Coaches Association all-region team.

[Photo] HC's Huff leads all-region squad

February 23, 2025
Two of eastern Kentucky's top players squared off Friday at Pineville in the regular-season finale for both teams. Harlan County's Maddox Huff poured in 37 points as the Bears won 85-68. Sawyer Thompson led Pineville with 29 points.

[Photo] Black Bears close regular season with shootout victory at Pineville

February 21, 2025
Trey Creech and Taylor Daniels worked together on defense in middle school basketball action earlier this season. The Harlan County seventh-grade team fell by two points to eventual champ North Laurel in the semifinals of the regional seventh-grade tournament on Saturday at Knox Central.

[Photo] North Laurel rallies to edge HC in seventh grade regional semifinals

February 9, 2025
Harlan County guard Easton Engle scored 10 points to lead the Black Bears in a win over Leslie County on Wednesday.

[Photo] HC seventh-grade team wins twice against Leslie County

February 7, 2025
Harlan's Aymanni Wynn and Pineville's Ava Arnett battled for position in Thursday's game at the Lions Den. Wynn scored 33 points to lead the Lady Dragons to a 57-49 victory.

[Photo] Wynn pours in 33 as Lady Dragons hold off late run to win at Pineville

February 6, 2025
Harlan senior forward Kylie Noe was surrounded by Middlesboro Lady Jackets in Tuesday’s 62-54 win.

[Photo] Noe, Wynn team for 53 points as Lady Dragons win at Middlesboro

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
February 4, 2025
Harlan freshman guard Peyshaunce Wynn scored 31 points Tuesday in the Lady Dragons' 78-70 win over visiting Letcher Central.

[Photo] Wynn, Noe each reach 30-point mark in win over Letcher Central

January 29, 2025
Pineville senior guard Sawyer Thompson, pictured in action earlier this season, finished with 19 points, 17 rebounds, and 13 assists to lead the Lions past Bishop Brossart in the first round of the state All "A" Classic on Thursday in Owensboro.

[Photo] Thompson’s triple-double powers Lions in All ‘A’ rout of Brossart

January 23, 2025
Harlan seniors Aymanni Wynn (24) and Kylie Noe trapped Middlesboro guard Morgan Martin in action from the 13th Region All "A" Classic finals Tuesday. Wynn finished with 24 points and 20 rebounds in her final All "A" Classic game, but Middlesboro pulled away late for a 62-53 victory.

[Photo] Lady Jackets complete unexpected three-game run to win All ‘A’ title

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 14, 2025
Pineville junior forward Rachel Howard worked inside for a basket during the Lady Lions 71-42 win over Lynn Camp in the 13th Region All "A" Classic quarterfinals. Howard reached the 1,000-point mark for her career with a basket in the second quarter.

[Photo] Lady Lions place four in double figures as they roll into semifinals

January 12, 2025
Middlesboro freshman Emily Lambert sailed past Williamsburg's Hannah Creekmore for two of her 15 points Sunday in the Lady Jackets' 66-39 win over Williamsburg in the 13th Region All "A" Classic. Middlesboro will play Pineville in the tournament semifinals on Monday.

[Photo] Lady Jackets continue to build on strong start with win over Wburg

January 12, 2025
Pineville senior guard Sawyer Thompson poured in 33 points Thursday as the Mountain Lions held off visiting Harlan 71-68.

[Photo] One night after winning All 'A' title, Lions hold off HHS upset bid

January 9, 2025
Harlan County forward Hudson Faulkner scored 11 points in the Bears' 32-27 win Saturday over R.W. Combs.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

January 4, 2025
Harlan County's Caysen Farley waited for a rebound in action earlier this season. Farley led the Bears on both offense and defense in a 39-38 win over Foley on Monday.

[Photo] HC seventh graders defeat Foley, Corbin to extend win streak to 7

December 30, 2024
Harlan County forward Hudson Faulkner worked around Middlesboro's Parker Hampton in middle school basketball action Saturday.

[Photo] Bears run streak to five with win at the Magic City Winter Classic

December 28, 2024
Pineville's Ava Arnett put up a shot over Harlan County's Whitney Noe in action Friday from the Chain Rock Classic. Arnett scored 29 points in the Lady Lions' 50-27 win.

[Photo] Arnett’s 29-point night carries Lady Lions to win over HCHS

December 28, 2024
Bell County's Cameron Hall drove to the basket in action from the Redmond Auto Group Holiday Classic championship game Monday.

[Photo] Strong defensive effort carries Bell to Redmond tourney title

December 24, 2024
Bell County's Cameron Hall drove to the basket in action from the Redmond Auto Group Holiday Classic championship game Monday.

[Photo] Strong defensive effort carries Bell to Redmond tourney title

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 24, 2024
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.

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