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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
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

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 9, 2024
Harlan County guard Trent Noah was surrounded by defenders as he put up a shot in 13th Region Tournament action Saturday.

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Bell County guard Blake Burnett drove past Corbins Lucas Brittain in 13th Region Tournament action Wednesday.

[PHOTO] Redhounds take control in third quarter to eliminate Bell County

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 7, 2024
Bell County senior forward Gracie Jo Wilder raced down the court at The Corbin Arena on Monday in a first-round game against South Laurel in the 13th Region Tournament. Wilder led the Lady Cats with 34 points in a 57-55 loss.

[PHOTO] South Laurel advances with a hard-fought win over Lady Cats

March 5, 2024
Bell County senior forward Gracie Jo Wilder raced down the court at The Corbin Arena on Monday in a first-round game against South Laurel in the 13th Region Tournament. Wilder led the Lady Cats with 34 points in a 57-55 loss.

[PHOTO] South Laurel advances with a hard-fought win over Lady Cats

March 5, 2024
Pineville junior forward Ava Arnett worked inside for a shot in 13th Region Tournament action Monday. Arnett scored a team-high 19 points in a 69-40 loss.

[PHOTO] Defending champs roll past Pineville in regional opener

March 5, 2024
Pineville junior forward Ava Arnett worked inside for a shot in 13th Region Tournament action Monday. Arnett scored a team-high 19 points in a 69-40 loss.

[PHOTO] Defending champs roll past Pineville in regional opener

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 5, 2024
The Harlan County Black Bears are pictured after defeating Bell County 77-54 on Friday for their second straight 52nd District Tournament title and ninth in the 16-year history of the school.

[PHOTO] Harlan County wins ninth 52nd District Tournament title

March 2, 2024
Harlan County senior guard Trent Noah slammed home one of his two dunks off turnovers in the opening 64 seconds of the 52nd District Tournament championship game Friday. Noah earned tournament most valuable player honors with 33 points in the Bears 77-54 victory.

[PHOTO] Black Bears complete sweep by routing Bell in district finals

March 1, 2024
Bell County guard Blake Burnett went to the basket for two of his 24 points to lead the Bobcats to a 74-57 win over Harlan in the 52nd District Tournament.

[PHOTO] Bell punches ticket to regional with victory over Green Dragons

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 28, 2024
Harlan County junior guard Brody Napier worked to the basket against Middlesboros Peyton Turner in 52nd District Tournament action Tuesday.

[PHOTO] Bears roll into district finals as all 5 starters reach double digits

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 27, 2024
Pinevilles Ava Arnett, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 13 points in the Lady Lions win over Barbourville on Monday in the 51st District Tournament.

[PHOTO] Lady Lions pull away in second half, advance to district finals

February 27, 2024
Senior guard Cayden Grigsby led a fast break for Middlesboro in the regular-season finale Friday against Corbin. Grigsby led the Jackets with 18 points in a 73-48 loss.

[PHOTO] Hounds take control in second half to rally at Middlesboro

February 24, 2024
Middlesboro guard Morgan Martin scored 13 points Friday in the Lady Jackets win in Blountville, Tenn., over Tri-Cities Christian.

[PHOTO] Lady Jackets extend win streak by downing Tri-Cities Christian

February 23, 2024
Guard Keevi Betts led Middlesboro to a pair of recent wins over Oneida Baptist.

[PHOTO] Lady Jackets stretch win streak to three with victory over Barbourville

February 23, 2024
Middlesboro senior Trey King scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the Jackets win at Model on Thursday.

[PHOTO] Middlesboro rallies past Model

February 16, 2024
Pinevilles Sawyer Thompson (0) and Ashton Moser and Middlesboros Trey KIng wait for a rebound in Thursdays game. Moser scored 31 points and Thompson added 28 to lead the Lions to a 60-59 win. King led the Jackets with 32 points.

[PHOTO] Lions edge Jackets on Moser’s free throw with 7.4 seconds left

February 7, 2024
Harlan junior forward Darius Akal went up for a rebound during the Green Dragons win Friday at Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] McLendon perfect in fourth as Dragons rally past Middlesboro

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 3, 2024
Middlesboro guard Jerimah Beck worked between Bell Countys Blake Burnett and Cayden Huff in Thursdays game. Burnett scord 18 points in the Bobcats 62-60 win.

[PHOTO] Bell County sweeps district doubleheader from Middlesboro

February 2, 2024
Bell County forward Gracie Jo Wilder drove past Middlesboros Emily Lambert in Thursdays district clash at Log Mountain. Wilder scored 32 points in the Lady Cats 79-45 victory.

[PHOTO] Bell County sweeps district doubleheader from Middlesboro

February 2, 2024
Reggie Cottrell and the Harlan County Black Bears suffered their first loss since December in falling 62-60 on Tuesday in Pikeville. Cottrell had seven rebounds in the fourth quarter to lead a late comeback that fell short on a last-second tip in by PIkevilles Charlie Fitzer.

[PHOTO] Bears’ 10-game winning streak ends on Fitzer’s tip at Pikeville

January 31, 2024
Nadine Johnson scored 28 points Friday to lead Pineville in a 52-19 rout of Lynn Camp in a 51st District clash in Corbin.

[PHOTO] Pineville teams move within one win of top seeds by sweeping past Lynn Camp

By Shane Shackleford, Sports Writer
January 27, 2024
Harlan County senior Caleb Johnson worked on defense against Middlesboros Jerimah Beck in Fridays district clash. Johnson hit five 3-pointers in a 17-point effort as the Bears coasted to a 91-47 win.

[PHOTO] Five reach double figures as Black Bears build on district dominance by routing Jackets

January 27, 2024
Harlan County senior Caleb Johnson worked on defense against Middlesboros Jerimah Beck in Fridays district clash. Johnson hit five 3-pointers in a 17-point effort as the Bears coasted to a 91-47 win.

[PHOTO] Five reach double figures as Black Bears build on district dominance by routing Jackets

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 27, 2024
Harlan County guard Ella Karst worked between two Middlesboro defenders on Friday for two of her 29 pointsi in the Lady Bears 48-39 victory.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears run win streak to five despite offensive struggles

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 27, 2024
Middlesboro guard Morgan Martin worked down the court against Harlan Countys Faith Hoskins in a district clash Friday at HCHS.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears overcome frigid start, coast to win over Middlesboro

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 13, 2024
Harlan County senior guard Trent Noah was honored before the Bears game Friday against Middlesboro for reaching the 3,000-point plateau in a win over Corbin on Jan. 5. Noah has scored 3,128 points through Saturdays game against Woodford County and needs 238 points to break Charles Thomas county record. The Bears have 10 regular season games left, which means hes on pace to break the record before tournament play begins.

[PHOTO] Noah honored for 3,000 points

January 14, 2024
Harlan Countys Trent Noah (left) and Jaycee Carter battled with Middlesboros Bryce Bowling in district action Friday. Noah had 35 points and Carter led in rebounds with 10 as the Bears rolled to a 97-58 victory.

[PHOTO] Noah and Huff team for 67 as Bears turn win over Middlesboro into shooting clinic

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 13, 2024
Middlesboro junior guard Jerimah Beck scored six points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Yellow Jackets won 56-43 on Tuesday at Barbourville.

[PHOTO] Jackets bounce back from early All 'A' exit with win over Tigers

January 10, 2024
Junior guard Jerimah Beck scored 16 points in Middlesboros 59-56 loss to Oneida Baptist in the 13th Region All A Classic on Saturday.

[PHOTO] Gritton's Mountaineers knock off Jackets in All 'A' quarterfinals

January 7, 2024
Pineville guard Ashton Moser, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 23 points in the Mountain Lions 60-58 win over Jackson County on Saturday in the 13th Region All A Classic.

[PHOTO] Lions hold off Jackson County to advance in All ‘A’ regional

January 7, 2024
Junior guard Ashton Moser scored 19 points on Thursday in Pinevilles 71-33 rout of visiting Thomas Walker, Va., and joined the schools 1,000-point club in the process.

[PHOTO] Lions warm up for All ‘A’ with rout of Thomas Walker

January 5, 2024
Pineville senior guard Nadine Johnson scored 19 points Tuesday in the Lady Lions 54-38 win at Clay County.

[PHOTO] Lady Lions stay hot with victory at Clay County

January 3, 2024
Pineville guard Nadine Johnson sailed to the basket against Harlan Countys Ella Karst in action from the Chain Rock Classic.

[PHOTO] Lady Lions sweep Chain Rock Classic, improve record to 10-1

January 1, 2024
Pineville guard Sawyer Thompson drove around Powell Countys Dylan Carter in championship game action Saturday at the Chain Rock Classic. Thompson scored 25 points in the Mountain Lions 84-73 win.

[PHOTO] Mountain Lions down Powell to capture Chain Rock Classic title

December 31, 2023
Middlesboro senior center Trey King had 20 points and 14 rebounds in a 76-42 win over Trimble County on Saturday at the Chain Rock Classic in Pineville.

[PHOTO] Yellow Jackets snap four-game skid with rout of Trimble County

December 31, 2023
Harlan County senior guard Ella Karst scored 31 points on Saturday in the Lady Bears 67-40 win over Claiborne, Tenn.

[PHOTO] Karst provides points, leadership as Lady Bears defeat Claiborne

December 31, 2023
Pineville guard Sawyer Thompson scored 30 points in the Lions win over Somerset Christian in the semifinals of the Chain Rock Classic on Friday.

[PHOTO] Lions use 33-point quarter to earn spot in Chain Rock finals

December 30, 2023
Middlesboro junior guard Keevi Betts raced down the court as Whitley Countys Lydia Hale defended in action Thursday from the Magic City WIner Classic at Middlesboro. The Lady Jackets fell 51-35 to Whitley County and lost 64-33 to Wolfe County and 49-38 to Thomas Walker, Va., on Wednesday. No scoring information was available on any of the games. The 3-9 Lady Jackets return to action Thursday against Willliamsburg in the first round of the 13th Region All A Classic at Barbourville.

[PHOTO] Lady Jackets lose three games in Magic City Winter Classic

December 29, 2023
Pineville guard Wyatt Caldwell worked to the basket in action against Trimble County.

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DV - Ashton Moser vs Trimble

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Pineville guard Kaiden Robbins raced down the court during the Lions win over Trimble County on Thursday in the Chain Rock Classic.

[PHOTO] Pineville teams are winners in first night of Chain Rock Classic

December 29, 2023
Harlan County coach Anthony Nolan talked with his team during the Lady Bears win Thursday over Providence Academy, Tenn. It was the 400th victory for Nolan in his 22-year coaching career.

[PHOTO] Nolan reaches 400-win mark as Lady Bears defeat Tennessee team in Chain Rock Classic

December 28, 2023
Middlesboro guard Jerimah Beck drove by a Somerset defender on Thursday in action from the Chain Rock Classic. Beck scored 12 points in the Jackets 61-57 loss.

[PHOTO] Jumpers rally in fourth quarter to edge Middlesboro in tourney

December 29, 2023
Emily Lambert, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 16 points in Middlesboros win over Carroll County in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

[PHOTO] Lady Jackets win one, lose two in Smoky Mountain tourney

December 23, 2023
Middlesboro senior forward Trey King had 18 points and six rebounds in the Yellow Jackets win over Thomas Walker, Va., on Saturday at Lincoln Memorial University.

[PHOTO] Jackets coast past Thomas Walker in Railsplitter Classic

December 17, 2023
Middlesboro senior forward Trey King had 18 points and six rebounds in the Yellow Jackets win over Thomas Walker, Va., on Saturday at Lincoln Memorial University.

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Middlesboro guard Keevi Betts worked to the basket in action earlier this season. Betts and the Lady Jackets broke a three-game losing streak on Tuesday with a 40-20 victory over Wellspring Guardians.

[PHOTO] Lady Jackets break skid with win over Wellspring Guardians

December 13, 2023
Middlesboro senior center Bryce Bowling worked inside for a shot against Whitley County on Tuesday.

[PHOTO] Ellis helps Colonels rally for victory over Middlesboro

December 13, 2023
Middlesboro senior center Bryce Bowling worked inside for two of his 11 points on Thursday in the Jackets 66-58 win over visiting Barbourville.

[PHOTO] Jackets find a way, improve to 3-0 with win over Barbourville

December 8, 2023
Middlesboro senior center Trey King battled for position on Tuesday during the Jackets win over Williamsburg.

[PHOTO] Defense carries Middlesboro to victory in battle of Jackets

December 6, 2023
Middlesboros Emily Lambert dropped off a pass in Mondays game against visiting McCreary Central. The Lady Jackets fell 63-35 despite 13 points from Lambert.

[PHOTO] Lady Jackets suffer three straight losses

December 6, 2023
Trey King scored 19 points to lead Middlesboro in its season-opening 52-44 win over Lynn Camp.

[PHOTO] King leads Jackets to win over Lynn Camp in opener

December 1, 2023
Middlesboro guard Cayden Grigsby drove by a Lynn Camp defender in the Jackets win Thursday.

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Middlesboro guard Keevi Betts scored 20 points Tuesday in the Lady Jackets win over visiting Lynn Camp.

[PHOTO] Lady Jackets open season with victory over Lynn Camp

November 29, 2023
Middlesboro guard Jerimah Beck sailed to the basket during action in the G.J. Smith Showcase at South Laurel on Friday. The Yellow Jackets fell 67-55 to Somerset Christian.

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Team members include, from left, front row: Abby Jackson, Taraji Brooks, Millie Roberts, Halaya Brown, coach Sally Adams, Anna Myers, Keevie Betts, Morgan Martin and Cheyenne Gilbert; back row: coach Donny Brock, trainer Byron Asheer, Emily Lambert, Tilly Hoskins, Trinity Derossett, Jenna Baker, Trinity Partin, Lily Partin, Abby Appleby, Aieza Ahmad, Malea Crenshaw, coach Kailey Owens, manager Kortlyn Lambert and coach Kristen Brock.

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Middlesboro quarterback Cayden Grigsby followed running back Rylee Foster in Friday’s playoff game at Pikeville. Grigsby ran for 165 yards and threw for 155 in the Jackets’ 34-14 loss.

[PHOTO] Panthers’ ground game too much as Middlesboro falls in third round

November 20, 2023
Team members include, from left, front row: Bryson Brooks, Joseph Killion, Amari Houston, Cayden Grigsby, coach John Wheat, Brayden Barnard, Chandlier Cox, Mehki Young and Anthony Miracle; back row: assistant coach Ed Gilbert, assistant coach/ATC Byron Asher, Jack Smith, Jeremiah Beck, Bryce Bowling, Trey King, Peyton Turner, Brady Hatmaker, Aiden Larew, assistant coach Eddie Gilbert, assistant coach Steve Barnard; not pictured: assistant coach Blake Davis.

[PHOTO] With senior-dominated squad returning, Jackets expect big improvements in 2024

November 20, 2023
Middlesboro senior receiver Kam Wilson went up for one of his catches on Friday in the Jackets 40-14 win over visiting Paintsville in the second round of the Class A playoffs.

[PHOTO] Jackets advance to regional finals by rolling past Paintsville

November 12, 2023
Middlesboro quarterback Cayden Grigsby was accompanied by lineman Bryce Bowling during a big gain in the Jackets 51-8 playoff victory Thursday over Lynn Camp.

[PHOTO] Jackets roll past Lynn Camp and into second round of playoffs

November 3, 2023
Middlesboro senior running back Rylee Foster went airborne over a Knox Central defender in Fridays game. Foster ran for 156 yards and two touchdowns in the Jackets 57-28 victory.

[PHOTO] Foster, Grigsby lead Jackets’ explosion in rout of Knox

October 29, 2023
Bell County sophomore linebacker Joshua Owens brought down a Clay County ball carrier in Fridays game.

[PHOTO] Bobcats overpower Clay to clinch home playoff game

October 22, 2023
Pineville running back Kaiden Robbins scored a touchdown in the Mountain Lions win Friday over Lynn Camp.

[PHOTO] Pineville survives Lynn Camp comeback, takes third in district

October 21, 2023
Middlesboro quarterback Cayden Grigsby ran for two touchowns and passed for three as the Jackets clinched the District 7 title with a 37-6 win over visiting Williamsburg.

[PHOTO] Middlesboro ends W-burg's 7-year run as district champs

October 14, 2023
Middlesboro quarterback Cayden Grigsby ran for two touchowns and passed for three as the Jackets clinched the District 7 title with a 37-6 win over visiting Williamsburg.

[PHOTO] Middlesboro ends W-burg’s 7-year run as district champs

October 14, 2023
Harlans Ava Nunez went to the net in Tuesdays district clash at Middlesboro. The Lady Dragons won in three sets.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons sweep Middlesboro

October 10, 2023
Harlan County’s Aliya Burkhart raced down the field in action from the 50th District Tournament finals. The Lady Jackets claimed a 5-2 victory.

[PHOTO] Lady Jackets defeat HCHS to capture 50th District title

October 8, 2023
Middlesboro quarterback Cayden Grigsby worked against Pinevilles Sawyer Thompson in Fridays district clash. Grigsby threw for three touchdowns in the Jackets 47-6 win.

[PHOTO] Grigsby passes for 3 TDs as Jackets coast into district showdown with rout of Lions

October 7, 2023
Middlesboro quarterback Cayden Grigsby worked against Pinevilles Sawyer Thompson in Fridays district clash. Grigsby threw for three touchdowns in the Jackets 47-6 win.

[PHOTO] Grigsby passes for 3 TDs as Jackets coast into district showdown with rout of Lions

By Shane Shackleford, Sports Writer
October 7, 2023
The Harlan County Black Bears are pictured after their 2-0 victory over Barbourville on Thursday in the 50th District Tournament finals at Middlesboro. It was the third straight district title for the Bears. No details were available on the game at press time.

[PHOTO] Bears capture third straight 50th District with win over TIgers

October 7, 2023
The Harlan County Black Bears are pictured after their 2-0 victory over Barbourville on Thursday in the 50th District Tournament finals at Middlesboro. It was the third straight district title for the Bears. No details were available on the game at press time.

[PHOTO] Bears capture third straight 50th District with win over TIgers

October 7, 2023
Harlan County junior Ray Splawn raced down the field in 50th District Tournament action Tuesday. Splawn scored three goals in the Bears 8-0 victory over Knox Central.

[PHOTO] Splawn, Brock lead Bears into district championship game

October 4, 2023
Harlan County freshman Holly Wright advanced the ball down the field in the Lady Bears 1-0 win over Bell County on Monday in the 50th District Tournament.

[PHOTO] Middlesboro, HC advance to finals with shutout victories

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 3, 2023
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