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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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Harlan guard Dylan Cox, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 15 points Friday as the Green Dragons defeated Spring Hill, Tenn., 59-41 in the Pulaski Invitational in Somerset.

[Photo] Dragons open Pulaski County tourney with win over Spring Hill

December 20, 2024
Harlan senior wing Aymanni Wynn scored 10 of her 14 points in the fourth quarter Friday as the Lady Dragons rallied for a 63-52 win over Wayne County at the Corbin Christmas Bash.

[Photo] Lady Dragons take over in fourth quarter to knock off Wayne County

December 20, 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.

[Photo] Burnett, Hall combine for 43 points as Bell County rolls past Dragons

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 18, 2024
Harlan freshman Izack Saylor hit eight 3-pointers and finished with 24 points in the Dragons' 71-61 loss at Somerset Christian.

[Photo] Somerset Christian rallies past Dragons with strong third quarter

December 14, 2024
Photo by Jon Dickenson Harlan senior forward Kylie Noe worked against Knott Central’s Akasia Bentley in a first-round game Wednesday at the WYMT Mountain Classic. Noe scored 12 points as the Lady Dragons fell 54-47.

[Photo] McAlarnis powers Knott Central to first-round victory over Harlan

December 11, 2024
Harlan guard Izack Saylor, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 15 points Tuesday in the Dragons' 69-53 win at Lee, Va.

[Photo] Green Dragons break through for first win as freshmen take control

December 10, 2024
Harlan High School senior Darius Akal signed to play football next year at Eastern Kentucky University.

[Photo] Harlan's Akal signs with EKU

December 9, 2024
Harlan guard Cooper Thomas, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 18 points Friday in the Dragons' win over Middlesboro.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

December 8, 2024
Harlan senior guard Aymanni Wynn put up a shot in action from the UVA-WIse Prep Classic last week. The Lady Dragons won two games before falling to WIse Central, Va., in the tournament finals.

[Photo] Lady Dragons' offense cools in loss to Wise Central in tourney finals

December 8, 2024
JD — Kylie Noe file photo

Harlan senior guard Aymanni Wynn scored 23 points Friday in the Lady Dragons' win over Eastside, Va., in the UVA-Wise Prep Classic.

[Photo] Wynn, Noe team for 42 points as Lady Dragons advance in tourney

December 7, 2024
Harlan freshman center Kobe Noe scored 25 points in the Dragons' scrimmage win over Buckhorn on Saturday.

[Photo] Dragons bounce back by blowing past Buckhorn in scrimmage

By John Henson, Managing Editor
November 30, 2024
Harlan freshman guard Jaxson Perry drew a foul on a drive in scrimmage action Saturday against Buckhorn. Perry scored eight points in the Dragons' 88-65 victory.

Harlan senior forward Kylie Noe scored 27 points in the Lady Dragons' 78-42 scriimmage win Wednesday over Perry Central.

[Photo] Lady Dragons bury Perry with 33-4 run in 2nd quarter of scrimmage

November 27, 2024
Team members include, from left, front row: Cruz Galloway, Dalton Halcomb, Jaxson Perry, Dylan Cox, Ethan Huff, Dylan Collins and Brayden Lucas; back row: coach Derrick Akak, Jaylen Akal, Brenton Bargo, Braxton Rowe, Kobe Noe, Izack Saylor, Eli Noe, Gibson Wilder, coach Gary Amos and coach Aaron Simpson; not pictured: Eric Evans.

[Photo] Green Dragons starting over in ’25 with roster full of underclassmen

November 28, 2024
Brody Brock scored 20 points in Harlan's 48-45 win Monday over visiting Oneida Baptist in seventh- and eighth-grade basketball.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

November 19, 2024
Lynn Camp guard Donovan Allen was surrounded by Green Dragons on Thursday in the visiting Wildcats' win at Harlan.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

November 15, 2024
Harlan guard Cooper Thomas put up a shot over Lynn Camp's Donovan Allen in middle school basketball action Thursday. Allen scored 16 points in the Wildcats' 42-27 victory.

Bell County's Kairi Lamb went to the net for a point in 13th Region Tournament action Monday.

Williamsburg's Chase Meddles picked up yardage as Harlan's Darius Akal moved in for a stop in District 7 action Friday. Williamsburg clinched the district title with a 38-0 victory.

[Photo] Jackets reclaim District 7 crown as Goodin scores 3 TDs in win

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
October 25, 2024
Harlan senior Kaylee Roark returned the ball in action earlier this season. The Lady Dragons closed the regular season with wins over Red Bird and June Buchanan.

[Photo] Lady Dragons coast to wins over Red Bird, JBS to close season

October 19, 2024
Harlan senior tight end/fullback Hunter Clem went over the Lynn Camp defense for a 34-yard touchdown in the second quarter of the Dragons' 30-8 win.

[Photo] Dragons’ offense rolls behind Sharp’s 301-yard night in win over Lynn Camp

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 18, 2024
Harlan's Jonah Sharp ran for 301 yards and two touchdowns in the Green Dragons' 38-0 win Friday over visiting Lynn Camp.

Harlan running back Darius Akal worked down the sideline in Friday's game against visiting Knott Central.

[Photo] Gibson runs for 285 yards, four TDs as Patriots coast to win at Harlan

October 11, 2024
Harlan running back Darius Akal worked down the sideline in Friday's game against visiting Knott Central.

[Photo] Gibson runs for 285 yards, four TDs as Patriots coast to win at Harlan

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
October 11, 2024
Harlan's Gracie Hensley went to the net for a return in a district match Monday against Harlan County.

[Photo] Lady Bears secure record-breaking 21st win with a sweep of Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 7, 2024
Harlan senior pitcher/first baseman Jared Moore participated in a college showcase over the weekend in Smyrna, Tenn. His past baseball showcases have included trips to Cincinnati, Eastern and Alice Lloyd with another coming up in November at East Tennessee State University.

[Photo] Harlan's Moore attends college baseball showcase in Tennessee

October 6, 2024
Middlesboro senior Vincent Smith ran for two touchdowns Friday in the Yellow Jackets' 21-0 win over visiting Harlan.

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

October 4, 2024
Harlan's Gracie Hensley returned the ball in Tuesday's match against visiting Lynn Camp.

[Photo] Lady Dragons sweep Lynn Camp

October 1, 2024
Harlan's Darius Akal was brought down by Pineville's Kaiden Robbins in Friday's district clash. Akal scored four touchdowns in the Dragons' 38-14 win.

[Photo] Akal runs for 4 TDs as HHS regains Battle of 119 trophy by routing Lions

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 28, 2024
Harlan's Ryder Lemar caught a pass from Derek Holman during the Dragons' win over Pineville in middle school football action.

[Photo] Green Dragons triumph over Lions in middle school doubleheader

September 21, 2024
Harlan junior tailback Sedrick Washington broke free for a big gain in Friday's game at East Ridge. The Warriors scored a late touchdown to win 26-22.

[Photo] Warriors score last to edge Harlan in back-and-forth battle

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
September 21, 2024
Harlan's JaLynn Pennington drove around a Lynn Camp defender during the Lady Dragons' win Monday.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

September 17, 2024
Annie Hoskins and the Harlan Lady Dragons won two matches in the 13th Region All "A" Classic before falling to Barbourville in the semifinals.

[Photo] Lady Dragons win twice before falling in All ‘A’ semifinals

September 10, 2024
Harlan’s Baylor Varner round running room in Friday’s game against Pike Central. Varner ran for 85 yards in the loss.

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

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 6, 2024
Harlan senior Annie Hoskins recorded 11 kills in the Lady Dragons' win Thursday at Lynn Camp.

[Photo] Lady Dragons coast past Lynn Camp led by 11 Hoskins kills

September 5, 2024
Harlan's Annie Hoskins went up for a point in Tuesday's district clash against Middlesboro.

[Photo] Lady Jackets triumph over HHS to end 28-match district streak

August 21, 2024
Junior running back Kaiden Robbins led Pineville last season with 779 rushing yards, 669 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.

[Photo] Mountain Lions ready to bounce back after last year’s struggles

By Shane Shackleford, Sports Writer
August 11, 2024
Team members include, from left, front row: Nate Montanaro, Caden Mefford, Andre Forrester, Doug Honeycutt, Beck Bryson and Nathan Cochran; middle row: Charlie Honeycutt, Isaiah Cornett, Connor Daniels, Jonah Sharp, Sedrick Washington, Darius Akal, Baylor Varner, Harlan Marietta and Noah McMillian; back row: Dejean Forrester, Peyton Thompson, Jordan Rodriguez, Matthew Nunez, Hunter Clem, Connor Witt, Donovan Clark, Kameron Witt, Gunnar Middleton and Tommy Pace.

[Photo] Williams taking it one day at a time in his quest to rejuvenate Green Dragons' football program

August 11, 2024
Team members include, from left, front row: Kaylee Sturgill, Kinsley Sturgill, Kamryn Blanton, Carley Jump, Halle Cox, Shaedyn Crow and Jordyn Shackleford; back row: coach Sierra Crow, Kenzie Shepherd, Cheyanne Childers, Zoe Lawson, Kaylee Roark, Annie Hoskins, Clarissa Yost, Peyshaunce Wynn, Addison Campbell, Gracie Hensley and coach Paighton Hensley; not pictured: Daria Lee and Gwen Toll.

[Photo] Crow takes on task of rebuilding Harlan's volleyball program

August 4, 2024
The Harlan Green Dragons captured the 52nd District Tournament title on Tuesday with a 7-5 win over Bell County.

[Photo] Harlan wins 52nd District title

May 22, 2024
Harlan first baseman Abbi Fields was congratulated by coach David Overbay after her two-run homer in the second inning Tuesday in the Lady Dragons' 4-3 win over Harlan County. Fields hit three home runs in the tournament to win most valuable player honors.

[Photo] Lady Dragons hold off HC, win first district title in 20 years

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 21, 2024
The Harlan Lady Dragons captured the 52nd DIstrict Tournament title with a 4-3 win Tuesday over Harlan County. Team members include, from left, front row: Rhileigh Estes, Gracie Hensley, Taylor Glenn, Ally Kirby, Jordyn Smith, Mallory McNiel, Ella Lisenbee and Ella Farley; back row: Lacey Lemar, Addison Jackson, Abbi Fields, Ava Nunez and Sariah Pace.

[Photo] Lady Dragons win district title

May 21, 2024
Harlan first baseman Abbi Fields headed home after hitting one of her two home runs Monday in the Lady Dragons' 6-5 win over Middlesboro in the 52nd District Tournament.

[Photo] Harlan rallies in 7th, wins in 8th to advance to 52nd District finals

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 21, 2024
Harlan guard Emma Owens signed recently with Southwest Virginia Community College to continue her academic and athletic career. Owens is pictured with her parents, Chuck and Jo, and her brothers, Brody and Xander.

[Photo] Owens will continue basketball career at Southwest Virginia

May 18, 2024
Harlan's Abbi Fields was greeted at the plate after her sixth-inning homer in the Lady Dragons' 12-8 win over Harlan County.

[Photo] Lady Dragons run wild on bases while giving HC first district loss

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 14, 2024
Harlan senior Aiden Johnson pitched a two-hitter as the Green Dragons defeated visiting Middlesboro 11-1.

[Photo] Johnson tosses 2-hitter as Green Dragons overpower Middlesboro

May 7, 2024
Harlan senior Aiden Johnson pitched a two-hitter as the Green Dragons defeated visiting Middlesboro 11-1.

[Photo] Johnson tosses 2-hitter as Green Dragons overpower Middlesboro

May 7, 2024
Luke Luttrell pitched a four-hitter on Saturday in Harlan's 3-1 win over Richmond Model.

[Photo] Luttrell, Varner dominate on mound as Dragons sweep

May 4, 2024
Harlan's Adelynn Burgan pitched a perfect game as the Lady Dragons defeated Middlesboro 15-0 on Monday.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

April 29, 2024
Harlan senior Aiden Johnson had two hits and was the winning pitcher Saturday as the Dragons routed East Ridge 16-3.

[Photo] Dragons split games at Floyd

April 27, 2024
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon (second from left) signed with the University of the Cumberlands on Thursday after an outstanding high school career that placed him third in school history in scoring.

[Photo] McLendon will continue hoops career with Cumberlands

April 26, 2024
Harlan County freshman Alexis Adams pitched a one-hitter with six strikeouts in the Lady Bears' 15-0 win Thursday over visiting Harlan.

[Photo] Lady Bears pound out 15 hits on the way to 3-inning rout of HHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 25, 2024
Harlan's Taylor Glenn beat the throw to Harlan County third baseman Raegan Landa in middle school action Thursday. Landa had an RBI triple in the Lady Bears' 4-1 win. Glenn had a hit for the Lady Dragons.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

April 26, 2024
Harlan junior Jared Moore gave up one run over three innings and supplied a pair of singles on offense in the Dragons' 13-11 win Tuesday over visiting Middlesboro.

[Photo] Green Dragons overcome 10-run fifth inning to edge Middlesboro

April 24, 2024
Harlan junior Jared Moore gave up one run over three innings and supplied a pair of singles on offense in the Dragons' 13-11 win Tuesday over visiting Middlesboro.

[Photo] Green Dragons overcome 10-run fifth inning to edge Middlesboro

April 24, 2024
Addyson Patton had two hits as Harlan downed Lynn Camp 10-0 in middle school softball action Friday.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

April 19, 2024
Harlan shortstop Ella Farley collected four hits in four at bats to lead the Lady Dragons in a 13-0 win Thursday over Bell County.

[Photo] Lady Dragons’ offense continues to sizzle in rout of Bell County

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 18, 2024
Adelynn Burgan pitched a shutout with eight strikeouts and no walks as Harlan defeated Middlesboro 16-0 in middle school softball action.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

April 17, 2024
Harlan first baseman Abbi Fields had two singles on Tuesday as part of a 17-hit attack in the Lady Dragons’ 13-10 win over visiting Middlesboro.

[Photo] Lady Dragons’ offensive surge continues in win over Mboro

April 17, 2024
Harlan sophomore Jake Brewer pitched two shutout innings Tuesday in the Dragons’ loss to visiting Bell County.

[Photo] Bobcats complete sweep of Harlan with 14-hit explosion

April 16, 2024
Harlan sophomore Jake Brewer pitched two shutout innings Tuesday in the Dragons’ loss to visiting Bell County.

[Photo] Bobcats complete sweep of Harlan with 14-hit explosion

April 16, 2024
Harlan's Jared Moore connected on a pitch in 13th Region All "A" Classic action Wednesday. Moore had a hit in the Green Dragons' 4-1 win.

[Photo] Luttrell pitches 5 hitless innings as Dragons move to All ‘A’ finals

March 27, 2024
Addison Jackson had a homer and three RBI in Harlan's 13-11 win Tuesday over Barbourville.

[Photo] Jackson, Smith hit homers as Lady Dragons win slugfest

March 20, 2024
Team members include, from left, coach Lee Freyer, assistant coach Andy Brewer, Caiden Meadors, Jake Brewer, Caden Middleton, Jonah Sharp, Luke Luttrell, Gunnar Snelling, Eli Freyer, Chris Rouse, Beck Bryson, Baylor Varner, Brody Owens, assistant coach Will Varner and assistant coach Terry Jones; not pictured: Aiden Johnson, Jared Moore and Donovan Montanaro.

[Photo] With several key players back, Dragons expected to continue their improvement this season

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 19, 2024
Harlan first baseman Abbi Fields drove in five runs with a homer and single as the Lady Dragons rolled to an 11-1 win over Powell County on Saturday.

[Photo] Fields drives in five as Lady Dragons defeat Powell County

March 17, 2024
Harlan sophomore Brody Owens collected three hits Saturday to lead the Green Dragons in a 7-4 win over Floyd Central.

[Photo] Owens, Brewer team for five hits as Dragons defeat Floyd Central

March 16, 2024
Junior third baseman Ella Lisenbee posted a .557 average last season that included 49 hits, seven homers, 28 RBI and 19 stolen bases in 21 attempts.

[Photo] Lady Dragons expect big improvements in ’24 with experienced squad returning

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 13, 2024
Harlan County's Trent Noah slammed home two of his 43 points on Saturday in the Black Bears' 66-60 win over Clay County in the 13th Region Tournament semifinals.

Harlan County guard Reggie Cottrell went over Clay County center Aiden Wagers for a shot in action from the 13th Region Tournament on Saturday. The Bears advanced with a 66-60 victory.

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

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 9, 2024
Bell County guard Blake Burnett worked against Harlan County's Reggie Cottrell in action from the 52nd District Tournament finals. Burnett led the Bobcats with 17 points in a 77-54 loss.

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

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 1, 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.

Bell County senior forward Gracie Jo Wilder played defense against Harlan point guard Emma Owens. WIlder scored 27 points in the Lady Cats' 60-54 district championship win.

[Photo] Lady Cats find success in paint, defeat Harlan in district finals

February 29, 2024
Middlesboro guard Jerimah Beck worked against Harlan County's Caleb Johnson in 52nd District Tournament action Tuesday. Johnson scored 10 to help the Bears advance with a 91-47 victory.

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

February 27, 2024
Harlan County senior Paige Phillips worked inside for two of her 13 points in 52nd District Tournament action Monday.

Bell County guard Neveah Allen put up a shot in 52nd District Tournament action. The Lady Cats advanced with a 55-38 victory.

[Photo] Lady Cats overcome slow start to earn a spot in district finals

February 27, 2024
Harlan County guard Trent Noah has been named the 13th Region's Player of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches.

[Photo] Noah named region's player of the year, Mr. Basketball finalist

February 23, 2024
Harlan junior center Hunter Clem, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 10 points Thursday as the Dragons lost at Pineville.

[Photo] Missing five starters, HHS stays close before falling to Pineville

February 23, 2024
Harlan junior guard Nate Montanaro put up a shot in Tuesday's game against Clay County.

[Photo] Clay County takes control early on the way to win over Dragons

February 21, 2024
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