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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 senior forward Kylie Noe worked inside for two of her 15 points in the Lady Dragons' 74-42 win.

[Photo] Lady Dragons close regular season with a surprising rout of Corbin

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 18, 2025
Aymanni Wynn has scored 2,326 points in her Harlan career.

[Photo] A Wynn-Wynn situation

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 16, 2025
Harlan senior forward Aymanni Wynn scored 28 points in the Lady Dragons' 71-42 win Friday at Harlan County.

[Photo] Noe, Wynn take over in second half as Lady Dragons pound HC

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 15, 2025
Harlan County senior guard Brody Napier released a shot on Firday during the Bears' 73-21 win over visiting Harlan.

[Photo] Bears’ defensive surge continues as seniors say goodbye with rout

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 14, 2025
Harlan guard Dylan Cox put up a shot against Williamsburg's Andrew Smith in Thursday's game. Smith led the Jackets with 23 points in a 72-58 victory.

[Photo] Jackets respond to Harlan’s surge, close out victory with 12-0 run

February 13, 2025
Harlan guard Izack Saylor scored 22 points Tuesday in the Green Dragons' 79-70 loss to visiting PIneville.

[Photo] Mountain Lions overcome their free throw woes to defeat Harlan

February 11, 2025
Harlan senior forward Kylie Noe worked inside for two of her team-high 26 points in the Lady Dragons' 80-69 win over visiting Leslie County.

[Photo] Lady Dragons place four in double figures as they down Leslie County

February 11, 2025
Harlan senior forward Kylie Noe worked inside for a shot in Monday's game against visiting Knox Central.

[Photo] Knox ends Lady Dragons' streak

February 10, 2025
Harlan senior forward Kylie Noe has scored over 2,000 points in her high school career and is ranked among the top players in the 13th Region.

[Photo] Noe working to close memorable HHS career with a strong finish

February 9, 2025
Ella Farley signed recently with the University of Pikeville to continue her academic and athletic career. Pictured with Farley are, from left, front row: Kristi Farley, Rob Farley, Ella Farley, Jennifer Saylor and University of Pikeville coach Robert Staggs; back row: Harlan coaches Scott Lisenbee and David Overbay.

[Photo] Farley, igniter of Harlan offense, will continue career at Pikeville

February 9, 2025
Harlan guard Ethan Huff went in for two of his 18 points in the Green Dragons’ win Friday over Lee, Va.

[Photo] Dragons bounce back in second half to knock off Virginia squad

February 8, 2025
Harlan guard Ethan Huff went in for two of his 18 points in the Green Dragons’ win Friday over Lee, Va.

[Photo] Dragons bounce back in second half to knock off Virginia squad

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
February 8, 2025
Harlan guard Jaxson Perry, pictured in action earlier this season, led the Green Dragons with 11 points in a loss Thursday at Knott Central.

[Photo] Huff’s Patriots extend win streak to eight as they defeat Harlan

February 6, 2025
Harlan senior first baseman Abbi Fields signed with Alice Lloyd College on Tuesday to continue her academic and athletic careers. Pictured with Fields are, from left: Alice Lloyd assistant coach Mason Schroeder, her brother Adrian Fields, and mom, Jessica Hubbard.

[Photo] Fields, Harlan’s power-hitting first baseman, signs with Alice Lloyd

February 5, 2025
Junior guard Dylan Cox led Harlan with 15 points in a 46-34 win Tuesday at Middlesboro.

[Photo] Fast start propels Green Dragons to a district victory over Middlesboro

February 5, 2025
Harlan senior forward Kylie Noe worked inside for two of her 24 points in the Lady Dragons' 77-54 win Friday over visiting Barbourville.

[Photo] Balanced attack carries Harlan in victory over visiting Lady Tigers

January 31, 2025
Harlan senior Addison Jackson signed with Montreat College on Friday to continue her athletic and academic career. She is pictured with her brother, Caiden Jackson, and her parents, Jason and Hope Jackson.

[Photo] Harlan’s Jackson will continue her softball career at Montreat College

February 1, 2025
Harlan's Cheyenne Rhymer battled to work out of a trap in Monday's game against North Laurel. The visiting Lady Jaguars forced 13 turnovers in the first half on the way to a 70-41 victory.

[Photo] Lady Jaguars continue perfect season as they roll past Harlan

January 27, 2025
Harlan's Cheyenne Rhymer battled to work out of a trap in Monday's game against North Laurel. The visiting Lady Jaguars forced 13 turnovers in the first half on the way to a 70-41 victory.

[Photo] Lady Jaguars continue perfect season as they roll past Harlan

January 27, 2025
Harlan senior forward Kylie Noe worked around a Middlesboro defender on Friday during the Lady Dragons' 74-49 victory. Noe scored 18 points in the win, surpassing the 2,000-point mark for her career in the process.

[Photo] Lady Dragons apply some payback with district win over Middlesboro

January 24, 2025
Harlan freshman center Kobe Noe went in for two of his 17 points in the Green Dragons' 59-58 win over visiting Middlesboro on Friday. Noe hit the game-winning free throw with six-tenths of a second left.

[Photo] Noe’s free throw in final second sends Harlan to win over Jackets

January 24, 2025
Harlan freshman forward Braxton Rowe worked against Bell County's Jaxon Thomas in Tuesday's district clash. Thomas scored 15 points in the Bobcats' 81-41 victory.

[Photo] Bobcats complete sweep of Harlan as Buell leads with 23 points

January 21, 2025
Harlan senior forward Kylie Noe scored two of her 19 points Monday in the Lady Dragons' 68-59 win over Jackson County in the 13th Region All "A" Classic semifinals.

[Photo] Defense takes over in second half as HHS earns spot in All ‘A’ finals

January 14, 2025
Harlan senior guard Aymanni Wynn worked to the basket for two of her 15 points Sunday in the Lady Dragons' 75-10 rout of Oneida Baptist in the 13th Region All "A" Classic at Middlesboro.

[Photo] Lady Dragons overpower OBI to earn a spot in All ‘A’ semifinals

January 12, 2025
Harlan senior Aymanni Wynn was honored recenlty for becoming third player in Harlan High School history to reach the 2,000-point plateau. She is pictured with coach Mackenzie Varner and principal Mike Bolton.

[Photo] Wynn joins 2,000-point club

January 11, 2025
Harlan’s Kylie Noe went up for two of her team-high 16 points in the Lady Dragons’ 51-40 loss to visiting South Laurel.

[Photo] Lady Cardinals overcome slow start to secure a win at Harlan

January 10, 2025
Harlan guard Ethan Huff shot over Oneida Baptist’s Dennis Esemuede in action from the 13th Region All “A” Classic on Saturday. OBI advance with a 61-38 win.

[Photo] Green Dragons’ offense struggles in All ‘A’ loss to Oneida Baptist

January 4, 2025
Harlan guard Ethan Huff shot over Oneida Baptist’s Dennis Esemuede in action from the 13th Region All “A” Classic on Saturday. OBI advance with a 61-38 win.

[Photo] Green Dragons’ offense struggles in All ‘A’ loss to Oneida Baptist

January 4, 2025
Harlan freshman guard Jaxson Perry worked to the basket against Harlan County's Brody Napier in Thursday's game. Perry led the Dragons with 17 points in a 75-47 loss.

[Photo] Black Bears’ defense dominates in coasting to district win at Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 3, 2025
Harlan senior forward Kylie Noe rejected a shot in Thursday's district match up against visiting Harlan County.

[Photo] Lady Dragons answer HC’s late surge to hang on for district win

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 3, 2025
Harlan senior guard Aymanni Wynn became the third Lady Dragon and seventh girls player in county history to reach the 2,000-point plateau when she scored in the third quarter Sunday in a win over Owen County at the Defender Classic in Lexington.

[Photo] Harlan's Wynn becomes seventh member of 2,000-point club

December 29, 2024
Harlan guard Ethan Huff, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 11 points Saturday in the Dragons' 71-51 loss to Pike Central.

[Photo] Stewart pours in 34 as Pike Central defeats HHS in State Farm tourney

December 28, 2024
Harlan freshman guard Peyshaunce Wynn scored 31 points Saturday in the Lady Dragons' overtime loss to Russell at the Defender Classic in Lexington.

[Photo] Russell rallies for overtime win over Harlan at Defender Classic

December 28, 2024
Pineville's Ava Arnett scored 29 points in the Lady Lions' 50-27 win Friday over Harlan County.

Harlan freshman center Kobe Noe, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 19 points Friday in the Green Dragons' loss to East Jessamine in the State Farm Holiday Basketball Tournament.

[Photo] East Jessamine knocks off Harlan in first round of holiday tourney

December 27, 2024
Harlan guard Cheyenne Rhymer pictured in action earlier this season, scored 11 points in the Lady Dragons' loss to Dunbar on Friday in the Lady Defender Classic at Bryan Station.

[Photo] Lady Dragons fall to Dunbar in first round of Bryan Station tourney

December 27, 2024
Harlan guard Peyshaunce Wynn scored 23 points Saturday in the Lady Dragons 74-34 victory over Caverna in the Corbin Christmas Bash.

[Photo] Lady Dragons split two games during Corbin Christmas Bash

December 21, 2024
Izack Saylor led Harlan with 13 points in a loss Saturday at Pulaski County.

[Photo] Pulaski County rolls past Harlan

December 21, 2024
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 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
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