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Harlan junior Jake Brewer was the winning pitcher and collected three hits as the Green Dragons routed visiting Pineville 15-0 on Monday.

[Photo] Brewer tosses 1-hitter as Harlan rolls to win over Mountain Lions

March 24, 2025
Harlan junior Baylor Varner pitched five shutout innings Saturday in the Green Dragons' 6-3 win at Lee, Va.

[Photo] Varner tosses 5 shutout innings as Green Dragons triumph over Lee

March 22, 2025
JD - Baylor Varner vs Leslie County

Harlan shortstop Ella Farley made contact with a pitch in Friday's game against visiting Letcher Central. Harlan rallied to force extra innings before falling 13-8. The Lady Dragons bounced back Saturday with wins over Powell County and Lynn Camp.

[Photo] Lady Dragons slug their way to a doubleheader sweep at Lynn Camp

March 23, 2025
Harlan sophomore Luke Luttrell worked to a South Laurel batter in the Dragons' home opener Tuesday. The Cardinals won 10-2.

[Photo] Cardinalls coast past Harlan

March 18, 2025
Team members include, from left, front row: Peyton Wynn, Gracie Hensley, Jordyn Smith, Ella Farley, Ella Lisenbee and Autumn Madewell; back row: Lacey Lemarr, Addison Jackson, Jaylyn Wynn, Sariah Pace, Abbi Fields, Ally Kirby, Ava Nunez, Raegan Goodman and Addison Campbell.

[Photo] Lady Dragons reaching for new heights with veteran squad back

March 16, 2025
Team members include, from left, front row: Peyton Wynn, Gracie Hensley, Jordyn Smith, Ella Farley, Ella Lisenbee and Autumn Madewell; back row: Lacey Lemarr, Addison Jackson, Jaylyn Wynn, Sariah Pace, Abbi Fields, Ally Kirby, Ava Nunez, Raegan Goodman and Addison Campbell.

[Photo] Lady Dragons reaching for new heights with veteran squad back

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 16, 2025
Harlan County's Maddox Huff drove against North Laurel's Cooper Elza in 13th Region Tournament action Saturday.

[Photo] North Laurel rallies past Bears in OT, advances to 13th Region finals

March 8, 2025
Three players from the first 52nd District Tournament held in 1975 at Harlan High School were honored at halftime of this year's championship game Thursday. The former players included Kathy Thomas, who played at Lynch; Maralee Holder, who played at Harlan; and Kim Kelley, who played at Cawood.

[Photo] Girls basketball pioneers honored

March 1, 2025
The Harlan County Black Bears are pictured after winning their third straight 52nd District Tournament title with a 61-51 win over Bell County on Friday at Harlan.

[Photo] Thrice as nice for Black Bears

February 28, 2025
Harlan County freshman guard Kylee Runions worked to the basket against Harlan's Kylie Noe in the 52nd District Tournament finals Thursday. Runions led the Lady Bears with 14 points in a 55-47 loss.

[Photo] Noe takes over as Lady Dragons hold off HC in 52nd District finals

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 27, 2025
Bell County senior guard Cameron Hall lofted a shot over a Middlesboro defender during the Bobcats' win in the 52nd DIstrict Tournament.

Bell County junior Blake Burnett worked to the basket in Tuesday's win over Middlesboro in the 52nd District Tournament.

Harlan County guard Reggie Cottrell drew a foul as he went up for a shot in 52nd District Tournament action Tuesday. Cottrell scored 12 points in the Bears' 68-49 victory.

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

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 26, 2025
Harlan guard Aymanni Wynn worked against Middlesboro's Keevi Betts in action from the 52nd District Tournament. Wynn scored 11 points, including two late free throws, as the Lady Dragons advanced with a 66-61 win.

[Photo] Lady Dragons hold off Middlesboro comeback to earn a spot in finals

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
February 25, 2025
Harlan County eighth-grade guard Jaycee Simpson went inside for two of her 14 points Monday in the Lady Bears' 59-51 win over Bell County in the 52nd District Toumament.

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

February 25, 2025
Harlan freshman forwards Braxton Rowe (11) and Kobe Noe battled for a rebound in Friday’s loss to visiting Knox Central.

[Photo] Dragons close their regular-season schedule with loss to Knox Central

February 22, 2025
Harlan freshman forwards Braxton Rowe (11) and Kobe Noe battled for a rebound in Friday’s loss to visiting Knox Central.

[Photo] Dragons close their regular-season schedule with loss to Knox Central

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
February 22, 2025
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 15, 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 12, 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 11, 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

February 1, 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 28, 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 28, 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 25, 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 12, 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 28, 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 28, 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 21, 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 28, 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 12, 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 12, 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 5, 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
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