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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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Harlan first baseman Jared Moore had the game-winning hit Friday as the Green Dragons rallied for a 5-4 win over Bell County in the 52nd District Tournament finals at Harlan County.

[Photo] Moore’s walkoff hit sends Harlan to district title victory over Bobcats

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 23, 2025
The Harlan Green Dragons are pictured with their championship trophy after rallying for a 5-4 win over Bell County on Friday at Harlan County High School for their second straight 52nd District Tournament championship. It was the first time Harlan has won consecutive district titles since 1997 and 1998 and the third time since winning four straight from 1956 to 1959.

[Photo] Dragons repeat as district champs

May 23, 2025
Harlan freshman Tanner Daniels will be among the favorites in the distance events during the Region 6 meet on Wednesday.

[Photo] Green Dragons going to Somerset for Class A regional competition

May 19, 2025
Harlan junior Brody Owens pounded out three hits and earned the win on the mound as the Green Dragons closed the regular season with a 7-3 win in nine innings at Perry Central.

[Photo] Owens powers the short-handed Dragons to win at Perry Central

May 15, 2025
Harlan freshman Izack Saylor placed first in the high jump at a race in Jonesville, Va., on Saturday.

[Photo] Harlan girls place third, boys fifth in Lee Last Chance in Virginia

May 12, 2025
Harlan third baseman Matt Nunez had a hit Saturday on Senior Night in the Dragons' 6-3 win over visiting Williamsburg. Nunez and Jared Moore are the only seniors on this year's roster.

[Photo] Dragons celebrate Senior Night with victory over Williamsburg

May 10, 2025
Harlan senior Ella Lisenbee pounded out four hits and drove in four runs as the Lady Dragons won 13-2 at Jenkins.

[Photo] Lisenbee’s four-hit night powers Lady Dragons to win at Jenkins

May 7, 2025
Harlan shortstop Ella Farley collected three hits and scored three runs Tuesday to lead the Lady Dragons to a 7-6 win at Shelby Valley.

[Photo] Farley ignites the Lady Dragons' offense in win over Shelby Valley

May 6, 2025
Harlan’s Aymanni Wynn signed with Union Commonwealth University in ceremonies last week at the school. She is pictured with her mother, Savanna, and sister, Peyshaunce.

[Photo] Wynn reverses course, signs with Union Commonwealth University

May 4, 2025
Bell County's Blake Burnett pitched a no-hitter Monday as the Bobcats rolled to a 16-1 win over Middlesboro.

Harlan second baseman Daria Lee took a throw in middle school action earlier this season. Lee had a hit Thursday in the Lady Dragons' 8-4 win at Harlan County.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

May 2, 2025
Harlan senior first baseman Abbi Fields homered in the Lady Dragons' win Tuesday over Jenkins.

[Photo] Lady Dragons ride a 10-hit attack in shutout victory over Jenkins

April 30, 2025
Harlan's Gibson Wilder (left) and Darius Akal (right) competed with Middlesboro's Jacob TInnell in action from the E.R. "Doc" Gray Invitational on Saturday.

[Photo] Middlesboro teams sweep E.R. ‘Doc’ Gray Invitational at HHS

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
April 29, 2025
Harlan junior Baylor Varner pitched a three-hitter with nine strikeouts as the Green Dragons defeated visiting Harlan County 4-1 on Monday.

[Photo] ‘Small ball’ approach works for Green Dragons in win over HCHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 28, 2025
Harlan's Brody Owens collected a pair of hits Saturday as the Green Dragons fell 5-4 to visiting Lee, Va.

[Photo] Lee scores a run in the seventh inning to edge Green Dragons

April 27, 2025
Harlan's Baylor Varner pitched a two-hitter as the Green Dragons routed Middlesboro 17-2 in the first game of a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday.

[Photo] Green Dragons sweep district doubleheader at Middlesboro

April 23, 2025
Harlan County senior catcher Jade Burton raced to first in Tuesday's district clash at Harlan. Burton had a hit in the Lady Bears' 6-5 win.

[Photo] Adams survives early, thrives late as Lady Bears rally for district win

April 22, 2025
Harlan sophomore Luke Luttrell recorded a double and single in the Green Dragons' loss Saturday at Knott Central.

[Photo] HCHS teams, Harlan boys suffer losses on the road over weekend

April 20, 2025
Harlan senior third baseman Ella Lisenbee scored the winning run as the Lady Dragons rallied for a 5-4 win on Friday at Knott Central.

[Photo] Lady Dragons rally in 7th to make Lewis a winner in her prep debut

April 18, 2025
Harlan's Harmonee Mills pounded out a pair of hits in the Lady Dragons' win over Middlesboro.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

April 18, 2025
Harlan senior Annie Hoskins signed with Alice Lloyd College earlier this week to continue her volleyball and academic careers on the next level. Pictured with Hoskins are her parents, Angela and Alex Hoskins.

[Photo] Hoskins moving on to next level as she signs with Alice Lloyd

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 16, 2025
Harlan's Luke Luttrell was the winning pitcher as the Green Dragons defeated Bell County 5-3 on Tuesday.

[Photo] Green Dragons complete sweep as Luttrell pitches complete game

April 15, 2025
Harlan third baseman Ella Lisenbee recorded two of the Lady Dragons' five hits Tuesday in the 13th Region All "A" Classic finals. The Lady Generals advanced with a 6-1 victory.

[Photo] Williams cools off Harlan bats in All ‘A’ Classic regional finals

April 15, 2025
Harlan junior Baylor Varner pitched 6 2/3 innings Monday in a district showdown against Bell County. The Dragons rallied with three runs in the seventh inning to win 4-3.

[Photo] Green Dragons rally with three runs in last at bat to edge Bell

April 14, 2025
Bell County’s Blake Burnett delivered a pitch in Monday’s district clash at Harlan. The Green Dragons scored three runs in the seventh inning to rally for a 4-3 win.

Harlan sophomore Eli Freyer pitched a no-hitter Tuesday as the Green Dragons routed visiting Thomas Walker, Va., 20-0 in three innings.

[Photo] Freyer pitches no-hitter as HHS ends skid with rout of Pioneers

April 8, 2025
Harlan's Kylie Noe signed with Union Commonwealth University to continue her academic and athletic career. She is pictured with Earl Sanders (back), Kobe Noe and Joyce Owens.

[Photo] Noe reverses course, will continue her basketball career at Union

April 7, 2025
Harlan coach Lee Freyer talked with his team during a game earlier this season. The Green Dragons dropped four games in Elizabethtown during spring break.

[Photo] Green Dragons drop four during a spring break trip to Elizabethtown

April 5, 2025
Taylor Glenn collected three hits Thursday as Harlan downed visiting Whitley County 5-2 in middle school softball action.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

April 4, 2025
Harlan's Adelynn Lewis pitched a no-hitter against Barbourville in middle school action.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

April 2, 2025
Harlan third baseman Ella Lisenbee drove in six runs with an inside-the-park grand slam and a single in the Lady Dragons' 12-1 win Monday at Elliott County.

[Photo] Lady Dragons pound three more homers in a rout at Elliott County

March 31, 2025
Photo by Jon Dickenson Harlan's Addison Jackson connected on a pitch in Thursday's game against visiting Middlesboro. Jackson had a homer and double to spark the Lady Dragons in a 9-6 win.

[Photo] Lady Dragons ride six-run sixth to comeback win over Middlesboro

March 27, 2025
Harlan's Brody Owens went after a pitch in action earlier this season. Owens had one of the Dragons' three hits Wednesday in a loss to Jackson County at the 13th Region All "A" Classic.

[Photo] Generals stretch win streak to six by knocking off Harlan in All ’A’

March 27, 2025
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
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