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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
Harlans 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 Harlans 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 Countys 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.

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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 Countys 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.

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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

March 1, 2024
Middlesboro guard Jerimah Beck worked against Harlan Countys 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.

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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 Regions 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 Tuesdays game against Clay County.

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

February 21, 2024
Pineville guard Sawyer Thompson reached the 2,000-point mark Monday as he scored 34 points in the Lions’ 66-57 win at Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] Thompson reaches 2,000-point mark as Lions rally past Mboro

February 20, 2024
Former Harlan all-state guard Charles Thomas greeted Harlan County all-state guard Trent Noah in a game at Harlan earlier this month. Noah broke Thomas county scoring record on Saturday against Boyd County with 38 points. He now has 3,375 points in his prep career.

[PHOTO] Noah breaks Thomas' county scoring record with 38-point night against Boyd

February 17, 2024
Harlan junior wing Aymanni Wynn scored 23 points on Saturday in the Lady Dragons win over visiting McCreary Central.

[PHOTO] Wynn’s birthday celebration includes seven 3-pointers as Lady Dragons rout McCreary

February 17, 2024
Harlan forward Kylie Noe went up for two of her 32 points on Thursday in the Lady Dragons 70-66 win over visiting Pineville.

[PHOTO] Noe comes through in clutch as Lady Dragons hold off Pineville

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 15, 2024
Harlan junior Aymanni Wynn scored 18 points in the Lady Dragons loss at Johnson Central on Tuesday.

[PHOTO] Hicks' Lady Eagles improve to 22-2 with victory over Harlan

February 14, 2024
Bell County guard Cameron Hall went in for two of his 13 points on Monday in the Bobcats 67-52 win over visiting Harlan.

[PHOTO] Bobcats close first half with 18-0 run for second win over Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 13, 2024
Bell County senior forward Gracie Jo Wilder went up for two of her 20 points in the Lady Cats 58-49 win over Harlan on Monday.

[PHOTO] Lady Cats use fast start to knock off Harlan, clinch top seed

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 13, 2024
Harlan County guard Trent Noah put up a shot over Harlans Nate Montanaro in Fridays district clash. Noah scored 27 points in the Bears 83-52 win.

[PHOTO] Bears complete regular season district sweep by routing Harlan

February 10, 2024
Harlan County guard Trent Noah put up a shot over Harlans Nate Montanaro in Fridays district clash. Noah scored 27 points in the Bears 83-52 win.

[PHOTO] Bears complete regular season district sweep by routing Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 10, 2024
Harlan forward Kylie Noe scored 20 points to lead the Lady Dragons in a 54-46 victory over visiting Harlan County.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons turn up defense to end 17-game skid against HCHS

February 10, 2024
Harlan County guard Ella Karst worked against Harlans Emma Owens in Fridays game. Karst led the Lady Bears with 29 points in a 54-46 loss.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons turn up defense to end 17-game skid against HCHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 10, 2024
Pineville guard Sawyer Thompson scored 30 points Thursday in the Mountain Lions win over Red Bird.

[PHOTO] Thompson scores 30 as Lions coast past Red Bird

February 8, 2024
Bell County sophomore guard Blake Burnett sailed to the basket for two of his 20 points in the Bobcats 77-50 win Thursday at Harlan.

[PHOTO] Fast start helps Bobcats coast past short-handed Dragons

February 7, 2024
Bell County sophomore guard Blake Burnett sailed to the basket for two of his 20 points in the Bobcats 77-50 win Thursday at Harlan.

[PHOTO] Fast start helps Bobcats coast past short-handed Dragons

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 7, 2024
Bell County center Kairi Lamb went up for one of her 10 rebounds in the Lady Cats 51-34 win Tuesday at Harlan.

[PHOTO] Lady Cats’ defense dominates on the way to victory over Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 6, 2024
Middlesboro guard Keevi Betts shot over Harlans Emma Owens in district action Friday.

[PHOTO] Short-handed Lady Dragons triumph over Middlesboro

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 3, 2024
Senior guard Kyler McLendon went inside for two of his 37 points in the Green Dragons 63-60 win Friday at Middesboro.

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

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 3, 2024
Pineville junior guard Ashton Moser put up a shot over Harlans Nate Montanaro in Thursdays game. Moser hit the game-winning shot with 1.2 seconds left to send the Lions to a 77-74 victory.

[PHOTO] Moser's shot with 1.2 seconds left propels Lions over Harlan

February 2, 2024
Trent Cole set up the offense during Wednesdays game against Knott Central. The visiting Patriots led all the way in their 63-56 victory.

[PHOTO] Fast start helps Patriots send Huff to win at his alma mater

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 1, 2024
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon worked inside for a shot over Breathitt Countys Jaxon Hamilton in Mondays game. McLendon scored 46 points in the Dragons 98-92 victory.

[PHOTO] Dragons win shootout against defending 14th Region champs

January 29, 2024
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon worked inside for a shot over Breathitt Countys Jaxon Hamilton in Mondays game. McLendon scored 46 points in the Dragons 98-92 victory.

[PHOTO] Dragons win shootout against defending 14th Region champs

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 29, 2024
Emma Owen scored 12 points for Harlan in a first-round loss to Pikeville in the Kentucky All A Classic on Wednesday.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons eliminated by Pikeville in All 'A' opener

January 25, 2024
Emma Owens, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 12 points to lead Harlan in a first-round loss to Pikeville in the Kentucky All A Classic.

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Harlan County senior guard Ella Karst sailed to the basket for two of her 39 points on Monday in the Lady Bears 66-60 overtime win over visiting Harlan.

[PHOTO] Karst takes control in overtime as Lady Bears defeat Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 23, 2024
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff went up for two of his 21 points on Monday in the Bears 88-63 win over visiting Harlan.

[PHOTO] Bears improve district mark to 3-0 by coasting past Harlan

January 23, 2024
The Harlan Lady Dragons are pictured after rolling past Barbourville 71-34 in the championship game of the 13th Region All A Classic. It was the first All A title for the Lady Dragons since finishing as state runner up in 2017.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons rout Barbourville to end All 'A' title drought

January 13, 2024
Harlan junior forward Kylie Noe had 27 points and 10 rebounds in the Lady Dragons 60-57 win over Jackson County on Thursday in the 13th Region All A Classic semifinals.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons move into finals with upset of defending champs

January 12, 2024
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon scored 19 points on Tuesday to lead the Dragons in a 54-51 to Williamsburg in the 13th Region All A Classic finals at Red Bird.

[PHOTO] Jackets end Harlan's four-year reign as All 'A' regional champs

January 10, 2024
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon went to the basket for two of his 46 points Monday in the Green Dragons 72-68 win over Pineville in the 13th Region All A Classic semifinals.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons find that old All ‘A’ magic to knock off Pineville in overtime thriller

January 8, 2024
Harlan forward Kylie Noe scored 21 points on Friday as the Lady Dragons routed Oneida Baptist 77-12 in the quarterfinals of the 13th Region All A Classic.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons steamroll Oneida Baptist in All ‘A” quarterfinals

January 6, 2024
South Laurel guard Josh Steele went up for a shot against Harlans Hunter Clem. Steele finished with 17, hitting four of the Cardinals 13 3-pointers, in a 75-60 win.

[PHOTO] Cardinals get off to blazing start on the way to win at Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 2, 2024
Harlan guard Trent Cole scored 18 points Thursday in the Green Dragons 75-70 loss to Mason County in the Dribble Drive Challenge at South Laurel.

[PHOTO] Dragons build 23-point lead before watching it slip away in loss to Mason

December 21, 2023
Harlan forward Kylie Noe dropped off a pass to Addison Jackson on Friday during the Lady Dragons 69-51 win over visiting Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] Fast start sends Harlan past Lady Jackets in district opener

December 16, 2023
Harlan senior guard Kyler McLendon sailed to the basket for two of his 43 points in the Green Dragons 76-63 win Friday over Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] McLendon pours in 43 as Dragons shake off 0-3 start to defeat Middlesboro

December 16, 2023
Harlan senior guard Emma Owens scored 15 points on Tuesday in the Lady Dragons 80-32 win over visiting Williamsburg.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons rout Williamsburg in home opener to give Varner first win as coach

December 13, 2023
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon worked to the basket in Tuesdays game against Perry Central in the WYMT Mountain Classic. McLendon scored 34 points in the Dragons 67-57 loss to Clay County on Wednesday in the consolation bracket.

[PHOTO] Dragons fall to Clay despite 34-point night from McLendon

December 6, 2023
Harlan senior guard Kyler McLendon sailed in for two points in Tuesdays game against Perry Central in the WYMT Mountain Classic.

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Middlesboro guard Keevi Betts scored 20 points on Tuesday as the Lady Jackets opened their season with a 47-22 win over visiting Lynn Camp.

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Harlan County guard Ella Karst, pictured in action last season, scored 45 points on Saturday in the Lady Bears scrimmage win at Williamsburg.

[PHOTO] Karst pours in 45 as Lady Bears win scrimmage at Williamsburg

November 19, 2023
Eric Perry talked with his team during a break in the action in a win last season over Lexington Sayre. Perry stepped down this week as coach of the Green Dragons after five seasons.

[PHOTO] Perry steps down after five seasons of leading HHS football

November 1, 2023
Sawyer Thompson scored Pinevilles only touchdown on Friday in a 48-6 loss at Leslie County. The Lions travel to Paintsville on Thursday in the first round of the Class A playoffs.

[PHOTO] Leslie takes control early in victory over Mountain Lions

October 28, 2023
Harlan running back Darius Akal took a handoff from Baylor Varner before picking up yardage in Friday’s game against Williamsburg. Akal ran for 89 yards and a touchdown in the Dragons’ 28-14 loss.

[PHOTO] Goodin takes charge in second half to spark Jackets’ comeback

October 21, 2023
Harlan County senior Destiny Cornett went to the net to finish off a point against Harlan’s Kaylee Roark in action from the 52nd District Tournament. The Lady Bears advanced with a three-set victory.

[PHOTO] HCHS, Bell roll into 52nd District Tournament finals showdown

October 16, 2023
Harlan running back Darius Akal went in for a touchdown during the Green Dragons 32-25 win Friday at Lynn Camp.

[PHOTO] Akal powers Green Dragons to district victory at Lynn Camp

October 14, 2023
Two Harlan defenders brought down a Lynn Camp ball carrier on Friday during the Dragons 32-25 district win.

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Harlan running back Darius Akal went in for a touchdown during the Green Dragons 32-25 win Friday at Lynn Camp.

[PHOTO] Akal powers Green Dragons to district victory at Lynn Camp

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 14, 2023
Harlans Kash Bailey finished 13th on Monday in a meet at Bell County.

[PHOTO] Harlan girls, HC boys win team titles in elementary race at Bell

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
October 10, 2023
Adelynn Burgan scored 14 points to lead Harlan in a win over Pineville in the 13th Region All A Tournament. The Lady Dragons season ended with a loss to Barbourville in the tourney semifinals.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons split two games in 5-6 All 'A' league tournament

October 9, 2023
Harlan running back Darius Akal broke free for one of his two touchdowns on Friday against Middlesboro. Akal ran for 202 yards in the Dragons 40-24 loss.

[PHOTO] Jackets overcome defensive woes to claim district victory

September 30, 2023
Middlesboro running back VIncent Smith went in for one of his two touchdowns in the Jackets 40-24 win Friday at Harlan.

[PHOTO] Jackets overcome defensive woes to claim district victory

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 30, 2023
Pineville running back Landon Robbins scored four touchdowns in the Mountain Lions 32-26 win Friday over Harlan.

[PHOTO] Robbins’ night includes TDs on a run, a catch and an interception

September 23, 2023
Harlan quarterback Donovan Montanaro released a pass in Fridays game against Johnson County, Tenn.

[PHOTO] Visiting Longhorns pull away in second half to defeat Dragons

September 15, 2023
Leslie County quarterback Landry Collett stretched the ball out as he neared the goal line just before Harlan defensive back Tayquan Vick forced a fumble in Fridays game. Collett scored two touchdowns in the Eagles 25-8 win.

[PHOTO] Maggard helps Eagles overcome turnovers in victory at Harlan

September 9, 2023
Harlan junior Annie Hoskins went to the net for a point in action earlier this season. Hoskins led the Lady Dragons with 10 digs, two kills and four blocks in a loss Tuesday at Williamsburg.

[PHOTO] HC, Harlan fall in volleyball action

September 6, 2023
Harlan junior receiver Nate Montanaro went up for one of his three catches on Friday during the Green Dragons 14-2 loss at Pike Central.

[PHOTO] Dragons fall in defensive struggle at Pike Central

September 3, 2023
Harlan junior receiver Nate Montanaro went up for one of his three catches on Friday during the Green Dragons 14-2 loss at Pike Central.

[PHOTO] Dragons fall in defensive struggle at Pike Central

September 3, 2023
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