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Harlans Kylie Noe was honored for recently scoring her 1,000th point in her high school career. She joined Harlans 1,000-point club with her 21-point effort against Letcher Central on Tuesday. She is pictured with Harlan coach Tiffany Hamm Rowe and Harlan HIgh School Principal Britt Lawson.

[PHOTO] Noe honored as member of 1,000-point club

January 25, 2023
Harlan sophomore forward Leah Davis worked on defense in Tuesdays game against Letcher Central.

[PHOTO] Late surge carries Letcher to victory at Harlan

January 25, 2023
Harlan center Will Austin finished with 22 points and nine rebounds in the Green Dragons 76-72 win Monday over Pikeville.

[PHOTO] Dragons make plays on defense down stretch to edge Pikeville in mountain showdown

January 23, 2023
Harlans Aymanni Wynn worked on defense against Middlesboro guard Morgan Martin. Wynn scored 17 points in the Lady Dragons 62-41 victory.

[PHOTO] Four Lady Dragons reach double figures in win over Middlesboro

January 20, 2023
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon hit four of the Dragons 22 3-pointers on Friday in their 100-51 victory over visiting Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] Akal’s Dragons living the dream at 18-2 following blowout of Middlesboro

January 20, 2023
Bell County guard Lauren McGeorge was surrounded by Harlans Emma Owens and Peighton Jones in Thursdays district clash.

[PHOTO] Wilder tops 30 again as Lady Cats down Harlan to stay perfect in district

January 19, 2023
Harlan guard Aymanni Wynn scored 26 points on Tuesday in the Lady Dragons 70-32 victory at Lynn Camp.

[PHOTO] Wynn, Noe lead Lady Dragons in rout at Lynn Camp

January 18, 2023
Harlan senior Kaleb McLendon was honored before the Green Dragons game Friday against Bell County for becoming a member of the schools 1,000-point club. He was presented a basketball by Harlan High School Principal Britt Lawson. McLendon currently ranks 16th, of the information we have on file, on the schools scoring list

[PHOTO] McLendon joins Harlan's 1,000-point club

January 14, 2023
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon sailed to the basket for two of his 26 points in the Green Dragons 90-59 win Friday over visiting Bell County.

[PHOTO] Dragons return home to blast Bell in district clash

January 13, 2023
Harlan sophomore Kylie Noe scored 12 points to lead the Lady Dragons in a loss Tuesday at Pineville.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons struggle to score in loss at Pineville

January 11, 2023
The Harlan Green Dragons are pictured with the championship trophy after a 78-46 win Tuesday over Jackson County in the 13th Region All A Classic. It was the fourth straight title for the Dragons, who tied the longest streak in region history. Harlan also won four straight championships from 1993 to 1996.

[PHOTO] Dragons extend All ‘A’ title title streak to four with rout of Jackson in finals

January 10, 2023
Harlan senior forward Jaedyn Gist went up against Jackson Countys Tydus Summers in the 13th Region All A Classic championship game Tuesday. Gist scored 10 points in the Dragons 78-46 win.

[PHOTO] Dragons extend All ‘A’ title title streak to four with rout of Jackson in finals

January 10, 2023
Harlan senior guard Kaleb McLendon scored 18 points in the Green Dragons semifinal win over Barbourville in the 13th Region All A Classic.

[PHOTO] Dragons down Barbourville to move within one win of fourth straight All ‘A’ regional title

January 10, 2023
Harlan senior center Will Austin had 16 points and 12 rebounds on Saturday as the Green Dragons overpowered Lynn Camp 82-48.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons run past Lynn Camp and into All ‘A’ semifinals

January 7, 2023
The Jackson County Lady Generals edged Harlan 69-63 on Friday to win their second straight 13th Region All A Classic title.

[PHOTO] Lady Generals hold off Harlan comeback to repeat as All ‘A’ champs

January 6, 2023
Harlan County senior Jaylin Smith, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 20 points in the Lady Bears 76-60 win at Hazard on Thursday.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears take control in third quarter in win at Hazard

January 6, 2023
Aymanni Wynn scored 26 points to lead Harlan to a 68-30 win over Barbourville in the All A Classic regional semifinals on Thursday.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons roll into All 'A' regional finals with rout of Barbourville

January 5, 2023
Harlan County guard Trent Noah scored 34 points as the Black Bears claimed a hard-fought 71-63 win Thursday over visiting South Laurel.

[PHOTO] Bears come up clutch with late 14-0 run to down South Laurel

January 5, 2023
Harlan sophomore guard Kylie Noe worked against a Middlesboro defender in action from the 13th Region All A Classic on Monday. Noe scored 12 points in the Lady Dragons 54-23 victory.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons roll into All ‘A’ semifinals with victory over Middlesboro

January 2, 2023
Harlan senior forward Jaedyn Gist drove in for two points in last years All A Classic state semifinal game agianst Breathitt County. The Dragons begin their quest for a fourth straight regional All A title on Saturday in Barbourville.

[PHOTO] Dragons begin quest for fourth straight All 'A' regional title on Saturday

January 1, 2023
Harlan guard Kaleb McLendon, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 26 points on Friday in the Green Dragons win over Bath County.

[PHOTO] Dragons hit 17 3s on the way to tournament win over Bath

December 31, 2022
Harlan guard Emma Owens, pictured earlier this season, scored 13 points Thursday as the Lady Dragons fell to Floyd Central in the Berea Holiday Classic. Harlan will be at home against Middlesboro on Monday in the 13th Region All A Classic.

[PHOTO] Floyd Central overcomes Harlan's fast start to win at Berea Holiday Classic

December 29, 2022
Harlan sophomore guard Aymanni Wynn had 19 points and 10 rebounds on Tuesday in the Lady Dragons win over Louisville Eastern in the Berea Holiday Classic. She also joined the schools 1,000-point club in the game.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons open Berea Holiday Classic with rout of Eastern

December 27, 2022
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon scored 29 points Thursday as the Dragons fell to Pikeville 76-63 in the Pikeville Invitational finals.

[PHOTO] Dragons’ 9-game win streak ends in Pikeville Invitational finals

December 22, 2022
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon, pictured in action at the Pikeville Invitational, scored 29 points Thursday as the Dragons fell to Pikeville 76-63 in the tournament finals.

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Harlan guard Aymanni Wynn scored 65 points over three games this week at the Jim Lankster Classic at Sayre High School in Lexington. Wynn scored 30 points on Thursday in the Lady Dragons 61-50 victory over Garrard County.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons defeat Garrard to close play in Jim Lankster Classic

December 22, 2022
Harlan eighth-grader Trenton Cole hit four 3-pointers Wednesday, including two straight in the fourth quarter to give the Dragons the lead for good on the way to an 83-67 victory over Bracken County in the semifinals of the Pikeville Invitational. The Dragons will play Pikeville in the tournament finals on Thursday.

[PHOTO] Five Dragons reach double figures in victory over Bracken

December 21, 2022
Harlan senior forward Jaedyn Gist had 22 points and nine rebounds in the Green Dragons win Tuesday over Ashland Blazer in the Pikeville Invitational.

[PHOTO] Dragons earn third win against Sweet 16 team from last year with victory over Ashland

December 20, 2022
Harlan senior forward Jaedyn Gist worked inside for a basket during the Dragons win Friday at Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons perfect after 7 with rout of Middlesboro

December 17, 2022
Harlan junior point guard Emma Owens coasted down the lane for two of her 21 points on Friday in the Lady Dragons 68-31 victory.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons open district slate with blowout win at Middlesboro

December 17, 2022
Harlan County senior forward Jaylin Smith worked toward the basket in Tuesdays game against Bell County. The Lady Bears fell 64-54.

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Harlan guard Kyler McLendon put up a shot over a Pikeville defender on Monday. McLendon scored 15 points in the Dragons 73-61 victory.

[PHOTO] Dragons knock off 15th Region’s top team by rallying for victory at Pikeville

December 12, 2022
Harlan senior guard Kaleb McLendon went up for two of his 11 points in the Green Dragons 75-56 win Friday over Breathitt County in the semifinals of the WYMT Mountain Classic.

[PHOTO] Dragons storm into WYMT finals with rout of 14th Region’s top squad

December 10, 2022
Harlan County guard Ella Karst, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 22 points on Tuesday in the Lady Bears 63-42 victory at Whitley County.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears ride fast start to victory at Whitley

December 7, 2022
Harlan senior forward Jaedyn Gist sailed past Hazards Jamal Hazell for two of his 14 points in the Dragons 49-48 win in the WYMT Mountain Classic. Gist hit the game-winning free throw to send Harlan into a semifinal matchup Friday against Breathitt County.

[PHOTO] Gist’s free throw sends Dragons past Hazard and into WYMT semifinals

December 6, 2022
Harlan County forward Jaylin Smith sliced between Barbourvilles Layla Brock and Emilee Sizemore for two of her 13 points in the Lady Bears 66-29 win Monday over visiting Barbourville.

[PHOTO] Balanced offense, strong defense help Lady Bears roll past Barbourville

December 5, 2022
Barbourville guard Sarah Smith shot as Harlan Countys Taytum Griffin and Ella Karst defended in Mondays game at the HCHS gym.

[PHOTO] Balanced offense, strong defense help Lady Bears roll past Barbourville

December 5, 2022
Harlan senior center Will Austin, pictured in action earlier this season, had 20 points and 12 rebounds Saturday in the Dragons win over West Jessamine.

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Harlan sophomore guard Kylie Noe worked around Williamsburgs Natalie Rickett on Friday. Noe scored 26 points in the Lady Dragons 78-44 win.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons transform turnovers into layups on the way to rout of Williamsburg

December 2, 2022
Seventh-grade guard Jaxson Perry scored 21 points on Tuesday in Harlans 63-52 win over visiting Barbourville.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

November 2, 2022
Senior tailback Jayden Ward scored two touchdowns in Harlans 21-18 loss Friday at Leslie County.

[PHOTO] Collett-Hensley combo sends Eagles to win over Harlan

October 29, 2022
Harlan running back Jayden Ward followed his blocks for a gain in last weeks game against Phelps. The 5-1 Green Dragons return to action Friday at Williamsburg.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons hope to build on hot start and end Williamsburg’s district dominance in process

October 5, 2022
Harlans Darius Akal broke free against Phelps in Fridays game. The Green Dragons improved to 5-1 with a 50-0 victory.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons coast past Phelps

October 1, 2022
Harlans Cooper Thomas was the winner in the elementary school race Saturday in the Area 9 Invitational at Harlan County High School.

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Harlan County and Harlan runners left the starting line Tuesday in a meet at Harlan County High School. HCHS sophomore Peyton Lunsford (right) was the winner.

[PHOTO] HC sweeps varsity races at home meet

September 23, 2022
Harlans Harper Carmical was a winner in the middle school race Tuesday at Harlan County High School.

[PHOTO] HC sweeps varsity races at home meet

September 23, 2022
Donovan Montanaro and the Harlan offense will take on a big challenge Friday at home against Lexington Sayre. The Green Dragons bring a 3-1 record into the game.

[PHOTO] Dragons get another shot at redemption against a Sayre squad that dominated last year

September 21, 2022
Gracie Hensley, pictured in action earlier this season, scored six points Monday in Harlans 48-16 win over Stinnett.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

September 19, 2022
Harlan senior running back Jayden Ward ran for 86 yards and scored two touchdowns on Friday as the Green Dragons fell 21-20 at Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] Jackets make stop on conversion try to edge Harlan

September 17, 2022
Dylan Middleton battled for yardage in the Green Dragons win over East Ridge. Harlan travels to Middlesboro on Friday.

[PHOTO] Dragons face toughest test of season with trip to Middlesboro

September 14, 2022
Harlan running back Jonah Sharp scored two touchdowns in the Green Dragons 18-16 win Thursday over visiting Lynn Camp in middle school football action.

[PHOTO] Sharp scores twice as Dragons down Lynn Camp

September 10, 2022
Harlan quarterback Donovan Montanaro worked his way into the end zone for one of his three touchdowns Friday in the Green Dragons 36-0 rout of Unaka, Tenn.

[PHOTO] Montanaro scores 3 TDs as Green Dragons blank Unaka

September 3, 2022
Harlans WIll Austin went airborne in last weeks game against East Ridge at the Pike County Bowl as East Ridge quarterback Dylan Burdine delivered a pass. The Green Dragons play at Unaka, Tenn., on Friday.

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Harlan senior Jayden Ward ran for 189 yards on Friday in the Green Dragons 22-16 win over East Ridge at Belfry in the Pike County Bowl.

[PHOTO] Dragons knock off East Ridge in Pike County Bowl

August 26, 2022
Harlans Donovan Montanaro, pictured in action earlier this season, had a double and single on Monday in the Dragons 5-4 loss to Williamsburg.

[PHOTO] Bowen leads Jackets to comeback win at Harlan

May 10, 2022
Harlans Evan Browning, pictured in action earlier this season, was the winning pitcher Thursday as the Green Dragons celebrated Senior NIght with a 16-1 win over Pineville.

[PHOTO] Dragons pound out 12 hits in Senior Night rout of Pineville

May 6, 2022
Harlan outfielder Annie Hoskins went back to make a catch in a game against Harlan County earlier this week. The Lady Dragons lost to Middlesboro on Tuesday.

[PHOTO] Harlan, HC fall in softball action

May 4, 2022
Harlans John Mark Bryson, pictured in action earlier this season, was the winning pitcher Tuesday as the Green Dragons won 8-6 at Hancock County, Tenn.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons win at Hancock County

May 4, 2022
Harlans Dawson Irvin, pictured in action earlier in the week, tossed a shutout on Saturday as the Green Dragons edged visiting Barbourville 2-0,

[PHOTO] Irvin shuts out Barbourville as part of Autism Awareness Classic

May 1, 2022
Harlans Donovan Montanaro applied a tag in action earlier this season. The Dragons fell 13-1 to Knox Central on Thursday.

[PHOTO] Mills homers twice as Panthers overpower Harlan

April 21, 2022
Harlans Jake Brewer slid home with a run in the Dragons win at New Harlan.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

April 21, 2022
Harlans Jaeden Gist slid home during last weeks win over Bell County. The Dragons fell 7-3 on Tuesday at Middlesboro. The two district rivals will play again Wednesday at Harlan.

[PHOTO] Fast start sends Yellow Jackets to district win over Harlan

April 19, 2022
Dawson Irvin pitched a complete game Monday as Harlan won 6-4 at Bell County.

[PHOTO] Dragons open district schedule with win at Bell

April 12, 2022
Harlan Countys Demarco Hopkins won the 100 meters ahead of teammate Luke Kelly and Harlans Johann Gist on Friday in the Coal Miners Memorial Invitational.

[PHOTO] HCHS boys, Leslie girls are winners in Coal Miners Memorial Invitational

April 9, 2022
Harlans Cade Middleton was a winner in both the shot put and discus in the Coal Miners Memorial Invitational on Friday.

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Harlan Countys Ella Karst and Harlans Emma Owens claimed the top two spots in the 100-meter dash Friday at the Coal Miners Memorial Invitational.

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Harlan coach Chuck Owens talked with his players during a middle school game earlier this season. The Dragons improved to 5-2 with an 18-0 win Thursday over New Harlan.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

April 7, 2022
Harlans Ella Farley connected with a pitch during the Lady Dragons win over Barbourville on Thursday.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons overpower Barbourville

April 1, 2022
Harlans Dawson Irvin delivered a pitch in action from the 13th Region All A Classic. Haflan fell in the tournament finals on Friday at Jackson County.

[PHOTO] Generals knock off Harlan in All 'A' regional finals

April 1, 2022
Harlans Eli Freyer delivered a pitch in Mondays middle school game against visiting Middlesboro. The Green Dragons won 15-10.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

March 23, 2022
Harlans Donovan Montanaro made contact with a pitch earlier this season. Harlan split a doubleheader on Saturday at East Ridge.

[PHOTO] Dragons rally with five-run fifth to gain split at East Ridge

March 26, 2022
Harlan guard John Mark Bryson is a member of the 13th Region Coaches Association Senior Academic All-Region team.

[PHOTO] Huff, Bryson named to 13th Region Coaches Association Senior Academic All-Region team

March 8, 2022
Harlan center Will Austin, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 15 points and pulled down 12 rebounds in the Green Dragons 62-51 win over Hazard on Wednesday.

[PHOTO] Austin provides early spark as Green Dragons defeat Hazard

February 9, 2022
Harlan guard Jordan Akal drove around Middlesboros Caleb Bogonko in action Saturday.

[PHOTO] Dragons stay in chase for top seed by defeating Middlesboro

February 6, 2022
Harlans Kaleb McLendon played defense against Middlesboros Jayden Schertz in Saturdays game.

[PHOTO] Dragons stay in chase for top seed by defeating Middlesboro

February 6, 2022
The Harlan Green Dragons received their trophy as a semifinalist in the state All A Classic. Harlan defeated Campbellsville and Bracken County before falling to Breathitt County in the semifinals. It was the best showing for a 13th Region team since Harlan lost in the semifinals in 2000.

[PHOTO] Dragons finish in final four at state All 'A' Classic

January 30, 2022
Harlan forward Jaedyn Gist was selected to the all-tournament team for the state All A Classic.

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Harlan guard Jordan Akal was selected to the all-tournament team for the state All A Classic.

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The Harlan Green Dragons celebrated after defeating Bracken County on Friday in the state All A Classic at Eastern Kentucky University.

[PHOTO] Dragons move on to All ‘A’ state semis with overtime win over Bracken

January 28, 2022
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon raced down the court in Fridays All A Classic state tournament game against Bracken County.

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Senior guard Jordan Akal scored 28 points in Harlans overtime win over Bracken County in the state All A Classic.

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Harlan guard Jordan Akal raced down the lane in All A Classic state tournament action. Akal scored 28 in the Green Dragons 63-58 overtime win over Bracken County on Friday.

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The Harlan Lady Dragons are pictured with their trophy after placing second in the 13th Region All A Classic at Williamsburg.

[PHOTO] Lady Generals end 19-year All ‘A’ drought with win over Harlan

January 14, 2022
Harlan senior guard Jordan Akal was presented a basketball before a recent game by Harlan High School Principal Britt Lawson in honor of scoring his 2,000th point earlier this season.

[PHOTO] Akal honored for joining 2,000-point club

January 15, 2022
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