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Tiffany Hamm-Rowe has stepped down after six years as head coach of the Harlan girls basketball program.

[PHOTO] Hamm-Rowe resigns after six-year run as coach of Harlan girls basketball program

May 30, 2023
Middlesboro outfielder Keevi Betts made contact in a game earlier this season against Harlan. Betts helped the Lady Jackets capture their third straight 52nd DIstricti title with an 11-5 win Wednesday over Harlan.

[PHOTO] Lady Jackets down Harlan for third straight district title

May 18, 2023
Harlans Mallory McNiel, pictured in action earlier this season, was the winner on Monday as the Lady Dragons downed Bell County 9-6 on Monday in the 52nd District Tournament.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons defeat Bell to end five-year tourney drought

May 16, 2023
Harlan Countys Jonah Swanner had two hits and made the defensive play of the game in throwing out a Bell County runner at the plate in the Bears 6-3 victory on Monday in the first round of the 52nd District Tournament.

[PHOTO] Bears overcome early deficit to knock off Bell, advance to 52nd District finals

May 16, 2023
Harlans Eli Freyer, pictured in action earlier this season, collected three hits Wednesday and was the winning pitcher as the Green Dragons rallied for a 13-10 win over visiting Leslie County.

[PHOTO] Freyer comes to rescue after slow start as Dragons down Leslie

May 10, 2023
Harlans Addison Jackson connected on a pitch in action earlier this season. Jackson had four hits Saturday in the Lady Dragons doubleheader sweep of Knott Central.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons pound out 25 hits in sweep of Knott Central

May 6, 2023
Harlans Mallory McNiel delivered a pitch in action earlier this season. The Lady Dragons rolled to a 15-4 win over Barbourville on Monday.

[PHOTO] Lisenbee’s five-hit night sparks Lady Dragons in win at Barbourville

May 1, 2023
Harlans Brody Owens connected on a pitch in Mondays win over Bell County. The Green Dragons completed a sweep with a 9-5 victory Tuesday at Bell County.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons roll past Bell to complete sweep

April 25, 2023
Harlans Jordyn Smith pitched a no-hitter Monday in the Lady Dragons win over Harlan County.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

April 24, 2023
Harlans Luke Luttrell, pictured in action earlier this season, tossed a three-hitter Monday as the Green Dragons downed visiting Bell County 8-2.

[PHOTO] Luttrell tosses 3-hitter as Dragons defeat Bell County

April 24, 2023
Harlans Jake Brewer, pictured in action earlier this season, had two doubles and a single on Thursday in the Green Dragons loss to Knox Central.

[PHOTO] Six-run second inning sends Panthers to win at Harlan

April 21, 2023
Harlan third baseman Ella Lisenbee, pictured in action earlier this season, hit a pair of two-run homers on Thursday in the Lady Dragons 9-8 loss to visiting Bell County.

[PHOTO] Bell capitalizes on late Harlan meltdown to rally for win

April 20, 2023
Harlans Jordyn Smith delivered a pitch in middle school softball action earlier this season. The Lady Dragons defeated Cumberland and fell to Harlan County in games this week.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

April 19, 2023
Harlan County first baseman Halanah Shepherd drove in four runs with four doubles as the Lady Bears won 13-3 at Harlan on Tuesday.

[PHOTO] Estep, Brown, Shepherd team for nine hits, eight RBI as Lady Bears win at Harlan

April 19, 2023
Harlan County center fielder Jonah Swanner connected on one his three hits Monday in the Black Bears 7-2 win at Harlan.

[PHOTO] Kelly, Swanner each have 3-hit nights as Black Bears win at Harlan

April 17, 2023
Pinevilles Kaiden Robbins watched a pitch go past in Fridays game at Harlan.

[PHOTO] Mountain Lions overcome early 5-0 deficit to defeat Harlan

April 14, 2023
Harlan seniors Will Austin and Jayden Ward signed to continue their football and academic careers with Union College.

[PHOTO] Luttrell adds two more Dragons to Union College football roster

April 15, 2023
Harlan third baseman Ella Lisenbee hit her third home run of the season on Thursday in an 18-11 loss at Lynn Camp in 13th Region All A Classic action.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons fall to Lynn Camp in All 'A' Classic despite 3-homer night

April 14, 2023
Harlans Jared Moore led off third base in a game earlier this season. Moore was the winning pitcher Thursday as the Dragons rallied for an 8-7 win over Hancock County, Tenn.

[PHOTO] Varner’s walkoff hit sends Dragons to win over Hancock County

April 14, 2023
Harlans Jake Brewer headed back to first base as Middlesboro pitcher Kam Wilson threw over during Tuesdays district clash. The Jackets avenged a 4-3 loss from a night earlier with a 10-4 victory.

[PHOTO] Big fourth inning propels Jackets past Harlan

April 11, 2023
Harlan Countys Alex Creech pitched a four-hitter with 12 strikeouts as the Bears rolled to a 12-1 win Tuesday at Bell County.

[PHOTO] Creech tosses four-hitter as Bears complete sweep of Bell

April 11, 2023
Jared Moore had two hits for Harlan in the Green Dragons 10-4 loss Tuesday at Middlesboro.

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Harlan outfielder Annie Hoskins moved in for a catch in Mondays game against visiting Letcher Central. The Lady Dragons fell to 1-9 on the season with a 16-4 loss.

[PHOTO] Letcher Central coasts past Lady Dragons

April 11, 2023
Harlans Baylor Varner delivered a pitch in Mondays game against Middlesboro. Varner struck out 12 in six innings and gave up two earned runs as the Dragons ended a 13-game-losing streak against the Jackets with a 4-3 victory.

[PHOTO] Dragons record statement win over Middlesboro to end 13-game skid

April 10, 2023
Harlans Donovan Montanaro rounded second base on the way to one of his two inside-the-park homers on Thursday in the Green Dragons 19-0 win over visiting Cordia.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons extend win streak to three with rout of Cordia

April 6, 2023
Harlans Donovan Montanaro, ;pictured in action earlier this season, had two inside-the-park homers on Thursday in the Green Dragons 19-0 win over visiting Cordia.

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Harlan first baseman Eli Freyer, pictured in action earlier this season, led the Green Dragons on offense with two hits Tuesday in a 1-0 victory at Thomas Walker, Va.

[PHOTO] Harlan’s Varner outduels Thomas Walker’s Grabeel in 1-0 victory

April 4, 2023
Middlesboro outfielder Keevi Betts had four hits Thursday in the Lady Jackets 18-8 win at Harlan.

[PHOTO] Lady Jackets pull away for district victory at Harlan

March 30, 2023
Harlans Brody Brock went airborne in an attempt to avoid a tag by Cumberlands Kayden Adams in middle school baseball action

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

March 27, 2023
Harlan Countys Trent Noah was a second-team all-state selection on the Lexington Herald-Leader All-State Team selected by the states coaches.

[PHOTO] HC’s Noah named to Herald-Leader all-state squad for a second time

March 28, 2023
Harlan freshman Baylor Varner gave up only three hits Monday as the Green Dragons fell 3-1 to visiting Jackson County in the 13th Region All A Classic.

[PHOTO] Generals edge Harlan in first round of All 'A'

March 27, 2023
Harlan freshman Baylor Varner struck out 11 over five innings Tuesday, but the Green Dragons fell 9-7 in eight innings to visiting Barbourville.

[PHOTO] Mistakes cost Dragons as Barbourville rallies for win

March 22, 2023
Harlans Jaedyn Gist scored six runs Thursday with two hits and four walks in the Green Dragons 26-4 victory.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons bounce back with rout at Lynn Camp

March 23, 2023
Harlan senior center fielder Jaedyn Gist will leadoff for the Green Dragons this season after recording 57 steals a year ago while hitting .338.

[PHOTO] Freyer “starting over” in second year as Green Dragons are working to rebuild on the run

March 14, 2023
Harlan sophomore Carley Thomas delivered a pitch in action last season.

[PHOTO] Buoyed by strong postseason performance, Lady Dragons appear poised for breakout season this spring

March 11, 2023
The Harlan County Black Bears are pictured with their trophy after defeating Harlan 72-62 to capture the 52nd District Tournament title. It was the Bears eighth district title in the 15-year history of the school.

[PHOTO] Bears back on top in 52nd after hard-fought win over Harlan in battle of state top 20 teams

February 25, 2023
Bell County junior forward Gracie Wilder went up for a shot in the 52nd DIstrict Tournament finals Thursday against Harlan County. WIlder earned most valuable player honors as the Lady Cats rallied for a 48-44 victory.

[PHOTO] Lady Cats rally to knock off HCHS in 52nd District finals

February 24, 2023
JD - Ella Karst shot for use later from district finals

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Harlan County guard Daniel Carmical put up a shot in Tuesdays 52nd District Tournament game against Middlesboro. Carmical scored 19 points in the Bears win, joining the schools 1,000-point club with his final basket of the night.

[PHOTO] Carmical joins HCHS 1,000-point club

February 22, 2023
Harlan senior forward Jaedyn GIst looked to pass around Bell Countys Jacob Jones in 52nd District Tournament action. The Green Dragons pulled away down the stretch for a 66-58 victory.

[PHOTO] Dragons hold off Bell’s upset bid, earn seventh straight trip to regional

February 22, 2023
Harlan County guard Jonah Swanner sailed in for two of his 10 points in the Bears 80-39 rout of Middlesboro in the 52nd District Tournament.

[PHOTO] Black Bears storm past Middlesboro and into 52nd District Tournament finals

February 22, 2023
Harlan County guard Ella Karst worked against the Harlan defense in 52nd DIstrict Tournament action Monday. Karst scored 25 points in the Lady Bears 59-45 victory.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears overcome slow start to defeat Harlan in 52nd District Tournament

February 21, 2023
BelL County guard Mataya Ausmus worked through the Middlesboro defense on Monday in the first round of the 52nd District Tournament.

[PHOTO] Lady Cats roll into district finals with win over Middlesboro

February 20, 2023
Harlan coach Derrick Akal, pictured talking with his team during a game earlier this season, was named the KABC Coach of the Year for the 13th Region after leading the Dragons to a 23-6 mark this season.

[PHOTO] Harlan's Akal named KABC Coach of the Year

February 18, 2023
South Laurel guard Parker Payne went in for two of his 16 points in the Cardinals win over Harlan in London.

[PHOTO] Cardinals’ defense dominates in avenging loss to Harlan

February 12, 2023
Harlan senior guard Kaleb McLendon hit nine 3-pointers and scored 35 points in the Green Dragons 107-83 win Thursday over visiting Knox Central.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons celebrate Senior Night with 23 3s in win over Knox

February 9, 2023
Harlan freshman guard Dylan Cox put up a 3-pointer in the Dragons 107-83 win Thursday over visiting Knox Central. Harlan hit 23 3-pointers and attempted 68, both among the highest in Kentucky history.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons celebrate Senior Night with 23 3s in win over Knox

February 9, 2023
Harlan guard Kyler McLendon, who put up a shot earlier in the week at Harlan County, scored 25 points on Wednesday as the Green Dragons won 70-59 at Knott Central.

[PHOTO] Dragons defeat Knott Central after slow start

February 9, 2023
Harlan County guard Trent Noah scored 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the Black Bears win Thursday over Harlan to clinch the top seed in the 52nd District Tournament.

[PHOTO] Fast start helps Bears clinch top seed with victory over Harlan

February 8, 2023
Harlan County guard Trent Noah worked against Harlans WIll Austin in Thursdays game. The two teams meet again Tuesday at HCHS.

[PHOTO] From The Sidelines: Game of the Century - Part 2

February 6, 2023
Harlan junior guard Emma Owens scored 31 points in a 64-37 win over visiting Lynn Camp in the Doc Gray Classic.

[PHOTO] Owens scores 31 as Lady Dragons down Lynn Camp

February 4, 2023
Harlan senior forward Jaedyn Gist went up for a dunk as part of his 27-point performance in the Green Dragons 110-78 win over visiting Clay County.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons hit 20 3s in rout of Clay County

February 4, 2023
Harlan County guard Ella Karst pulled up for two of her 25 points in the Lady Bears 64-49 win Thursday at Harlan. The 16-6 Lady Bears travel to Letcher Central on Friday. Harlan will play host to Barbourville.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears pull away in final quarter for district victory at Harlan

February 3, 2023
Harlan County junior guard Trent Noah finished with 31 points and 22 rebounds to lead the Bears in a 68-62 win Thursday at Harlan.

[PHOTO] Bears ride 31-point, 22-rebound night from Noah to defeat Harlan

February 3, 2023
Harlan sophomore guard Aymanni Wynn scored 32 points on Tuesday in the Lady Dragons 69-68 loss at Bell County.

[PHOTO] Bell holds off upset bid to edge Lady Dragons

January 31, 2023
Harlan sophomore guard Aymanni Wynn worked inside for two of her 32 points on Tuesday at Bell County.

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Harlan senior forward Jaedyn Gist slammed home two points in the Green Dragons 73-70 win Tuesday at Bell County.

[PHOTO] Dragons rally in second half to complete sweep of Bell

February 1, 2023
The Harlan High School cheerleaders won their second straight All A Classic state title in the boys division during the state tournament last week at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond.

[PHOTO] Harlan cheerleaders capture second straight All 'A' title

January 30, 2023
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 21, 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 20, 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 14, 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 11, 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 11, 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 7, 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 6, 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
Harlans Derrick Akal was named the 13th Region coach of the year by the 13th Region Coaches Association after leading the Green Dragons to a 24-8 mark and an All A Classic regional title.

[PHOTO] Sheppard, Noah lead coaches all-region squad

March 2, 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 30, 2022
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