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Harlans Andrew Roark had a two-run single in the Green Dragons loss to Harlan County in the 52nd District Tournament.

[PHOTO] Swanner ignites HCHS offense in comeback win over Harlan

May 17, 2022
Lesleigh Brown had a single and walked twice in Harlan Countys 15-0 win Friday over Leslie County.

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Harlan County second baseman Jenna Wilson made a throw in Fridays win over Leslie County. Wilson had two hits and drove in two runs in a 15-0 win.

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Harlan County catcher Jade Burton connected on a pitch in Fridays win over visiting Leslie County.

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Harlan Countys Aviya Halcomb worked around Leslie County catcher Peyton Turner for a run in Fridays game.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears close regular season with victory over Leslie

May 13, 2022
Harlan County junior Karsten Dixon, pictured in action earlier this season, pitched a no-hitter Tuesday at Lynn Camp as the Black Bears rolled to a 25-0 win.

[PHOTO] Bears score 17 in first, Dixon tosses no-hitter in rout of Lynn Camp

May 10, 2022
Harlan Countys Brayden Blakley, making a throw to first base earlier this season, hit a three-run homer on Monday in the Black Bears loss to visiting Perry Central.

[PHOTO] First-inning explosion carries Commodores past HC

May 9, 2022
Harlan County catcher Isaac Kelly, pictured in action earlier this season, hit a two-run homer on Tuesday to give the Bears a 3-1 win at South Laurel.

[PHOTO] Kelly's homer sends Bears to win at South Laurel

May 3, 2022
Madison Blair had an RBI single in Harlan Countys 6-3 win Monday over Bell County.

[PHOTO] Estep leads Lady Bears to district win over Bell

April 26, 2022
Dawson Irvin pitched a six-hitter with 11 strikeouts as Harlan won 7-4 on Monday at Harlan County.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons run their way past HC in district showdown

April 25, 2022
KH - Lesleigh Brown vs Bell County

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Harlan Countys Demarco Hopkins (center) finished just ahead of Luke Kelly (right) and Thomas Jordan in the 200-meter race on Friday. The Bears and Lady Bears were both winners at the Harlan County All Comers Meet.

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Harlan Countys Luke Carr, pictured in action earlier this season, teamed with Demarco Hopkins, Luke Kelly and Thomas Jordan to set school records in the 100 and 200 meter relays at South Laurel on Friday.

[PHOTO] HC boys place second, girls fourth at South Laurel meet

May 2, 2022
Matt Yeary set a school record in winning the hurdles races Friday at the Harlan County All-Comers Meet.

[PHOTO] HCHS boys, girls are winners at home meet

April 23, 2022
The relay team of Luke Carr, Luke Kelly, Demarco Hopkins and Thomas Jordan set school records in both the 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 events Friday.

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Harlan County shortstop Brittleigh Estep made a throw in Wednesdays game against Middlesboro.

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Harlan Countys Hailey Austin slid into second base with a steal in the fourth inning Wednesday as Middlesboros Jamarah Young took the throw.

[PHOTO] Lady Jackets hold off HC comeback for district victory

April 21, 2022
Harlan Countys Colby Johnson raced toward first base after laying down a bunt in the second inning of the Bears win over Bell County on Wednesday.

[PHOTO] Blakley hurls three-hitter as Bears extend win streak to four

April 20, 2022
Brittleigh Estep was the winning pitcher Thursday as the Lady Bears defeated Paintsville 8-5 in the Wizard of Ozz Classic at Letcher Central.

[PHOTO] HCHS, Harlan compete in Wizard of Ozz Classic

April 17, 2022
Harlan shortstop Ella Farley threw out a runner during a game earlier this season> The Lady Dragons fell to Jackson County on Tuesday in the 13th Region All A Classic.

[PHOTO] Lady Generals eliminate Harlan in All 'A' tourney

April 13, 2022
Madison Blair was the winning pitcher and contributed three hits from the leadoff spot as Harlan County won 11-5 at Harlan on Monday.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears continue transformation from early-season struggles with fourth-straight win

May 2, 2022
Harlan County shortstop Brittleigh Estep fielded a throw as Harlans Ella Farley was safe at second base. Harlan County pulled away for a 17-4 victory.

[PHOTO] HC explodes with 15 in 4th to rally past Lady Dragons

April 7, 2022
Harlan Countys Halanah Shepherd, pictured in action earlier this season, had a double and single in the Lady Bears 11-9 loss Monday at Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] HCHS, Harlan suffer road district losses

May 10, 2022
Harlan Countys Jenna Wilson slid back into first base as Harlans Emma Eversole took the throw. Wilson had two hits and drove in four runs in the Lady Bears 17-4 win.

[PHOTO] HC explodes with 15 in 4th to rally past Lady Dragons

April 7, 2022
Harlan County second baseman Jenna WIlson recorded an out in action earlier this season. Wilson had four hits on Monday as part of the Lady Bears 21-hit attack in a 15-5 win over visiting Barbourville.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears explode for 21 hits in rout of Barbourville

March 28, 2022
Halanah Shepherd, pictured in action earlier this season, had two hits in Harlan Countys win at Leslie County on Monday.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears collect 14 hits in win at Leslie

March 23, 2022
Hailey Austin, pictured in action earlier this season, had two hits on Tuesday in the Lady Bears 5-4 loss at Knox Central.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears gain ground in 8-inning loss at Knox Central

March 30, 2022
Hazards Max Johnson slid into third base ahead of the throw to Harlan Countys Nathan Shepherd in Tuesdays game. Johnson had a homer, triple and double in the Bulldogs 9-3 victory.

[PHOTO] Johnson, Patrick team for seven hits as Hazard downs HC in opener

March 16, 2022
Knox Centrals Hannah Melton slid home ahead of the throw to Harlan County catcher Jade Burton in Tuesdays game. Knox Central scored 10 runs in the first inning on the way to a 16-4 victory.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears unable to overcome walks in loss to Knox Central

March 16, 2022
Harlan County third baseman Nate Shepherd recorded an out in action earlier in the week. The Bears fell 6-5 to Knox Central on Thursday in eight innings.

[PHOTO] Bears' comeback falls short as Knox Central wins in 8 innings

March 18, 2022
Harlan County senior Sawyer Cornett is pictured during a match Tuesday against visiting Barbourville.

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Harlan Countys Amber Lewis was an 8-0 winner in her match Tuesday against Bell County.

[PHOTO] HCHS tennis teams defeat Middlesboro

April 20, 2022
Harlan Countys Amber Lewis claimed an 8-5 win over Barbourvilles Valentine on Tuesday. Lewis was also a winner against Middlesboro on Monday.

[PHOTO] HCHS tennis girls open season with wins over Middlesboro, Barbourville

March 15, 2022
Harlan County guard Jackson Huff is a member of the 13th Region Coaches Association Senior Academic All-Region team announced earlier this week.

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

March 8, 2022
Harlan County senior guard Jaylin Preston is a member of the 13th Region Coaches Association Senior Academic All-Region squad announced on Saturday.

[PHOTO] Girls 13th Region Coaches Association Senior Academic All-Region team announced

March 6, 2022
Rosspoint guard Jayce Brown worked through the James A. Cawood defense on Thursday. Brown scored 14 points to help the Wildcats capture the seventh- and eighth-grade county title.

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James A. Cawoods Kaden Jones worked against Rosspoints Brayden Morris in the county championship game Thursday.

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James A. Cawood guard Brennan Blevins worked toward the basket on Thursday in the seventh- and eighth-grade county finals. Blevins scored 14i in the Trojans 52-40 loss.

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Jaylin Preston, the only senior on the Harlan County roster this season, went up for a shot in the Lady Bears 82-43 Senior NIght win over Red Bird on Thursday.

[PHOTO] HCHS girls run win streak to 9 by downing Red Bird

February 18, 2022
Harlan County senior Bradley Halcomb went up for two of his seven points in the Bears win over Red Bird on Thursday.

[PHOTO] Bears find fun and century mark in Senior Night rout of Red Bird

February 17, 2022
Junior guard Taytum Griffith, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 11 points on Tuesday as Harlan County rallied for a 46-43 win at Jenkins.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears overcome slow start to edge Jenkins

February 16, 2022
Harlan forward Kylie Noe scored 23 points in the Lady Dragons 74-63 win Monday over visiting Red Bird.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons close regular season with win over Red Bird to break skid

February 14, 2022
Harlan freshman wing Leah Davis put up a shot during the Lady Dragons victory over Red Bird. Harlan broke a seven-game losing streak with the win.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons close regular season with win over Red Bird to break skid

February 14, 2022
Harlan County guard Ella Karst put up a shot over Harlans Leah Davis in Tuesdays district clash. Karst poured in 26 points to lead HCHS to a 65-53 win.

[PHOTO] Karst finds her rhythm and Lady Bears find second seed with win over Harlan

February 9, 2022
HCHS guard Haiiley Austin looked to pass around Harlans Emma Owens during Tuesdays game. Austin scored six points in the Lady Bears 65-53 win.

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Harlan Countys Jaylin Smith worked against Harlan forward Kylie Noe in Tuesdays game. Smith scored 11 for the Lady Bears, while Noe had 15.

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Harlan point guard Emma Owens brought the ball up the court against Harlan Countys Ella Karst in Tuesdays district clash.

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Harlan Countys Jonah Swanner worked inside for a shot against St. Xavier on Saturday at Kentucky State University.

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Jackson Huff scored 11 points in Harlan Countys 69-63 loss to St. Xavier in the Ed Stepp Classic at Kentucky State University.

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Trent Noah had 21 points and 10 rebounds in Harlan Countys 69-63 loss to St. Xavier.

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Harlan County freshman guard Maddox Huff worked to the basket for two of his 16 points in the Bears loss to St. Xavier at Kentucky State University.

[PHOTO] Bears’ losing streak reaches four after falling to St. Xavier at Kentucky State

February 5, 2022
Harlan County forward Paige Phillips worked against a Letcher Central defender in Thursdays game.

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Harlan County guard Hailey Austin scored seven points in the Lady Bears win over Letcher Central.

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Harlan Countys Kylie Jones worked inside for a basket during Thursdays win over visiting Letcher Central, the top-rated team in the 14th Region.

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Junior forward Jaylin Smith scored 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead Harlan County to a 57-49 win over visiting Letcher Central.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears hold off Letcher comeback, knock off 14th Region's top team

February 4, 2022
Ella Karst went to the basket for two of her 15 points in Harlan Countys 57-49 win over Letcher Central.

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Harlan County guard Jackson Huff drove past Madison Southerns Hezekiah Fogle in Fridays game. Huff scored nine points in the fourth quarter to spark a rally before visiting Southern won 60-58 with a basket in the closing seconds.

[PHOTO] Eagles hold off Harlan County’s comeback bid, hang on for road win

January 21, 2022
Harlan County guard Trent Noah was surrounded by Madison Southern defenders throughout Fridays game. THe visiting Eagles won 60-58 despite 24 points from Noah.

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Harlan Countys Daniel Carmical put up a 3-pointer in Fridays game. Carmical scored 15 points in the Bears 60-58 loss.

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Harlan County senior guard Jackson Huff went up for a rebound on Thursday in the Bears win over visiting Letcher Central.

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Harlan County guard Daniel Carmical went up for two of his 16 points in the Black Bears 80-68 win over visiting Letcher Central.

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Harlan Countys Trent Noah drew a foul Thursday against visiting Letcher Central Noah shot 26 free throws and scored 44 points in the Bears win.

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Trent Noah set a school record with 44 points as Harlan County defeated visiting Letcher Central 80-68.

[PHOTO] Noah’s record night propels Bears to victory over Letcher Central

January 21, 2022
Harlan County sophomore forward Tristan Cooper went up for a shot against Letcher Central on Thursday.

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Harlan senior guard Jordan Akal worked around Barbourvilles Matthew Warren in action from the 13th Region All A Classic. Akal scored 33 points in the Dragons 78-55 win.

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The Harlan Green Dragons are pictured with the championship trophy after rolling past Barbourville 78-55 in the 13th Region All A Classic finals on Tuesday. Harlan will advance to state competition at Eastern Kentucky University.

[PHOTO] Dragons complete dominating run to third straight 13th Region All ‘A’ Classic title

January 11, 2022
Harlan forward Jaedyn Gist went inside for two of his 15 points as the Dragons defeated Barbourville 78-55 on Tuesday in the 13th Region All A Classic finals.

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Harlan County guard Trent Noah scored 30 points in the Bears win over North Raleigh Christian Academy, N.C., on Tuesday in the Black Bears Hoops Extravaganza.

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Trent Noah went up two of his school-record 40 points on Monday in Harlan Countys win over Metrolina Christian, N.C., in the Harlan County Hoops Extravaganza.

[PHOTO] Bears win shootout over Metrolina Christian in Harlan County Hoops Extravaganza as Noah scores 40

December 27, 2021
Harlan Countys Maddox Huff drove to the basket against Metrolina Christian, N.C., on Monday. Huff scored 13 points in the Bears 92-85 win.

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Harlan County guard Jonah Swanner twisted his way to the basket in action from the Harlan County Hoops Extravaganza. Swanner scored 18 points in the Bears win over Metrolina Christian, N.C.

[PHOTO] Bears win shootout over Metrolina Christian in Harlan County Hoops Extravaganza as Noah scores 40

December 27, 2021
Harlan Countys Trent Noah went up for a shot in Tuesdays game against South Laurel. Noah scored 29 points as the Bears improved to 4-1 with a 71-49 win.

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Harlan County freshman guard Maddox Huff went to the basket for two of his 17 points in the Bears 71-49 win over South Laurel on Tuesday at HCHS.

[PHOTO] Bears bounce back from first loss by bouncing South in a 22-point rout

December 15, 2021
Harlan County guard Kylie Jones looked for an opening against Whitley Countys Kaytlynn Collins on Tuesday. Jones hit three early 3-pointers to help HCHS take an early lead on the way to a 64-53 win.

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Harlan County center Taylor Lunsford went inside for two of her nine points in the Lady Bears win over Whitley County.

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Jaylin Smith and the Harlan County Lady Bears will play in the Lady Redhounds Christmas Bash this week in Corbin.

[PHOTO] Lady Redhounds Christmas Bash

December 19, 2021
Harlan County senior guard Jaylin Preston hit all three of her shots Tuesday and finished with eight points in the Lady Bears win over visiting Whitley County.

[PHOTO] Strong start propels Lady Bears to upset of Whitley

December 8, 2021
Aymanni Wynn, a three-year starter, averaged 13.9 points and 8.5 rebounds per game last season.

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Jaeden Gist was one of the 13th Regions best all-around players last season as he helped lead Harlan to its first district title since 2000 by averaging 12.8 points and 11.0 rebounds per game.

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Harlan Countys Jonah Swanner returned a kickoff in last weeks game against Perry Central. Swanner has scored seven touchdowns this season.

[PHOTO] Dragons, Bears close regular season with non-district clashes

October 27, 2021
Perry Central quarterback fought through the Harlan County defense for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Commodores 36-28 win over the Bears.

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Harlan Countys Brady Huskey and Josh Sergent moved in fir a stop of Perry Centrals Elijah Gayheart near the goal line in Fridays game.

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Harlan County senior Demarco Hopkins ran through a hole in the Perry Central defense during Fridays game. Hopkins ran for 171 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown, as the Bears gained 332 yards on the ground.

[PHOTO] Commodores win shootout against Black Bears

October 22, 2021
Luke Carr ran for 118 yards as Harlan County pushed visiting Perry Central to the final seconds before falling 36-28.

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Harlan Countys Luke Carr ran for 61 yards in Fridays game against Letcher Central.

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Letcher Central quarterback Carson Adams was brought down by a pair of Harlan County defenders in Fridays game. Adams wasnt stopped often as he ran for 126 yards and passed for 260 in the Cougars 51-14 victory.

[PHOTO] Adams powers Cougars in Coal Bowl rout

October 2, 2021
Harlan County sophomore Thomas Jordan brought back an interception in Fridays game against Letcher Central.

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Two Harlan Couty defenders converged for a tackle earlier this season. The Black Bears open their disrict schedule Monday at Clay County.

[PHOTO] Black Bears open district slate at Clay

September 23, 2021
Harlans Adriana Rowe raced down the court in Mondays game against visiting Williamsburg. The Lady Dragons improved to 11-0 with a 23-10 win.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

September 21, 2021
Harlans Addyson Patton worked around a Williamsburg defender in Mondays fifth- and sixth-grade game.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

September 21, 2021
Harlan County running back Demarco Hopkins looked for an opening against Knox Central linebacker Steve Partin in last weeks game.

[PHOTO] Bears’ defense will face another test against Pike Central quarterback

September 16, 2021
Harlan County sophomore Thomas Jordan broke free for a 70-yard kickoff return in Fridays game against visiting Knox Central.

[PHOTO] Big plays power Knox Central to victory over Bears

September 11, 2021
Bill Musick, who led Evarts to a Class A regional football title in 1990, was honored at Harlan County High School during Fridays game and received several HCHS items from Harlan County High School Principal Kathy Napier.

[PHOTO] Former Evarts coach honored at HCHS

September 10, 2021
Harlan County sophomore receiver/defensive back Jonah Swanner scored a touchdown and had an interception on Friday in the Black Bears 42-26 loss to visiting Knox Central.

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