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Harlans Lee Freyer was recently named coach of the year in the 13th Region by the 13th Region Media Network. Freyer led the Dragons to a 23-12 record this season, including Harlans first 52nd District title since 2015. The Dragons advanced to the 13th Region Tournament semifinals before falling to eventual champ Corbin.

[PHOTO] Harlan's Freyer selected as the 13th Region coach of the year

July 14, 2024
Lauren Lewis (left) will represent Harlan County in three races this weekend at the 2A state meet while Peyton Lunsford will compete in four events.

[PHOTO] After regional sweep, Vitatoe expects strong showing at state

May 29, 2024
Harlan County senior Tristan Cooper pitched a no-hitter Thursday at the Black Bears coasted to a 12-0 five-inning win over visiting Williamsburg.

[PHOTO] Senior Night sweep at HC

May 16, 2024
Harlan’s Baylor Varner pitched a complete game Wednesday with 12 strikeouts in the Dragons’ 4-1 win over visiting Letcher Central.

[PHOTO] Varner fans 12 as Dragons reach 20-win mark by beating Letcher

May 15, 2024
Harlan County catcher Isaac Kelly had a hit and RBI in the Bears 9-2 win Tuesday over Letcher Central.

[PHOTO] Bears knock off Letcher Central

May 14, 2024
Harlan County catcher Isaac Kelly had a hit and RBI in the Bears 9-2 win Tuesday over Letcher Central.

[PHOTO] Bears knock off Letcher Central

May 14, 2024
Members of the Harlan County girls tennis team competing in the regional tournament on Thursday include Addison Fields, Sophie Day, Laura Ball, Kaitlyn Daniels, Kalista Dunn and Bani Chaudhary.

[PHOTO] HCHS will send 10 members of squad to compete in regional

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 13, 2024
Harlan County senior Brayden Howard placed sixth in the triple jump to help the Black Bears win a meet at Williamsburg on Friday.

[PHOTO] HCHS boys edge Corbin to win team title at Williamsburg meet

May 11, 2024
Harlan County senior Rylie Maggard hit a home run and added two singles in the Lady Bears 10-2 win Thursday at Leslie County.

[PHOTO] Maggard’s homer ignites HCHS offense in win at Leslie County

May 10, 2024
Harlan County catcher Jade Burton collected a pair of hits and two RBI in the Lady Bears 10-0 win over Bell County on Tuesday.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears lock up top seed with victory over Bell County

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 7, 2024
Tristan Cooper won 20 games on the mound over the past four seasons with the Harlan County Black Bears. He recently signed with Transylvania.

[PHOTO] HC’s Cooper headed to Transy

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 30, 2024
Middlesboros Keevi Betts was safe on a steal attempt in the fifth inning of Thursdays district clash as Harlan County second baseman Lindsey Skidmore awaited the throw.

[PHOTO] Adams pitches 2-hitter as HCHS downs Jackets for district win

May 2, 2024
Middlesboros Keevi Betts was safe on a steal attempt in the fifth inning of Thursdays district clash as Harlan County second baseman Lindsey Skidmore awaited the throw.

[PHOTO] Adams pitches 2-hitter as HCHS downs Jackets for district win

By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 2, 2024
Harlan Countys Grayson Short was a winner last week in the Black Bears victory over Pineville.

[PHOTO] Harlan County defeats Pineville, falls to Knox in tennis action

April 29, 2024
Sophomore infielder Lindsey Skidmore drove home the winning run in Harlan Countys 2-1 win Friday over visiting Lynn Camp.

[PHOTO] Adams tosses no-hitter; Skidmore brings home winning run against Lynn Camp

April 27, 2024
Harlan County senior catcher Isaac Kelly scored five runs Thursday in the Bears 15-7 win at Pike Central.

[PHOTO] Five-run fourth propels Bears as they coast win over Pike Central

April 25, 2024
Harlan County junior Kaitlyn Daniels won matches on Monday and Tuesday as the Lady Bears improved to 6-0 as a team.

[PHOTO] HCHS tennis teams sweep Letcher Central, Pineville

April 17, 2024
Harlan County freshman Alexis Adams struck out 18 as the Lady Bears won 11-0 on Tuesday at Bell County.

[PHOTO] Adams strikes out 18 as HCHS coasts to district win at Bell

April 17, 2024
Harlan County senior Tristan Cooper pitched a two-hitter with 12 strikeouts in the Bears 10-0 win Tuesday over visiting Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] Cooper reaches 300 Ks as he tosses 2-hitter against Mboro

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 16, 2024
Harlan Countys Alexis Adams scored on a wild pitch in the first inning Monday as the Lady Bears took an 8-1 lead on the way to a 16-7 victory.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears’ offense explodes early in win over Barbourville

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 15, 2024
Lauren Lewis (left) and Peyton Lunsford helped the Harlan County girls place sixth in the Frank Carver Invitational in Bristol.

[PHOTO] HC girls place 6th in Bristol race

April 14, 2024
Anthony Nolan has stepped down after 22 seasons of coaching in Harlan County, the last 10 as girls coach at HCHS. He won over 64 percent of his games with a 411-229 record as both a boys and girls coach.

[PHOTO] Nolan steps down after 22-year basketball coaching career that included 411 wins at HC, JACHS

April 12, 2024
Harlan Countys Dallas Sergent placed first in both the 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles races earlier this week to help the Bears win a meet at Leslie County.

[PHOTO] HC boys capture meet at Leslie; Lady Bears place second overall

April 11, 2024
Harlan Countys Tristan Cooper pitched a four-hitter Monday with 15 strikeouts as the Black Bears defeated visiting Harlan 6-3.

[PHOTO] Cooper fans 15 as Bears grab early lead in win over Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 8, 2024
Harlan County senior Paige Phillips set two new school records Friday as she won the 100-meter hurdles and high jump in a meet at HCHS.

[PHOTO] HC boys, Leslie girls winners in opening meet at Harlan County

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
April 7, 2024
Harlan County junior Alex Creech gave up only one hit over five shutout innings as the Bears coasted to a 7-1 win Thursday over previously unbeaten Shelby Valley.

[PHOTO] Bears run win streak to three as Creech dominates through five

March 28, 2024
Harlan freshman Luke Luttrell pitched five hitless innings with 11 strikeouts and three walks as the Green Dragons defeated visiting Barbourville 4-1 on Wednesday in the 13th Region All A Classic semifinals.

[PHOTO] Luttrell pitches 5 hitless innings as Dragons move to All ‘A’ finals

March 27, 2024
Harlan Countys Jonah Swanner was congratulated by HCHS coach Scotty Bailey after his homer in the fifth inning of the Bears 3-0 win Monday over visiting Lee, Va.

[PHOTO] Swanner sparks Bears with a homer, triple in victory over Lee

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 25, 2024
Harlan Countys Sophie Day returned a serve during the Lady Bears win Monday over visiting Letcher Central.

[PHOTO] HC tennis teams sweep Letcher

March 25, 2024
Evangel Christan athletic director Joe Wasington, a former Lynch all-state football player, greeted the Harlan County players during the state semifinal introductions on Saturday afternoon.

[PHOTO] Lynch legend greets HC players during state tournament semis

March 23, 2024
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff worked to the basket in the state semifinals Saturday against Evangel.

[PHOTO] Black Bears roll into state finals with victory over Evangel

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 23, 2024
Harlan Countys Trent Noah went up for a dunk after a steal as part of a 48-point effort in the Black Bears 85-71 victory.

[PHOTO] Noah joins Sweet 16 legends, rallies Black Bears to final four

March 22, 2024
Harlan Countys Trent Noah went up for a dunk after a steal as part of a 48-point effort in the Black Bears 85-71 victory.

[PHOTO] Noah joins Sweet 16 legends, rallies Black Bears to final four

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 22, 2024
Harlan County senior catcher Isaac Kelly is back for his fourth year as the Bears catcher. He hit .412 last year and was first in hits with 40 and first in stolen bases with with 27 in 27 attempts.

[PHOTO] Bears determined to end district drought with veteran squad

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 25, 2024
Harlan County all-state guard Trent Noah put up a shot over Warren Centrals Jarek Kirk in state tournament action Thursday. Noah scored 35 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the Bears 67-59 victory.

[PHOTO] Bears make history with win over defending state champs

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 21, 2024
Harlan County coach Kyle Jones shared a moment with the large cheering section on hand at Rupp Arena in the final moments of the Bears 67-59 win over defending state champ Warren Central.

[PHOTO] Black Bear invasion at Rupp

March 21, 2024
Harlan County junior Alex Creech gave up only three hits over 6 1/3 innings with 10 strikeouts as the Bears defeated visiting Knox Central 7-4 on Monday.

[PHOTO] Creech cruises as Black Bears overcome cold to down Knox

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 18, 2024
Harlan County first baseman Halanah Shepherd had one of the Lady Bears two hits in a 14-1 loss to visiting Jackson County on Saturday.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears' 8 errors lead to ugly loss against Jackson County

March 16, 2024
Team members include, from left, front row: Aly Sherman, Sydney Jenkins, Lindsey Skidmore, Hannah Raleigh, Akira Lee, Harley Rice, Kendall Brock and Aviya Halcomb; back row: Halanah Shepherd, Alexis Adams, Maddy Blair, Brittleigh Estep, Rylie Maggard, Jenna Wilson, Lesleigh Brown, Taylor Clem, Jade Burton, Braylen Gilley, Madi Nolan and Jailynn Shackleford; not pictured: Allie Kelly.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears hope to build on momentum from last year, take next step in postseason play

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 14, 2024
Harlan County senior Tristan Cooper had a three-run double Wednesday at Letcher Central as the Black Bears rallied with four runs in the seventh inning to win 4-3.

[PHOTO] Harlan County scores four in 7th to rally past Letcher Central

March 13, 2024
Harlan County shortstop Rylie Maggard made the throw to first during the Lady Bears season-opening game Tuesday. The visiting Lady Eagles won 3-0.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears’ bats fall silent in season-opening loss to Leslie

March 12, 2024
Harlan forward Kylie Noe worked against Bell County center Kairi Lamb during the 52nd District Tournament finals Thursday. Lamb had 17 points and eight rebounds in Bells 60-54 victory.

[PHOTO] Lady Cats find success in paint, defeat Harlan in district finals

March 1, 2024
Harlan County senior forward Faith Hoskins put up a shot in action earlier this season. Hoskins scored seven points Thursday as the Lady Bears closed the regular season with a hard-fought 57-47 loss to visiting North Laurel.

[PHOTO] HCHS closes season with strong showing against North Laurel

February 23, 2024
Harlan County junior guard Maddox Huff sailed in for two of his 33 points in the Bears 109-89 win over visiting Knox Central.

[PHOTO] Black Bears win Senior Night Shootout over Knox Central

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 21, 2024
Harlan County senior forward Paige Phillips pulled down one of her eight third-quarter rebounds on Tuesday in the Lady Bears’ win over Lynn Camp. Phillips finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears overcome slow start to claim a Senior Night victory

February 20, 2024
Harlan County senior forward Paige Phillips pulled down one of her eight third-quarter rebounds on Tuesday in the Lady Bears’ win over Lynn Camp. Phillips finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears overcome slow start to claim a Senior Night victory

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 20, 2024
Harlan County guard Ella Karst, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 36 points on Friday in the Lady Bears 80-70 loss at Jackson County.

[PHOTO] Lady Generals hit 10 3s, then hold off HCHS comeback bid

February 16, 2024
Harlan County guard Trent Noah slammed two of his 38 points in the Bears 95-68 win Tuesday over visiting Pineville.

[PHOTO] Bears come out blazing on the way to victory over Pineville

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 13, 2024
Harlan County guard Cheyenne Rhymer, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 25 points Monday to lead the Lady Bears to a 77-50 win at Barbourville.

[PHOTO] Rhymer hits seven 3s as Lady Bears shoot past Barbourville

February 13, 2024
James A. Cawoods Tyhler Coots and Cawoods Tucker Curtis battled inside during the seventh- and eighth-grade county championship game Thursday. Coots scored 11 points, while Curtis added seven.

[PHOTO] Comets edge Trojans in epic county championship clash

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 25, 2024
Harlan County guard Reggie Cottrell sailed in for two of his 18 points in the Bears 78-53 win Tuesday over Bell County.

[PHOTO] Second-half surge helps Bears pull away for win over Bobcats

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 24, 2024
Bell County freshman guard Jaxon Thomas looked for a teammate as Harlan Countys Maddox Huff defended in Tuesdays district clash.

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Harlan County guard Ella Karst drove past Bell Countys Gracie Wilder in Tuesdays game. Karst scored 26 points in a 66-55 victory.

[PHOTO] HC girls shock Bell, end Lady Cats’ 33-game district streak

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 24, 2024
Harlan County forward Caleb Johnson looked for an opening against Harlans Dylan Cox in Mondays district game. Johnson scored 13 points in the Bears win.

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

January 23, 2024
Harlan County senior forward Paige Phillips worked inside against Harlans Gracie Hensley and Addison Campbell in Mondays district clash. Phillips had nine points and six rebounds in the Lady Bears 66-60 win.

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

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 23, 2024
Reagan Clem set up the Harlan County offense during the Lady Bears 69-49 win over visiting Clay County. Clem scored 19 points as she hit five 3-pointers.

[PHOTO] Clem provides spark as Lady Bears defeat Clay County

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 14, 2024
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