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Harlan senior forward Jaedyn Gist, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 28 points on Thursday in the Green Dragons 95-48 win at Knox Central.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons end 12-game skid against Knox Central

January 6, 2023
Harlan County guard Taytum Griffin put up a shot Tuesday against Bell County. The visiting Lady Cats won 64-54.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears unable to overcome shooting woes in loss to Bell

December 13, 2022
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff was surrounded by Bell County defenders in Tuesdays game. Huff scored 16 points in the Bears 76-65 victory.

[PHOTO] Strong finish helps Black Bears fight off Bell’s upset bid

December 13, 2022
The Corbin Lady Hounds edged North Laurel 76-75 on Saturday to win the WYMT Mountain Classic.

[PHOTO] Lady Hounds edge North Laurel in WYMT tourney finals

December 11, 2022
Harlan forward Jaedyn Gist worked around Perry Centrals Dylan Knight on Saturday in the WYMT Mountain Classic finals.

[PHOTO] Green Dragons become first team in school, county history to win WYMT Mountain Classic

December 10, 2022
Sophomore guard Maddox Huff worked around a Breathitt County defender in action from the WYMT Mountain Classic on Saturday. Huff scored 29 points in the Bears 82-57 victory.

[PHOTO] Bears bounce back with rout of Breathitt

December 10, 2022
The Harlan County High School cheerleaders won the cheerleading competition in the WYMT Mountain Classic at Perry Central High School. Squad members include, from left, front row: Mylee Cress, Morgan Grace, Abigail Wright, Kirsten Napier, Madison Jones, Heaven Hensley, Amber Lawson, Cheyenne Brackett and Haley Huff; back row: coach Taylor Fields, Kate Cornett, Kaylee Pendleton, Hannah Brotherton, Addisyn Jones, Laila Boggs, Barbara Jenkins, Chyla Witt, Abigail Collett, Jasmine Caudill, Kaydee Lewis, Maliyah Washington and Macy Jones; not pictured Alexis Dean and Kaylissa Daniels.

[PHOTO] HCHS cheerleaders win WYMT Mountain Classic competition

December 10, 2022
Harlan County guard Ella Karst, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 35 points on Friday in the Lady Bears 66-40 win at Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] Karst sparks Lady Bears with 35 points in victory at Middlesboro

January 14, 2023
Harlan Countys Paige Phillips worked against Knox Centrals Reagan Jones on Thursday. The Lady Panthers opened their season with an 81-60 victory.

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Harlan County center Taylor Lunsford worked between two Knox Central defenders for a shot in Thursdays game.

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Harlan County point guard Ella Karst drove the baseline against Knox Centrals Halle Collins in Thursdays game. Karst led the Lady Bears with 23 points, but Collins had 26 to lead Knox to an 81-60 victory.

[PHOTO] Collins and company open schedule with impressive win at HC

December 1, 2022
Harlan Countys Luke Kelly picked up yardage after a catch in Fridays game against Bell County.

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Jonah Swanner broke free for a 9-yard touchdown run in the first quarter in Fridays 38-16 loss to Bell County.

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Harlan County lineman Will Cassim brought down Bell County running back Dawson Woolum in Fridays game.

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Harlan County senior linebacker Josh Sergent went for a tackle in a game earlier this against Clay County. Sergent and the Black Bears close their district schedule Friday at Perry Central.

[PHOTO] Playoff berth goes to winner of HCHS-Perry matchup

October 20, 2022
Harlan County running back Thomas Jordan battled for yardage on Friday during the Bears loss to visiting Johnson Central.

[PHOTO] Price powers Golden Eagles in win at Harlan County

October 14, 2022
Harlan Countys Ashton Evans, pictured in action earlier this season, had five kills and four aces Tuesday in the Lady Bears three-set victory at Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears close district schedule with win at Middlesboro

October 12, 2022
KH - Brayden Morris vs Neon 2

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Harlan County lineman Cooper Blevins, pictured in action earlier this season, helped the HC defense dominate Thursday in a 32-12 win at Bell County in eighth-grade football action.

[PHOTO] Black Bears close regular season with victory at Bell

October 7, 2022
Harlan Countys Ray Splawn, pictured in action earlier this season, scored four goals on Monday in the Black Bears 7-0 win over Knox Central in the 50tn District Tournament.

[PHOTO] Splawn scores four goals as Bears advance to district finals

October 3, 2022
Harlans Carley Thomas and Hazards Miley Gadbury, both sophomores, battled at the net in action Saturday. The visiting Lady Dogs won in three sets.

[PHOTO] Hazard wins at Harlan; Lady Bears fall at Rye Cove

October 1, 2022
Harlan County sophomore Peyton Lunsford won the Area 9 race on Saturday at Harlan County HIgh School.

[PHOTO] HC teams continue Area 9 domination while Yeary, Lunsford claim individual titles

October 2, 2022
Harlan Countys Kendall Brock headed toward the finish line at the Area 9 race on Saturday.

[PHOTO] HC teams continue Area 9 domination while Yeary, Lunsford claim individual titles

October 2, 2022
Harlan County junior Destiny Cornett went up at the net during the Lady Bears win Tuesday over visiting WIlliamsburg.

[PHOTO] HCHS knocks off Williamsburg; Lady Cats down Harlan

September 28, 2022
The Harlan County Pee Wee Football League opened Saturday at Coal Miners Memorial Stadium. Sam Carmical, of the Royal Bears, was chased by Bryson Millis, of the Black Bears.

[PHOTO] Harlan County Pee-Wee League opens

September 25, 2022
Harlan County receiver Jonah Swanner battled to break free from Clay Countys Jayden Woods in Fridays district clash.

[PHOTO] Big plays send Clay to victory at HC in district opener

September 23, 2022
Ella Farley sent a serve across the net in action earlier this season. The Lady Dragons won on Thursday at Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons end losing streak with three-set sweep at Middlesboro

September 23, 2022
Harlan County running back Brayden Morris scored two toucndowns in the eighth-grade Bears loss to Fleming-Neon/Letcher Central.

[PHOTO] Harlan County splits doubleheader against Neon/Letcher

September 18, 2022
Pike Central running back Matt Anderson tried to get around Harlan County defensive end Carter Howard in Fridays game at Coal Miners Memorial Stadium. Anderson ran for 202 yards in the Hawks 58-21 loss.

[PHOTO] Swanner’s 6-TD explosion sends Bears past Pike Central

September 16, 2022
Harlan Countys Emilee Eldridge and Harlans Annie Hoskins battled at the net in Thursdays district clash.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears complete regular-season sweep of Harlan

September 15, 2022
Harlan County sophomore Ray Splawn, pictured in action earlier this season, scored four goals Tuesday in the Bears 6-0 win over Middlesboro.

[PHOTO] Splawn records 4 goals as Bears stay perfect in district; Lady Bears blank Knox

September 14, 2022
Harlan Countys Emilee Eldridge went to the ground to save the ball in action Thursday against visiting Letcher Central.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears lose in three sets against Letcher Central

September 9, 2022
Harlan County senior Caydon Shanks, pictured in action against Letcher Central earlier this season, had two goals in the Black Bears 5-2 win Tuesday at Barbourville.

[PHOTO] Shanks leads Black Bears past Barbourville

September 6, 2022
Harlan Countys Tyler Coots went after the South Laurel quarterback in middle school football action Thursday. The Bears won in eighth-grade action and lost in the seventh-grade game.

[PHOTO] Morris bounces back from injury with 4-TD performance to lead Bears

September 5, 2022
Harlan County senior lineman Connor Blevins went after a Hazard runner in last weeks game. Blevins and the Bears will be back in action Friday at Whitley County.

[PHOTO] Bears, Colonels battling injuries heading into Friday’s matchup

September 1, 2022
Harlan Countys Ray Splawn battled for possession of the ball in a match Tuesday against Letcher Central at the James A. Cawood field.

[PHOTO] Bears, Cougars battle to 2-2 tie

August 31, 2022
Harlan County linebacker Josh Sergent returned an interception 47 yards for a touchdown during the Black Bears 40-20 loss to visiting Hazard.

[PHOTO] Johnson's big plays again prove too much for Bears

August 26, 2022
Harlan County running back Thomas Jordan followed fullback Josh Sergent in the Black Bears season-opening win Friday over South Laurel. Harlan County returns to action Friday at home against Hazard.

[PHOTO] Bears face tougher test in Week 2 against Johnson, Dogs

August 24, 2022
Harlan County sophomore halfback James Ryan Howard followed a block from guard Will Cassim during the Black Bears 43-7 win over South Laurel on Friday.

[PHOTO] HCHS opens season with First Priority Bowl rout of South Laurel

August 19, 2022
Harlan County sophomore Brody Napier headed down the court in action at the Coastal Carolina Team Camp on Friday.

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KH - Maddox Huff shooting

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Harlan County guard Maddox Huff scored 20 points on Friday as the Bears closed the Coastal Carolina camp with a 55-52 loss to Edwart Little.

[PHOTO] Bears’ comeback falls short in loss to Maine team in Coastal Carolina camp

June 18, 2022
Harlan Countys Daniel Carmical hit five 3-pointers on Friday in the Bears loss to Edward Little. HCHS finished 4-3 in the three-day camp.

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Harlan County freshman Hunter Napier went inside for two points in Fridays action at Coastal Carolina.

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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 16, 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, pictured in action last season, scored 16 points as the Trojans opened the 2022-2023 season with a win at Mountain View.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

November 8, 2022
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 17, 2022
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