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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
Rosspoints Carson Sanders headed down the court Thursday in action from the fifth- and sixth-grade county tournament finals. Rosspoint downed South Laurel 49-35 on Friday in regional tournament action in London.

[PHOTO] Rosspoint, JACES win in regional tourney action

January 13, 2024
Rosspoint guard Eli Davis worked against James A. Cawoods Rylee Southerland in the county finals Thursday.

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Rosspoints Braxton Sage worked around James A. Cawoods Brandon Jones in action from the county finals on Thursday.

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James A. Cawood guard Seth Johnson put up a shot in action from the fifth- and sixth-grade county championship game Thursday.

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Harlan junior forward Kylie Noe, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 27 points on Thursday to lead the Lady Dragons to a 60-57 win over Jackson County in the 13th Region All A Classic.

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Rosspoint completed an unbeaten season against county competition with a 49-15 victory over James A. Cawood in the fifth- and sixth-grade county tournament finals on Thursday at Harlan County High School.

[PHOTO] Rosspoint captures fifth- and sixth-grade championship

January 12, 2024
Harlan County senior guard Ella Karst drew a foul as she went to the basket in Thursdays game against Hazard. Karst scored 43 points as the Lady Bears won 70-52 to even their record at 7-7 on the season.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears triumph over Hazard as Karst pours in 43 points

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 4, 2024
Aymanni Wynn led Harlan with 23 points in a loss to Christian County in the Vanous Lloyd Christmas Tournament at Warren Central

[PHOTO] Christian takes control in third quarter to defeat Lady Dragons

December 28, 2023
Harlan junior Aymanni Wynn scored 17 points in the Lady Dragons 58-55 win over Russell County in the first round of the Vanous Lloyd Christmas Classic.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons edge Russell County in opener of tourney

December 27, 2023
Harlan County guard Trent Noah scored 37 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in the Bears 67-57 win over Oak Ridge, Tenn., on Tuesday in the Arbys Classic.

[PHOTO] Tournament-tested Bears down Oak Ridge in Arby’s Classic

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 27, 2023
Harlan County senior guard Ella Karst scored 38 points on Wednesday as the Lady Bears fell 69-65 at Bell County.

[PHOTO] Strong finish helps Bell County hold off Lady Bears’ upset bid

December 20, 2023
Senior guard Emma Owens scored 30 points on Wednesday in the Lady Dragons 82-60 win over Estill County in the City Between the Lakes Christmas Classic at Paintsville.

[PHOTO] Three Lady Dragons team for 79 points in win over Estill County

December 20, 2023
Cumberland guard Hayden Grace worked around a Wallins defender in middle school basketball action Thursday.

[PHOTO] LOCAL SPORTS

December 14, 2023
Harlan forward Kylie Noe drove to the basket for two of her 28 points on Thursday in the Lady Dragons 74-67 loss at Letcher Central.

[PHOTO] Whitt takes over down the stretch as Letcher wins shootout over Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 7, 2023
Harlan County seventh grader Reagan Clem came off the bench to score six points on Monday as the Lady Bears fell 52-42 to visiting Whitley County. Clem scored 11 as HCHS improved to 4-0 in junior varsity action.

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Harlan County senior forward Paige Phillips worked to the basket against Corbins Darcie Anderson on Friday. Anderson scored 15 points in the Lady Hounds 66-49 victory.

[PHOTO] Four reach double figures for Lady Hounds in win at HCHS

December 2, 2023
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