Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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Harlan County eighth-grader Taylynn Napier worked around a Hazard defender in summer scrimmage action. Napier helped lead the HCHS junior varsity squad to an 11-0 mark in the summer.

[Photo] Lady Bears close summer slate by splitting games at Clay County

June 23, 2025
Harlan County senior guard Whitney Noe worked against Hazard's Emily Higgins in summer scrimmage action Monday. Noe scored eight points to help HCHS take an early lead, but Hazard rallied for a 51-47 victory.

[Photo] Lady Bears fall at Hazard, split at Perry in summer scrimmages

June 10, 2025
Harlan County senior guard Whitney Noe worked against Hazard's Emily Higgins in summer scrimmage action Monday. Noe scored eight points to help HCHS take an early lead, but Hazard rallied for a 51-47 victory.

[Photo] Lady Bears fall at Hazard, split at Perry in summer scrimmages

By John Henson, Managing Editor
June 10, 2025
Harlan County senior Ethan Simpson was part of regional champion 4 x 200 and 4 x 400 relay teams in the Region 7 meet.

[Photo] Black Bears repeat in Region 7

By Abby Sherman, Contributing Writer
May 22, 2025
Harlan County's Alexis Adams pitched a two-hitter Tuesday as the Lady Bears won 3-0 at Whitley County.

[Photo] Adams comes up big for slumping Lady Bears with win at Whitley

May 13, 2025
Harlan County junior first baseman Halanah Shepherd homered in the Lady Bears' loss at Shelby Valley on Saturday.

[Photo] Lady Bears continue to struggle on offense as losing streak reaches 4

May 12, 2025
Harlan County junior Sophie Day was a winner in both singles and doubles as the Lady Bears defeated Oneida Baptist 9-0 to close the regular season with a 12-2 record.

[Photo] HC tennis teams close season with victories over Oneida, Lynn Camp

May 2, 2025
Harlan County's Kendall Brock drove in three runs with a triple and double in the Lady Bears' 15-0 win Monday at Lynn Camp.

[Photo] Lady Bears collect 15 hits during three-inning rout at Lynn Camp

April 29, 2025
Cumberland’s Sienna Banks was safe at second during a middle school game earlier this season. Banks had a hit in the Lady Skins’ win Thursday at Harlan.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

April 26, 2025
Alexis Adams pitched a one-hitter with 11 strikeouts as Harlan County won 6-5 at Harlan on Tuesday.

[Photo] Adams survives early, thrives late as Lady Bears rally for district win

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 22, 2025
Harlan County's Jaylin Robinson, pictured in action earlier this season, had two doubles Saturday in a win over Corbin in middle school softball.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

April 21, 2025
Harlan County's Alexis Adams struck out 13 and scattered seven hits in the Lady Bears' 7-3 win Thursday over Middlesboro.

[Photo] Lady Bears overcome a slow start in district win over Middlesboro

April 17, 2025
Harlan County's Alexis Adams struck out 13 and scattered seven hits in the Lady Bears' 7-3 win Thursday over Middlesboro.

[Photo] Lady Bears overcome a slow start in district win over Middlesboro

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 17, 2025
Harlan County senior Kaitlyn Daniels was a winner in both singles and doubles in action earlier this week against Bell County.

[Photo] HC sweeps Barbourville in tennis

April 17, 2025
Harlan County senior second baseman Aiden Craig drove in three runs with three hits Tuesday in the Bears' 15-5 win at Middlesboro.

[Photo] Black Bears use nine-run first to complete sweep of Middlesboro

April 15, 2025
Harlan County catcher DaShaun Smith slid into third base during Monday’s game against Middlesboro. Smith had two doubles and a single as the Bears rolled to a 15-0 win in three innings.

[Photo] Smith's hitting, Creech's pitching power Black Bears to district win

April 14, 2025
Harlan County catcher DaShaun Smith slid into third base during Monday’s game against Middlesboro. Smith had two doubles and a single as the Bears rolled to a 15-0 win in three innings.

[Photo] Smith’s hitting, Creech’s pitching power Black Bears to district win

By John Henson, Managing Editor
April 14, 2025
Harlan County junior Kalista Dunn won in two sets in singles Thursday against Middlesboro's Taylyn Ayers and then teamed with Sophie Day for a doubles win as the Lady Bears won 5-4.

[Photo] Lady Bears bounce back to defeat Middlesboro after 5-4 loss to North

April 4, 2025
Harlan County's Khloe Daniels delivered a pitch in middle school softball action Thursday. Harlan County edged Cumberland 9-8.

[Photo] LOCAL SPORTS

April 3, 2025
Harlan's Jordyn Smith pitched a two-hitter with eight strikeouts as the Lady Dragons defeated visiting Bell County 10-0 on Tuesday.

[Photo] Smith tosses shutout as Harlan opens district slate with win

March 25, 2025
Harlan County senior pitcher/shortstop Alex Creech posted a 5-1 mark on the mound last season and hit .309 with 23 RBI.

[Photo] Bears starting over in ’25 after last season’s disappointing conclusion

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 17, 2025
Aviya Halcomb, a senior outfielder, hit .365 last season with 19 hits.

[Photo] Lady Bears expecting to build on strong finish as they open season

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 16, 2025
Harlan junior Baylor Varner is one of the 13th Region's top players as a pitcher and shortstop for the defending 52nd District champions.

[Photo] After ‘breaking down walls in ’24,’ Dragons seeking new challenges

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 16, 2025
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff worked against an Evangel defender in last year's Sweet Sixteen semifinals. Huff helped lead the Bears to a state runner-up finish last year and is among the state leaders in scoring this year at 29.8 points per game for the 17-7 Bears.

[Photo] Huff working toward another deep postseason run to cap his senior season

February 7, 2025
Harlan County senior center Jaycee Carter, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 21 points in the Bears' 87-64 win over Christian Academy-Louisvile in the semifinals of the Kentucky 2A State Tournament on Saturday.

[Photo] Harlan County rolls into 2A state finals with rout of Louisville squad

January 19, 2025
Harlan County senior Maddox Huff and the Black Bears will face a tough test Friday against Lloyd Memorial (7-1), the state's second-ranked team in the KSR poll, on Friday in the first round of the Ashland Invitational at 8:30. Harlan County, last year's state runner up, is ranked 13th in the KSR poll.

[Photo] Bears open Ashland Invitational with a showdown against Lloyd

December 26, 2024
Harlan County center Jaycee Carter, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 13 points in the Bears' win Saturday over Sumter, S.C.

[Photo] Bears use 17-0 run to take control in a victory at Hilton Head tourney

December 21, 2024
Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 35 points Friday in the Bears' loss to Boyd Anderson, Fla., in the Seahawk Holiday Classic at Hilton Head, S.C.

[Photo] Huff’s 35 not enough as Bears fall to Florida opponent at Hilton Head

December 20, 2024
Reggie Cottrell worked toward the basket during the Black Bears' win over Campbell County in the second round of last year's state tournament.

[Photo] Cottrell keeping his promises as he works his way back from accident

By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer
December 8, 2024
Harlan County’s Maddox Huff worked hrough the Corbin defense on the way to a 49-point night Friday as the Bears won 91-87 in a rematch of last year’s 13th Region Tournament finals.

[Photo] Bears survive shootout against Corbin in region finals rematch

December 6, 2024
Cawood's Addy Cochran sliced between two Evarts defenders for two of her 11 points Monday in the Lady Comets' 36-5 win over Evarts in the semifinals of the fifth- and sixth-grade county tournament.

[Photo] Cawood, Rosspoint roll into 5-6 county championship showdown

September 23, 2024
Cawood's Addy Cochran sliced between two Evarts defenders for two of her 11 points Monday in the Lady Comets' 36-5 win over Evarts in the semifinals of the fifth- and sixth-grade county tournament.

[Photo] Cawood, Rosspoint roll into 5-6 county championship showdown

September 23, 2024
Harlan County lineman Cooper Blevins and linebacker James Ryan Howard battled to bring down a Hazard ball carrier in Friday's game. The Bulldogs improved to 2-0 with a 33-0 victory.

[Photo] Dogs’ big-play attack too much for HC on the way to 33-0 victory

August 31, 2024
Harlan County lineman Cooper Blevins and linebacker James Ryan Howard battled to bring down a Hazard ball carrier in Friday's game. The Bulldogs improved to 2-0 with a 33-0 victory.

[Photo] Dogs’ big-play attack too much for HC on the way to 33-0 victory

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 31, 2024
Harlan's 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 Harlan's 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
Middlesboro's Keevi Betts was safe on a steal attempt in the fifth inning of Thursday's 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
Middlesboro's Keevi Betts was safe on a steal attempt in the fifth inning of Thursday's 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 County's 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 County's 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 County's 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 County's 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 County's 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 County's 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 County's 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 County's 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 County's 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 Central's 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
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