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Harlan County running back Demarco Hopkins looked for an opening against Knox Central linebacker Steve Partin in last week's 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 Friday's 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 Friday's 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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September 10, 2021
Harlan County linebacker Carter Howard broke free for a sack of Knox Central quarterback Marc Warren on Friday. Warren passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns in Central's 42-26 win.

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September 10, 2021
Harlan's Annie Hoskins finished off a point in Thursday's match at Harlan County.

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September 10, 2021
Harlan's Carley Thomas set the ball during Thursday's district match at Harlan County. Thomas reeled off seven straight points to start the third set but HCHS rallied to win in three sets.

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September 10, 2021
Harlan County's Kalista Dunn went to the net against Harlan's Annie Hoskins in district action Thursday. Dunn led a comeback in the third set as the Lady Bears completed a three-set sweep.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears sweep past Harlan in district clash

September 9, 2021
Harlan County's Lindsay Hall set up a shot for a teammate in Thursday's district clash against Harlan. The Lady Bears won in three sets for their fourth straight victory.

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September 9, 2021
Harlan County coach Ryan Vitatoe talked with his team before their race Saturday. Both the Black Bears and Lady Bears won team titles in the opening race of the season.

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September 9, 2021
Harlan County's Peyton Lunsford place second in the Harlan County All-Comers race on Saturday.

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September 9, 2021
South Laurel's Lindsay Cox was fifth in the race Saturday at Harlan County High School. Cox is the daughter of former Harlan all-state basketball player Todd Cox.

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September 9, 2021
Matt Yeary helped lead Harlan County to the team title on Saturday as he finished fifth.

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September 9, 2021
Harlan County's Riley Key was seventh in the Harlan County All-Comers race on Saturday, helping the Lady Bears win the team title.

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September 9, 2021
Mia Pace led Harlan in a race Saturday at Harlan County High School as she placed 11th.

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September 9, 2021
Whitley County senior quarterback Caden Petrey passed for 222 yards and three touchdowns in the Colonels' 42-16 win Friday at Harlan County.

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September 9, 2021
Demarco Hopkins worked to escape from Whitley's Gunner Thornton in Friday's game. Hoskins scored both Harlan County touchdowns in a 42-16 loss. The Bears play host to Knox Central on Friday.

[PHOTO] Bears trying to cut on big plays in effort to end two-game skid

September 9, 2021
Harlan County's Serenity Whitehead went up to finish off a point in action earlier this season. The Lady Bears defeated visiting Barbourville on Monday.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears sweep Barbourville

August 31, 2021
Harlan County's Gage Bailey went in for a touchdown in Thursday's eighth-grade game against visiting Clay County. The Tigers held on for a 14-8 win as a late Harlan County drive was stopped.

[PHOTO] Late drive comes up short as Bears fall to Clay

August 20, 2021
Jayce Brown, an eighth-grade running back, made a move in Thursday's eighth-grade game against Clay County. The visiting Tigers won 14-8.

[PHOTO] Late drive comes up short as Bears fall to Clay

August 20, 2021
Karsten Dixon delivered a pitch in the Tri-City Senior League All-Star team's win over the Tri-City Junior League All-Stars in a doubleheader at Harlan County High School. Dixon and the Senior League squad won 7-1 in the first game, then won 11-9 in the nightcap.

[PHOTO] All-Star showdown

June 26, 2021
Tri-City Senior League All-Star Junior Sanchez laid down a bunt in action earlier in the week at Harlan County High School.

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June 26, 2021
James-Ryan Howard, of the Tri-City Junior League All-Stars, lined a single in scrimmage action against the Tri-City Senior League All-Stars earlier in the week.

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June 26, 2021
Harlan County coach Tim McElyea talked with his team during 52nd District Tournament action last week. McElyea confirmed Saturday he was stepping down as coach after eight season. McElyea led the Lady Bears to five district titles.

[PHOTO] McElyea steps down after eight seasons with HCHS softball program

June 6, 2021
Harlan County second baseman Maddy Blair fielded a pop up during Wednesday's 52nd District Tournament finals. The Lady Jackets won 14-4.

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June 6, 2021
Harlan County's Honesty Thomas connected on a pitch in district tournament action Wednesday. The Lady Bears were limited to three hits in a 14-4 loss.

[PHOTO] Young helps Middlesboro end Harlan County's district stranglehold

June 2, 2021
Harlan County's Hailey Austin laid down a bunt in the 52nd District Tournament championship game Wednesday.

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June 2, 2021
Harlan County outfielder Jacey Lewis was called out at third base as she tried to stretch a double into a triple during 52nd District Tournament action Tuesday against Bell County. Lewis had three hits in the Lady Bears' 5-1 win.

[PHOTO] HCHS, Middlesboro to meet again for 52nd District title

June 2, 2021
The Harlan County High School tennis team includes, from left, front row: Amber Lewis, Lindsay Hall, Laura Ball, Abigail Gas and Jaya Wilhelmy; back row: coach Angie Lewis, Chandler Smith, Braden Engle, Tony Reynolds, Steven Fee, Cody Clayborn, Calan Neely, Sawyer Cornett, coach Trevor Prewitt and coach Caleb Bailey.

[PHOTO] HCHS tennis teams close season in regional tourney

May 20, 2021
Harlan eighth-grader Carley Thomas delivered a pitch in Monday's game against Letcher Central.

[PHOTO] Late surge lifts Letcher Central to win over Harlan

May 18, 2021
Jonah Swanner connected on a home run Monday as Harlan County rallied for a 15-5 win over visiting Bell County.

[PHOTO] Bears overcome slow start to coast past Bell County

April 27, 2021
Senior third baseman Zac Collett connected on a pitch Monday in Harlan County's 15-5 six-inning win over visiting Bell County. The Bears downed Bell 11-1 on Tuesday at Log Mountain.

[PHOTO] Blakley pitches 1-hitter as Bears clinch No. 1 seed

April 27, 2021
Senior catcher Brandy Adams had four hits Tuesday, including the game-winner in the seventh inning, as the Lady Bears rallied for a 10-9 win.

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April 27, 2021
Jacey Lewis went after a pitch in Tuesday's game against Leslie County. Lewis had the game-tying hit as the Lady Bears rallied for a 10-9 win.

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April 27, 2021
Leslie County's Kenzie Morgan beat the throw to Harlan County third baseman Allee Galloway for a two-run triple in the fifth inning Tuesday. Leslie built a 9-1 lead, but HCHS rallied for a 10-9 win.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears overcome 8-run deficit to edge Leslie County

April 20, 2021
Harlan County catcher Brandy Adams had three of the Lady Bears' five hits in their 2-0 win Friday over Pineville.

[PHOTO] Creech wins pitchers’ duel as HCHS edges Pineville

April 16, 2021
Harlan County sophomore Tristan Cooper struck out 18 and allowed only one hit as the Black Bears defeated Harlan 11-2 on Monday.

[PHOTO] Cooper dominates in win over Harlan with one-hit, 18-strikeout performance

April 12, 2021
Harlan County first baseman Will Cassim took the throw from catcher Isaac Kelly to retire Harlan's Shane Lindsey after his sacrifice bunt in the first inning on Monday's game.

[PHOTO] Cooper dominates in win over Harlan with one-hit, 18-strikeout performance

April 12, 2021
Jared Moore pitched a two-hitter Tuesday as Harlan routed Pineville 17-1.

[PHOTO] Moore tosses 2-hitter as Dragons rout Pineville

May 13, 2021
KH - WIll Cassim late on tag vs Perry Central's Dustin Fields

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May 13, 2021
Harlan County second baseman Josh Swanner beat out a bunt single in Tuesday's game against visiting Perry Central.

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May 13, 2021
Harlan County's Nathan Shepherd connected on a pitch against Perry Central on Tuesday. Shepherd was the winning pitcher Friday as the Bears downed Leslie County 7-3.

[PHOTO] Shepherd powers Bears to win at Leslie

April 9, 2021
Perry Central's Dustin Fields slid under a tag for a stolen base in Tuesday's game against Harlan County as shortstop Brayden Blakley went airborne for the throw and tag.

[PHOTO] Bears fall to Perry Central in home opener

April 6, 2021
Harlan's Ally Kirby connected on a pitch earlier this season. The Lady Dragons defeated Bell County 26-9 to improve to 3-0 on the season.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons coast past Bell County

April 4, 2021
Lyndsey Skidmore connected on a pitch against visiting Harlan on Monday. The Lady Dragons won 17-14.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons defeat New Harlan

March 30, 2021
Cumberland's Aviya Halcomb connected on a pitch in recent middle school softball action. The Lady Skins fell 11-10 to Bell County on Tuesday.

[PHOTO] Dragons roll past Barbourville; Bell edges Lady Skins

March 24, 2021
Wallins' Evan Simpson went past Brody Napier, of Rosspoint, in the seventh- and eighth-grade county championship game Tuesday.

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March 24, 2021
Wallins' Connor Daniels headed to the basket in Tuesday's county championship game. Daniels scored 20 points in the Devils' 64-60 win.

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March 24, 2021
Rosspoint's Brody Napier drove past Wallins' Trenton Cole in action from the seventh- and eight-grade county tournament finals Tuesday.

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March 24, 2021
Rosspoint's Blake Hensley went up for a shot against Wallins' Hunter Napier in the seventh- and eighth-grade county finals Tuesday.

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March 24, 2021
The Wallins Purple Devils completed a perfect season and won the county championship in the seventh- and eighth-grade division by defeating Rosspoint 64-60 on Tuesday at Harlan County High School. Team members include, from left, coach Robert Simpson, Keaton Simpson, Ethan Simpson, Hunter Napier, Evan Simpson, Trenton Cole, Connor Daniels, Tatten Rice, coach Johnny Murphy, Travis Burkhart, Aaron Johnson and coach Robert Simpson.

[PHOTO] Purple Devils cap perfect season with county title

March 17, 2021
KH - Kylie Noe vs Jaylen Whitt

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March 17, 2021
Letcher Central's Kaylee Banks passed over Harlan's Aymanni Wynn in Monday's game. Letcher Central improved to 13-11 with a 58-41 victory.

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March 17, 2021
KH - Faith Hoskins vs Tori Holcomb

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March 17, 2021
Harlan's Emma Owens worked down the court against Letcher Central's Loren Boggs on Monday. The Lady Cougars pulled away in the second half for a 58-41 win.

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March 17, 2021
Harlan forward Aymanni Wynn worked around Letcher Central's Bailey Kincer in Monday's game.

[PHOTO] Defense the difference for Letcher in win at Harlan

March 9, 2021
Evarts' Ashton Sizemore, pictured in action earlier this season. Sizemore scored 10 points in the Wildcats' 32-31 win over James A. Cawood.

[PHOTO] Evarts, Black Mountain are winners in middle school hoops

February 24, 2021
Abbi Fields worked around a Williamsburg defender in action earlier this season. Fields and the Lady Dragons overcame an early 16-2 deficit to win in overtime at Lynn Camp on Saturday.

[PHOTO] Harlan rallies for overtime win at Lynn Camp

February 15, 2021
Harlan guard Jordan Akal looked for an opening against Harlan County's Tyler Cole and Trent Noah in Friday's district clash. Akal scored 35 as the Dragons rolled to a 74-50 win.

[PHOTO] Dragons end 29-game losing streak against HCHS

February 13, 2021
Harlan County's Tyler Cole drove against Harlan's Kyler McLendon in Friday's game.

[PHOTO] Dragons end 29-game losing streak against HCHS

February 13, 2021
Evarts' Ben Coleman worked toward the basket in action earlier this season. Coleman scored 11 points in the Wildcats' win over Cawood on Tuesday.

[PHOTO] Evarts, Wallins are winners in middle school basketball

February 10, 2021
Harlan guard Kaleb McLendon headed down the court in a district clash Monday against Bell County.

[PHOTO] Dragons ride third-quarter run in victory over Bell County

February 9, 2021
Harlan County junior Jackson Huff worked around Hazard's Cameron Caudill in action from the WYMT Mountain Classic. Huff scored 15 in the Bears' 69-65 overtime win.

[PHOTO] Bears advance to WYMT finals with overtime win over Hazard

February 6, 2021
Harlan County sophomore guard Daniel Carmical hit five 3-pointers and scored 18 points in the Bears' win over Hazard at the WYMT Mountain Classic.

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February 6, 2021
Harlan County's Tyler Cole went up for a shot as Samuel Shoptaw defended in action from the WYMT Mountain Classic. HCHS advanced with a 69-65 victory.

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February 6, 2021
Harlan sophomore guard Emma Owens drove to the basket in action earlier this season. Owens scored 18 points in Harlan's 59-13 win Saturday at Barbourville.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons overpower Barbourville

February 7, 2021
KH - Abbi Fields vs Williamsburg

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February 7, 2021
Harlan freshman forward Aymanni Wynn worked past a Williamsburg defender in Friday's game. Wynn scored 19 points in Harlan's 65-49 victory.

[PHOTO] Fast start propels Lady Dragons to win over Williamsburg

February 6, 2021
James A. Cawood center Jaycee Carter worked inside for two of his 14 points in the Trojans' 34-17 win over Cumberland on Tuesday.

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February 6, 2021
Kelly Beth Hoskins put up a shot in Saturday's game against Knott Central.

[PHOTO] Balanced attack carries Knott to win at HCHS

January 24, 2021
Harlan County's Jaylin Smith looked for an opening in Saturday's game against Knott Central.

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January 24, 2021
Senior guard Jacey Lewis set up a play against Knott Central on Saturday. Lewis led the Lady Bears with 11 points in a 66-42 loss.

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January 24, 2021
KH - Ella Karst vs Knott

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January 24, 2021
Freshman guard Ella Karst, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 12 points in the Lady Bears' one-point loss at Clay County on Thursday.

[PHOTO] Perry Central rallies for win over Lady Bears

January 26, 2021
Harlan County sophomore guard Daniel Carmical scored 17 points in a win over Middlesboro on Friday.

[PHOTO] Carmical explodes with six 3s as Bears triumph over Bell

January 13, 2021
Harlan County eighth-grader Maddox Huff put a shot in Tuesday's game against visiting Bell County. Huff scored 16 in the Bears' victory Thursday at Lafayette.

[PHOTO] Carmical explodes with six 3s as Bears triumph over Bell

January 13, 2021
Harlan County freshman guard Trent Noah went in for two of his 20 points in the Bears' 77-46 win over visiting Bell County.

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January 13, 2021
Rosspoint's Shasta Brackett powered her way to the basket in Saturday's county championship game. Brackett scored nine points in Rosspoint's 30-23 victory.

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January 13, 2021
Black Mountain's Addison Campbell headed to the basket against Rosspoint in the fifth- and sixth-grade county finals on Saturday.

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January 13, 2021
Rosspoint's Reagan Clem went to the basket against Black Mountain's Rheagan Halcomb in the fifth- and sixth-grade county finals. Clem scored 13 points in Rosspoint's 30-23 win.

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January 13, 2021
Black Mountain's Julia Vick went up for a shot on Saturday in the county tournament finals as Rosspoint's Shasta Brackett defended.

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January 13, 2021
Letcher Central senior forward Joby Johnson put up a shot over Harlan County's Josh Turner in Saturday's game. Johnson scored five points in the Cougars' 55-35 loss.

[PHOTO] Bears complete opening-week sweep with victory at Letcher

January 10, 2021
Harlan County guard Ella Karst, pictured in action Monday against Corbin, scored 18 points on Thursday in the Lady Bears' 41-37 victory at Hazard.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears hold off Hazard comeback with clutch play in fourth quarter

January 8, 2021
James A. Cawood's Abby Elliott and Cawood's Riley Clem headed down the court in Tuesday's county tournament action Tuesday.

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January 8, 2021
James A. Cawood's Carmen Thomas worked around a Cawood defender in Tuesday's game.

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January 8, 2021
Cawood's Breanna Fultz raced down the court in county tourney action Tuesday at James A. Cawood Elementary School.

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January 8, 2021
Wallins' Raegan Landa went to the basket in county tournament action Tuesday.

[PHOTO] Favorites advance to semifinals in county 5-6 tourney

January 6, 2021
Corbin's Kallie Housley saved the ball during Monday's game at Harlan County. Housley scored 32 points in the Lady Hounds' 80-44 win.

[PHOTO] Housley, Stewart team for 58 as Lady Hounds rout HCHS

January 5, 2021
Junior forward Jaeden Gist and the Harlan Green Dragons will open defense of their 13th Region All

[PHOTO] 13th Region All 'A' schedules

January 2, 2021
Senior forward Kassy Owens is a returning starter this season for the Harlan County Lady Bears.

[PHOTO] Nolan looking for leaders in first season back with Lady Bears

December 20, 2020
JH - Tyler Flanary vs Johnson Central

[PHOTO] Bears hoping for another late surge as they prepare for Perry

October 22, 2020
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