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Josh Ali celebrated after making a catch in Kentucky's win over ULM Saturday at Kroger Field.

[PHOTO] Levis, receivers not surprised by Cats' performance in opener

September 5, 2021
Lindsay Hall was a winner in both singles and doubles as Harlan County swept Bell County 9-0 on Monday.

[PHOTO] HC girls sweep Bell in tennis action

April 20, 2021
Harlan County's Tony Reynolds won his singles match Saturday to help the Black Bears claim a team win.

[PHOTO] HCHS boys edge Letcher in tennis action

April 17, 2021
Cody Clayborn helped lead Harlan County to a win on Saturday at Letcher Central as he won his singles match.

[PHOTO] HCHS boys edge Letcher in tennis action

April 17, 2021
Lindsay Hall and Abigail Gaw teamed up for a doubles win as Harlan County edged South Laurel 5-3 on Friday.

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April 17, 2021
Lindsay Hall and Abigail Gaw teamed up for a doubles win as Harlan County edged South Laurel 5-3 on Friday.

[PHOTO] HCHS girls rally for win over South Laurel in tennis action

April 17, 2021
Harlan County High School teacher Jennifer Hilton was part of the officiating crew for the girls state championship game Saturday at Rupp Arena matching Sacred Heart against Marshall County. It was the fifth appearance in the state tournament for Hilton as an official and the third time she has called the state finals.

[PHOTO] A championship performance

April 11, 2021
North Laurel guard Hailee Valentine worked through the South Laurel defense in the 13th Region Tournament finals.

[PHOTO] South, North should battle again in 2022 for top spot in 13th Region

April 10, 2021
Harlan County resident Darrell Wilson is one of the officials representing the 13th Region at this year's girls state tournament at Rupp Arena. Wilson is pictured making a call during the Anderson County/Southwestern game on Wednesday night.

[PHOTO] On the big stage

April 7, 2021
South Laurel coach Chris Souder saw his team finish the 2021 season with a 20-11 record.

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April 7, 2021
Reagan Jones led South Laurel with a 14-point scoring effort during Wednesday’s 59-55 overtime loss to Franklin County.

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April 7, 2021
South Laurel’s Clara Collins scored eight points during the Lady Cardinals’ 59-55 loss to Franklin County.

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April 7, 2021
Ashland junior guard Ethan Sellars drove to the basket in state tournament action Friday against Boyle County. Sellars, a junior guard, averaged 13.5 points per game this season for the Tomcats. Sellars is the son of Jamey Sellars, a former Lynch resident and Cumberland High School student. Sellars' grandparents, Red and Mitzi Sellars, still live in Lynch. His aunt, Mia Cornett, is a dentist at the Clover Fork Clinic.

[PHOTO] Harlan County connection at the Sweet Sixteen

April 4, 2021
North Laurel's Reed Sheppard and Knox Central's, the 13th Region's top rated players, squared off in this year's regional finals.

[PHOTO] North, Knox back on top in look ahead to 2022 basketball season

April 4, 2021
Knox Central guard Abe Brock tried to get the ball to Jevonte Turner in state tournament action Thursday.

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April 4, 2021
Knox Central guard Jevonte Turner drove to the basket against Ashland's Hunter Gillium in state tournament action Thursday.

[PHOTO] Panthers fall to Ashland Blazer in opening round of Sweet Sixteen

April 2, 2021
North Laurel guard Reed Sheppard leads the coaches all-region team for the 13th Region.

[PHOTO] Sheppard, Davis lead coaches all-region squad

March 30, 2021
Knox Central guard Jevonte Turner worked against North Laurel's Brody Brock in the 13th Region Tournament finals. Turner scored 12 points in the Panthers' 78-63 victory.

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March 30, 2021
Knox Central's Isaac Mills went up for a basket in the 13th Region Tournament championship game against North Laurel.

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March 30, 2021
Knox Central's Abe Brock raced down the court in the 13th Region Tournament finals on Saturday.

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March 30, 2021
The Knox Central Panthers captured their third straight 13th Region Tournament title on Saturday with a win over North Laurel.

[PHOTO] Knox Central captures third straight regional title with win over North Laurel

March 28, 2021
Harlan County point guard Ella Karst worked against North Laurel's Hailee Valentine in the 13th Region Tournament semifinals on Saturday at The Corbin Arena. Valentine scored 23 points in North's 65-38 win.

[PHOTO] Lady Jaguars coast past HCHS in regional semifinals

March 27, 2021
Emily Sizemore sailed past Harlan County's Kassy Owens in regional tournament action Saturday.

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March 27, 2021
North Laurel's Emliy Sizemore drove past Harlan County's Jaylin Smith in the 13th Region Tournament semifinals Saturday. Sizemore scored 10 points in the Lady Jaguars' 65-38 victory.

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March 27, 2021
North Laurel guard Reed Sheppard scored 31 points as the Jaguars advanced to the 13th Region Tournament finals with a win over Corbin on Friday.

[PHOTO] North rolls into finals with victory over Corbin

March 27, 2021
South Laurel's Brianna Howard led the break during 13th Region Tournament action Thursday. Howard scored eight points in South's 51-32 victory.

[PHOTO] South Laurel, Bell roll into regional semifinals

March 26, 2021
Bell County guard Nadine Johnson looked for an opening in Thursday's regional tournament game against Clay County. Johnson scored 18 points in Bell's 58-26 win.

[PHOTO] South Laurel, Bell roll into regional semifinals

March 26, 2021
Pineville senior guard Whitney Caldwell worked down the court against Harlan County's Ella Karst in 13th Region Tournament action Wednesday. Harlan County advanced with a 47-40 win.

[PHOTO] HCHS overcomes early offensive woes to down Pineville in regional

March 24, 2021
Harlan County's Jacey Lewis and Pineville's Whitney Caldwell battled for a loose ball in regional tournament action Wednesday.

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March 24, 2021
Harlan County coach Anthony Nolan reacted to a call in regional tournament action Wednesday against Pineville. The Lady Bears advanced to the semifinals with a 47-40 win.

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March 24, 2021
Junior guard Hailee Valentine scored 20 points as North Laurel rolled past Whitley County 80-45 on Wednesday in the opening round of the 13th Region Tournament.

[PHOTO] North rolls past Whitley in opener of regional tourney

March 24, 2021
Clay County senior guard Connor Robinson went up for a shot during the Tigers' win over South Laurel on Tuesday in the 13th Region Tournament.

[PHOTO] Slow start leads to loss for Cardinals against Clay County

March 24, 2021
North Laurel guard Reed Sheppard worked through the Barbourville defense in 13th Region Tournament action Monday.

[PHOTO] North Laurel opens regional by coasting past Barbourville

March 24, 2021
Harlan County eighth-grade guard Maddox Huff went up for a block in 13th Region Tournament action Tuesday.

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March 24, 2021
Harlan County's Jonah Swanner guard Knox Central's Jevonte Turner on Tuesday in the 13th Region Tournament. Turner was limited to four points but Central pulled away for a 63-47 win

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March 24, 2021
Knox Central freshman center Gavin Chadwell scored 23 points, hitting all 10 shots from the field, as the Panthers advanced to the semifinals with a 63-47 win over Harlan County on Tuesday.

[PHOTO] Bears' upset bid falls short with loss to Knox Central

March 23, 2021
Corbin freshman guard Carter Stewart shot over Harlan's Kaleb McLendon in 13th Region Tournament action Monday.

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March 23, 2021
Harlan's Jaeden Gist went up for a basket against Corbin in 13th Region Tournament action Monday.

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March 23, 2021
Harlan's Jordan Akal worked around Corbin's Josh Hibbits in 13th Region Tournament action Monday. Akal scored 25 points in the Dragons' 63-53 loss.

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March 23, 2021
Corbin forward Brody Wells drove to the basket in 13th Region Tournament as Harlan's Kaleb McLendon and Jordan Akal defended. Wells scored 15 points in the Redhounds' 63-53 win.

[PHOTO] Redhounds advance to semifinals with win over Harlan

March 23, 2021
Letcher Central's Brooke Bates, pictured in action earlier this season at South Laurel, scored 12 points Monday in the Lady Cougars' win over Hazard.

[PHOTO] Banks, Bates lead Letcher past Hazard

January 26, 2021
LN - Brooke Bates vs South Laurel

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January 26, 2021
Kaylee Banks, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in Letcher Central's 80-16 win Tuesday at June Buchanan.

[PHOTO] Lady Cougars earn first win with rout of JBS

January 13, 2021
Tori Holcomb looked for a teammate as she was trapped by two South Laurel defenders in Monday’s game at South Laurel.

[PHOTO] Lady Cougars fall in battle of defending regional champions

January 5, 2021
LN - Noah drive vs Corbin

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January 5, 2021
Sydney Bowen ran for three touchdowns and passed for another as Williamsburg advanced to the regional finals with a 49-13 win over Pineville.

[PHOTO] Bowen’s big-play skills help carry Jackets to fifth straight district title

November 28, 2020
Harlan County's Katiera Lewis returned the ball against North Laurel on Tuesday in the regional tournament.

[PHOTO] Lady Bears fall to North in first round of regional

October 28, 2020
Harlan County junior Gracie Ewing returned the ball during 13th Region Tournament action against North Laurel on Tuesday at Bell County High School.

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October 28, 2020
Harlan County's Lindsey Browning set the ball during 13th Region Tournament play Tuesday against North Laurel.

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October 28, 2020
Derrick Akal led the Harlan Lady Dragons to a pair of 13th Region titles in his seven years as coach.

[PHOTO] Lady Dragons reached top of region five times

August 1, 2020
Harlan County guard Taylor Spurlock, pictured in action last season against Corbin, will continue his basketball career at the Division II level in college at Colorado School of Mines.

[PHOTO] Spurlock joins Division II power in Colorado

May 11, 2020
Harlan County guard Tyler Cole, pictured in last year's 13th Region Tournament, and the Harlan County Black Bears will open their season on Jan. 5 at Corbin.

[PHOTO] Black Bears to open season at Corbin

December 17, 2020
South Laurel senior guard Amerah Steele is a member of the annual Enterprise All-Region squad after helping lead the Lady Cardinals to the 13th Region championship.

[PHOTO] Look for another Laurel showdown in 2021 girls race

March 30, 2020
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