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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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Bell County tailback Kaleb Miller ran for five touchdowns and 223 yards in the Bobcats' 46-14 win over Powell County in the opening round of the 3A playoffs.

[Photo] Bobcats ground and pound Powell in opening round of 3A playoffs

November 11, 2024
Bell County quarterback Blake Burnett completed seven of 12 pass attempts for 129 yards in the Bobcats' win Friday over Boyd County.

[Photo] Bell County rolls up over 300 yards on ground to edge Boyd

August 31, 2024
Bell County coach Dudley Hilton talked to his team during last year's run to the state 3A finals. Hilton has won 432 games as a high school coach as he enters his 50th season overall, including three in the college ranks.

[Photo] Hilton still going strong as he marks 50 years on the sidelines

August 23, 2024
Senior fullback/linebacker Blake Evans will be counted on as a leader for this year’s Bell County Bobcats after ranking first on the team in tackles in 2023 with 138 as helped lead Bell to a state runner-up finish.

[Photo] Bell seeks to build on last year’s run to 3A finals without Thomas

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 11, 2024
Rachel Howard pitched a two-hitter with 16 strikeouts in the Lady Lions' 16-0 win over Knox Central in the 51st District Tournament.

[Photo] Howard fans 16, leads Lady Lions to championship game

May 22, 2024
Harlan third baseman Ella Lisenbee homered Monday in the Lady Dragons' 11-1 win at Barbourville.

[Photo] Jackson, Lisenbee lead Lady Dragons past Barbourville

April 24, 2024
Ella Lisenbee's RBI triple was the only hit for Harlan in a loss to Shelby Valley on Saturday in the Mountain Strong Softball Classic at Lecher Central.

[Photo] HC, Harlan combine for five losses at Letcher tournament

April 21, 2024
Harlan junior shortstop Ella Farley had two of the Lady Dragons' three hits Monday in a 10-0 loss at Jackson County in the 13th Region All "A" Classic finals.

[Photo] Lady Dragons held to three hits as they fall at Jackson in All ‘A’

April 16, 2024
Bell County's Holden Clark stretched back to first base ahead of the throw to Jared Moore in Monday's district clash. The Bobcats scored twice in the seventh inning to win 4-3.

[Photo] Bobcats score twice in seventh on error to rally past Harlan

April 15, 2024
Harlan's Jordyn Smith rounded second base during the Lady Dragons' win Monday at Knox Central.

[Photo] Lady Dragons overpower Knox Central with a 19-hit explosion

April 9, 2024
Harlan's Mallory McNiel slid into second base as Bell County's Jayda Boateng took the throw. The Lady Dragons rolled to a 20-8 win.

[Photo] Lady Dragons win their district opener with rout at Bell County

March 25, 2024
Harlan County senior guard Trent Noah has been named the 13th Region player of the year by the 13th Region coaches association.

[Photo] Noah, Jones lead 13th Region Coaches Association team

March 15, 2024
Knox Central senior forward Halle Collins has been named the player of the year on the 13th Region Coaches Association All-Region Team.

[Photo] Knox's Collins leads all-region squad

March 14, 2024
Harlan County junior guard Maddox Huff scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Bears to a 62-48 win over Corbin to capture the school's second regional title.

[Photo] Bears pull away in second half to capture Sweet Sixteen berth

March 11, 2024
Harlan County junior guard Maddox Huff scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Bears to a 62-48 win over Corbin to capture the school's second regional title.

[Photo] Bears pull away in second half to capture Sweet Sixteen berth

By John Henson, Managing Editor
March 11, 2024
The Harlan County Black Bears are pictured after defeating Corbin 62-48 on Monday in the 13th Region Tournament finals.

[Photo] Black Bears headed to Rupp Arena

March 11, 2024
Harlan County guards Trent Noah (left) and Reggie Cottrell celebrated after the Black Bears completed a 62-48 win over Corbin for the 13th Region Tournament title and a trip to Rupp Arena for the state tournament.

[Photo] A 'Sweet' victory for the Bears

March 11, 2024
Pineville guard Ashton Moser sailed past Clay County center Elijah Bundy in 13th Region Tournament action Thursday. Bundy had 17 points in the Tigers' 80-50 victory. Moser led the Lions with 22 points.

[Photo] Tigers dominate glass to coast past Lions in regional tourney

March 8, 2024
Knox Central junior forward Halle Collins, pictured in action against Bell County, leads the 13th Region Coaches Associal All-Region Team.

Harlan junior forward Kylie Noe powered her way to the basket for two of her 23 points in the Lady Dragons' 57-55 win over Harlan County on Monday in the first round of the 52nd District Tournament.

[Photo] Lady Dragons get physical, rally past HC in district tournament

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 26, 2024
Harlan County guard Ella Karst was named the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches 13th Region Girls Player of the Year on Friday. Karst is a finalist for the Miss Basketball award.

[Photo] HC’s Karst named 13th Region’s player of the year by the KABC

February 23, 2024
Bell County's Blake Burnett sliced between Middlesboro's Trey King and Peyton Turner for a shot in Friday's game.

[Photo] Bell reaches 20-win mark with victory over Jackets

February 10, 2024
Bell County's Blake Burnett sliced between Middlesboro's Trey King and Peyton Turner for a shot in Friday's game.

[Photo] Bell reaches 20-win mark with victory over Jackets

February 10, 2024
Bell County guard Lauren McGeorge, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 16 points Thursday in the Lady Cats' 64-41 win at Middlesboro.

[Photo] Another fast start sparks Lady Cats in victory at Middlesboro

February 8, 2024
Senior guard Ella Karst scored 27 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, as Harlan County rallied for a 51-48 win Tuesday at Leslie County.

[Photo] Karst sparks fourth-quarter comeback as HC edges Leslie

February 7, 2024
Harlan County sophomore guard Brennan Blevins, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 20 points in the Bears' junior varsity win last week over Barbourville.

[Photo] Bears sweep Barbourville in JV/frosh doubleheader

February 4, 2024
Harlan County guard Trent Noah, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 30 points on Saturday in the Bears' loss to Frederick Douglass.

[Photo] Douglass dominates glass to hand Bears second straight loss

February 3, 2024
Knox Central forward Halle Collins powered her way to the basket in Tuesday's game against Pineville.

Pineville guard Nadine Johnson put up a shot in Tuesday's district clash against Knox Central.

Bell County guard Blake Burnett, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 22 points in the Bobcats' 88-87 loss to Ryle on Saturday at the Hoosier Gym in Indiana.

[Photo] Ryle rallies for 88-87 victory over Bobcats at Hoosier Gym

January 28, 2024
Pineville guard Sawyer Thompson, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 24 points on Tuesday in the Lions' 71-56 win over Barbourville.

[Photo] Pineville squads sweep district doubleheader from Barbourville

January 24, 2024
Harlan County guard Trent Noah, pictured in action earlier in the week at Bell County, scored 33 points on Saturday in the Black Bears' 69-63 win over defending 8th Region champ Woodford County at South Laurel.

[Photo] Black Bears knock off 7th ranked Woodford County in Raymond Reed Classic

January 14, 2024
Bell Count sophomore center Kairi Lamb waited for a rebound in Tuesday's district clash against Harlan County. Lamb had 23 points and 17 rebounds in the Lady Cats' 84-70 victory.

[Photo] Lamb dominates glass as Lady Cats win shootout against HCHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 9, 2024
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff put up a shot over Bell County's Blake Burnett in Tuesday's district clash. Huff scored 11 points in the Bears' 71-52 victory.

[Photo] Black Bears end Bell’s unbeaten season, take early lead in race for district’s top seed

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 9, 2024
Pineville guard Sawyer Thompson scored 80 points over three games this week in the Smoky Mountain Classic in Gatlinburg.

[Photo] Lions fall in consolation finals at Smoky Mountain Classic

December 23, 2023
The Bell County Bobcats are pictured with the championship trophy from the Short-Redmond Holiday Classic after a 78-49 win over Scott County in the tournament finals.

[Photo] Bell stays perfect with win over Scott County in tourney finals

December 22, 2023
The Bell County Bobcats are pictured with the championship trophy from the Short-Redmond Holiday Classic after a 78-49 win over Scott County in the tournament finals.

[Photo] Bell stays perfect with win over Scott County in tourney finals

December 22, 2023
Sophomore guard Blake Burnett scored 16 points on Thursday in the Bobcats' 88-62 win over Owsley County in the semifinals of the Short-Redmond Holiday Classic.

[Photo] Bobcats roll into tourney finals by coasting past Owsley County

December 21, 2023
Bell County junior guard Cameron Hall poured in 28 points Wednesday as the Bobcats coasted to an 80-38 win over Cumberland Gap, Tenn., in the Short-Redmond Holiday Classic.

[Photo] Bobcats add another rout to their 8-0 start by blasting Cumberland Gap in tourney

December 20, 2023
Blake Burnett and the Bell County Bobcats improved to 7-0 on the season with a pair of wins over the weekend at the Big Lou Classic at Perry Central.

[Photo] Bobcats win twice at Big Lou Classic

December 18, 2023
Pineville jkunior forward Ava Arnett scored 14 points against Harlan County and 16 against Clay County as the Lady Lions improved to 5-0 on the season.

[Photo] Lady Lions hold off HCHS comeback to build on hot start

December 16, 2023
Junior guard Ashton Moser scored 24 points on Friday as the Lions fell 86-80 at Whitley County.

[Photo] Whitley wins regional showdown against Pineville as Ellis brothers team for 50

December 16, 2023
Bell County guard Cameron Hall scored 14 points to lead the Bobcats to a 68-31 victory Tuesday at Lynn Camp. The Bobcats improved to 5-0 on the season with the win.

[Photo] Bell improves to 5-0 with victory at Lynn Camp

December 13, 2023
Bell County running back Daniel Thomas was selected as Kentucky's Mr. Football for the 2023 season on Saturday. He ran for 3,817 yards this season and scored a state record 54 rushing touchdowns with 373 points.

[Photo] Bell's Thomas named Kentucky's Mr. Football

December 9, 2023
Bell County forward Ethan Buell went inside for two of his 20 points on Friday in the Bobcats' 65-55 win over Tri-Cities Christian, Tenn., in the Pride of the Mountains Basketball Showcase.

[Photo] Bobcats win twice during Pride of the Mountains Showcase

December 9, 2023
Pineville guard Sawyer Thompson, pictured in action earlier in the week against Red Bird, scored 35 points on Friday in the Lions' win over Rye Cove, Va.

[Photo] Thompson, Moser combine for 63 as Lions coast past Rye Cove

December 9, 2023
Pineville guard Ashton Moser scored 32 points as the Mountain Lions downed visiting Pineville 83-36.

[Photo] Mountain Lions coast past Red Bird as Moser pours in 32

December 7, 2023
Bell County running back Daniel Thomas ran for 133 yards in the Bobcats' 41-16 loss to Christian Academy-Louisville in the 3A state finals on Saturday in Lexington.

[Photo] CAL pulls away in second half to down Bell in 3A state finals

December 3, 2023
Pineville guard Sawyer Thompson, pictured in action earlier in the week against Clay County, scored 21 points Saturday in the Lions' win over Scott County.

[Photo] Moser, Thompson each score 21 as Lions knock off Scott County

December 2, 2023
Pineville guard Asthon Moser went to the basket for a shot in action Tuesday against Clay County.

[Photo] Mountain Lions bounce back with win over Cumberland Gap

December 2, 2023
Pineville guard Sawyer Thompson went up for two of his 32 points Tuesday in the Lions' loss to visiting Clay County.

[Photo] Roark scores 27 as Clay wins 13th Region showdown at Pineville

November 29, 2023
Pineville's Ava Arnett put up a shot in the Lady Lions' 69-59 win over visiting Leslie County to open the regular season.

[Photo] Lady Lions open season with win over Leslie County

November 27, 2023
Pineville guard Nadine Johnson worked inside for a shot in the Lady Lions' season-opening win over Leslie County.

Bell County running back Daniel Thomas ran for four touchdowns on Friday in the Bobcats' win over Hart County in the 3A state semfinals.

[Photo] Bell earns fourth trip to state finals with win at Hart County

November 26, 2023
The Bell County Bobcats celebrated Friday after a 30-28 win over Hart County in the 3A state semifinals. Bell will play Christian Academy-Louisville on Saturday at noon for the 3A state championship.

[Photo] Bobcats celebrate trip to 3A state finals

November 25, 2023
Bell County senior forward Gracie Jo Wilder, pictured in action last season, scored 34 points on Tuesday as the Lady Cats fell 62-61 in scrimmage action at Corbin.

[Photo] Lady Hounds edge Bell in preseason showdown

November 21, 2023
Bell County senior tailback Daniel Thomas ran for 287 yards and four touchdowns, including the game-winning two-point conversion as the Bobcats edged East Carter 38-36 for a regional title on Friday.

[Photo] Thomas' record-breaking night sends Bobcats to regional title

November 19, 2023
Bell County quarterback Blake Burnett completed three of five passes for 74 yards and two touchdowns in the Bobcats' 24-22 playoff win Friday at Belfry.

[Photo] Offensive front helps Bell hold off Belfry in 3A showdown

November 12, 2023
Tanner Daniels continued his record-setting year Saturday at the Lloyd White Memorial Distance Festival. He won the 1,600-meter run at the Louisville competition with a new event record time of 4:39.50. Daniels will race again on Saturday in Louisville for the Cross Country National Youth Championships.

[Photo] Daniels sets event record while winning Louisville race

November 12, 2023
Bell County junior fullback Blake Evans battled for yardage in the Bobcats' first-round playoff win Friday over Magoffin County.

[Photo] Bobcats move on in 3A playoffs with blowout win over Magoffin

November 5, 2023
Bell County junior fullback Blake Evans battled for yardage in the Bobcats' first-round playoff win Friday over Magoffin County.

[Photo] Bobcats move on in 3A playoffs with blowout win over Magoffin

November 5, 2023
Bell County senior tailback Daniel Thomas ran for four touchdowns Friday in the Bobcats' 39-0 win over visiting Harlan County.

[Photo] Thomas scores 4 touchdowns as Bobcats roll past Harlan County

October 28, 2023
Bell County senior tailback Daniel Thomas ran for four touchdowns Friday in the Bobcats' 39-0 win over visiting Harlan County.

Bell County quarterback Blake Burnett passed for two touchdowns and ran for one in the Bobcats' 41-20 victory at Clay County on Friday.

Harlan County eighth grader Tanner Daniels won the Region 7 title on Saturday and helped lead the Bears to the team championship.

[Photo] Daniels, Black Bears roll past field to claim Region 7 titles

October 21, 2023
Bell County receiver Elijah Hampton picked up yardage after a catch in Friday's 52-28 win over Knox Central.

[Photo] Thomas' 5-TD night sends Bobcats to victory over Knox

October 8, 2023
Harlan County senior Lesleigh Brown went up for a return in action earlier this season. The Lady Bears improved to 15-6 on the season with a 25-19, 25-14, 25-13 win Monday at Knox Central.

[Photo] Lady Bears win third straight with 3-set victory over Knox

October 2, 2023
Bell County’s Hayden Canady battled for yardage in Friday’s district clash against Rockcastle County. The visiting Rockets handed Bell its first loss of the season by winning a 40-38 shootout.

[Photo] Warren’s big night sends Rockcastle to district win at Bell

By Hayden Canady, Sports Writer
October 1, 2023
Bell County linebacker Daniel Thomas brought down McCreary Central quarterback Peyton Higginbotham in the Bobcats’ 36-7 win Friday. Thomas ran for three touchdowns and 185 yards to lead the Bell offense.

[Photo] Bobcats open district slate with victory at McCreary Central

September 24, 2023
Bell County linebacker Daniel Thomas brought down McCreary Central quarterback Peyton Higginbotham during the Bobcats' 36-7 victory Friday.

[Photo] Bobcats open district slate by coasting to victory at McCreary

September 23, 2023
Bell County senior tailback Daniel Thomas scored five touchdowns and rushed for 371 yards as the Bobcats won a 48-42 shootout Friday in Williamsburg.

[Photo] Thomas' 5-TD night propels Bobcats past Whitley County

September 17, 2023
Harlan’s Chloe Schwenke, pictured in action earlier this season, placed 17th with a time of 25:29.47 to lead the varsity Lady Dragons on Saturday in Frankfort at the Capitol View Classic. Harlan finished third as a team.

[Photo] Lady Dragons place third in Capitol View Classic

September 16, 2023
Bell County's Kairi Lamb is pictured in action earlier this season. The Lady Cats improved to 4-0 in district action with a win Tuesday over Harlan.

[Photo] Bell stays perfect in district action with win over Harlan

September 14, 2023
Bell County quarterback Blake Burnett went in for the winning touchdown as the Bobcats rallied for a 30-26 victory on Friday at Perry Central.

[Photo] Bell escapes Perry with win as Burnett scores on game-winning TD run

September 10, 2023
Harlan County senior Destiny Cornett is pictured in action earlier this season at Bell County. The Lady Bears rolled to a three-set win Thursday at Middlesboro to improve to 6-3 overall and 2-1 in district action.

[Photo] Lady Bears coast past Middlesboro in district clash

September 8, 2023
Bell County's Kaleb Miller ran for 35 yards on two carries in the Bobcats' win Friday over Letcher Central.

[Photo] Bell ground game dominates in victory over Letcher Central

By Hayden Canady, Contributing Writer
September 3, 2023
Bell County's Gracie Jo Wilder went to the net to finish off a point in the Lady Cats' win Tuesday over visiting Harlan County.

[Photo] Lady Cats sweep Harlan County in early-season district showdown

August 30, 2023
Bell County senior Gracie Jo Wilder celebrated after one of her 20 kills on Tuesday during the Lady Cats' three-set win over visiting Harlan County.

Bell County senior running back Daniel Thomas ran for 223 yards and three touchdowns in the Bobcats' 19-7 win Friday at North Laurel.

[Photo] Thomas rumbles for 223 yards, 3 TDs as Bobcats down North in opener

By Hayden Canady, Sports Writer
August 20, 2023
Ella Karst was one of five Harlan County girls to qualify for the 2A state meet after setting a school record in the 100-meter dash.

[Photo] HCHS girls take fourth in Region 5 meet; boys place sixth

May 24, 2023
Harlan County's Taelor Haywood, pictured in action earlier this season, won the high jump at the Leslie County meet on Tuesday and helped lead the Black Bears to the team title.

[Photo] HCHS boys win meet at Leslie; girls place second

March 31, 2023
Harlan County's Ella Karst, pictured in a meet earlier this season, won the 200-meter dash on Friday in the Coal Miners Memorial Invitational.

[Photo] HCHS teams place second in Coal Miners Memorial Invitational

April 9, 2023
Harlan County junior guard Trent Noah was named to the 13th Region Coaches All-Region Team after leading the region in both scoring and rebounding this season at 26.3 points and 12.6 rebounds per game.

[Photo] Sheppard, Noah lead coaches all-region squad

March 2, 2023
Harlan County guard Ella Karst went up for a shot in 52nd District Tournament action Monday. Karst scored 25 points in the Lady Bears' 59-45 victory.

Harlan County guard Taytum Griffin hit five 3-pointers and scored 19 points in the Lady Bears' win over Harlan on Monday in the 52nd DIstrict Tournament.

[Photo] Lady Bears overcome slow start to defeat Harlan in 52nd District Tournament

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 20, 2023
Harlan County guard Trent Noah worked inside for a shot over Barbourville's K.T. Turner on Thursday. Noah had 40 points and 16 rebounds in the Bears' 75-70 victory.

[Photo] Bears close regular season with victory at Barbourville

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 16, 2023
Harlan County guard Trent Noah sailed to the basket during the Bears; 88-64 win Tuesday at Bell County. Noah scored 28 points and pulled down 15 rebounds as the Bears improved to 15-3 on the season.

[Photo] Noah’s 28-point, 15-rebound night propels Bears past Bell

January 17, 2023
Bell County forward Gracie Jo Wilder sailed in for two of her 39 points in the Lady Cats' 67-56 win Tuesday over Harlan County.

[Photo] Wilder scores 39 as Lady Cats knock off Harlan County

January 17, 2023
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