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Focused on Harlan County sports — today and yesterday

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By John Henson

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Harlan County freshman guard Kylee Runions put up a shot in Monday's win over Barbourville. Runions scored 28 points as the Lady Bears coasted to a 72-46 victory.

Lady Bears build confidence as shots fall in win over Barbourville

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 17, 2025
Harlan senior Aymanni Wynn carried on a family basketball tradition as a five-year starter for the Harlan Lady Dragons. Wynn's mother, Savanna, was an all-state forward at Cawood High School in the early 2000s.

A Wynn-Wynn situation

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 16, 2025
Harlan senior forward Aymanni Wynn scored 28 points in the Lady Dragons' 71-42 win Friday at Harlan County.

Noe, Wynn take over in second half as Lady Dragons pound HC

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 15, 2025
Harlan County guard Reggie Cottrell went up for a shot against Harlan's Nate Montanaro in Friday's district clash. The Black Bears rolled to a 73-21 win.

Bears’ defensive surge continues as seniors say goodbye with rout

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 14, 2025
Harlan guard Dylan Cox put up a shot against Williamsburg's Andrew Smith in Thursday's game. Smith led the Jackets with 23 points in a 72-58 victory.

Jackets respond to Harlan’s surge, close out victory with 12-0 run

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 13, 2025
Harlan County guard Trent Cole, pictured in action earlier this season, hit four 3-pointers Wednesday and scored 12 points in the Bears' 74-23 win at Middlesboro.

Bears reach the 20-win mark in blowout victory at Middlesboro

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 12, 2025
Harlan guard Izack Saylor scored 22 points Tuesday in the Green Dragons' 79-70 loss to visiting PIneville.

Mountain Lions overcome their free throw woes to defeat Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 11, 2025
Harlan senior forward Kylie Noe worked inside for two of her team-high 26 points in the Lady Dragons' 80-69 win over visiting Leslie County.

Lady Dragons place four in double figures as they down Leslie County

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 11, 2025
Harlan County guard Reggie Cottrell twisted his way around the South Laurel defense for a shot in Monday's 13th Region showdown. Cottrell finished with nine points, 12 rebounds and several big plays on defense in the Bears' 67-63 win.

Cottrell provides spark as HCHS holds off Cardinals in showdown

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 10, 2025
Ella Farley signed recently with the University of Pikeville to continue her academic and athletic career. Pictured with Farley are, from left, front row: Kristi Farley, Rob Farley, Ella Farley, Jennifer Saylor and University of Pikeville coach Robert Staggs; back row: Harlan coaches Scott Lisenbee and David Overbay.

Farley, igniter of Harlan offense, will continue career at Pikeville

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 9, 2025
Harlan guard Peyshaunce Wynn headed to the basket during the Lady Dragons' 67-38 win Saturday over Owsley County in the Donnie Gray Shootout at Clay County.

Lady Dragons place four in double figures as they rout Owsley County

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 9, 2025
Harlan County freshman guard Kylee Runions worked around a Clay County defender in Saturday's game in Manchester. Runions led the Lady Bears with 15 points in a 55-42 loss.

Clay takes control in second half as HC falls with free throw woes

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 9, 2025
Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff poured in 35 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, as the Black Bears overpowered visiting Middlesboro 84-34.

Black Bears celebrate Senior Night with 50-point rout of Middlesboro

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 8, 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.

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

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 7, 2025
Harlan County guard Brody Napier worked inside for two of his 16 points in the Bears’ 54-52 loss Tuesday against Bell County. Harlan County guard Brody Napier worked inside for two of his 16 points in the Bears’ 54-52 loss Tuesday against Bell County.

Huff’s putback at buzzer helps Bell end Bears’ 24-game home streak

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 4, 2025
Bell County senior guard Lauren McGeorge went up for a shot in Tuesday's district game at Harlan County. McGeorge scored 22 points in the Lady Cats' 53-46 win.

Fast start sends Lady Cats to win despite HC’s second-half surge

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 4, 2025
Rosspoint captured the seventh- and eighth-grade county championship with a 55-43 win Monday over James A. Cawood.

Wildcats complete perfect season with victory over JACES in finals

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 3, 2025
Harlan County guard Reagan Clem dribbled past Barbourville's Marleigh Martin in Saturday's game. Clem led the Lady Bears with 20 points in a 54-43 win.

Lady Bears find intensity and turn momentum in win at Barbourville

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 1, 2025
Harlan senior Addison Jackson signed with Montreat College on Friday to continue her athletic and academic career. She is pictured with her brother, Caiden Jackson, and her parents, Jason and Hope Jackson.

Harlan’s Jackson will continue her softball career at Montreat College

By John Henson, Managing Editor
February 1, 2025
James A. Cawood guard Taylor Daniels went in for two of his seven points in the Trojans' 49-28 victory over Evarts on Thursday.

Rosspoint, JACES advance to county championship game

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 30, 2025
Harlan County's Reagan Clem and Bell County's Lyla Scearse went after a loose ball in Tuesday's district clash at Log Mountain. Bell improved to 3-1 in district action with a 69-33 victory.

Lamb, McGeorge combine for 40 points as Lady Cats roll past HCHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 28, 2025
Bell County's Blake Burnett scored 29 points Tuesday to lead the Bobcats in a 79-65 win over Harlan County.

Bell’s nearly flawless second half snaps HC’s district, region streaks

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 28, 2025
Harlan County senior Maddox Huff hit nine 3-pointers on Saturday to lead the Black Bears with 34 points in their 79-58 win at Breathitt County.

Bears hold off Breathitt’s upset bid as Huff sparks late 3-point surge

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 26, 2025
Harlan freshman center Kobe Noe went in for two of his 17 points in the Green Dragons' 59-58 win over visiting Middlesboro on Friday. Noe hit the game-winning free throw with six-tenths of a second left.

Noe’s free throw in final second sends Harlan to win over Jackets

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 24, 2025
Harlan County freshman guard Jaylee Cochran drove against South Laurel’s Maci Messer in Thursday’s game. Messer scored 19 to lead the Lady Cardinals to a 74-49 victory.

Lady Bears fall to South Laurel in back-to-back games over 6 days

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 24, 2025
Harlan County senior center Jaycee Carter scored 25 points and pulled down 11 rebounds Thursday in the Black Bears' 89-68 win over visiting Pikeville.

Huff, Carter team for 55 points as Black Bears overpower Pikeville

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 23, 2025
Wallins guard Sam Carmical sailed in for two of his 16 points Tuesday in the Purple Devils' 38-15 victory over Green Hills in county tournament action.

Wallins, Cawood advance to semifinals in county tourney

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 21, 2025
Duncan Jacobs, a 1983 graduate, was a multi-sport athlete at Harlan High School. Funeral services for Jacobs are set for Saturday.

Jacobs remembered as one of county’s elite all-around athletes

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 20, 2025
John Smith has stepped down after 12 seasons as head coach at Middlesboro.

Smith steps down after 12 seasons as the Middlesboro baseball coach

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 20, 2025
Harlan center Kobe Noe worked inside against Jackson County's Keagan Ward in Saturday's game at Clay County. Noe scored 19 points for the Dragons. Ward led Jackson County with 22 points and 12 rebounds.

Generals hold off Harlan’s 3-point onslaught to edge Dragons at Clay

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 18, 2025
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff, pictured in last week's 2A Section 7 championship game, scored 20 points Saturday as the Bears advanced in 2A state competition with a 53-36 win over Mercer County.

Bears pull away in second half to claim spot in 2A state final four

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 18, 2025
Harlan seniors Aymanni Wynn (24) and Kylie Noe trapped Middlesboro guard Morgan Martin in action from the 13th Region All "A" Classic finals Tuesday. Wynn finished with 24 points and 20 rebounds in her final All "A" Classic game, but Middlesboro pulled away late for a 62-53 victory.

Lady Jackets complete unexpected three-game run to win All ‘A’ title

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 14, 2025
Pineville junior forward Rachel Howard worked inside for a basket during the Lady Lions 71-42 win over Lynn Camp in the 13th Region All "A" Classic quarterfinals. Howard reached the 1,000-point mark for her career with a basket in the second quarter.

Lady Lions place four in double figures as they roll into semifinals

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 12, 2025
Middlesboro freshman Emily Lambert sailed past Williamsburg's Hannah Creekmore for two of her 15 points Sunday in the Lady Jackets' 66-39 win over Williamsburg in the 13th Region All "A" Classic. Middlesboro will play Pineville in the tournament semifinals on Monday.

Lady Jackets continue to build on strong start with win over Wburg

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 12, 2025
Harlan senior guard Aymanni Wynn worked to the basket for two of her 15 points Sunday in the Lady Dragons' 75-10 rout of Oneida Baptist in the 13th Region All "A" Classic at Middlesboro.

Lady Dragons overpower OBI to earn a spot in All ‘A’ semifinals

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 12, 2025

Bobcats move into 2A finals with victory over Whitley County

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 10, 2025
Whitley County's Aaron Rowe and Bell County's Blake Burnett battled for a rebound in action from the 2A Section 7 Tournament. Burnett scored 15 points in the Bobcats' 63-58 win.

Bobcats move into 2A finals with victory over Whitley County

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 10, 2025
Harlan County senior center Jaycee Carter flipped in two of his 22 points Thursday in the Black Bears’ 101-77 win over visiting McCreary Central.

Black Bears overcome slow start, storm into 2A Section 7 finals

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 9, 2025
Corbin's Kalley Stewart challenged a Lauren McGeorge shot in Wednesday's 2A Section 7 Tournament game at Harlan County. Corbin advanced to the semifinals with an 83-57 victory.

Lady Hounds advance as they end Bell’s run as 2A sectional champs

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 8, 2025
Harlan County freshman guard Kylee Runions scored 19 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, as the Lady Bears upset Whitley County 54-52 in the 2A Section 7 Tournament on Wednesday.

Runions takes control down the stretch as HC rallies past Whitley

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 8, 2025
Harlan County junior guard Brennan Blevins worked around a pick from Jaycee Carter in Friday’s game against Mercer County. Blevins hit two 3-pointers in the third quarter and finished with eight points in the Bears’ 70-58 win.

Black Bears coast past Mercer in Raymond Reed Classic at South

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 3, 2025
Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff worked against Harlan's Dylan Cox in Thursday's district clash. Huff scored 36 points in the Bears' 75-47 victory.

Black Bears’ defense dominates in coasting to district win at Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 3, 2025
Harlan's Peyshaunce Wynn worked to the basket as Harlan County's Jaylee Cochran defended in Thursday's game. Wynn scored 16 to lead Harlan in a 56-48 victory. Cochran led HCHS with 15 points.

Lady Dragons answer HC’s late surge to hang on for district win

By John Henson, Managing Editor
January 3, 2025
Pineville's Ava Arnett put up a shot over Harlan County's Whitney Noe in action Friday from the Chain Rock Classic. Arnett scored 29 points in the Lady Lions' 50-27 win.

Arnett’s 29-point night carries Lady Lions to win over HCHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 28, 2024
Harlan County guard Reagan Clem, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 17 points Thursday to lead the Lady Bears in a 53-40 win over Cumberland Gap, Tenn.

HC turns ugly start into a pretty finish in win over Cumberland Gap

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 26, 2024
Bell County's Cameron Hall drove to the basket in action from the Redmond Auto Group Holiday Classic championship game Monday.

Strong defensive effort carries Bell to Redmond tourney title

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 24, 2024
Bell County's Braxton Ferguson went after a shot by Harlan guard Jaxson Perry in Tuesday's game. The Bobcats pulled away in the second half for a 76-41 win.

Burnett, Hall combine for 43 points as Bell County rolls past Dragons

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 18, 2024
Bell County junior center Kairi Lamb worked against Harlan's Abbi Fields in a district clash Tuesday. Lamb finished with 22 points and 18 rebounds in Bell's 55-50 win.

Lady Cats shut out Harlan over final 2:42 to earn district victory

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 17, 2024
Harlan County freshman guard Kylee Runions sliced between two Claiborne, Tenn., defenders for two of her team-high 21 points in the Lady Bears' 60-47 victory.

Lady Bears hit 11 treys to defeat Claiborne for first win of season

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 15, 2024
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff worked against Hazard’s Evin Eversole in action from the WYMT Mountain Classic finals on Saturday. Huff led the Bears with 29 points. Eversole score 24 for the Bulldogs, including the game-winning three-point play.

Eversole’s three-point play with 1.1 seconds left sends Dogs past HCHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 15, 2024
Harlan County eighth-grade guard Jaycee Simpson headed to the basket during junior varsity action Thursday against visiting Bell County. Simpson scored 21 points in the Lady Bears’ 52-40 victory.

Lady Bears sweep Bell County in frosh/junior varsity doubleheader

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 12, 2024
Harlan County guard Reggie Cottrell worked around Knott Central’s Braxton Reade in action Monday from the first night of the WYMT Mountain Classic. Cottrell scored 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the Bears’ 68-53 win.

Cottrell’s career night helps Bears hold off Knott Central’s upset bid

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 9, 2024
Harlan County point guard Trent Cole worked against Betsy Layne’s Canyon Hall in Saturday’s game at Hazard. Cole scored 11 points and had a big defensive game in the Bears’ 82-78 win.

Huff takes over down the stretch as Black Bears defeat Betsy Layne

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 7, 2024
Clay County senior guard Ethan Jackson hit seven of eight shots and scored 19 points in the Tigers' win Thursday at Harlan.

Senior guards help Clay overcome slow start in victory over Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 5, 2024
Harlan County freshman guard Kylee Runions put up a shot in the middle of the Knox Central defense in the season-opening game Tuesday.

Knox defense shuts down youthful Lady Bears to open regular season

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 3, 2024
Harlan County guard Trent Cole guarded Perry Central's Landon Miller in Monday's season opener for both teams at Oneida Baptist. The Bears limited Perry to 30 percent shooting on the way to an 87-47 victory.

Black Bears shoot at midseason form in rolling past Commodores

By John Henson, Managing Editor
December 3, 2024

Dragons bounce back by blowing past Buckhorn in scrimmage

By John Henson, Managing Editor
November 30, 2024
Team members include, from left, front row: Cruz Galloway, Dalton Halcomb, Jaxson Perry, Dylan Cox, Ethan Huff, Dylan Collins and Brayden Lucas; back row: coach Derrick Akak, Jaylen Akal, Brenton Bargo, Braxton Rowe, Kobe Noe, Izack Saylor, Eli Noe, Gibson Wilder, coach Gary Amos and coach Aaron Simpson; not pictured: Eric Evans.

Green Dragons starting over in ’25 with roster full of underclassmen

By John Henson, Managing Editor
November 28, 2024
Harlan senior forward Kylie Noe scored 27 points in the Lady Dragons' 78-42 scriimmage win Wednesday over Perry Central.

Lady Dragons bury Perry with 33-4 run in 2nd quarter of scrimmage

By John Henson, Managing Editor
November 27, 2024
Harlan senior forward Kylie Noe scored 27 points in the Lady Dragons' 78-42 scriimmage win Wednesday over Perry Central.

Lady Dragons bury Perry Central in scrimmage with 33-4 run

By John Henson, Managing Editor
November 27, 2024
Team members include, from left, front row: Cheyenne Rhymer, Abbi Fields, Kylie Noe, Aymanni Wynn, Leah Davis, Addison Jackson and Shelby Doan; back row: Gracie Hensley, Addison Campbell, Peyshaunce Wynn, Raegan Goodman, Clarissa Yost and Rheagan Halcomb.

Lady Dragons excited about taking next step in ’25 with veteran squad

By John Henson, Managing Editor
November 27, 2024
Team members include, from left, front row: Lauren Lewis, Kenadee Sturgill, Jaycee Simpson, Whitney Noe, Reagan Clem, Jaylee Cochran, Kelsie Middleton, Trinity Jones and Taylynn Napier; back row: Brooklyn Haywood, Raegan Landa, Lacey Robinson, Vanessa Griffith, Whitley Teague, Shasta Brackett, Kylee Runions and Khloe Carr.

Greer takes on rebuilding project in first year as Lady Bears’ coach

By John Henson, Managing Editor
November 27, 2024
Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff hit seven 3-pointers and scored 40 points in the Black Bears' 93-49 scrimmage win Tuesday over visiting Barbourville.

Huff opens with 40-point night as Black Bears roll past Barbourville

By John Henson, Managing Editor
November 26, 2024
Harlan County coach Gary Greer talked to the Lady Bears during a timeout in scrimmage action Monday against North Laurel. The visiting Lady Jaguars coasted to a 56-22 victory.

Lady Bears are no match for North Laurel in preseason scrimmage

By John Henson, Managing Editor
November 25, 2024
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.

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

By John Henson, Managing Editor
November 11, 2024
James A. Cawood's Tucker Daniels moved in on defense as Rosspoint guard Weston Nolan raced down the court in scrimmage action at the HCHS Boys Basketball Panorama. James A. Cawood won 40-16 in a rematch of last year's fifth- and sixth-grade county finals.

JACES downs Rosspoint in finals rematch to highlight panorama

By John Henson, Managing Editor
November 2, 2024
Bell County’s Kaleb Miller ran through the Harlan County defense in the Bobcats’ 52-14 win Thursday at Harlan County. Miler scored one touchdown on a pass and another on a run while adding four two-point conversions.

Bell takes 9-game winning streak into playoffs after smashing HCHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 31, 2024
Harlan County's Ashton Evans kept the ball alive during 13th Region Tournament action Monday. The Lady Bears fell in three sets to Corbin and ended the season with a 26-7 record.

HC’s record-breaking season ends with loss in regional semifinals

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 28, 2024
James A. Cawood guard Easton Engle worked around a Rosspoint defender with the help of a pick by Wynn Cooper in action from the county panorama Saturday.

Middle school season opens with 7-8 county panorama at HCHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 27, 2024
Harlan County’s Kylee Hoiska went to the net to finish a point during the Lady Bears’ 25-20, 25-15, 25-22 win over Jackson County in the first round of the 13th Region Tournament.

Lady Bears roll into regional semis with three-set sweep of Jackson

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 26, 2024
Harlan County's Kylee Hoiska went to the net for a point in the 52nd District Tournament finals Tuesday. Hoiska earned most valuable player honors as Harlan County won in four sets.

Lady Bears defeat Bell to capture 52nd District Tournament crown

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 22, 2024
Harlan County junior Kalista Dunn went up for one of numerous kills Monday in the Lady Bears' three-set win over Harlan in the 52nd District Tournament.

Bell, HC roll into finals of 52nd District Tournament with three-set routs

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 21, 2024
Harlan sophomore running back Jonah Sharp battled for yardage in Firday's 30-8 win over Lynn Camp.

Dragons’ offense rolls behind Sharp’s 301-yard night in win over Lynn Camp

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 18, 2024
Harlan County senior Ashton Evans and the Lady Bears defeated Pineville in three sets on Thursday to close the regular season with a record of 23-6.

Lady Bears celebrate Senior Night by breaking county win record

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 17, 2024
Harlan County freshman Sam Carr brought down South Laurel's Waylon Hensley in Friday's game.

Cards overcome Harlan County’s fast start, clinch 5A playoff berth

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 11, 2024
The Harlan County Lady Bears celebrated a three-set win Monday at Harlan to break a school record for victories at 21.

Lady Bears secure record-breaking 21st win with a sweep of Harlan

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 7, 2024
Middlesboro senior Vincent Smith ran for two touchdowns Friday in the Yellow Jackets' 21-0 win over visiting Harlan.

Middlesboro defense dominates in shutout win over Green Dragons

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 4, 2024
Rosspoint captured the seventh- and eighth-grade county championship with a 65-35 win Thursday over Wallins. Team members, from left, include: Taylynn Napier, Kenadee Sturgill, Jaycee Simpson, Shasta Brackett, Aiselyn Sexton, Barbara Osborne and Crissalynn Jones; front row: Natalie Jenkins.

Lady Cats ride another balanced attack to capture 7-8 county title

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 3, 2024
Wallins guard Raegan Landa scored 25 points Tuesday in the Lady Devils' win over Black Mountain in the semifinals of the county tournament.

Landa sparks second-half surge as Wallins earns spot in county finals

By John Henson, Managing Editor
October 1, 2024
Harlan's Darius Akal was brought down by Pineville's Kaiden Robbins in Friday's district clash. Akal scored four touchdowns in the Dragons' 38-14 win.

Akal runs for 4 TDs as HHS regains Battle of 119 trophy by routing Lions

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 28, 2024
Black Mountain guard Kelsie Middleton sailed to the basket for two of her 16 points in the Tigerettes' win over Evarts on Saturday in the seventh- and eighth-grade county tournament.

Wallins, Black Mountain, JACES advance to county semifinals

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 28, 2024
Harlan County junior Kylee Hoiska went up for one of her 16 kills in the Lady Bears' thrilling five-set win over visiting Bell County.

Hoiska sparks a late charge as HC rallies from 2-0 deficit to down Bell

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 26, 2024
The Cawood Lady Comets captured the fifth- and sixth-grade county tournament title with a 28-26 win Tuesday over Rosspoint. Team members include, from left, front row: manager Caroline Wilson, Natalie Charles and Brylee Helton; back row: Campbell Thompson, Bella Ford, Addy Cochran, Katie Napier and Lilith Smith.

Lady Comets completed unbeaten season with win in county finals

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 24, 2024
Harlan County junior Brayden Casolari captured the Region 10 title in a playoff after shooting a five-under par 67. Harlan County finished third in the team competition.

Casolari makes history as first HCHS golfer to win region title

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 24, 2024

Miller runs for 265 yards, three TDs as Bell defeats Whitley

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 22, 2024
Cawood coach Jim Cullvan was pictured on the cover of the 1986 football section of the Harlan Daily Enterprise.

Cully’s impact on Trojans from the 80s still felt after his death at 103

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 18, 2024
Leslie County senior quarterback Landry Collett ran for one touchdown and passed for two in the Eagles' 35-6 win Friday over visiting Harlan.

Eagles’ defense controls game as Leslie coasts past Green Dragons

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 14, 2024
Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff announced Friday at HCHS that he would continue his basketball and academic career at East Tennessee State University. Huff is pictured with his parents, LeAnne and Lonnie, and his brothers, Cameron and Jackson.

Huff chooses East Tennessee State University as college destination

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 13, 2024
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From The Sidelines: Leaders must choose common sense over fear

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 12, 2024
Harlan running back Sedrick Washington tried to get outside in action Friday against Pike Central. The visiting Hawks held Harlan to 40 yards rushing in the first three quarters on the way to a 34-8 win.

Hawks apply early pressure to shut down HHS offense in win

By John Henson, Managing Editor
September 6, 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.

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

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 30, 2024
Harlan County junior Kalista Dunn had a big night Tuesday as the Lady Bears coasted to a three-set win over visiting Harlan to improve to 5-0 on the season.

Lady Bears run season-opening win streak to 5 by routing HHS

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 27, 2024
Harlan County senior fullback James Ryan Howard battled for extra yards in Friday’s game at Middlesboro. Howard ran for 180 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Black Bears to a 25-7 victory.

Howard rumbles for 180 yards, 3 TDs as Bears down Middlesboro

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 25, 2024
Harlan County High School coaches Tim Saylor and Jacob Saylor are back together on the football field this season.

Saylor happy to be back on field as he joins son’s coaching staff

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 24, 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.

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

By John Henson, Sports Writer
August 23, 2024
Harlan County's Brayden Casolari and Hailie Hensley qualified for the 2A Classic state tournament as each finished second Thursday in the Region 7 meet in Pineville.

Casolari, Hensley place second in 2A regional, qualify for state

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 22, 2024
Harlan County's Madilynn Nolan (24) and Kylee Hoiska went to the net for one of several blocks in the second set of the Lady Bears' 25-13, 25-6, 25-11 win over visiting Barbourville.

HCHS coasts past Barbourville

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 20, 2024
Team members include, front row, from left: Allen Roark, Zach Musick, Jaxson Hurt, Sam Carr, Hunter Boggs, Colby Shepherd, Rhylend Thomas, Malaki Browning, Jayce Brown, Luke Kelly, Gage Bailey, Brayden Howard, Brayden Morris, Jordi Jackson, Braydon Cole, Lucas Seals, Dylan Clem, Masyn Stewart, Blake Short, Jacob McLemore and Aliya Burkhart; back row: Kobe Salyers, Drew Sergent, Jacob Sage, Brayden Clay, Jonathan Sergent, Cooper Blevins, Hunter Napier, Tyler Hickson, Peyton Jackson, James Ryan Howard, Carson Madden, Bo Eldridge, Camden Middleton, Brady Freeman, Aaron Howard, Isaiah Baker, Logan Smith and Landon Sizemore.

Saylor trying to restore Bears to winning ways of school’s early days in first season as coach

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 12, 2024
Team members include, from left, front row: Xavion Sheehan, Mekhi Young, Malachi Coots, Deakon Partin, Vincent Smith, Blake Lambert, Jacob Tinnell, Kordell Partin, Noah Wakin, Anthony Miracle, Amari Houston and Joseph Killion; second row: Ayden Allen, Conner Long, Hayden Sherman, Nate Wicks, Colby Lawson, James Polly, Cameron Mosley, Cayden Burchett, Cody Allen, Peyton Coffey and Jaden Earle; third row: Billy Choron, Colt Bayless, Logan Long, Bailey Blackburn, Kaulin Reed, Amarie Housley, Quinn Brown, Eli Brown, Christian Davis, Trey Mayes, Jonathon Wilson, Matt Cloud and Paul Higgins; back row: coaches Byron Asher, John Smith, Zach Massengill, Nick Shoffner, Clark Payne, Larry French, Mark Huddleston, Eddie Gilbert, Hunter Adams and Tom Miller.

Jackets trying to fill graduation losses while seeking a repeat

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 12, 2024
Team members include, from left, front row: Nate Montanaro, Caden Mefford, Andre Forrester, Doug Honeycutt, Beck Bryson and Nathan Cochran; middle row: Charlie Honeycutt, Isaiah Cornett, Connor Daniels, Jonah Sharp, Sedrick Washington, Darius Akal, Baylor Varner, Harlan Marietta and Noah McMillian; back row: Dejean Forrester, Peyton Thompson, Jordan Rodriguez, Matthew Nunez, Hunter Clem, Connor Witt, Donovan Clark, Kameron Witt, Gunnar Middleton and Tommy Pace.

Williams taking it one day at a time in his quest to rejuvenate Green Dragons’ football program

By John Henson, Managing Editor
August 11, 2024
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