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Lady Lions blank Barbourville as Howard tosses 1-hitter, fans 16

The Pineville Lady Lions bounced back their first loss of the season by using a familiar formula for success, with strong pitching and timely hitting, ... Read more

by John Henson, Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:08 pm

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

  After a 12-run second inning on Monday, the Harlan County Black Bears started earlier in the rematch Tuesday with nine runs in the first ... Read more

by John Henson, Thursday, April 17, 2025 8:20 am

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Dragons complete a sweep as Luttrell pitches complete game

A four-run third inning was enough for Harlan sophomore left-hander Luke Luttrell in a 5-3 win Tuesday at Bell County to complete a two-game district ... Read more

by John Henson, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 9:29 pm

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Russell selected as new leader of Middlesboro volleyball program

Middlesboro High School officials have announced that Ashley Russell is the new head coach of the Middlesboro volleyball team. With a decorated playing career and ... Read more

by John Henson, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 9:38 am

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Black Bears open district slate with victory over Middlesboro

By John Henson Sports Writer An inexperienced Harlan County squad capitalized on an even more inexperienced Middlelsboro team in the district opener for both teams, ... Read more

by John Henson, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 9:35 am

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Bobcats end four-game skid with victory over Campbell County

With district play opening Monday, the Bell County Bobcats will be working to build on the momentum of a 12-2 win at Campbell County, Tenn., ... Read more

by John Henson, Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:07 pm

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Wheat steps down after 3 years as Middleboro basketball coach

John Wheat has stepped down after three seasons as coach of the Middlesboro boys basketball team. Wheat’s teams posted a combined record of 27-63 record ... Read more

by John Henson, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 9:49 pm

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Lady Dragons continue offensive onslaught in win over Pineville

Even when facing one of the state’s top pitchers, the Harlan offense can be deadly. The Lady Dragons collected 10 hits against Pineville ace Rachel ... Read more

by John Henson, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:10 pm

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Burnett reaches 200-strikeout mark as Bell travels to Florida

The Bell County Bobcats dropped three games during a spring break trip to Florida last week, falling 11-0 to St. Joseph Academy, 5-1 to Pedro ... Read more

by John Henson, Sunday, April 6, 2025 10:13 pm

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Rogers leading Middlesboro tennis in early part of season

Only an eighth grader, Rhilynn Rogers has been the most pleasant surprise for the Middlesboro tennis team in the first half of the 2025 season. ... Read more

by John Henson, Sunday, April 6, 2025 9:05 pm

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