Harlan Middle School

The Harlan Green Dragons (9-4) have extended their win streak to six knocking off Clay County, TN 56-54 in the championship game of the Monticello Bank Classic held at Wayne County High School. Jordan Akal led all scores with 25 points going 6 for 6 at the charity stripe and connecting on 8 field goals. Tennessee Tech signee Grant Strong pitched in 21 points on the evening after a 40 point performance the night before. The Dragons defensive effort to limit touches for strong was effective throughout much of the game. Defensive pressure created a turnover to secure the game. Strong was unable to get a shot off as time expired. Key reserve Matthew Pennington came off the bench to give the Dragons an enormous lift defensively grabbing multiple rebounds and blocking a critical shot down the stretch. Gist connected on two free throws late in the game to push the Dragons ahead 51-49, a lead they never relinquished. Kaleb Mclendon, Jae’dym Gist, and Will Austin were named to the All-Tournament Team. Senior Jordan Akal, averaged 22 points over the three game span, took home Most Valuable Player honors. Scoring: Kyler Mclendon 6, Will Austin 9, Kaleb Mclendon 8, Jae’dyn Gist 6, Matthew Pennington 2 The Green Dragons will return to action at home on Tuesday, January 4th as they look to avenge an early season loss to the Panther Doc Pikeville. #FamilyofDragons

Congratulations to our Harlan Lady Dragons for a 67-41 win over Lynn Camp in the Bill Perkins Holiday Classic. Three Lady Dragons, Emma Owens, Kylie Noe, and Faith Hoskins, scored double figures. 🐉Great job, ladies! 🏀 The Lady Dragons will be back in action on Thursday.

Good luck to our Harlan Dragons as they travel to Wayne Co. to compete in the Monticello Bank Classic. Today's game is scheduled for 7:30 pm against Wayne Co. 🏀🐉Go Big Green! 🐉🏀#FamilyofDragons

Good luck to our Harlan Lady Dragons as they travel to Williamsburg to compete in the Bill Perkins Holiday Classic. Today's game is scheduled for 12:00 pm against Lynn Camp. 🏀🐉Go Big Green! 🐉🏀

Congratulations to the Harlan High School Boys Basketball team as they go on the road to defeat 12th Region Southwestern 87-84. The Dragons were led by Senior Jordan Akal who scored a game high 43 points while connecting on nine (9) three pointers (seven in the first half). Akal was also perfect from the free throw line knocking down 8-8 for the game. Kaleb Mclendon connected on seven (7) three pointes, hitting key buckets in each quarter on his was to a 22 point performance. The Dragons took a five point half-time lead into the locker room (43-38) only to watch the Warriors tie the game 63-63 at the end of the 3rd. Akal took over in the 4th quarter scoring 16 and converting on 6-6 at the free throw line to secure the win. Will Austin pitched in 15 points while Kyler Mclendon and Jae'dyn Gist had 3 and 4 respectively. The Green Dragons will return to action on Tuesday at 7:30 taking on Wayne County in the Monticello Bank Classic held at Wayne County High School. (We are not aware of live-streaming options at this time.)

From the #FamilyofDragons we wish you a very Merry Christmas.

Green Dragons 🐉 🏀 took care of business in the Legacy Nissan Dribble Drive Challenge going 3-1 and knocking off Frederick Douglass in the final game of the tournament. Fighting back from a 16 point deficit in the first half, the Dragons held Frederick Douglass to two field goals in the fourth qtr to secure a 80-74 win. Junior Jae’dyn Gist scored 19 points and played stellar defense on his way to Player of The Game honors. Jordan Akal led all scores with 32 points and was named to the All Tournament Team. The Green Dragons will return to action next week at Wayne County vs Clinton, Tn. #GoBigGreen #FamilyofDragons

Playing in back to back games in the Dribble Drive Classic, the HHS Dragons 🐉 🏀 picked up another win vs 16th Region Rowan County 61-55 in overtime. Junior Will Austin was unstoppable around the basket converting on a key three point play in Overtime to push the lead out of reach. Austin had 20 points on his way to being named Player of The Game. The Dragons will return to action tomorrow in the Dribble Drive Challenge at South Laurel High. Opponent and time TBA.

Green Dragons 🐉 🏀 knock off The Rockets 🚀 of Rockcastle Co. 78-58 in the Legacy Nissan Dribble Drive Challenge Jordan Akal notched his 2000th point on his way to Player of The Game honors. #FamilyofDragons

Green Dragons 🐉 🏀 lead Rockcastle at the half 36-28 in the Legacy Nissan Dribble Drive Challenge.

Congrats to the Lady Dragons for a huge overtime win against Lincoln County! 🏀 The Lady Dragons want to dedicate this win to Coach Hamm. 💚 They will be back in action tomorrow evening as they take on Henry Clay at 6:30 pm in the Jack Burford Chevy Classic at Madison Central.

The HHS Lady Dragons have a busy schedule as they participate in the Jack Burford Chevy Classic at Madison Central High School. Today they will play Lincoln County at 1:45 pm. 🏀 Good luck, girls! #gobiggreen 🐉

The Harlan Boys Basketball team will play Perry County Central Saturday, Dec. 18 in the DJ Begley Classic. The game will begin at 5:30 pm and will be streamed on NFHS Network. The NFHS Network requires a subscription to watch the games.

Tonight your Green Dragons travel to Pikeville to take on the Panthers. Just a reminder, tickets for the game can be purchased from the following link: https://gofan.co/app/school/KY6005 **There will be NO ticket sales at the door. ** The game will be streamed on: https://mountain-topmedia.com/ 🏀Good luck, Dragons! 🐉

Tomorrow night the Green Dragons will travel to Pikeville. Tickets for the game can be purchased from the following link: https://gofan.co/app/school/KY6005 **There will be NO ticket sales at the door. ** The game will be streamed on: https://mountain-topmedia.com/

Good luck to the Harlan Lady Dragons as they take on Letcher County Central on the road. Good luck, girls! 🏀. #gobiggreen 🐉

The Harlan Independent School District celebrated with its annual Christmas Program. The audience was treated with a dance performed by the HES dance team and music from the many talented choirs and bands. It was a great day to be a dragon.

Congratulations to our Lady Dragons and Green Dragons for two big wins over Middlesboro in last night's district match-ups. 🏀#proudtobeadragon 🐉#gobigbreen

Pastor Dennis Bledsoe and members of the Flat Ridge Baptist Church in Cana, VA , delivered over 700 Blessing Boxes to the K-12 students of Harlan Independent School today. Their church collects and organizes this gift for our students. We appreciate their gift of love.

It's Game Day! 🐉🏀🐉 Tonight Harlan High School will host Middlesboro in a varsity double-deader. The Lady Dragons will play at 6:00 pm and the Green Dragons play at 7:30 pm. Good luck to both teams! #gobiggreen