Harlan County teams secure regional titles and prepare for soccer tournaments

Harlan County athletic teams achieved recent success in regional competitions. The Harlan County middle school boys and girls cross country teams secured regional titles at the 13th Region Elementary and Middle School Championships held at Lynn Camp. The boys' team finished with 28 points to earn their second consecutive title, while the Lady Bears finished with 22 points.

In soccer, the 50th District tournaments are scheduled to begin at the James A. Cawood Elementary School field. The Harlan County boys' soccer team enters the tournament as a favorite following an unblemished district record and a six-game winning streak. The Middlesboro girls' team also enters as a heavy favorite after finishing the regular season without a district loss.