# Harlan County regional athletic achievements

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/harlan-county-regional-athletic-achievements
> Updated: 2026-10-16T16:21:42.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Harlan County athletic teams achieved success in regional competitions during October 2026. The middle school boys and girls cross country teams secured regional titles at the 13th Region Elementary and Middle School Championships, with the boys earning their second consecutive title.

Following these successes, the Harlan County Black Bears boys' soccer team won the 50th District Tournament championship. They secured the title with an 8-0 shutout victory over Middlesboro, marking the team’s fifth district title in the last six years. Senior Luther Gross scored four goals during the match, and Braylee Kazy was named the tournament's most valuable player.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Harlan County Black Bears win 50th District soccer championship

Harlan County's Black Bears won the 50th District soccer championship with an 8-0 shutout victory against Middlesboro, led by four goals from Luther Gross.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harlan-county-black-bears-win-50th-district-soccer-championship

### 2026-10-06: Harlan County teams secure regional titles and prepare for soccer tournaments

Harlan County middle school cross country teams won regional titles, while the boys' and girls' soccer teams prepare for the 50th District tournaments.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harlan-county-teams-secure-regional-titles-and-prepare-for-soccer-tournaments

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