Middlesboro is 0-10 against Harlan County since January of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Yellowjackets will head out on the road to challenge the Black Bears at 7:30 p.m. Middlesboro has given up an average of 56 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Tuesday, Middlesboro got the win against Red Bird by a conclusive 82-58. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Yellowjackets.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Harlan County beat Knott County Central 62-58 on Tuesday. The Black Bears haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Middlesboro's win bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Harlan County, their victory bumped their record up to 8-5-1.
Middlesboro took a serious blow against Harlan County in their previous meeting back in February of 2025, falling 74-23. Can the Yellowjackets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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