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<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A slow start played a big part in Whitley County\u2019s 87-80 loss to Harlan County on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Colonels (20-9) entered the contest hoping to pull off the upset win, but the Black Bears did just enough to pull out their 24th victory of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trent Noah continued his impressive junior campaign for Harlan County, scoring 38 points, 11 points in the fourth quarter. Jacob Swanner added 20 points while Daniel Carmical hit three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter while scoring 11 of his 17 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe dug ourselves a little hole to start the game, but fought back to keep it tight throughout,\u201d Whitley County head coach Eric Swords said. \u201cWe hit a little stretch there late in the third quarter, and allowed them to gap us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAgainst teams like that, we can\u2019t have any stretches of stagnate play,\u201d he added. \u201cThey are undefeated at home for a reason. Good game for us to play on the road before district. Got to continue the positives and fix some of the negatives to give ourselves a chance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ashton Reynolds continues his impressive play for the Colonels, scoring 22 points while hitting four 3-pointers. Jamie Fuson also nailed four 3-pointers, and finished with 16 points. Brayden Mahan, and Bryce Anderson both scored 12 points apiece in the loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n