Bell County's Lamb dominates with 21 points, 15 rebounds in win over Harlan County

Senior center Kairi Lamb powers Lady Cats to 52-41 victory over rival Lady Bears

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Bell County senior center Kairi Lamb had a dominant performance with 21 points and 15 rebounds to lead her team to a 52-41 win over Harlan County. Lamb took control in the second half, hitting eight straight shots as the Lady Cats pulled away. Harlan County's Kylee Runions led the Lady Bears with 14 points, while Nevaeh Allen added 21 points for Bell County.

Why it matters

This game featured a matchup between two of the top teams in the 52nd District, with Bell County improving to 18-5 on the season. Lamb's dominant performance highlighted her outstanding high school career and the challenges she has presented for opposing teams.

The details

Lamb, a 6-foot-3 senior center, took over the game in the second half, hitting eight straight shots to help Bell County pull away. Harlan County fought back from an eight-point deficit to tie the game at halftime, but Lamb's dominance in the paint proved too much for the Lady Bears to overcome. Nevaeh Allen kept Harlan County in the game early with five 3-pointers in the first half, while Kylee Runions added 14 points off the bench for the Lady Bears.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Kairi Lamb

A 6-foot-3 senior center for Bell County who had a dominant performance with 21 points and 15 rebounds.

Nevaeh Allen

A senior guard for Bell County who scored 21 points, including five 3-pointers in the first half to keep the Lady Cats in the game.

Kylee Runions

A sophomore guard for Harlan County who came off the bench to lead the Lady Bears with 14 points.

Gary Greer

The head coach of the Harlan County Lady Bears.

David Teague

The head coach of the Bell County Lady Cats.

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What they’re saying

“I'll be glad to see her graduate. She is a really good player and has had an outstanding career.”

— Gary Greer, Harlan County head coach (middlesboronews.com)

“We tried to get the ball in there the second half. That's where we have to play through.”

— David Teague, Bell County head coach (middlesboronews.com)

What’s next

Bell County will close out its district schedule on Thursday, February 13, 2026 with a game against Middlesboro, while Harlan County will play at Harlan on Friday, February 14, 2026 in a girls/boys district doubleheader.

The takeaway

Kairi Lamb's dominant performance highlighted her outstanding high school career and the challenges she has presented for opposing teams in the 52nd District. Her ability to control the game in the paint was a key factor in Bell County's victory over rival Harlan County.