Alex Madden
HCHS boys tennis team beat Union 3-2
The HCHS boys tennis team took a 3-2 win over Union County during a match played at Vastwood Park, March 28. Preston Blanton dropped his #1 singles match 2-8 to Kaleb Rust and Caleb Ewing lost 1-8 to JJ Raney. After that it was all Hancock County as the boys doubles teams won three straight…
Read MoreHornets fall to Butler in region tourney; Mike Orr retires from coaching
The Hornets season came to a close last Thursday with a 67-56 loss to Butler County in a quarterfinal game of the 3rd Region Boys Basketball Tournament. The event was held at the Sportscenter in Owensboro. Hancock County finished the season with a record of 18-12. “We got off to a slow start and…
Read MoreHancock County Hornets beat Breck to earn #1 seed
The Hornets secured the #1 seed for the upcoming 11th District tournament with a 63-53 win over Breckinridge County at Harned Friday night. “That was our goal all year long, to get that #1 seed, and it was tough,” HCHS coach Mike Orr said. Hancock County (15-11) took the early lead with made…
Read MoreHancock County Hornets beat Apollo, Union County
Devyn Powers lit up the gym at Apollo High School and the Hornets won 61-39 over the Eagles on Tuesday in Owensboro. Hancock County (13-10) took control early on when Evan Ferry knocked down two 3-point baskets in the first quarter. Powers also hit from downtown during a 17-6 run for the Hornets. Powers…
Read MoreHornets beat Aces; fall by two points to Daviess County
Hancock County went on a 23-0 run in the second half to win 76-36 over a tough Cloverport Aces team at HCHS Monday. Devyn Powers helped the Hornets get out early when the senior hit a “3” and scored seven points in the opening quarter. The Hornets pushed to lead to double digits in…
Read MoreAces win with speed and defense; Hornets take the victory at Perry Central
Owensboro Catholic utilized its speed and defensive pressure to secure a 78-67 win over Hancock County during the Hornets’ home opener Tuesday. “They absolutely killed us on the glass and we were playing man (defense) so there is no excuse for that,” HCHS coach Mike Orr said. “At the end of the day they were…
Read MoreHCHS Varsity teams take the floor
The Hornets and Lady Hornets varsity teams begin their seasons next week when they go on the road to Owensboro and Whitesville. The Hornets are projected as a top 4 team in the 3rd Region this year as Hancock County returns four starters from last season. Head coach Mike Orr has eight seniors, two juniors…
Read MoreMadden scores three TDs as JV Hornets win 40-0
The Dylan Morris to Alex Madden connection produced three touchdowns through the air and the Hornets won 40-0 over McLean County during a junior varsity football game played at HCHS’s Schafer–Glover Field Monday. Madden had 100 yards receiving to go with his three TDs. Alex added two 2-point conversions, giving the sophomore 22 points…
Read MoreDixon throws 4 TDs; Hornets win 50-0
Cole Dixon threw four touchdowns passes and ran for another to lead the Hornets to a 50-0 win over Edmonson County at Schafer–Glover Field Friday. Hancock County improved to 4-0 on the season with the win. The Hornets opened the scoring with a Dixon to Landen Garrison 41-yard TD pass on the first drive of…
Read MoreFerry breaks assist record in blowout win over Apollo
Evan Ferry broke the school record for assists in a game and the Hornets defeated Apollo 70-33 at HCHS Tuesday. “It started with our defensive intensity early in the game and we hit some buckets,” HCHS coach Mike Orr said. “I was proud of the way we shared the ball. We needed a win like…
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