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Henderson wins in HCHS Lady Hornets opener
The HCHS Lady Hornets varsity began their season with a game against Henderson County Tuesday night at the high school. The Lady Colonels, who made the final four in the girls state tournament last year, took control in the third quarter and went on to win by a final score of 76-50. “Henderson is a…
Read MoreCross country girls place 21st at state; Meserve runs fast time
The HCHS girls cross country team placed 21st during the Class 1A state championships held at the New Horse Park in Lexington Saturday. Three Hancock County boys also competed in the event. “Overall, I was happy with how our kids did,” HCHS coach Wes Meserve said. Izzy Ross led the Lady Hornets with a 63rd…
Read MoreHCHS cross country girls qualify for state
The HCHS girls cross country team placed fourth in the Class A, Region 2 championships held at Ephram White Park in Bowling Green Saturday. The performance qualified the Lady Hornets for the upcoming state competition at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. The Hancock County boys team placed sixth. “For most of the season we…
Read MoreHancock County Cross country teams battle as Meserve wins middle school race
The HCHS cross country teams raced in the Madisonville Classic Saturday at Madisonville. Middle school and elementary runners from Hancock County also competed. “I expected our kids to struggle a little because our toughest workouts so far coincided with our hottest week in a long time,” HCHS coach Wes Meserve said. “But we aren’t training…
Read MoreTrack athletes break records at indoor state meet
By Steve Wimmer Athletes from Hancock County competed in the KTCCCA (Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association) Indoor State Championship in Louisville Sunday. Local runners and throwers set school records and gave personal best performances during the event. “I was very pleased with how we did at the meet,” coach Wes Meserve said. “It…
Read MoreHCHS Lady Hornets splash 10 triples on “Senior Night”
The Lady Hornets took charge from the get-go and won by a final score of 55-33 over Grayson County on Senior Night at HCHS Friday. Hancock County hit 10 3-point baskets for the game. Lily Roberts and Bailey Poole lit up the gym from beyond the arc in the first quarter. Roberts knocked down three…
Read MoreHCHS Lady Hornets fall by 2 points at Breck; will face same team at district
Hancock and Breckinridge counties played in a preview of the upcoming district tournament when the Lady Tigers won 54-52 over the Lady Hornets at Harned Friday. “We struggled early on to rebound and to stop them in transition. I really did like how we fought our way back in it at the end of…
Read MoreLady Hornets win All “A” Regional
The Lady Hornets followed up their big win last week with another huge victory when they won the All “A” Classic 3rd Region Tournament at Cloverport on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Hancock County came from behind to win 37-26 over Edmonson County in the title game. “I thought we looked a little flat…
Read MoreLady Hornets go 1-2 in Christmas tournament
The Lady Hornets varsity team went 1-2 during the Autokiniton Christmas Classic at Bullitt Central High last week. Henry Clay Hancock County defeated Henry Clay by a final score of 47-36 on Dec. 20. The Lady Hornets took control by winning the first quarter 17-8. Henry Clay won the second period, but Hancock County led…
Read MoreLady Hornets win GRVC championship
The celebration began when the final horn sounded and the 8th grade Lady Hornets claimed the title of Green River Valley Conference champions! Hancock County defeated McLean County 34-28 in the final game of the season at HCMS Thursday. Hancock County completed the season with a record of 15-4. This is the third 8th…
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