Ella House
Defense key in Lady Hornets 50-35 win over McLean Co.
Lily Roberts scored 18 points and the Lady Hornets varsity played well on the defensive end of the court to win 50-35 over McLean County here Saturday. “I thought we played our best overall team defense of the year,” HCHS coach Kevin Husk said. “We’ve been battling sickness all week and only had…
Read MoreHancock County Varsity girls crush it at home game against Louisville Fairdale
Four Lady Hornet players scored in double figures and Hancock County won 58-21 over Louisville Fairdale on Saturday at HCHS. “Our girls came out and did what you’re supposed to do when you’re the better team, HCHS coach Kevin Husk said. “Emma Morris broke a single game record with 11 steals. That record was…
Read MoreLady Hornets win big at Whitesville Trinity
It was a great start to the season for the Lady Hornets when they took an impressive, 68-40 victory over the Lady Raiders at Whitesville Tuesday. “We had a great night. We have a ton of room to get better so it’s exciting to come out with a win while knowing you can still…
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 MorePoole scores 1,000th career point during Lady Hornet win
Bailey Poole reached a career milestone when she scored her 1,000th point during the Lady Hornets’ 61-45 win over Muhlenberg County at HCHS Tuesday. “I’m really proud of the girls and how we came out against Muhlenberg. We were the more aggressive team for much of the night,” HCHS coach Kevin Husk said. Hancock County…
Read MoreLady Hornets battle in loss to Daviess County
It was a back-and-forth game from tip to horn when the Lady Hornets opened the season against the Daviess County Lady Panthers here Tuesday. The HCHS girls battled from behind to win two quarters, but eventually fell 75-66 to the ladies from the 6A school. “There’s a lot of good things to take from this…
Read MoreLady Hornets take runner-up trophy at 3rd Region tourney
The Lady Hornets did something no other fast-pitch team from HCHS ever has when they claimed the 3rd Region runner-up trophy at Morgantown Tuesday. Hancock County fell 12-2 to Daviess County in the tournament finals. “I knew we needed to play our best game because Daviess is a top-10 team in the state for a…
Read MoreLady Hornets claim 11th District championship
It ain’t over ‘til it’s over and The Lady Hornets proved that when they battled deep into the night to claim the 11th District championship. Hancock County took a 9-6 victory over Meade County in nine innings to win the crown at Brandenburg Tuesday. The two teams fought through a drizzling rain and Lady Hornets…
Read MoreHouse guns down runner at home; Roberts hits 2 homers
Ella House gunned down a runner at home plate and Hancock County came from behind to win 5-4 over Madisonville-North Hopkins during an exciting softball game at Vastwood Park Friday. It was the first game of a doubleheader. “That was a great hustle play by Ella House, to go get it and then throw a…
Read MoreMcFarling, Staples lead varsity girls over Crittenden, 11-5
Ella Staples belted a home run and Hayley McFarling had two doubles and was the winning pitcher during an 11-5 win for the Lady Hornets over Crittenden County. The game was the first of two played at Vastwood Park Saturday. McFarling knocked in a run in the first inning before the Hancock County offense exploded…
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