Hancock County Hornets Basketball
Dixon hits game winner; Hornets win district championship
Cole Dixon hit the game winning shot with four seconds on the clock and the Hornets defeated Breckinridge County 51-49 to win the 11th District championship Friday night at Cloverport. It is the first district title for the Hancock County boys since the 2016-17 season. “We made big shots and they made big…
Read MoreHCHS Boys win 66-58 in final home game Friday
The Hornets grabbed a big early lead and went on to win 66-58 in a back-and-forth battle with Grayson County on Senior Night at HCHS Friday. Evan Ferry took control from the opening tip as the point guard scored five first quarter field goals. Luke Brown and Cole Dixon both hit 3’s while Kaleb…
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 Raiders 64-53
The Hornets showed signs of what they’re capable of when they defeated Whitesville Trinity by a final score of 64-53 at HCHS Monday. Trinity had recent wins over two teams the Hornets had fallen to, but Hancock County was the better team on this night. Kaleb Keown and Devyn Powers both connected from 3-point…
Read MoreHCHS Varsity boys win big at Tell City
The Hornets looked unstoppable during a dominate performance at Tell City Tuesday. Hancock County blew out the Marksmen and won by a final score of 73-32. Every starter scored for the Hornets in the first quarter and the outcome was visible early on. Cole Dixon and Ryan Ogle scored three baskets each and Hancock…
Read MoreHornets beat Breck; fall late to South Warren
The Hornets secured an important victory when they knocked off Breckinridge County 48-42 at HCHS Friday. The victory put Hancock County at 2-0 in 11th District play. Hancock County played an excellent first half, winning the first two quarters. Kaleb Keown hit a “3” in the first frame and the Hornets led 10-5 at the…
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…
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