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Hancock County classrooms honored with “Aspire “ awards
2023 Inspire Awards Hancock County Schools’ staff members who received the new Inspire Award were recognized at the Hancock County Board of Education meeting on Thursday evening, October 26th. Eleven of HC Schools’ staff members were recognized and celebrated for winning September Inspire Awards. They were: District-Amanda Garrison & Tina Baize, NHES-Lacey Mosby & Jessika…
Read MoreLewko eagles playoff hole to qualify for semi-state
Dec Lewko (above) fired a round of 78 during the region 3 golf tournament at Ben Hawes in Owensboro Tuesday. The junior then won a playoff to finish 10th overall and to qualify for the semi-state golf tournament in Calvert City next Tuesday. Lewko shot rounds of 39-39=78 on the par 71 course. He made…
Read MoreGetting To Know You; Rodney Alsop
Rodney Alsop was raised in Hawesville, then he and his family moved to Florida after his sophomore year of high school. He visits often and says his roots are here in Hancock County. Just recently, he traveled with his wife, Alice, to attend his 50 year high school reunion with schoolmates from HCHS, at Windward…
Read MoreGetting to Know You; Jeannie Quattrocchi, Public Administration Specialist at GRADD
Jeannie Quattrocchi, of Lewisport, is very happy to now be serving the community where she grew up. In October 2022, she started her job as Public Administration Specialist at Green River Area Development District (GRADD) in Owensboro, and is serving Hancock County. She is a 2015 graduate of HCHS, and completed one year at University…
Read MoreGetting to Know You; Barbie Matthews
Barbie Matthews, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Lighthouse Counseling Services in Hawesville, was born and raised on a farm in Hancock County. “Without a doubt,” she said, “I know that without the hardcore work and Christian values of my parents and grandparents, I would not be the person I am today.” In her childhood, she…
Read MoreTwo HCHS students wreck in Hawesville – One student injured, removed by jaws of life and helicoptered to Deacones
Two Hancock County High School students, Johnathon Smith and Clark Roach, were traveling to the high school at around 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16th. Smith was driving when the truck hit an abutment on a bridge, approximately 6 miles south of Hawesville on Hwy 69. Johnathon exited the vehicle and did not appear…
Read MoreHornets roll 40-17 over Eagles in home opener
Austin Volocko scored two touchdowns and made a big interception to lead the Hornets to a 40-17 win over Ohio County during the 2022 home opener at Schafer‑Glover Field Friday. Hancock County improved its record to 3-0 on the year. It was exciting to have the big crowd here for the home opener. I thought…
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…
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 MoreOgle has triple-double, Powers hits six 3’s
Ryan Ogle recorded a rare triple-double and Devyn Powers hit six 3’s during the Hornets 64-44 win over Dawson Springs at HCHS Tuesday. “I liked the way we shared the ball. We moved the ball extremely well and got the looks we wanted,” HCHS coach Mike Orr said. Kaleb Keown got rolling offensively early in…
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