Hornets
HCMS boys track team wins, Meserve takes 4 events
The HCMS track teams competed in a 3-team meet at the high school Friday. The Hornet boys team won. Athletes among the top 10 finishers are listed. “I was really proud of how our middle school ran Friday,” HCHS coach Wes Meserve said. Kaleb Helm won the boys 100 meter dash in 12.72 seconds. Julius…
Read MoreHornet baseball team wins 11-1 in opener, falls 2-0 at Hartford
The HCHS Hornet varsity baseball team defeated Whitesville Trinity 11-1 in five innings during the season opening game at Vastwood Park’s Tommy Keown Field Thursday. “Our pitching did well for a first outing and really lived in the zone,” HCHS coach Brad Keown said. “Our defense was solid with a very inexperienced varsity staff. We…
Read MoreHancock wins big at new home track
Hancock County hosted a track meet at the school’s new track and field complex and both Hornet teams defeat McLean County during a very exciting event. The HCHS girls team won by a team score of 52-31. The boys won 92-21. “It was a great meet,” HCHS coach Wes Meserve said. “It was a lot…
Read MoreLady Hornets off and running with three run rule victories!
Dwayne Wroe’s Lady Hornet softball team was back in action after winning 18 games in 2023. Hancock County began their 2024 campaign with a 16-1 win over the Owensboro Knights on Monday at Vastwood Park. The game was called after four innings due to the 15-run rule. Ella House had a big day at the…
Read MoreHornets bow out in district tourney with loss to Meade
The Meade County Greenwaves hit 12 3-point baskets and pulled away over the final eight minutes to win 53-23 over Hancock County during the 11th District tournament at Brandenburg Tuesday. The Hornets finished the season with a record of 9-20. Meade moves on to play Breck County in the title game Friday at MCHS. Meade…
Read MoreHornets fall to Eagles
Ohio County’s Elijah Decker hit a “3” at the buzzer to end the first quarter and the Eagles went on to defeat Hancock County by a final score of 63-47 in the final home game of the season at HCHS. The Eagles got 3’s from Decker and Alex Quisenberry during the opening minutes before Deckers…
Read MoreMadden does a job in the paint during Hornets’ win at Trinity
Alex Madden scored 23 points and pulled down 10 boards during a 56-42 win for Hancock County at Whitesville Monday. “This was a good win. The boys bounced back with composure and execution every time Trinity made a run,” HCHS coach Josh Roberts said. “I felt like we were in control the whole game, just…
Read MoreMadden stats double-doubles in wins over Wildcats and Aces
Four Hornet players scored in double figures during a 60-44 win over Whitefield Academy in Louisville last Thursday. “This was a good win,” HCHS coach Josh Roberts said. “We got scoring from multiple guys and our defense was the catalyst.” Hancock County was warmed up and ready for action from the opening tip. Dylan Morris…
Read MoreKnights win rubber match 73-65
The Owensboro Knights grabbed a big early lead then held on for the win during a back-and-forth contest at HCHS. The two teams had met twice earlier this season with each squad winning one game. The Knights defeated the Hornets 73-65 in the rubber match Tuesday. The Knights came out hot like a house on…
Read MoreHornets take comeback win over TC 47-39
Hancock County earned a 47-39 come-from-behind win over Tell City during a varsity basketball game played at HCHS last Thursday. It was the sixth victory of the season for the young Hornets. Dylan Morris hit 7 of 8 free throw attempts down the stretch to help seal the win for HCHS. “We came out strong…
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