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Keown blasts HR; Dixon breaks all-time stolen base record
Kaleb Keown hit a home run and knocked in six runs while the Hornets knocked off Henderson County 11-7 at Henderson Tuesday. The Colonels led 1-0 through two innings before Keown smacked a 2-run triple in the third. Drew Lyday followed with a sacrifice fly and Hancock County grabbed a 3-1 advantage. Colin Johnson drew…
Read MoreHornets sweep Breck County 5-3 and 9-0
The Hornets completed a sweep over Breckinridge County with a 5-3 win at Harned Saturday. The game was scoreless until the Hancock County offense rallied with two outs in the third inning. Aiden Taylor led off the frame with a walk and Cole Dixon singled to give the Hornets runners at first and second base…
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 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 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…
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 MoreHornets battle Louisville team to the wire
It was an entertaining contest during the final football game of the season at HCHS’s beautiful Schafer–Glover Field Friday. The Hornets scored the last touchdown of the game, but fell 38-30 to the Cougars of Louisville Holy Cross. Hancock County completed its season with a win-loss record of 6-4. “We challenged the boys to…
Read MoreHornets fall 16-14 at Todd County Central
The Hornets saw their playoff hopes dashed when they lost 16-14 to the Rebels at Todd County Central during the final district game Friday. Hancock County will close out its season this week with a ‘Senior Night’ home game against Holy Cross of Louisville. “We made too many mistakes to win this game. We hung…
Read MoreMcLean controls the clock in 21-14 win over Hornets
McLean County utilized offensive ball control and solid defense to defeat Hancock County 21-14 during a district football game played at Calhoun Thursday. The Cougars improved their season record to 7-1 (2-1) while the Hornets slipped to 6-2 overall and 1-2 in District 2. “This was a tough one. McLean had a good game plan…
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