Jack Roberts
Boys fall to Aces in All “A” regional
Owensboro Catholic broke open a close game with three runs in the fifth inning then went on to win 6-1 over Hancock County during the All “A” regional at Vastwood Park Monday. The Hornets grabbed the lead in the first inning when Dylan Mucker was hit by a wild pitch with the bases loaded. Louden…
Read MoreRoberts blasts homer, Lewko throws strong in 9-4 win
Jack Roberts hit a 3-run home run and Dec Lewko did not allow a base hit during the Hornets’ 9-4 come-from-behind win over McLean County at Vastwood Park’s Tommy Keown Field Thursday. The Cougars came out swinging and scored three first inning runs. They added another in the second and the score was 4-0 in…
Read MoreTindle goes the distance in Hornets 4-3 win
Brock Tindle pitched a complete game and the Hornets defeated Henderson County 4-3 at Vastwood Park’s Tommy Keown Field Tuesday. “Brock comes out everyday and competes and we saw that tonight. He commanded all game,” HCHS coach Brad Keown said. The Colonels plated a run in the first inning before Hancock County answered with a…
Read MoreLyday rescues Hornets with ninth inning double
Carter Lyday knocked in the game winning run and the Hornets defeated Tell City 5-3 in nine innings during a varsity baseball game played in southern Indiana Monday. “Carter smashes one to left-center field and gets us a run in the ninth and chaos broke loose from there,” HCHS coach Brad Keown said. The game…
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 MoreHornets fall in playoffs at Franklin-Simpson
The Hornets’ season came to an end with a 35-8 loss to Franklin-Simpson during a Class 3A playoff game at Franklin Friday. Hancock County finished its season with a win–loss record of 6-5. “We didn’t play our best game. It’s tough when you don’t play well in your last game because you have to…
Read MoreHornets fall 15-14 to Grayson in fierce
Grayson County pulled out a 1-point victory over Hancock County Hornets during an entertaining high school football contest at GN Excavating Stadium Friday. The Cougars converted a fourth quarter extra point try to win 15-14. The Hornet players left it all on the field and they led for much of the game against the 5A…
Read MoreHornets secure playoff seed, winning season
The Hornets football team guaranteed themselves a playoff spot and a winning season when they won 30-20 over Hopkins County Central at Madisonville Friday. Hancock County’s season record now stands 6-3. The Hornets will play at Franklin-Simpson when the Class 3A playoffs begin on November 3. Dylan Morris threw three touchdown passes and Jaxson Morris…
Read MoreMorris throws three TDs in 37-0 win at Ohio County
The Hornets dominated on both sides of the ball during a 37-0 victory over the Ohio County Eagles last Friday at Hartford. Hancock County improved its season record to 3-0 with the win. Hornet quarterback Dylan Morris came of age during the game as the junior signal caller threw three touchdown passes. “Dylan had…
Read MoreHancock County Hornets knock off rival Breck County 22-12
The HCHS Hornet defense was again on display when Hancock County defeated Breckinridge County 22-12 in a game played between longtime rivals at GN Excavating Stadium Friday. “It feels good. It’s not always pretty but we’re 2-0 on our brand new field and we’re proud of that,” HCHS coach Bobby Eubanks said. The defense set…
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