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Hornets 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 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…
Read MoreHornets sting Knights, fall to Rock Creek
The varsity Hornets utilized a balanced offensive attack to defeat the Owensboro Knights 63-47 during Southwire Holiday Tournament action on Saturday at the Sportscenter in Owensboro. The win avenged an earlier loss to the Knights when they won in overtime at HCHS on Dec. 8. “We played a balanced game and our defense continues to…
Read MoreHornets pull away to win at Sportscenter
Hancock County took care of business and pulled away in the fourth quarter to win 66-48 over Whitesville Trinity during the Commonwealth Rolled Products Christmas Classic at the Sportscenter in Owensboro last Wednesday, Dec. 20. “This was a great win,” HCHS coach Josh Roberts said. “The boys played well and we executed on offense. Defense…
Read MoreBreck wins overtime thriller 61-59
Hancock County and Breckinridge County played toe-to-toe during an exciting varsity game played at Harned Friday. When the dust settled the Tigers finished on top with a 61-59 overtime victory. The Hornets would surely have won if not for 15 misses from the foul line. “We have to obviously do a better job at the…
Read MoreHornets beat Aces; Knights win in OT
The Hornet varsity boys executed their game plan and took care of the basketball during a 64-32 win at Cloverport Monday. “This was a good win with a season low four turnovers,” HCHS coach Josh Roberts said. “Most of our turnovers have been unforced, verses zones, so this was a nice step for us.” Six…
Read MoreHornet varsity wins 52-41 at E-Town
The Hornet varsity boys earned their first win of the season when they defeated John Hardin 52-41 in Elizabethtown Monday. “We got the win verses an aggressive team on their home floor,” HCHS coach Josh Roberts said. “I liked our aggression on the court and ability to attack the basket with our strengths. Our rebounding…
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