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Hornets beat athletic Hopkins team 75-68
Ryan Ogle scored 27 points and the Hornets earned a quality, 75-68 win over Hopkins County Central at Madisonville Monday. “We played really well defensively, especially in the second half. We didn’t turn the ball over and we hit our free throws down the stretch. This was a hard fought win,” HCHS coach Mike Orr…
Read MorePowers scores 29; Hornets win 81-71
By Steve Wimmer Devyn Powers scored 29 points and the Hornets recorded their first win of the season, an 81-71 victory over Frankfort at Campbellsville Saturday. “We played extremely well against a very talented team,” HCHS coach Mike Orr said. Devyn got hot and Dalton Flake gave us a big lift defensively. He made some…
Read MoreRed Devils use speed and pressure to win in opener
The Hornets opened the varsity season by going toe-to-toe against the top ranked team in the region here Tuesday. The Owensboro Red Devils’ defensive pressure and slashing offense allowed them to pull away for a 79-60 win over Hancock County. “Owensboro is relentless with their pressure and we won’t play another team with their speed…
Read MoreFootball playoffs; Hornets and Rebels clash Friday night
The football playoffs begin Friday night and the Hornets go on the road to Elkton to take on the Todd County Central Rebels. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm. Friday’s contest is a rematch from a game played here on Oct. 22 in which the Hornets lost 20-14 to Todd County. Hancock County led 14-0 before…
Read MoreTurnovers costly as Rebels win 20-14
The Hornets saw a 14-0 lead disappear when Todd County Central came from behind to win 20-14 here last Friday. With the win, the Rebels earned the #2 seed and home field advantage for the opening round of the district playoffs on Nov. 4. Hancock County will travel to Elkton for the rematch. “We turned…
Read MoreHornets win in a wild battle over McLean
It was a district battle ‘til the end when Hancock County defeated McLean County 22-12 here at Schafer–Glover Field Friday. The win put the Hornets in the driver’s seat for a home playoff game, but they still need to beat Todd County tomorrow night to secure it. “This was a good win. The kids really…
Read MoreHornets dig deep to win 28-22 in overtime
Jack Duncan scored the game winning touchdown during the Hornets spectacular, 28-22 come from behind overtime victory over Butler County at Morgantown Friday. “We had some chances to put the game away, but we never did. I was really proud of our guys for coming back in the fourth the way they did,” HCHS coach…
Read MoreHornets win in a blowout at Ohio County
The Hornets racked up 540 yards of offense during a 50-7 blowout win over Ohio County at Hartford Friday. Hancock County remains unbeaten at 3-0 on the season. “It took us a little while to get it figured out but once we got it going the kids really buckled down,” Hornet coach Bobby Eubanks said.…
Read MoreHornets sting Mustangs 28-8; Willis runs wild
Logan Willis ran over would be tacklers and carried players down the field on his way to 187 rushing yards during Hancock County’s 28-8 win over Muhlenberg County here Friday. The Hornets are unbeaten at 2-0. “Offensively we didn’t play well in the first half at all, we gave the ball up several times. But…
Read MoreHornets football season begins August 20
Football action is just around the corner and the Hancock County Hornets are working hard in preparation for another great season on the gridiron! The team will open the 2021 season at home against rival Breckinridge County on August 20. The Hornets have been practicing every day and are set for a scrimmage at Grayson…
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