Kendra Keown
Henderson wins in HCHS Lady Hornets opener
The HCHS Lady Hornets varsity began their season with a game against Henderson County Tuesday night at the high school. The Lady Colonels, who made the final four in the girls state tournament last year, took control in the third quarter and went on to win by a final score of 76-50. “Henderson is a…
Read MoreHCHS Lady Hornets’ season ends at district tournament
The Lady Hornets season came to an end with a 70-57 loss to Breckinridge County in an opening round game of the 11th District Girls Basketball Tournament Monday at Cloverport. Hancock County finished the season with a record of 18-12. “It’s tough to fall short of making the region tournament. With that said, I couldn’t…
Read MoreHCHS Lady Hornets splash 10 triples on “Senior Night”
The Lady Hornets took charge from the get-go and won by a final score of 55-33 over Grayson County on Senior Night at HCHS Friday. Hancock County hit 10 3-point baskets for the game. Lily Roberts and Bailey Poole lit up the gym from beyond the arc in the first quarter. Roberts knocked down three…
Read MoreHCHS Lady Hornets fall by 2 points at Breck; will face same team at district
Hancock and Breckinridge counties played in a preview of the upcoming district tournament when the Lady Tigers won 54-52 over the Lady Hornets at Harned Friday. “We struggled early on to rebound and to stop them in transition. I really did like how we fought our way back in it at the end of…
Read MoreHancock County Lady Hornets beat Madisonville in barn burner at HCHS
The Lady Hornets entertained the crowd at HCHS with a thrilling, 51-47 barn burner win over Madisonville-North Hopkins Monday. Hancock County (15-10) took control early on with Bailey Poole and Ella House leading the way. Poole scored three 3-point baskets while House connected inside and hit 6 of 6 shots from the line. The result…
Read MoreLady Hornets win 54-43 over Monroe at state
The Lady Hornets made Hancock County fans proud when they won 54-43 over Monroe County during an opening round game of the All “A” Classic Statewide Tournament at EKU in Richmond on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Ella House scored four baskets and Bailey Poole hit two 3’s to help Hancock County build a 16-15 first…
Read MoreLady Hornets beat Trigg, fall by one at OHS
Bailey Poole scored 18 points and Emma Morris hit four 3’s during a 47-26 win for the Lady Hornets over Trigg County Saturday at HCHS. The contest was the last of four games played in the House Insurance Coaches vs. Cancer Shootout. Poole got rolling early as the senior point guard scored seven…
Read MoreLady Hornets win All “A” Regional
The Lady Hornets followed up their big win last week with another huge victory when they won the All “A” Classic 3rd Region Tournament at Cloverport on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Hancock County came from behind to win 37-26 over Edmonson County in the title game. “I thought we looked a little flat…
Read MoreLady Hornets beat Catholic 56-51 in All “A” Classic
The Lady Hornets earned one of the biggest victories in recent years when they knocked off Owensboro Catholic 56-51 during the All “A” Classic Girls 3rd Region Tournament held at Cloverport Monday. “I’m so proud of these girls and so happy for them,” HCHS coach Kevin Husk said. “We haven’t beat Catholic since 2004, so…
Read MoreLady Hornets go 1-2 in Christmas tournament
The Lady Hornets varsity team went 1-2 during the Autokiniton Christmas Classic at Bullitt Central High last week. Henry Clay Hancock County defeated Henry Clay by a final score of 47-36 on Dec. 20. The Lady Hornets took control by winning the first quarter 17-8. Henry Clay won the second period, but Hancock County led…
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