Lady Hornets
Staples, Hurst and Roberts all hit home runs at Breck County
Three Lady Hornet players hit home runs when Hancock County defeated Breckinridge County 9-6 on Monday in Hardinsburg. Ella Staples put HCHS up 1-0 when she belted a home run to center field in the first inning. The score remained unchanged until the fourth frame when Staples led off with a double then came home…
Read MoreRoberts strikes out 17 in All “A” tourney
Lily Roberts struck out 17 batters and Lauren Proctor had three hits when the Lady Hornets won 11-1 over McLean County in a semifinal game of the All “A” Classic regional tournament. The game was played at Edmonson County Monday. Hancock County will play Owensboro Catholic in the championship game at Brownsville Thursday at 6:00…
Read MoreStaples smacks walk-off single
Ella Staples delivered a walk-off base hit and the Lady Hornets won 10-9 over Muhlenberg County at Vastwood Park Tuesday. Hancock County improved its season record to 4-2 with the win. Lily Roberts tied the score at 1-1 when she led off the second inning with a home run. The Lady Mustangs regained the lead…
Read MoreLady Hornets blast Ohio County 16-6 in season opener
The Lady Hornets were unstoppable during a “run-ruled” 16-6 win in five innings over Ohio County in the season opening softball game at Hartford Monday. Lauren Proctor knocked in five runs for Hancock County and Adi Hurst hit a home run. “This was a good way to start off the season,” HCHS coach Dwayne Wroe…
Read MoreLady Hornets beat Ohio County; fall in All “A”
The Lady Hornets took the lead during the second quarter then pulled away to win by 15 points (49-34) over Ohio County on Monday at the Sportscenter in Owensboro. “I’m really proud of these girls and of how they bounced back from a tough loss in the state tournament. They were focused and played great…
Read MoreGirls win, advance in All “A” state tourney
The Lady Hornets went on a 20-6 second quarter run then closed the door in the fourth quarter during a 56-39 win at Metcalfe County in a round one game of the All “A” Classic state tournament Tuesday. Hancock County will advance to play Crittenden County this Saturday at 5pm in a quarterfinal matchup at…
Read MoreLady Hornets battle down to wire, win at Trinity
McLean County twice connected from downtown in the fourth quarter during a 58-53 win over Hancock County’s Lady Hornets varsity team here Monday. Hancock County fell to 3-5 on the season, but it’s notable to mention that the girl’s five losses have been by an average of just four points. “Having the lead with under…
Read MoreLady Hornets fall by 2 points in return to action
Lady Hornets returned to action on Tuesday after being under quarantine the past week. The varsity girls battled closely with Central Hardin, only to fall 43-41 at HCHS. The visitors took the early lead, winning the opening quarter 12-7. Haven Riley kept the Lady Hornets close with four points in the frame. Full story in…
Read MoreBasketball teams restart practice; season set to begin on Jan. 4
Basketball season is a go following a decision by the KHSAA’s Board of Control that was released on Dec. 10. Teams were allowed to restart practice on Monday, with the season set to begin on Jan. 4. HCHS girls head coach Kevin Husk and his team are excited to be back on the court. Hornets…
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