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Hornets rack up impressive stats during winning season
The Hancock County Hornets’ football team completed their 2023 season last week with a winning record of 6-5. Head coach Bobby Eubanks’ players racked up some impressive statistics during the year. Leading the offense was quarterback Dylan Morris. The junior connected on 129 of 208 pass attempts for a 62% completion percentage. Morris threw for…
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 MoreHornets win 40-39 thriller at Dixon
The Hornets went on the road to Webster County Friday and came home with one of the biggest comeback wins and most exciting games played in the 51 year history of Hancock County football. The Hornets recovered from a 21 point deficit to win by a final score of 40-39. “The way we battled back……
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…
Read MoreDefense rules as Hornets win on Gillispie TD in overtime
It was a defensive battle in the season opening football game and Hornets fans were treated to a thriller when Chris Gillispie scored in overtime to give Hancock County a 6-0 overtime win over John Hardin at GN Excavating Stadium Friday. “It was a great high school football game and our kids played lights out,”…
Read MoreHCHS boys Track & Field boys compete at Greenville
The HCHS boys track team competed in the March Madness Classic at the Mustang Stadium in Greenville Thursday. “We had some very strong performances at this meet,” Hancock coach Wes Meserve said. “Griffin DeJarnette had the best day I’ve ever seen him have in cross country or track. He ran the fastest split on our…
Read MoreTrack teams compete at Owensboro Relays
The HCHS track team opened its outdoor season by competing in the Owensboro Spring Relays Saturday at OHS. “We had several athletes who posted very strong performances that were personal or career bests,”HCHS coach Wes Meserve said. “We’re really lacking in field events because we don’t have many kids doing those yet, but I’m happy…
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