Noah Mize
Hancock Hornets win 14-6 over Todd County Central in playoffs
It was sweet revenge for the Hornets when Hancock County defeated Todd County Central in an opening round game of the Class 2A football playoffs Friday at Elkton. Jack Duncan scored the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter before Drew Lyday intercepted a pass in the end zone to secure a 14-6 victory for…
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 MoreHoly Cross wins 41-14 at Louisville
Holy Cross scored twice in the second half during a 41-14 win over the Hornets during the final regular season football game last Friday in Louisville. Hancock County trailed 14-0 late in the first quarter when Drew Lyday scampered 24 yards for the Hornets’ first touchdown. Holy Cross converted a Hornet turnover into a TD…
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 move to 4-0 with 37-8 win at Edmonson
The Hornets ran their record to 4-0 after a convincing, 37-8 win over Edmonson County at Brownsville Friday. It didn’t take long for Hancock County to establish dominance over the Wildcats as Logan Willis ran 61 yards for a touchdown on the first offensive play of the game. The Hornets’ offensive line created a hole…
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…
Read MoreHornets roll 30-0 over Todd in Class 2A playoffs
The Hornets kept the dream alive when they crushed Todd County Central 36-0 during a rainy playoff game at HCHS’s Schafer–Glover Field Saturday. Hancock County will now advance to play Owensboro Catholic in round two of the Class 2A football playoffs here Friday. “Coming out of a two week period where we weren’t practicing and…
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