Area Sports
Tanner Jessie Selected to Play in 2021 Hawaii Tiki Bowl
By Johnnie Tarter Jobe Publishing Contributor Metcalfe County’s Tanner Jessie, son of Teddy and Angela Jessie, will get an opportunity of a life time later this year. After a selection committee saw football highlights, on Tanner’s Hudl page, a representative contacted him offering the opportunity to play in this year’s 2021 Tiki Bowl in…
Read MoreLady Hornets hand Russell County their first loss of the season
By Johnnie Tarter Jobe Publishing Contributor Not only did the Lady Hornets dish out Russell County’s Lady Lakers their first loss of the season but it’s also the first time Metcalfe’s Softball Program has beat Russell since May 2nd, 2013, according to KHSAA. “This was a really good win for us,” says Lady Hornet…
Read MoreSpeed Skating: Experiencing the excitement of the sport
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Speed skating may not be a sport often highlighted, especially locally, but it certainly isn’t for the faint of heart. Speed skating consists of a group of individuals that race each other on a 100-meter flat indoor track or a 200-meter or larger outdoor track. They wear…
Read More“Shooters Shoot”
By Johnnie Tarter Jobe Publishing Contributor Lady Hornets have 3 players reach 1,000 point milestone The Lady Hornets have worked hard this season with a few hurdles from quarantining to sideline injuries. At this time they are standing at a 13-9 record for the season. However, 3 players from the Lady Hornet Program reached their…
Read MoreLady Hornets Are Fearless
By Johnnie Tarter Jobe Publishing Contributor The first time since 1997, the Lady Hornets and Hornets are both District 16 Champions. Just like Daniel, in the lion’s den, the Lady Hornets showed no fear when they took on Russell County’s Lady Lakers, in the District Championship game. “I am so happy to celebrate this…
Read MoreHornets Avenge Regular Season Loses
By Johnnie Tarter Jobe Publishing Contributor All the hard work has paid off. It’s been 20 long years since their last District Championship win but that title will once again display proudly in Metcalfe’s trophy case. In front of a spirited crowd, Coach Brandon Brockman and the Hornets took to the court with a…
Read MoreMetcalfe Basketball Sweeps Greenwood on Pink Out Night
By Johnnie Tarter Jobe Publishing Contributor Pink Out night was filled with a mix of emotions. Cheers, yells, and tears were all present at one time or another in Hornet Nation’s gym. Metcalfe County Lady Hornet Senior, McKinley Crain spoke to the crowd during halftime of the boy’s game. McKinley gave a very touching…
Read MoreHart County Historical Society presents “Making One’s Dream a Reality”
Tick Rogers talks sports, hometown memories Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Small town sports run deep in south central Kentucky, but perhaps none run as deep as those right here at home. The early 90s found Hart Countians crowding the high school gym and overflowing with Raider pride as local basketball stars…
Read MoreThe Hornets Collide With Clinton County
By Johnnie Tarter Jobe Publishing Contributor As you would expect, the faceoff between the Metcalfe County Hornets and Clinton County’s Bulldogs did not disappoint. Both teams fought till the final buzzer, in a night of questionable calls and high emotions that filled the Hornet gym. The Hornets and the Bulldogs came out with high…
Read MoreHornets win with 76 to 67 over Cumberland
Johnnie Tarter Jobe Publishing Contributor Peyton Dial led the Hornets to their victory over Cumberland County, with 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Senior Boston Devore kick-started the game scoring the first bucket. The Hornets ended the first quarter down 20-14 but rallied back to end the first half up 34-29 over the…
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