Area Sports
Hornets ready for “war” in 16th District
Metcalfe sets their sights on post-season play, Brockman likes “fight” in his team By Thomas Wampler Jobe Publishing News and Sports Coach Brandon Brockman knows that in district play in the regular season and in the post-season tournament, the Hornets need to be ready for “war.” Throw out the record books when these four…
Read MoreHart County Raider Basketball
By ROWDY RAIDER Sports Contributor Panthers Roll In 1St Quarter E-Town came out smoking last week as they led to the Raiders, 29-10 at the end of the 1st quarter. Braydon Bell led the Raiders in the quarter as he scored 6 points while Jordon Burden nailed a 3 ball. Devin Roten pitched in 5…
Read MoreWinning way: 4-H Shooting Sports
Metcalfe County 4-H youth participated last weekend in the State 4-H Shoot. The 22 pistol, 22 long rifle, air rifle, and air pistol teams shot Saturday at Bluegrass Sportsman League in Wilmore, KY. The teams consisted of the following students in these age decisions: 9-11 Kelsey Shive Sarah Hurt Justin Lessenberry Oaklee Fugate Issac…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Cheerleaders leading the way in 2019
By Thomas Wampler Jobe News and Sports Contributor Coach Summer Glass and the 2019 cheerleaders have worked hard all summer and are ready now to have some fun on Friday nights. “This group of girls have gained valuable experience and we feel really confident going into this year,” Glass began. “They worked hard on…
Read MoreLady Hornet Volleyball team confident in 2019
By Thomas Wampler Jobe News and Sports Contributor Coach Whitney Estes and the Lady Hornets volleyball are excited about the 2019 season. “The season started out pretty good so far,” Estes began. “Our girls are positive with their attitudes and they have come out strong and ready to play this year.” Estes says one…
Read MoreHornets hungry for return to success in 2019
By Thomas Wampler Jobe News and Sports Contributor Last season, the Class 2A Metcalfe County Hornets went 2-9 with an 8-7 win over Adair County and a 56-14 thrashing of Caverna. In between, those victories were some close games and some blowouts. Where are the 2019 Hornets at as they prepare to open the…
Read MoreRaiders Over Colonels
By ROWDY RAIDER The first game of the season was not pretty, but getting the first win is important especially when you replaced 13 seniors. The Raiders got the running clock going with 10:43 left in the 3rd quarter to get the win, 44-12. The Raiders jumped on the Colonels on the first play from…
Read MoreMetcalfe Sports: Lady Hornets Tennis
By Thomas Wampler Jobe Regional Sports Gallagher #1 and Deckard #2 in singles; Coleman and Devore doubles champs Members of the Lady Hornet tennis team took top honors at the District 16 tournament held last week at the Russell Estes Tennis Courts in Edmonton. Kylee Coleman and Gabby Devore took the doubles championship. Konnor Gallagher…
Read MoreTrojanettes win Region 4 Championship
Trojanettes headed to Rupp Arena and Sweet 16 Lindsey and players “trust the process” “The Power of the Gold Pom-pom” By Thomas Wampler Jobe Regional Sports Do not ever underestimate the “Power of the Gold Pom-pom.” “I think we had the most fans at every game,” said senior Bailey Pedigo. “We’ve got the best fans,…
Read MoreOak Ridge acclaim at State
The Oak Ridge Warriors hosted the first round of the KCAA State Tournament against the Assumption Horseman from Independence, KY last Tuesday. The game started out neck and neck with the Horsemen taking the lead early and holding on all the way until halftime where the Warriors found themselves down by 9. The Warriors came…
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