By: Colin Tindle
On Friday, September 17th, the Hancock County Hornet football team defeated the Breckinridge County Tigers by a score of 48-17 at Tiger Stadium in Harned, Ky. The Hornets were looking for revenge against the arch-rival Tigers after a heartbreaking 28-20 defeat at home last season. It was the first loss to Breck County in 13 years.
Once again, the Hornet rushing attack was the main source of offensive yards against the Tigers. The Hornets rushed for a combined total of 474 yards. Eric Doyle led the way with 222 yards on 8 carries with 4 touchdowns. Dylan Hubbard had 7 rushes for 126 yards and 1 touchdown. Justin Hamilton had 5 rushes for 56 yards, 1 touchdown, and a 2 point conversion. Karl Kreisle had 7 rushes for 47 yards. Chance Hamilton rushed for 24 yards on 1 carry, and Tyler Morris had 2 rushes for 1 yard. Hornet quarterback, Matt Rapp, had 1 completion to Chance Hamilton for 20 yards.
Junior linebackers Brady Morris and Austin Pulliam led the way for the Hornet defense with 11 tackles each. Chance Hamilton and Tyler Marvel each had 7 tackles. Justin Hamilton had 5 tackles and Steven Renfrow 4 tackles. Tyler Morris, Logan Brown, Kreisle, and Hubbard had 3 tackles apiece. Troy Lasley had 2 tackles and 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown. Doyle, Jon Payne, Logan Bryant, Jon Bivins, and Tyler Burden each had 1 tackle. Brady Morris and Troy Lasley each had 1 sack. Chance and Justin Hamilton each had 1 interception.
The Hornets are looking to build on this year’s win and start another winning streak against their arch-rivals to keep the tradition of beating the Tigers going.
The Hornets take on the Muhlenberg County Mustangs Friday, September 24th at Schafer-Glover field. The Mustangs come into the game 0-3, and the Hornets are looking to build on their 4-1 record.
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