T.J. Morgan
Hornet Preview
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer There will be a lot of new Hornet faces on the floor this year for Metcalfe County. After graduating five seniors, including two of the 4th region’s best, minutes and scoring will be coming from a young group of Hornets. While Metcalfe might not be a 16th district…
Read MoreHornet qualifies for state
The Metcalfe golf team competed in the region tournament at Indian Hills Golf Course in Bowling Green last Tuesday. The Hornets finished sixth out of 16 teams in the region. Metcalfe’s number one, Ben Shirley, shot a state tournament qualifying 78. Ben is the first Hornet to qualify for the state tournament in twenty years. Ben…
Read MoreSoftball Season Recap
The Metcalfe County Middle School softball team wrapped up their season by finishing third in the district tournament. The girls concluded the season with a 2-9 record, playing their best softball as the season finished. Sixth grader Rory Bragg pitched every inning (45.2) for the Lady Hornets. Rory gave up 30 earned runs on 55…
Read MoreMetcalfe Falls in Double Overtime
Metcalfe County Football traveled to Casey County Friday night to take on the Casey County Rebels. Trailing 14-6 late in the fourth quarter, Byron Kirkland-Lundy ran a Rebel kickoff back for a touchdown. C.T. Branstetter followed up the touchdown with a successful two-point conversion to tie the game 14-14. Metcalfe’s defense stood strong, keeping the…
Read MoreMCMS Hornets Softball Takes Third
By: T.J. Morgan The Metcalfe County Middle School softball team traveled to Cumberland County Friday night for the 16th district tournament. The Lady Hornets played Cumberland County in their first matchup. The Lady Panthers would jump out to an early lead 8-1 lead, but the Lady Hornets would fight back, falling just short 8-11. Rory…
Read MoreHornet Hot Streak Continues
Metcalfe Golf team after winning the 16th district golf championship -Kruz Tucker, Noah Emmitt, Collin Shive, Ben Shirley, Kailin Birge, and Coach Matt Reed. Picture courtesy of Metcalfe County Schools By: T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Metcalfe traveled to Hidden Hills in Tompkinsville last Tuesday for the 16th district golf tournament. Led by Collin Shive…
Read MoreEighth Grade Night Victory
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Metcalfe County Middle School Softball hosted the Monroe County Falcons last Tuesday for eighth-grade night. Metcalfe’s three eighth graders, Morgan Avery, Avery Harlow, and Alma Shirley were honored pregame. The game would be the third matchup between Metcalfe and Monroe this season, with the Lady Hornets looking to…
Read MoreMetcalfe Claims Conference
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer The Metcalfe Golf team participated in the conference tournament Thursday at The Pines in Adair County. The boys turned in a team score 159, claiming first place out of eight teams. Noah Emmitt and Collin Shive turned in team best 38s, with Kruz Tucker (40) and Ben Shirey…
Read MoreMetcalfe Golf Reaches Home Stretch
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Metcalfe Golf returned home Monday to Summer Shade for a match with Allen County. Teeing off against the Patriots with home course advantage, the Hornets looked to reestablish their victorious ways. Being led by Ben Shirley, a young Hornet golf team showed incredible potential early in the season.…
Read MoreHornets Begins to Swarm
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Coming off a 34-20 victory over Edmonson County (0-2), Metcalfe (1-1) faces the tall task of taking on the Campbellsville Eagles (2-0). Campbellsville defeated Owen County (0-2) 54-0 on opening night, then defeated Casey County (1-1) 35-6 last Friday night. Campbellsville has the makings of a well-rounded team,…
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