Final Farewell
By T.J. Morgan, Freelance Sports Writer For five Hornets, their high school baseball career will end this season. While some of those five may have already experienced a senior night in football or basketball; baseball, being a spring sport, will be their last stop on the senior night circuit. For five seniors, their experiences with…
Diamond Recap
By T.J. Morgan, Freelance Sports Writer Due to a blown transformer that disabled lighting at the city park, the Hornets began their week in their old home, Ralph Reece Field, against their revived district rivals, the Monroe County Falcons. On a Monday night that would see its fair share of precipitation, Brackston Pennington, who has…
Allen signs with EKU
By: T.J. Morgan, Freelance Sports Writer In front of friends, family, teammates, and the community, Metcalfe standout Jax Allen signed his letter of intent to play basketball at Eastern Kentucky University Friday. Jax finished this past season as the 4th region’s 2nd leading scorer, leading the Hornets in points (20.6 ppg) and rebounds (7.6 rpg).…
Diamond Recap
By T.J. Morgan, Freelance Sports Writer The Hornets traveled to Tompkinsville Wednesday for a 16th district matchup against the Monroe County Falcons (5-13). Jax Allen led off the game by taking a 2-1 fast ball deep over the left field fence. The Hornets would score early and often, lighting up the scoreboard with six runs in the…
Diamond Recap
By: T.J. Morgan, Freelance Sports Writer The Hornets began the week with a home and away series against district rival Russell County. Brackston Pennington took the mound at Russell Tuesday against a stacked Laker lineup. While Brackston was unable to find his strikeout pitch, he pitched well, inducing ground balls that the Hornet infield was…
Metcalfe’s Meadows signs with CU
By T.J. Morgan, Freelance Sports Writer Metcalfe County Senior Luke Meadows signed with Campbellsville University football last Friday. Luke helped lead the Hornets to a 12-1 record and one of the best seasons in school history this year. Behind Luke’s defense, the Hornets gave up less than two touchdowns per game. Luke led the defensive line with 63…
Diamond Recap
By T.J. Morgan, Freelance Sports Writer After going 1-1 in pool play at Warren Central’s Breast Cancer Awareness Tournament over spring break, the Hornets would match up against the host Dragons (0-7) in the first round of bracket play Saturday. Chance Garrett would start on the mound for Metcalfe, tossing a one hit, no walk shutout,…
Diamond Recap
By T.J. Morgan, Freelance Sports Writer The Hornets would begin spring break week at Warren Central’s Breast Cancer Awareness Tournament playing Hart County (4-5) Wednesday morning. Brackston Pennington made the start on the mound against the Raiders and did not disappoint. Through his first two innings, Brackston had 2 strikeouts and 4 fielders’ assists to…
Diamond Recap
By T.J. Morgan, Freelance Sports Writer The Hornets began the week at Edmonton Memorial Park Tuesday, opening district play against Cumberland County. The Hornet offense once again struggled, as Collin Shive recorded the only Metcalfe hit of the game. Kruz Tucker would be the pitcher of record, as the Hornet defense was unable to make…
The Shoe that Never Fit
By T.J. Morgan, Freelance Sports Writer At 8:00 AM EST on August 23rd of 2004, the KHSAA president convened a special meeting of the Board of Control, at which, all members were present. On the agenda for that late summer morning was realignment for high school basketball in the state of Kentucky. Just over…
