Hornets apply consistent, constant pressure while rolling past Indians for Rumble on the River victory

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | December 19, 2024
Brown County's Maggi Henry puts up a shot while in traffic in the lane during Wednesday night's game against Van-Far in the Rumble on the River at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Brown County girls basketball coach David Phelps routinely harps on the Hornets’ need to run the alleys, spread the floor and share the basketball while in transition. “Every darn day,” Phelps said. He isn’t kidding. “Every day,” sophomore guard Kenzie Kassing said. “Yeah, it’s every day.” The reason why is so the Hornets…

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Countdown to tipoff: Hornets’ wealth of returnees, top-notch scorers will lead to success

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | November 18, 2024
Brown County sophomore Kenzie Kassing averaged 21.9 points per game as a freshman and is part of a lineup capable of scoring at will on almost any opponent. | Shane Hulsey photo

Coverage of the Brown County girls basketball team provided by: MT. STERLING, Ill. — Kenzie Kassing expected her scoring prowess to translate to the high school level, but 21.9 points per game on 58 percent shooting and a school-record 43 points in a game as a freshman at Brown County?  Kassing herself could not have…

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