Fullerton hauls in Little’s TD pass to complete game-winning drive as Hornets pull off upset

Brown County's Matt Boylen, left, congratulates teammates Tyce Fullerton, who caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Vince Little to earn an 18-16 upset of fifth-seeded Greenfield-Northwestern. | Shane Hulsey photo

GREENFIELD, Ill. — There was no way Tyce Fullerton was dropping this pass, not with what was at stake. Fullerton hauled in what turned out to be the game-winning 14-yard touchdown pass from Brown County quarterback Vince Little with three minutes left in the Hornets’ 18-16 upset of fifth-seeded Greenfield-Northwestern in the first round of…

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Ticket punched: Hornets fight way back to playoffs as running game chews up victory over Wolves

Brown County running back Tyce Fullerton rushed for two touchdowns in the Hornets' 34-14 victory over Pleasant Hill on Friday night in Mt. Sterling, Ill., that secured a Class 1A playoff bid for the Hornets. | Shane Hulsey photo

MT. STERLING, Ill. — Tyce Fullerton couldn’t stomach missing the playoffs again. In 2023, it was out of his control. A torn ACL kept the Brown County running back and linebacker out for the final seven games of the season. The Hornets finished the campaign 3-6 and failed to reach the postseason for the first…

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Anderson, Hornets ready to flex and muscle their way into playoff picture

Brown County senior defensive end/tight end Jack Anderson plans to turn his passing for weight lifting into a bodybuilding career. | Matt Schuckman photo

MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Jack Anderson first ventured into the weight room with a specific purpose in mind. “I wanted to hit the gym to get stronger for basketball and football and sports in general,” he said. He rapidly found a more appealing aspect of working out. Anderson, a senior defensive end/tight end for the…

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Saturday Rewind: Hornets bring out coach’s raw emotion after resilient victory over Panthers

Brown County football coach Tom Little talks to his players during Friday's game against Central in Camp Point, Ill. Photo courtesy Scott Bemis

MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Tom Little couldn’t hide his emotion. In the wake of a 22-20 victory over Central in Friday night’s battle of state-ranked teams, the Brown County football coach gathered the Hornets and delivered a simple message. “We told them we loved them,” Little said. That’s when the tears softly fell. “Win or…

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Countdown to kickoff: Experience, stability up front helps Hornets put winning at top of menu

Brown County quarterback Tate Fullerton runs a play during the first practice the Hornets could be in full pads. Matt Schuckman photo

MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Breakfast may be served. That solely depends on how well the Brown County offensive line performs. Hornets quarterback Tate Fullerton enjoys the utmost confidence in his protection, admitting he feels comfortable in the pocket and doesn’t have to worry about “whether I’m going to get hit or not.” If he avoids…

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