Area Sports

By: Garrett Krohne [email protected] As the level of uncertainity  regarding sports continues to loom large, we will take a look back on some of the best teams Washington County has had to offer. We start by traveling  roughly five years back in time to 2015. Jr. Hornet Head Coach Will Reinburg along with Assistant Coach…

  Above: Carson Parker and Terry Pelczynski with their All-Tournament plaques following the Mater Dei Tournament. Below: Rylee Luechtefeld and Sabrina Kollbaum receive All-Tournament medals after the NIT Tournament to begin the season.  All four seniors were named to the IBCA All-South Basketball teams for their efforts this season.

By: Garrett Krohne [email protected] As our nation endures these trying times, it is important to take into account the sacrifices individuals are making in order to return to normalcy. The military, ambulance services, first responders, fire fighters, police officers in addition to grocery store and gas station associates are all jobs that come to mind…

By: Garrett Krohne [email protected] As old man winter makes his way back to the frozen north, the spring sports season rapidly approaches. To the dismay of sports fans across the nation, they will have to wait to see their teams perform for the foreseeable future due to the recent uproar featuring Coronavirus, formally known as…

By: Garrett Krohne [email protected] Four days removed from sealing their fate in the Regional Championship against Althoff Catholic, the Hornets looked to keep their season alive Tuesday against Benton in the Hamilton County Sectional. The sectional semi final game was the second time the teams have crossed paths this season. Earlier in the campaign, Benton…

  For updates, check out the IHSA 3-point competition website. The Nashville News will also post results on Facebook and Twitter after the contest.

By: Garrett Krohne [email protected] Saturday, Feb. 29th, the Sophomore Hornets began play in the 43rd Annual Murphysboro Tournament. They opened play against Hamilton County. The Hornets were able to open the tournament on a high note as they claimed a 59 to 48 victory. Nolan Heggemeier highlighted the scoring for the Hornets, as he drained…

  Nashville alum Bryce Bultman received postseason honors this week, earning Freshman Of The Year in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. According to McKendree Athletics, Bultman was the team leader in rebounds and assists with 158 total rebounds and 84 assists on the season. He averaged 9.5 points per game with 256 total points for 2019-20.…

By: Garrett Krohne [email protected] Nearly a year removed from falling to Chicago Orr Academy in the Class 2A State Championship game, a team with new faces accompanied by seasoned veterans entered the postseason Tuesday in the form of the Nashville Hornets. The Hornets (25-6), participated in the Red Bud Regional and came into the contest…