Beech Tree News Network

Pumping iron during the off season is the secret to success for many football programs and Coach Ryan Emmick's Butler County Bears are no exception.  In fact, Butler County played host on Saturday to a competitive team weight lifting event.  Held at the BCHS Athletic Complex (Fieldhouse), the competition featured players from area schools as well as several Butler County football players. 

Below are the team results for Saturday's event:

165 and Under Team Winners:

(Deadlift):

Apollo

Greenwood

Butler

(Bench):

Apollo

Greenwood

Butler

166-195 Team Winners:

(Deadlift)

 Apollo

Butler

Greenwood

(Bench):

 Apollo

Butler

Greenwood

196-225 Team Winners:

(Deadlift):

 Apollo

Butler

Greenwood

(Bench):

 Butler

Apollo

Greenwood

226 and Up Winners:

(Deadlift)

 Apollo

Greenwood/Butler Tied

(Bench):

 Greenwood/Butler Tied

Apollo

"I was very proud of the way these young men competed.  Apollo and Greenwood are two very strong schools and the success we had in this meet was a definite confidence builder for these young men.  We are almost where we need to be as a football team," said Ryan Emmick, head coach for Butler County.  "We have gotten tremendously stronger and these young men should be commended for the effort they have put in this year. Coach Brandon Embry and Coach Eric Russell have done a great job in the weight room this year and it shows. The success we are having in the weight room right now will set the foundation for what we do in the 2013 football season," added Emmick.