Beech Tree News Network

The Butler County Bears won in dramatic fashion on Thursday night with a 51-48 overtime win over Hancock County in the first round of the Third Region Tournament at the Owensboro Sportscenter.  A low-scoring affair, the Bears found themselves on the wrong of a 37-34 score when junior guard Will Moore drilled a 30-plus foot jumper at the buzzer to force and overtime period.  Moore sank another 3-pointer in the overtime period and senior Baylee Anderson proved clutch down the stretch, hitting 7 of 8 free throws. 

Will Moore led the Bears in scoring with 20 points; Rex Henderson added 13 points and Baylee Anderson had 10. 

As a team, the Bears hit 14 2-point goals, two 3-point goals, and were 16 for 21 from the free throw line. 

BC       6        15        7        9        14                51

HC      10        9        8       10      11                48

Butler County (51):  Moore 20, Henderson 13, Anderson 10, Grubb 4, Beasley 4. 

Butler County will face Daviess County in semi-final action on Saturday.  Tip-off is set for 8:15 p.m. at the Owensboro Sportscenter.  The game will be broadcast live on WLBQ 101.5 with James White and Jack Clark.  Pre-game will start at approximately 7:45 p.m.