Bears claim district win over Cougars; Lady Bears battle but come up short

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 7:52am — John Embry

Butler County pushed past Grayson County 80-71 in a 12th District boys' basketball game on Friday, Feb. 2. After registering the win, Butler County improved to 13-6 overall and 4-0 in the 12th District.Grayson County dropped to 11-9 overall and 3-1 in the 12th District following the loss.

The Bears carried a lead out of each quarter, edging Grayson County 18-17 in the opening period.

Extending its lead, Butler County led 40-30 at halftime.

The Calvin Dockery-coached Bears led 61-52 at the conclusion of the third quarter.

Ty Price scored a game-high 33 points to lead Butler County to the win.

Accompanying Price in double figures for Butler County, Lawson Rice netted 17 points.

Joining Price and Rice in double figures for the Bears, Briar Griffin scored 13 points.

Narrowly missing double figures for Butler County, Trever Deweese tallied nine points.

Rounding out Butler County's scoring, Justin Castlen added five points and Clayton Deweese contributed three points.

A Region 3 title contender, Butler County notched its sixth straight win.

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Lady Bears drop district game to Grayson County

MORGANTOWN — Butler County came up short as Grayson County held on to win 46-40 in a 12th District girls' basketball game on Friday, Feb. 2.

Following the loss, Butler County slipped to 12-10 overall and 3-2 in the 12th District.

Grayson County improved to 12-5 overall and 4-1 in the 12th District after registering the win. Visiting Grayson County carried a lead out of each quarter, edging Butler County 13-11 in the opening period.