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MORGANTOWN — Following back-to-back away games, Butler County is set to host rival Grayson County in a matchup at home on Friday, Sept. 9. 

Butler County is 3-0. The Bears have notched wins over Russellville, Edmonson County and Breckinridge County. Through its first three games in the 2022 high school football season, Butler County has outscored opponents 115-19. 

Butler County is averaging 301.7 rushing yards per game in the 2022 high school football season.

The Bears are averaging 4.3 rushing touchdowns per game.

In three games, Butler County has rushed 108 times for 905 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Colton Dunnells and Brody Hunt have each rushed for 288 yards, sharing team-high rushing honors. Dunnells and Hunt have rushed for six touchdowns and three touchdowns, respectively. 

Head coach Brandon Embry guides the Bears. 

Grayson County is 1-2. The Cougars defeated Edmonson County in a season opener but have dropped back-to-back games to Barren County and McLean County. Opponents have outscored Grayson County 70-54 through the first three games in the 2022 high school football season. 

Hunter Felty and Michael Wood are combining to lead the Cougars. Through the air, Felty has completed 24 of 48 passes for 378 yards and four touchdowns. Wood leads the Cougars in both rushing and receiving. Pacing Grayson County on the ground, Wood has rushed 31 times for 135 yards and two touchdowns. Felty's top target, Wood has hauled in eight receptions for 137 yards and two touchdowns. 

Head coach Bryan Jones guides the Cougars. 

The Bears outlasted the Cougars 22-18 during the 2021 high school football season. 

Butler County has regular season games remaining versus Grayson County, McLean County, Hancock County, Owensboro Catholic, Todd County Central, Clinton County and Ohio County. 

Kickoff for the Butler County-Grayson County football game is set for 7 p.m. in Morgantown. 

Bears among best in Class 2A

MORGANTOWN — Off to a 3-0 start in the 2022 high school football season, Butler County is among the best teams in Class 2A.

The Bears, under the direction of Coach Brandon Embry, currently find themselves excelling in multiple categories. 

A look at where Butler County and individual players rank in Class 2A follows. 

Class 2A - Individual Leaders 

Colton Dunnells is ranked 16th in rushing.

Brody Hunt is ranked 17th in rushing. 

Keagen Grubb is ranked 44th in rushing.

Colton Dunnells is ranked 6th in scoring. 

Everson Padilla is ranked 12th in PATs.

Logan Hargrove is ranked 23rd in tackles. 

Colton Dunnells is ranked 29th in tackles. 

Devin Poston is ranked 41st in tackles. 

Carson Miller is ranked 47th in tackles. 

Logan Hargrove is ranked 7th in sacks.

Colton Dunnells is ranked 8th in sacks. 

Blake Tomes is ranked 12th in sacks. 

Carson Miller is ranked 16th in sacks. 

Kyle Chambers is ranked 45th in sacks. 

Luke Laughing is ranked 28th in defensive fumbles. 

Brody Hunt is ranked 1st in interceptions.

Luke Laughing is ranked 31st in interceptions. 

Class 2A - Team Leaders

Butler County is ranked 7th in team scoring. 

Butler County is ranked 4th in team defense. 

Butler County is ranked 3rd in team scoring margin. 

Butler County is ranked 2nd in team rushing. 

Butler County is ranked 5th in team rushing defense. 

Butler County is ranked 27th in team passing. 

Butler County is ranked 11th in team passing defense. 

Butler County is ranked 1st in team sacks. 

Butler County is ranked 20th in fumbles recovered. 

Butler County is ranked 2nd in team interceptions. 

The complete list of Class 2A leaders is available at 

https://khsaa.org/2022-football-class-2a-stat-leaders/