Beech Tree News Network

With holiday tournaments a common feature in high school basketball, the Butler County Bears opted to cut down on travel and host their own tournament.  The result is the first-ever Beech Tree News/WLBQ 101.5 Christmas Classic, which is set for December 21-22 at the B.C.H.S. gym.  Four teams will join Butler County in the two-day event. 
When Coach Calvin Dockery began planning for the Christmas tournament, he was in need of a sponsor.  After speaking with Coach Dockery, Beech Tree News and WLBQ 101.5 decided to sign on as the primary tournament sponsor.

"I am very pleased to have this partnership with Beech Tree News and WLBQ 101.5 that is allowing us the opportunity to host our Christmas Classic," said Coach Dockery.  "This is something that I have wanted to do for a few years and there has been tremendous support from this community and various businesses to make this a reality.  It is my hope that we can make this an annual event, bigger and better every year. There will be four other schools coming to our city bringing fans with them and hopefully spending some money here as well," added Dockery.

Joining Butler County will be Holy Cross (Lousiville), Hickman County, Bethlehem, and Cumberland County. 

Belows is a tournament schedule:   

December 21, 2015
Butler Co. vs Holy Cross (Lou)                12:00 p.m.
Hickman Co. vs Bethlehem                    2:00 p.m.
Holy Cross (Lou.) vs Cumberland Co.      4:00 p.m.
Butler Co. vs Hickman Co.                      6:00 p.m.

December 22, 2015
Butler Co. vs Bethlehem                         2:00 p.m.
Holy Cross vs Hickman Co.                     4:00 p.m.
Butler Co. vs Cumberland Co.                 6:00 p.m.

"We make it a priority to find ways to support our community and specifically to help Butler County's youth," said John Embry, representing BTN and WLBQ.  "Going back a few years, Butler County High frequently hosted Christmas basketball tournaments and we're glad Coach Dockery has decided to renew that tradition.  BTN and WLBQ are excited to be a part of this event." 

Other sponsors for the event include the following: 

Flener’s Main Street Collections
Morgantown Bank and Trust
Tiffany’s Tanning
Ritchie Bratcher
Bratcher’s Auto Parts
State Farm Insurance
Hocker Insurance
Green River Feed Mill
PBI
Kentucky Farm Bureau
E & W
Firehouse Pizza
Jones Funeral Chapel
Jackson’s Chiropractic
Chad’s Body Shop and Wrecker Service
Pizza Zone
McDonald's of Morgantown
Innovative Auction
Pharris Farms

All Butler County games will be aired live on WLBQ 101.5 FM, as well as other selected games. 

Admission is $8 for an all-day pass.  The Bears play two games each day.