Beech Tree News Network

The Butler County High School football Bears will open its regular season tonight at home against the Russellville Panthers.  Kick-off is set for 7 p.m.  The game was moved from its traditional Friday night due to a shortage of game officials.  

BCHS Football Roster and School Info (click link below):

BCHS Football Roster 2022.pdf

Tonight's game will be broadcast live on WLBQ 101.5 FM with Jeff Jennings and Mark Allen on the air.

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Russellville Panthers 2022/ History & Scouting Report: 

–Russellville Panthers- Class A State Runner Up 2021 

–2021- Overall Record (12-2); beat Bears in Opener 45-0 and went on to the Class A State title game falling to Pikeville 30-27 last December. 

–The 2021 Panthers lost QB Lennon Ries, Coach Pete Reis' son, to graduation.  Lennon took every snap in 2021 along with (3) other Seniors, who accounted for much of the team's offense and touchdowns in 2021. 

–Octavious McKeage #5 looks to step in as QB for the Panthers in 2022.

–Russellville has a rich football tradition, including three state championships - 1980, 1983, and 1990. 

Butler County/ Russellville History:

2021- Russellville 45-0

2020-Did Not Play (DNP)

2019- BC 20-15, 

2018-Russellville 17-13

2017-Russellville 43-0

2016-Russellville 50-42

2015-Russellville 52-42

2014-Russellville 35-6

2013-Russellville 41-0 

2012-2011-DNP

2010-Russellville 22-19

2009-Russellville 34-14

2008-Russellville 28-21 *3 OTs / Class 3A District game was at Russellville. Robert Tuck was BCHS Head Coach; Bears went on to finish regular season 9-1.

2007-Russellville 32-8

2006-1992 DNP 

1990-Russellville 35-0 (Russellville Wins Class A State Title.) 

1991-Bears 15-8

**Earlier years and matchup results not available at time of writing. 

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Information provided by Mark Allen (former BCHS head football coach and AD), for Beech Tree News.