Beech Tree News Network

MORGANTOWN — Butler County is set to host Webster County for its home opener in the 2023 high school football season on Friday, Aug. 25. 

The Bears are 1-0 after pulling away to beat Russellville 29-7 in a bowl game at Logan County High School on Friday, Aug. 18. Butler County rushed 48 times for 207 yards and three touchdowns in its convincing victory over Russellville. 

Head coach Brandon Embry guides the Bears. 

The Trojans are 0-1 after suffering a loss to Crittenden County in a season opener. Visiting Crittenden County defeated Webster County 31-8 on Friday, Aug. 18. Webster County was limited offensively in its season opener, rushing 42 times for 146 yards and one touchdown.

Head coach Edward Milum guides the Trojans. 

Butler County has regular season games remaining versus Webster County, Warren Central, Grayson County, Hart County, Franklin-Simpson, Bethlehem, Adair County, Glasgow and Ohio County. Later in the season, Butler County will begin competing in Class 3A, District 2. 

The Bears and Trojans will meet for a non-district game. 

Butler County and Webster County did not meet during the 2022 high school football season. 

Kickoff for the Butler County-Webster County football game is set for 8 p.m. 

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MARK ALLEN'S SCOUTING REPORT:  Week 2 - Webster County

      Scouting Report- Webster Co. Trojans… this new opponent from Dixon, Ky in far west Kentucky lost its season opener to Crittenden Co. last week 31-8. Look for Webster Co. to rely on the running game. Webster Co. ran the ball 42 times last week, while only throwing 9 passes in its opening loss. The Trojans also lost 3 fumbles last week.

          Coach Brandon Embry & staff hope to build on last week’s win over Russellville 29-7. Look for the Bears to stick to the plan of running the football behind that big strong offensive line; and defensively put pressure on Webster Co. to turn the ball over. 

         Tonight’s game fans be prepared for extended timeouts given by the game officials due to extreme heat. Conditioning will come into play tonight, with the past week’s temperatures both teams have had to hold daily practices indoors due to extreme heat & KHSAA heat index guidelines. 

          High School football Friday night lights are here; join the action tonight and note again the special kickoff time at 8:00pm due to extreme heat conditions as the Bears play at HOME in week #2.