Beech Tree News Network

The Butler Co. Bears Football 2016 version gets into action this Friday, August 12th in a HOME scrimmage vs. Caldwell Co. Scrimmage begins at 6 pm; admission is FREE, but donations of towels, soap, or detergent are very much appreciated. 

The controlled scrimmage format will vary; each team having ten offensive plays in a row, to real game down and distance situations. The clock will NOT run, and the score is NOT allowed to be posted.  Game officials will be present, and keep the scrimmage moving along. 

The 2016 Bears are coming off a 9-3 season overall, from last year. The Bears only losses were to Russellville, Owensboro Catholic, and Mayfield, who would go on to win the Class 2A State Championship.
Class 3A Caldwell Co. is coming off a 10-3 season overall, from last year. The Tigers season ended in the Regional championship to Elizabethtown. Caldwell Co. returns its Jr. quarterback who passed for 3,200 yards, 34TD’s and only 8 Interceptions. 

The Bears will use this scrimmage to continue to get valuable reps as they prepare for the season opener at Logan Co. on August 19th.  The Bears return (8) starters on offense, Dillon Brosnan, Blake Graham, Rex Henderson, Seth Gaskey, Issac Pendley, Kyle Householder, Dalton Lee, Brenden Shanklin. 

On defense, the Bears return (6) six starters, Dillon Brosnan, Caleb Hunt, Ty Smith, Issac Flener, Blake Graham, and Rex Henderson.  

Come out Friday night, and enjoy your weekend, and support the BCHS Football squad. The scrimmage is a 6 pm start.