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MORGANTOWN — Butler County pulled away to beat Whitesville Trinity 59-29 in a 12th District girls' basketball game on Friday, Jan. 26.

After registering the win, Butler County improved to 11-8 overall and 2-1 in the 12th District.

Whitesville Trinity dropped to 1-14 overall and 0-3 in the 12th District after suffering the loss.

Butler County set the tone early, outscoring Whitesville Trinity 15-7 in the opening quarter.

WHITESVILLE — Butler County topped Whitesville Trinity 53-46 in a 12th District girls' basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 25.After posting the win, Butler County improved to 10-8 overall and opened 1-0 in the 12th District.

Ty Price pours in a game-high 30 points to lead Butler County to the non-district win

BOWLING GREEN — Butler County slipped into the loss column as Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA), a team out of Nashville, prevailed 89-80 in the Gary Force Honda Clash at the Swamp at Greenwood High School on Saturday, Jan. 13. 

MORGANTOWN — Lawson Rice scored 24 points to lead Butler County past Greenwood 76-49 on Tuesday, Jan. 9. 

Lady Bears defeat Glasgow  56-42

MORGANTOWN — Returning to the win column, Butler County defeated Glasgow 56-42 on Monday, Jan. 8.

After registering the win over Glasgow, Butler County evened its record to 8-8. 

Starting strong, Butler County outscored Glasgow 16-6 in the first quarter.

Butler County held on to lead 24-22 at halftime. 

Extending its lead back out, Butler County led Glasgow 40-29 at the end of the third quarter. 

Butler County Middle School recently recognized their eighth grade boys basketball players and cheerleaders.

PADUCAH — Butler County faced a single digit deficit at the conclusion of each quarter as St. Xavier held on to win 82-79 during Mustang Madness at McCracken County High School on Saturday, Jan. 6. 

Following the loss, Butler County, which has faced one of the toughest schedules among boys' high school basketball teams in the state, dropped to 6-5. 

Moving ahead, St. Xavier outscored Butler County 25-18 in the first quarter.

St. Xavier clung to a 43-40 lead at halftime.

MORGANTOWN — Sophomore forward Ann Marie Skaggs recorded a double-double to lead Butler County over visiting Warren Central 56-43 on Tuesday, Jan. 2. 

The win allowed Butler County to halt a losing skid at three games. With the win, Butler County improved to 6-8.

Starting strong, Butler County outscored Warren Central 18-7 in the first quarter.

Butler County led 32-16 at halftime and remained in control after the intermission period.

The Lady Bears led 44-24 at the end of the third quarter. 

Belmont Christian Academy Varsity Basketball team hosted an Annual Christmas tournament on Saturday, December 9. Teams from Louisville, Elizabeth, Mayfield, and Hopkinsville played in the tournament.  Belmont took a win over Faith (Elizabethtown) 53-48, and Northside Baptist (Mayfield) 46-43, which landed them in the championship playoff.  MHG Preparatory (Louisville) and Belmontnwent head-to-head in play with Belmont coming out with the win 80-75.