Beech Tree News Network

The Butler County High School Tennis team honored their seven seniors on Tuesday night at the Charles T. Black City Park. 

 Delaney Embry escorted by Mark and Kimberlea Embry. 

 Bailey Stinson escorted by Bill and Jo Stinson.

 Butler County Bassmasters held their second tournament of the year at Lake Beshear in Dawson Springs, KY on Saturday, April 13th.  Lake Beshear is one of the top producing lakes in the entire state, especially for trophy sized largemouth and Saturday was no exception.  With the big females moving toward spawning areas, eight 5+lb fish went across the scales. 19 boats participated in the tournament with Daniel Cardwell and Nathan Neighbors taking 1st place with 20.71 lbs,

BCHS 2  Barren 9

Butler County Bears Varsity fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 9-2 loss to Barren County. Barren County scored on a double by Combs in the first inning and a error during Hyatt's at bat in the second inning.
The Bears Varsity struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Barren County, giving up nine runs.
Warren Cameron took the loss for Butler County. He surrendered six runs on three hits over two innings, striking out three.

The 2019 Bear Run was held Saturday, April 13. A great crowd turned out to support.

Here is a list of the winners:

Overall female walker - Destinee Baker 

Overall male walker - Thomas Martin

Overall female runner - Ashley Runion - 33

Proctor's Walk-off Picture Perfect Ending In Butler County Bears Varsity's Victory Over Calloway County
Butler County defeated Calloway County 8-7 on Saturday thanks to a walk-off home run. The game was tied at seven with the Bears  batting in the bottom of the sixth when Autumn Proctor hit a solo homer.

The 2019 high school softball season is underway in Kentucky and the Butler County Bears have played nine games so far, sporting a 6-3 record.

Two BCHS student-athletes recently signed to extend their playing careers at the collegiate level.