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Bears roll past Breckinridge County 82-50

MORGANTOWN — Butler County used a balanced offensive attack to beat visiting Breckinridge County 82-50 on Tuesday, Dec. 12. 

After registering the win, 3rd Region title contender Butler County moved to 4-0.

Setting the tone, Butler County outscored Breckinridge County 26-9 in the opening quarter.

The Bears led 50-28 at halftime and remained in control after the intermission period.

Extending its lead following the break, Butler County led 72-38 at the conclusion of the third quarter. 

MORGANTOWN — Butler County couldn't battle back from behind as visiting Todd County Central held on to win 54-49 in a non-district girls' high school basketball game on Monday, Dec. 11. 

Butler County High School has hired Joshua Robins as its new head football coach. Robins comes to BCHS  from Todd County Central High School, where he has been the head football coach for the past five seasons.  Before that, he led the Fort Campbell High School (FCHS) Falcons for three seasons as head coach.

Wild white-tailed deer was harvested by a hunter in Ballard County

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MORGANTOWN — Claiming its second straight win, Butler County topped visiting Apollo 61-46 on Monday, Dec. 4. 

Following the win, Butler County moved to 3-1. 

Starting strong, Butler County doubled up Apollo 20-10 in the first quarter.

Butler County led 32-26 at halftime and managed to extend its lead early in the second half.

HODGENVILLE — Returning to the win column, Butler County defeated LaRue County 49-35 in an early-season girls' high school basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 2.

After registering the win, Butler County improved to 2-1.

Butler County shot 34 percent (18-of-52) from the field.

The Lady Bears shot 52.2 percent (12-of-23) from the free throw line. 

Dominating inside, Butler County cleared out 48 rebounds. 

GEORGETOWN — Butler County outlasted Christian County 62-59 in the Jersey Mike's Classic at Great Crossing High School on Saturday, Dec. 2.

After notching the win, Butler County moved to 3-0. 

Starting strong, Butler County outscored Christian County 16-9 in the first quarter.

The Bears, under the direction of Coach Calvin Dockery, led 38-27 at halftime. 

BURKESVILLE — Butler County couldn't battle back from behind as Cumberland County won 55-40 in a girls' high school basketball game on Friday, Dec. 1. 

Following the loss, Butler County dropped to 1-1.

Butler County and Cumberland County met for a non-district matchup. 

Butler County Middle School celebrated their eighth grade girl basketball players on Tuesday night.

MORGANTOWN — Butler County rolled past visiting Russellville 57-24 in its 2023-24 season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 28. 

Setting the tone early, Butler County outscored Russellville 22-9 in the first quarter. 

Butler County led 44-12 at halftime and remained in control throughout the second half of the girls' high school basketball game. 

Under the direction of Coach Lexie Belcher, Butler County led 55-14 at the conclusion of the third quarter.