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The season started for the Butler County Lady Bears on July 13th.  Original numbers were small but grew to 14 players.

"We have lost a few along the way to moving away or just deciding soccer is not their sport. Overall the group we have now is young but talented and are hungry for their first win of the season," said Coach Sam Hartford.

The BCMS Bears were on the road Tuesday, August 23rd against the Hancock County Middle School Cougars. 7th grade kicked off first with the Cougars receiving the ball. The Cougars were able to move the ball to mid-field, but the Bears forced a fumble.  Alex Jefferies recovered, giving the Bears' offense good field position.

After a slow start during such a rainy season, the Butler County High School Bears Golf program has been picking up wins, while showing tremendous growth in numbers and scoring.

Coach Greg Moore ecstatically emphasized, “It has taken us a few years, but we have 15 golfers out this season and you can feel the boys’ desire to improve while having fun.”

Battling the heat index and rain, the golf team didn’t have the early season participation they would have liked.  However, Coach Moore contributed his numbers to prospecting and having voluntary practices in June.

The Butler County Bears hosted the Edmonson County Wildcats on Friday night in front of a full house.  The BCHS Cheerleaders, Band, NJROTC, and fans helped the Bears pull off the 35-28 win.  The Bears now 2-0 on the season will travel to Russellville (2-0) next week.  Enjoy this week's pictures from the sidelines...

The Butler County Bears did not disappoint in Week One of the 2016 season.  The Bears took care of things on the field defeating the Logan County Cougars 53-14, but there was plenty of action on the sidelines as well. Each week Beech Tree News gives you a glimpse of the action from the  sidelines.... Enjoy!

The Butler County Bears open the season on the road tonight, Friday, August 19, at Logan County High School.  Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Bears, since January, have quietly been building steps of a process for the regular season to begin. Here is a look at the depth charts, players, and expectations for the 2016 Bears.

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 BCHS Bears Football team left for Camp Loucon in Grayson County on Monday, August 1st and returned on Friday, August 5th. 

Fall Baseball is typically less competitive, more relaxed, with fewer practices and games. The Fall season is especially helpful for players who will be moving up to a new division in the 2017 spring season and for new players planning to play for the first time next spring.

The 2016 edition of the BCHS Football Bears continues daily workouts preparing for the upcoming season. This week the Bears completed week #3 of workouts, in helmets, shoulder pads, and shorts. Week #4 begins August 1st by KHSAA guidelines all football schools may conduct full gear contact workouts.