Beech Tree News Network

The Butler County High School boys' basketball team is grabbing headlines and a lot of preseason buzz.  Calvin Dockery is entering his 12

MORGANTOWN — Butler County will travel east for its final matchup in the boys' high school basketball preseason. 

MORGANTOWN — Brandon Embry has stepped down from his position as the head coach of the Butler County football program.

MORGANTOWN — Returning to the win column, Butler County defeated visiting Ohio County 24-16 in its season finale on Friday, Oct. 27.

With the win, Butler County exited the 2023 high school football season 2-8.

Following the loss, Ohio County dropped to 1-9.

The win allowed Butler County to halt a losing skid at games.

Butler County scored first and never trailed. After recording a safety, Butler County led 2-0 at the end of the first quarter.

Stretching its lead, Brandon Embry-coached Butler County entered halftime out in front 17-0.

MORGANTOWN — Butler County junior quarterback Garrett Phelps has surpassed 1,000 passing yards in the 2023 high school football season.

Through nine games, Phelps has completed 78 passes for 1,029 yards and five touchdowns. Phelps has completed at least one pass to 10 different receivers. 

Currently, Phelps is averaging 114.3 passing yards per game for the Bears.  

Gage Beasley leads the Bears in receiving. Beasley has hauled in 26 receptions for 499 yards and four touchdowns.

MORGANTOWN — The Reindeer Run 5K is set for Saturday, Dec. 2.

The Butler County High School boys' cross country team will host the Reindeer Run 5K.

All proceeds from the Reindeer Run 5K will go to the Butler County High School boys' cross country team.

The Reindeer Run 5K will be held prior to the Morgantown Christmas Parade, starting behind Morgantown Elementary School.

The holiday race will finish at Butler County Middle School.