Beech Tree News Network

Zoie House, a member of the Butler County Cross Country team was the first female to cross the finish line at the First Annual Love for Life 5K Run/Walk at the Ohio County park.  The race was held to benefit the Hope for Life Womens Center in Beaver Dam, Ky.  The Center's purpose is to support those facing unplanned pregnancies by equipping them through prayer, counseling, education, compassion and love.

A strong Union County team will be making the long trek to Morgantown tonight to face the Butler County Bears in another important district contest.  Butler County (2-3, 0-1) is coming off a 52-14 loss against Owensboro Catholic last week.  Meanwhile, Union County (3-2, 1-0) defeated Hancock County 55-32. 

The angler’s whoop traveled fast and loud over the water from the back of Buck Creek on Cave Run Lake.
Bringing a trophy muskellunge to the boat after a spirited fight uncorks raw emotions and provides a unique sense of satisfaction. In this instance, the 45-inch torpedo of a fish was a new personal best and the fourth muskellunge the angler had caught on this cool, calm, overcast Friday in mid-September.
The fall muskellunge bite was turning on, and word traveled quickly. A parking lot that held only a handful of boat trailers on Friday was full Saturday.

Two local young ladies are members of the Fall Kentucky State 6U Softball Champions.  The team, Beast 6, played five games in one day to win the championship.  They defeated South Hardin 14-8 in the championship game.

The Butler County Bears football team fell to the Owensboro Catholic Aces this past Friday night, 52-14. The Bears (2-3) fought early; however, the Aces struck quick then demonstrated their prowess running the football late in the game.

The Butler County Bears opened district play on Friday night as they hosted the Aces of Owensboro Catholic.  Check out the pictures from around the sidelines...

A young Bear fan.

The Color Guard on the run!

The boys and girls basketball team will be having their "meet the team" night November 24. They would like to put together an Alumni coed game. Any former players that would like to participate can contact boys Head Coach Calvin Dockery at 270-999-3683 or girls Head Coach Brian Bivens 931-217-6437.

Two teams quite familiar with each other will take to the field Friday night, September 26, in Morgantown for a key Class 2A, District 2 football contest.  This week marks the beginning of the district season for Butler County.  

The Bears (2-2) will face off against the Owensboro Catholic Aces (4-1).  Butler County is coming off a tough 54-24 loss at Grayson County last week, while Catholic handed district foe Hancock County a 60-14 thumping.  Kickoff between Butler and Catholic is set for 7 p.m.  

PBI Bank was the game sponsor on homecoming night at Butler County High School.  PBI employees passed out pens, cups, and a variety of items to the fans in the stands.  They also provided the football team with dinner.  The cheerleaders threw out PBI Bank tee shirts and Bryan Phelps was the $100 winner of the field goal contest. 

After pouncing Breckinridge County on crowning night, the Butler County Bears visited Leitchfield for the Grayson County Cougars’ homecoming this past Friday night. The Bears would bow to the 5A Cougars by the final score of 54-24, despite a hard fought effort.