Beech Tree News Network

"McLean is a solid, hard fighting football team."  That's the message Butler County football coach Ryan Emmick has for his team as they prepare to tangle with the McLean County Cougars (3-4, 1-2) on Friday night in a Class 2A, District 2 game.  Butler County (4-3, 1-2) will also have Senior Night activities as 12 players will be playing in their last regular-season home games.  Kick-off is set for 7 p.m.   

The Green River Catfish Festival Poker Run was held on Saturday. Proceeds will benefit the Butler County High School Scholarship Fund in remembrance of Jordan Johnson. Wally Carroll (pictured above) won the Miss Catfish award.

Landon Brown’s bike was Morgantown Mayor Linda Keown's pick.

I've decided that watching UK football is a lot like following the NASDAQ index. Just when you think either one is ready to take an upswing the bottom drops out. However unlike the stock market another UK beating isn't enough to shake my confidence in the program.

Butler County Bears hosted the Rebels of Todd County on Friday night.  The Bears picked up their first district win and dressed out in PINK to support breast cancer awareness. Enjoy a look from the sidelines of people, children, and activities off the field.

Garrett Embry tagged this 10 point, 180 lb.. buck on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. He is the son of Michael and Jan Embry.

A banged-up Butler County High School football team will return to the field tonight in another district game at home against the Todd County Central Rebels (0-6, 0-2).  Butler County (3-3, 0-2) will be looking for its first Class 2A, District 2 win after dropping their first two district contests on the road — at Owensboro Catholic and Union County.  

Although Todd will not pose the same threat as the Bears' last two opponents, B.C.H.S. head coach Ryan Emmick still expects a formidable challenge for his team.  

A recent directive issued earlier this week by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) has sent a firestorm across the state regarding handshakes after athletic contests.  An ESPN Twitter feed tweeted about it on Wednesday and multiple media outlets reported on the issue.  

For the fourth time in as many years years, the Butler County High School baseball team will have a new head coach.  School officials announced on Monday that John Casteel, 42 (turns 43 on Friday), will take over the Bears' baseball program, replacing Kevin Winn who had led the team for the past two seasons.

The Butler County High School Volleyball team honored their two seniors during a recent home game. Coach Jimmy Arnold's squad is 2-14 on the season with three games left on the schedule.  The Lady Bears will head toTodd County, Ohio County, and Allen County -Scottsville before starting district play.

It was a tough outing for the Butler County High School football team on Friday night as the Bears fell hard to district foe Union County in Morganfield.  Plagued by injuries early in the game, the Bears got behind early and dropped a 49-16 decision. 

Butler County (3-3, 0-2) is facing an uphill battle in district play and are hoping to "win out" the rest of the way with district games remaining against Todd County Central (10/11 at home), McLean County (10/18, H), Hancock County (10/25, A).