Beech Tree News Network

The Butler County High School softball team had a productive trip east over the weekend, going 3-1 and finishing runner-up at the Mayfield Ice Creamier Battle by the Creek Tournament, hosted by Johnson Central High School in Paintsville. 

On Friday, Butler County romped George Rogers Clark 16-1 in five innings. An explosive offensive performance was capped by a two-run homerun blast by Natoshia White.  Pitcher Morgan Manning, who was named the Game MVP, turned in a stellar performance in the circle.

Daviess County didn't put up much of a fight on Wednesday as the Bears cruised to a blowout 11-1 win in five innings at Butler County.

The Bears scored four runs in the fourth on an RBI single by Madeline Drake, an RBI single by Amy Rogers, an RBI single by Natoshia White, and an RBI double by Lynsie Clark.

Drake racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Bears.

The Butler County High School Boys Tennis Team advanced their record to 2-1 on the season, defeating Russellville on the road, March 19th.  

After an easy victory over Todd County last Thursday, the BCHS baseball squad ran into trouble at the South Warren Lead Off Classic over the weekend.  The Bears faced off against South Warren, Allen County, and Owensboro in the tournament.  The Bears dropped all three-tournament games Friday and Saturday against good competition.

The 2013 Game Plan Foundation Spring Outdoor Expo will be held on April 19, 2013 at Hillvue Heights Church located at 3219 Nashville Road in Bowling Green, Kentucky.  Gates Open at 5pm, keynote speaker: Jimmy Houston, Dinner included $50.  Tickets are available at Beech Tree News.

The Butler County Bears Basketball Team gathered Saturday at the Butler County Educational Complex for their annual awards banquet.  The ceremony began with a welcome by Teresa Woodcock and Coach Dockery, a prayer from Zeke Woodcock, and then a catered meal.

The Bears Softball Team shut the door early on Russellville, capturing a 11-0 victory on Friday night at Butler County.  Eleven runs in the first three innings allowed the Bears to take control of the game.

A two-run triple by Natoshia White and a two-run home run by Lynsie Clark during the first inning and an RBI single by White and a two-run single by Lynsie Clark in the scond inning fueled the Bears' offense early. 

The Butler County Girls' Summer League Softball will host sign-ups on Saturday, March 16 and Saturday, March 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. at McDonalds in Morgantown.  The league is for girls ages 5-10 as of April 1.  The cost will be $50 and that includes uniforms.

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Cave Run Lake has been Kentucky’s top muskellunge fishing destination since the lake first reached summer pool in 1974.

The lake’s reputation was built on its rugged beauty and its accessibility, lying just minutes south of Interstate 64. The sheer number of quality muskellunge produced through the decades also bolstered Cave Run’s reputation.

The Lady Bears Tennis Team moved to 2-0 on the young season, taking down region-foe Ohio County in Morgantown on Monday afternoon.