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Oak Ridge Christian Academy wrapped up its basketball season with two more wins against Day Spring Christian Academy and Victory.  On February 18, Oak Ridge hosted Senior Night and showed their appreciation to the seniors who will be graduating this year, Cortney Jo Williams and Taylor Harris. A ceremony was held at half court recognizing the two students for 12 years of academics with the school. Both students were escorted by their parents and their jerseys were retired in an act of appreciation for all the years served on the team.

The Butler County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited continues to improve the habitat for waterfowl in the county. Shown is Roger Gossett (left) and Richard Seiler with 60 wood duck nesting boxes made from rough sawn cypress. Thanks Butler County for your continued support and the conservation of North American Wetlands.

The Butler County Bears won the 12th District Basketball tournament on Friday night at Whitesville Trinity, defeating the Grayson County Cougars 60-59.  Thus started the discussion of when was the last time Butler County won the district tournament?  Some has said 1963 others said 1961. David Clark and Mark Allen sent the following information to Beech Tree News:

Butler County High School's first season was 1953-54
 

1953-54 District Champs.............BCHS 59-52 over Leitchfield

1953-54 Regional Runner Up.....BCHS lost 63-99 Central City

It took all 32 minutes of play but the Butler County Bears overcame a fourth quarter 10-point deficit to defeat Grayson County 60-59 on a basket by Alex Hall with less than three seconds on the clock.  A last-second shot by Grayson fell short as the Bears secured win number 20 on the 2012-13 season and with it the school's first boys' district title in over 50 years.  Butler County had four players in double figures - Brandon Thomas, Zeke Woodcock, Alex Hall, and Zach Burden - all with ten apiece.  Hall was named the tournament's MVP.

Two Butler County girls' basketball players were honored Thursday night at Whitesville after the 12th District Championship game that saw Grayson County defeat Edmonson County. 

Katie Graham, a junior, was named to the 12th District All Tournament, All Season, and All Academic teams.  Madeline Drake, a senior, also received All Tournament and All Season honors for the 12th District. 

The Lady Bears fell 55-53 to Edmonson County on Monday, ending their 2012-13 season. 

Butler County cruised past Whitesville Trinity 75-49 on Tuesday night in the first round of the 12th District Tournament.  The Bears (19-11 overall, 14-3 in the region and 7-0 in the district) will face Grayson County tonight (Friday) at 6 p.m.  Whitesville Trinity is the host school for the 2013 12th District Tournament

Youth soccer is open for children 3 years and up (see age groupings below).  There is a $45 registration fee if you sign up ON or BEFORE March 2. Get more information at McDonald's between 2:00 - 4:00pm on Saturday March 2 OR email Amy at [email protected]  OR call Katie at 999-3570.

The Butler County Lady Bears'season came to a close on Monday night at Whitesville Trinity.

The Lady Bears Basketball Team wrapped up regular season play on Friday night as they fell to South Warren 45-55. Butler County finished 10-19 in regular season, 5-10 in region play, and 3-3 against district foes. Coach Christy Clark’s team will play the Lady Wildcats of Edmonson County in the first round of district play on Monday night at 6:00pm at Whitesville Trinity. 

Beech Tree News photographer Jeremy Hack captured the Lady Bears in action...

Butler County 45  South Warren 55

It was a nailbiter as Oak Ridge Christian Academy faced off against Grace Baptist on February 5. They went in full force showing their skill both offensively and defensively and quickly took the lead. After a halftime pep talk from both coaches, Grace Baptist came out and proved their place on the court and gave the audience a great ball game.  The Oak Ridge cheerleaders showed their team spirit and brought a smile to everyone's face.