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Butler County football is hoping to get back on the winning track tomorrow night with an important district game on the road against Todd County Central.  The Bears lost a tough 49-35 decision to Union County last week, while the Rebels took it on the chin with a  51-17 shellacking at the hands of Owensboro Catholic.  The game has definite district ramifications with Butler currently sitting at 1-2 in district play and Todd at 1-1.  

Abigail Fry journeyed to  Michigan this past week with her dad, Chris Fry, to do some salmon fishing in the Pere Marquette River near Baldwin, Michigan. While there, Abigail landed this 12-pound King Salmon on a fly rod. This was her first salmon run but she said she would like to go back after the "spawn" so she can keep what she catches instead of catch and release.

The Butler County High School girls' golf team wrapped up its season last week with its annual awards banquet.  The banquet was held Thursday, September 27, at Vino's in Bowling Green.  Several players were recognized for their accomplishments this season.    

The Butler County cross-country team traveled to Barren County on Thursday September 27th for a district Varsity meet. The girls Varsity team finished 3rd out of 9 schools and was led by freshman Olivia Neighbors who finished 8th overall with a time of 22:09.

From the Sidelines was very wet and muddy this week but that did not stop the Bear fans.  the Butler County High School Band and the Butler County Middle School Band combined on Friday night at the game and what a great sound.  The bands also performed at half time in front of the bleachers. 

Director Jason Ausbrooks and the Butler County High School Marching Band took to the field in a pair of competitions in neighboring Warren County on Saturday, September 30  - one at Warren East and the other at Warren Central.  Competing in Class 2A, the BCHS Band took second place in both contests.  Butler County notched an overall score of 67.15 at the Warren East Invitational.  At the Warren Central Dragon Classic, BCHS recorded a 70.75 overall school, placing second behind Green County.     

In a key Class 2A District matchup the Union Co./Butler Co. game provided plenty of fireworks and scoring for fans. Union Co. entered the game (1-5) overall; while the Bears (4-2) were hoping to rebound off a two game losing skid. A total of twelve touchdowns combined on the night, made the game appear more like a track meet than a football game, as both teams at times seemed to score at will.

The Butler County T-ball and Tiny Tot Ball has completed their season.  Players ranged from 2-5 years old and a total of 12 teams participated from mid August through September. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings filled the stands and cheered for their favorite team.

Little Sluggers:

Bumblebees:

The Butler County Middle School 8th Grade football team finished their regular season in style on Monday night by capturing the Green River Valley Conference title defeating Edmonson County 30-16. 
Edmonson scored first but Butler County was quick to answer.  Rex Henderson scored for the Bears with a quarterback keeper.  Butler County's Blake Graham scored off a pass from Henderson as the Bears were up 16-8 at the half. 

The Butler County Middle School 8th grade football team has had a great season.  They are currently 10-0 on the season and are scheduled to play in the middle school state tournament after fall break starting October 13th. 
Members of the eighth grade football team and their parents were recognized before the conference championship game on Monday night.