Beech Tree News Network

The Butler County High School Boys' Soccer team is in full swing.  The Bears (0-3) are a young team but the future looks bright.  Head coach, Nate Noble is in his first year as the high school coach.  Former BCHS soccer player, Landon Hampton is the assistant coach.

Butler Co. Bears moved to (2-0) on the season; the fallen foe this past week was the Breck Co. Tigers now (0-2).  The Bears took advantage of Breck Co.’s inability to take care of the football. Turnovers, five Breck Co. passes were intercepted by the Bears on the night, shutting down any hopes of the Tigers making a comeback who trailed 27-7 by halftime. 

"Meet the Bears" will feature different athletes from Butler County High School Sports. The first edition is featuring the senior class of the 2012 football team. 

Ricky Palmer (pictured above) is the son of Tom and Shellie Palmer.

Dylan Havens is the son of Lloyd and Tabby Havens.

The Butler County High School Marching Band traveled to Muhlenberg County on Saturday night for the Marching Classic.  This was an exhibition for the band as they prepare for the upcoming season.  FIRE is the name of this year's show. Several parents, family, and friends came out to support the band.

On Thursday, August 23, the Butler County Lady Bears hosted the Muhlenberg County Lady Mustangs in volleyball.
 
The match consisted of three games. The first game was narrowly won by the Lady Mustangs with a score of 25-20. The second game was taken away by the Lady Bears with a score of 25-15. This tied the match and required a third game. Although the Lady Bears played an excellent game, the Lady Mustangs took victory in the third game 25-15, thereby winning the match 2-1.
The Lady bears will be home again on August 30th to host the Daivess County Lady Panthers.

Butler County Little League will be holding a second sign-up for fall ball on August 30, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Morgantown City Park. Fee is $25 and players will receive a t-shirt. Practices will be in September and October.  Participants will play in the league they will play in the 2013 Spring season.  If you have any questions or would like to coach, please contact Rodney McMillin at 270 532-1022.

A hungry and aggressive team is what Butler County football coach Ryan Emmick expects to find at Breckinridge County Friday night as his Bears (1-0) make the dreadful drive to Harned to face the Tigers, who lost a lopsided 45-6 decision last week at Hart County.

Butler County opened up the season with a 27-13 win at Logan County.

Hillbilly Jim did his part in getting the Butler County Bears ready for the 2012 season.  The Quarterback Club hosted a meet the team night with guest speaker  Hillbilly Jim. Young and old alike enjoyed talking to the former wrestler.

The Butler County High School Girls Soccer team are now 0-2 on the season. The Bears fell to Hart County and Muhlenberg County. Coach Brian Beshears is in his first year at the helm.  With only 12 girls on the team there is little rest for the Lady Bears.Pictured above is the 2012 team.Top row left to right: Caitlyn Price, Sadie Daniels, Cayli Bevil, Emily Hunt, Sydney Wilson, Bottom row left to right: Jasmine Neighbors, Keesha Pedigo, Paula Hiliker, Rebecca Reedy, Shaedy Scott, Not pictured: Chelsea Fields, Emily Mullins