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BROWNSVILLE — Butler County rolled in the semifinals of the 12th District Girls' Basketball Tournament at Edmonson County High School, beating Whitesville Trinity 70-42 on Monday, Feb. 20. 

MORGANTOWN — Notching its 20th win in the 2022-23 boys' high school basketball season, Butler County beat visiting McLean County 75-64 on Thursday, Feb. 16.

The Bears prevailed in a regular season finale. With the win, Butler County improved to 20-9. 

Starting strong, Butler County outscored McLean County 21-16 in the first quarter.

Extending its lead after the initial period, Butler County led 45-31 at halftime. 

Remaining out in the second half, Butler County led 58-50 at the end of the third quarter. 

BROWNSVILLE — The 2022-23 12th District Girls' Basketball Tournament will tip off at Edmonson County High School on Monday, Feb. 20.

Butler County, Edmonson County, Grayson County and Whitesville Trinity make up the field for the 12th District Girls' Basketball Tournament. 

BROWNSVILLE — The 2022-23 12th District Boys' Basketball Tournament will tip off at Edmonson County High School on Tuesday, Feb. 21. 

Butler County, Edmonson County, Grayson County and Whitesville Trinity will each compete in the 12th District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

#23 Miss MacKenzie Coleman. MacKenzie has played basketball for 10 seasons. She is escorted by her parents, Mac and Stephanie Coleman of Woodbury. After graduation, she plans to attend college to pursue a degree in Agribusiness with a focus in Precision Ag. MacKenzie’s favorite memories would be all the ones she can’t say out loud. She will miss being a part of the Lady Bear family. She loves you all.

Butler County High School honored their senior basketball players on Monday night. 

 #21 Mr. Ty Griffin. Ty has played basketball for 2 years. He is escorted by his parents, RB Griffin and Ashley Flint, both of Morgantown. He is undecided of his plans after graduation at this time. Ty is going to miss playing ball with his friends.

 Price powers Bears past Wildcats, 66-63

MORGANTOWN — Ty Price poured in a game-high 40 points to lead Butler County past visiting Edmonson County 66-63 in a 12th District boys' basketball matchup on Friday, Feb. 10.

Thriving throughout the game, Price drained 10 of 11 free throws during the final two minutes of the district matchup. 

The win allowed Butler County to claim the number one seed for the 2022-23 12th District Boys' Basketball Tournament. 

Butler County faltered late as Third Region rival Ohio County battled back from behind to win 78-77 in a boys' high school basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 7.