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Bears edge Franklin-Simpson 7-6

BOWLING GREEN — Butler County edged Franklin-Simpson 7-6 in the Greenwood Border Battle on Friday, April 26. 

The Bears returned to the win column after suffering five straight losses. 

With the win, Butler County improved to 3-15. 

Mia Thomas started in the circle for Butler County and claimed the win. Thomas pitched four innings and struck out one Franklin-Simpson batter. 

Contributing in the circle, Miley Franzell replaced Thomas and pitched three innings for the Bears. 

Maelynn Bilicki signed with the University of The Cumberlands to continue her volleyball career.

Maelynn is a senior at Butler County High School and a BCHS archery team and BCHS Lady Bears volleyball team member. She is the daughter of Kenny and Kristy Reynolds. 

MORGANTOWN — Butler County swept Whitesville Trinity in a 12th District baseball series played Monday, April 22-Tuesday, April 23, winning 6-5 and 12-0 in five innings. 

The Bears exited the series 6-7 overall and 2-2 in the 12th District.

Butler County 6, Whitesville Trinity 5: Butler County outlasted host Whitesville Trinity 6-5 in a 12th District game on Monday, April 22.

Malacki Murphy started on the mound for Butler County and earned the win. Murphy pitched six innings, recording five strikeouts.

Hancock County 11, Butler County 0 (5 innings)

Butler County was held scoreless as visiting Hancock County pulled away to win 11-0 in five innings on Tuesday, April 23. 

Miley Franzell started in the circle for Butler County and took the loss. 

Replacing Franzell, Karrington Hunt pitched in relief for the Bears. 

Offensively, Butler County was limited throughout the game. Hunt, Parker Willoughby and Taylor Smith each delivered one hit for the Bears. 

Following the loss, Butler County dropped to 2-14. 

Gage is a senior at Butler County High School and is a member of the BCHS football team, indoor track & field team and outdoor track & field team. He is the son of Scotty and Stacey Beasley. The Beasley family live in southern Butler County.

Maelynn is a senior at Butler County High School and is a member of the BCHS archery team and BCHS Lady Bears volleyball team. She is the daughter of Kenny and Kristy Reynolds. Maelynn resides in northern Butler County.

The 2024 Bear Camp is set to begin June 3 and run through June 5 (depending on age group) at the Butler County High School. 

MORGANTOWN — The Butler County High School cheerleading program will hold tryouts April 23rd and 25th.

LEXINGTON — Butler County finished fifth out of 22 teams in the KHSAA Girls' Archery State Tournament on Tuesday, April 16. 

Kyle is a 6’3” senior at Butler County High School and is a member of the BCHS indoor track & field team and outdoor track & field team. He is the son of Denny and Samantha Chambers. The Chambers family reside in southern Butler County.