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CALHOUN — Junior guard Ty Price made a school record 12 three-point field goals and scored 43 points to lead Butler County over McLean County 75-54 on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Butler County improved to 18-8 after posting the win.

As a result of the loss, McLean County dropped to 15-11.

Setting the tone, Butler County outscored McLean County 14-6 in the opening quarter.

The Bears led 25-18 at halftime and stretched their lead after the intermission period.

Extending its lead, Butler County exited the third quarter out in front 52-33. 

MORGANTOWN — Butler County was limited offensively as Daviess County pulled away to win 61-36 in a girls' high school basketball regular season finale on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Following the loss, Butler County dropped to 16-13.

Daviess County improved to 21-7 after notching the win. 

Butler County faced a deficit in each quarter.

Visiting Daviess County led 37-14 at halftime.

Ann Marie Skaggs scored 14 points to lead the Lady Bears. Skaggs was the only Butler County player to reach double figures.

The 12th District Girls/Boys Basketball tournament will be played at Grayson Co. High School the week of February 26 through March 1st.  Regular season play between the schools decides how the brackets and games are set. Here are some quick facts and need to know information for the tournament. General admission is $5. 

         Monday, February 26….. Girls Varsity Doubleheader basketball games Trinity Lady Aces vs Grayson Co. Lady Cougars at 6:00pm; then followed by Butler Co. Lady Bears vs Edmonson Co. Lady Wildcats at 7:30pm.

MORGANTOWN — Butler County was held to a season-low point total as Henderson County pulled away to win 72-53 in the Hebrews Classic on Saturday, Feb. 17. 

As a result of the loss, Butler County dropped to 17-8. 

The Bears slipped into the loss column after notching three straight wins. 

Delivering a double-double, Lawson Rice scored 19 points and cleared out 13 rebounds to lead the Bears.

MORGANTOWN — Determined Butler County outlasted McLean County 73-66 in triple overtime on Thursday, Feb. 15.

Butler County battled back from behind to register the win on Senior Night.

McLean County outscored Butler County 12-9 in the opening quarter. 

Extending its lead out to a double-digit advantage, Butler County led 24-10 at halftime.

But Butler County fared better throughout the second half. 

McLean County led 34-27 at the conclusion of the third quarter.

        Butler Co. High School Boys Basketball history 1960-61. America was entering a new decade. The USA had just elected President John F. Kennedy on the national and world front. America faced many new challenges from the communist USSR (*Soviet Union). On the home front, The Civil Rights Movement was sweeping the nation, especially in the deep South. 

Bears beat Eagles for 10th win in 11 games 

HARTFORD — Notching its 10th win in 11 games, Butler County beat Ohio County 61-45 in a non-district boys' high school basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 13. 

Butler County improved to 17-7 after posting the win.

Following the loss, Ohio County dropped to 13-12. 

Butler County High School honored the seniors from cheer, swim and girls’ basketball.

 Miss Sally Ann Butler

Sally has cheered for 7 years. She is the daughter of Adam and Casey Butler of Morgantown. After graduation, she plans to attend nursing school to get a Bachelor's Degree. She eventually plans to pursue a career as a labor and delivery nurse.

MORGANTOWN — Butler County senior catcher/infielder Madison Clark has committed to Midway University.Clark will compete at the next level in her home state. Among the top high school softball players in the Third Region, Clark is set to compete in her senior campaign. 

Price scores 40 points in Bears' win over Wildcats BROWNSVILLE — Junior guard Ty Price scored a game-high 40 points to lead Butler County over Edmonson County 97-68 in a 12th District boys' basketball game on Friday, Feb. 9.