Beech Tree News Network

MORGANTOWN — Remaining in the win column, Butler County pulled away to beat visiting Clinton County 61-0 in a late-season non-district high school football game on Friday, Oct. 21. 

Butler County improved to 7-2 after notching the win.

Remaining winless, Clinton County dropped to 0-9 following the loss.

LEITCHFIELD — Butler County fell behind early and couldn't overcome its slow start as Whitesville Trinity pulled away to win 3-0 in the semifinals of the 12th District Volleyball Tournament at Grayson County High School on Monday, Oct. 17.

MORGANTOWN — The Butler County High School trap team finished first in the regional shoot on Thursday, Oct. 20. 

Butler County featured both the top overall male shooter and top female shooter in the regional shoot. 

Mason Johnson was the top male shooter.

Elivia Heard was the top female shooter. 

In September, Johnson earned All-American recognition. 

MORGANTOWN — After topping Todd County Central in overtime on the road, Butler County is set to host Clinton County Friday, Oct. 21.

The Oak Ridge Christian Academy Junior Varsity Volleyball team made history this weekend by capturing the Kentucky Christian Athletic Association JV State Champion title.

The team had an undefeated season and breezed through the state tournament. ORCA defeated Lexington Latin to capture the title.

BOWLING GREEN — Butler County came up short as Foundation Christian Academy held on to win 2-1 in a high school volleyball match on Thursday, Oct. 13.

ELKTON — Colton Dunnells reached the endzone on a one-yard touchdown and Layton Phelps provided a pass breakup on the defensive side to allow visiting Butler County to beat Todd County Central 27-21 in overtime in a Class 2A, District 2 game Friday, Oct. 14.

Following the win, Butler County improved to 6-2 overall and 2-2 in Class 2A, District 2.

Todd County Central dropped to 4-4 overall and 0-3 in Class 2A, District 2 after suffering the loss. 

RUSSELLVILLE — Remaining in the win column, Butler County shut out host Russellville 2-0 in a late-season high school volleyball match on Tuesday, Oct. 11.

MORGANTOWN — Looking to halt a two-game losing skid, Butler County is scheduled to visit Todd County Central for a Class 2A, District 2 game on Friday, Oct. 14.

The Bears have dropped back-to-back Class 2A, District 2 games. 

Butler County is 5-2 overall and 1-2 in Class 2A, District 2. The Bears have notched wins over Russellville, Edmonson County, Breckinridge County, Grayson County and McLean County. Butler County has lost games to Class 2A, District 2 rivals Hancock County and Owensboro Catholic. 

MORGANTOWN — Returning to the win column, Butler County blanked visiting Cloverport 3-0 in a non-district high school volleyball match on Monday, Oct. 10.

The Bears won after suffering back-to-back losses. 

Butler County forced Cloverport to play from behind throughout the non-district high school volleyball match. 

Winning convincingly, Butler County beat Cloverport 25-10, 25-16, 25-17.