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OWENSBORO — Butler County faced a deficit at the end of each quarter as Owensboro prevailed 95-77 in the semifinals of the 3rd Region Boys' Basketball Tournament at the Owensboro Sportscenter on Saturday, March 4. 

The Bears pushed the Red Devils throughout the first half of the region tournament game. 

Owensboro led 20-16 at the end of the first quarter but managed to add to its advantage. 

The Red Devils led 42-33 at halftime, forcing Butler County to continue to play from behind midway throughout the postseason matchup.

OWENSBORO — Butler County led at the end of each quarter on the way to defeating Hancock County 67-56 in the opening round of the 3rd Region Boys' Basketball Tournament at the Owensboro Sportscenter on Thursday, March 2.

BRANDENBURG — Butler County won the NASP Region 3 Invitational at Meade County High School on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Thriving throughout the NASP Region 3 Invitational, Butler County shot a 3,381 to finish first in the team standings and take the tournament title. 

Among the area's top high school archery teams, Butler County featured several standouts during the tournament. 

OWENSBORO — Butler County fell behind early and couldn't battle back as Owensboro Catholic pulled away to win 71-29 in the opening round of the 3rd Region Girls' Basketball Tournament at the Owensboro Sportscenter on Monday, Feb. 27.

The loss eliminated Butler County from the 3rd Region Girls' Basketball Tournament. Butler County exited the 2022-23 girls' high school basketball season 19-11. 

Owensboro Catholic set the tone during the first quarter of the region tournament game, outscoring Butler County 21-9.

Morgantown Elementary's Archery Team has been very successful. 

On Saturday, February 18, at the Mustang Round-Up Archery Tournament.  

1st Place Elementary Team in Bullseye (with their highest team score so far this season of 2985!)

1st Place Elementary Bullseye Girls-Raelynn Southerland (with her new personal best score of 281!)

On Saturday February 25, Regional Archery Tournament in Meade County. 

1st Place Elementary Team in Bullseye

4th Place Elementary Bullseye Girls-DeLanie Ryan (with her personal best score of 259!)

BROWNSVILLE — Butler County trailed at the end of each quarter as Edmonson County pulled away to win 50-33 in the 12th District Girls' Basketball Tournament championship game on Thursday, Feb. 23. 

Starting strong, Edmonson County outscored Butler County 17-2 in the first quarter. 

Ultimately, Edmonson County doubled up Butler County 24-12 in the first half.

Edmonson County led 38-22 at the end of the third quarter and remained in control throughout the final period. 

Price becomes Butler County single season scoring leader

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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.