Beech Tree News Network

Project Prom 5K Bear Run/Walk was held Saturday, April 23, 2022. Project prom.  Project Prom is organized by parents, teachers, and other community leaders and serves as a drug and alcohol-free party after prom.

Ramirez hits first homer of the season in win 

Hickory, North Carolina – The Bowling Green Hot Rods (5-1) pitching staff racked up 12 strikeouts and Alexander Ovalles added three hits in an 8-4 win over the Hickory Crawdads (3-3) on Thursday night. The Hot Rods and Crawdads will play the fourth game of the series on Friday night with a 6:00 PM CT first pitch at L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory, North Carolina.  

Hot Rods pound out 12 hits and walk 12 times in series-opening victory 

Hickory, North Carolina – Heriberto Hernandez homered and drove in four runs while Diego Infante had another three-hit game in the Bowling Green Hot Rods (4-0) 14-7 victory over the Hickory Crawdads (2-2) in the opening game of a six-game series on Tuesday night. The Hot Rods and Crawdads continue their series with a special 10:00 AM CT first pitch on Wednesday at L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory, North Carolina.  

Hot Rods take no-hit bid into seventh on Friday

Opening day roster highlighted by nine 2021 returnees, five ranked prospects

Bowling Green, Kentucky– The reigning South Atlantic League Champion Bowling Green Hot Rods, in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to announce a talent-packed roster for the 2022 season. Under returning manager Jeff Smith, the Hot Rods will feature five players ranked in MLB.com’s top-30 Rays prospects along with a host of high performers in 2021.

The Butler County High School Baseball team kicked off their 2022 season on Monday, March 14, as they traveled to Greenwood High School.  The Bears struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time with the Gators, giving up nine runs while scoring two.  Jake McKee took the loss for Butler County, allowing six hits and six runs while striking out four.  Kolton Hudson led Butler County with two hits in three

Saturday March 19, the Butler County High School Bass Fishing Team competed in a tournament at Nolin Lake.  Despite weather conditions, several fish were weighed and anglers took the top 3 places.

1st Place - Clay Vincent and Blake Tomes

2nd Place - Ty Griffin and Avery Gibbs

3rd Place - Jayden Jenkins and Duncan Tyree

A former Butler County Softball player, who played four years of college softball, has been named interim head softball coach for Butler County High School.  Amy (Rogers) Robbins, 26, was named to the position after Coach John Embry announced his retirement earlier this year after leading the program for 20 years.  Robbins is also a 7th grade math teacher at Butler County Middle School.

Hot Rods and Talk 104.1 FM and 930 AM agree to new two-year partnership

Bowling Green, Kentucky– The High-A East Champion Bowling Green Hot Rods, High-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to announce a new partnership with WDNS and WKCT to become the Official Flagship Station of the Bowling Green Hot Rods in 2022. Shawn Murnin, the voice of the Hot Rods since 2019, returns for his third season behind the microphone.

The Butler County Middle School honored their eighth grade volleyball players and parents last night. 

#3 Delaney Newcom daughter of Sara and Kyle Newcom

#11 Isabella Embry daughter of John and Beth Embry