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HISTORY MAKING: Bears capture 3rd Region title for first time

Bears play in Rupp Arena on Thursday, March 21

 

OWENSBORO — Making history, determined Butler County defeated Owensboro Catholic 73-57 in the 3rd Region Boys' Basketball Tournament title game at the Owensboro Sportscenter on Tuesday, March 12.

 

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Bears handle Ohio County, advance to 3rd Region title game

photos by Jeremy Hack, Hack Media

OWENSBORO — Butler County pulled away to beat Ohio County 69-45 in the semifinals of the 3rd Region Boys' Basketball Tournament at the Owensboro Sportscenter on Saturday, March 9in front of a packed crowd.

Following the win, Butler County improved to 22-8. The Bears advanced to the 3rd Region Boys' Basketball Tournament title game. 

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A Brief History of BCHS Boys' Basketball Regional Appearances

BCHS Team 1962-63

As the 2024 Bears head into the semi-final game of the 3rd Region on Saturday, March 9 at 7:45pm, let's take a glimpse into their past achievements. 

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Bears top Panthers, advance to region semifinals

Photos by Jeremy Hack - Hack Media

OWENSBORO — Butler County pulled away to defeat Daviess County 79-69 in the quarterfinals of the 3rd Region Boys' Basketball Tournament at the Owensboro Sportscenter on Thursday, March 7.

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BCMS celebrated 8th grade volleyball players

Butler County Middle School celebrated their 8th grade volleyball players on Thursday night.

#1 Kyra Webster

Kyra is the daughter of Jeff and Krista Webster.  She has been a member of the volleyball team for 2 years.  

#2 Kinslee Smith 

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Lady Bears fall to Owensboro in region tournament

photos by Jeremy Hack, Hack Media

OWENSBORO — Butler County suffered a season-ending loss as Owensboro pulled away to win 58-40 in the quarterfinals of the 3rd Region Girls' Basketball Tournament at the Owensboro Sportscenter on Monday, March 4.

Following the loss, Butler County exited the 2023-24 girls' high school basketball season 18-14.

Setting the tone, Owensboro outscored Butler County 12-7 in the opening quarter.

Owensboro led 32-21 at halftime and remained in control throughout the second half.

Extending its lead, Owensboro led 52-27 at the end of the third quarter. 

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Butler County places third in state indoor track & field meet, Chambers & Smith State Champions

LOUISVILLE — Butler County placed third in the KHSAA Class 2A Indoor Track & Field State Championship at Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center on Saturday, March 2. 

The Bears scored 35 points and finished behind runner-up Mercer County (53) and champion Covington Catholic (68) in the 2A boys' team standings. 

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Bears claim 12th District Title

photos by Hack Media, Jeremy Hack

LEITCHFIELD — The Butler County Bears are back on top in the 12th District.

Butler County pulled away to defeat Edmonson County 79-40 in the 12th District Boys' Basketball Tournament title game at Grayson County High School on Friday, March 1.

Following the win, Butler Couty improved to 20-8.

Edmonson County dropped to 14-15 after suffering the loss. 

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Lady Bears capture 12th District Championship

photos by Jeremy Hack

LEITCHFIELD — Determined Butler County outlasted Grayson County 44-42 in the 12th District Girls' Basketball Tournament championship game on Thursday, Feb. 29. 

Capturing the 12th District girls' basketball title, Butler County won for the sixth time in seven games.

Butler County, under the direction of Coach Lexie Belcher, edged tournament host Grayson County 9-8 in the opening quarter.

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Drake's Farm Service host "Moondog Madness" coyote hunt

First-place winners were Chris Hollman and Devin Skipworth

Drake's Farm Service held their first coyote hunt challenge, "Moondog Madness," on February 23-26. Two to three-person teams competed for prize money for the highest number of coyotes and the heaviest coyote.  

Participants turned a total of 23 coyotes. Over $1,000 in prize money was awarded.

First-place winners were Chris Hollman and Devin Skipworth. The team also turned in the heaviest coyote at 39 pounds.

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