Area Sports
Bears flex against Wildcats—fall to Daviess and BGA
Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor The Butler County Bears went on the road to stake claim as the regional title favorites in addition to keeping their win streak alive versus 3rd Region opponents at Daviess County, who they marginally beat in the opening round of last season’s region tournament, a week ago. The…
Read MoreLady Hornets Capture Class A
By T.J. Morgan Sports Contributor The Lady Hornets began the All-A Classic tournament at home against the Cumberland County Lady Panthers on Tuesday, January 7th. The Lady Hornets jumped out to an early lead in front of their home crowd, thanks to a career night from Aubrey Glass who finished with a career-high…
Read MoreLady Bears win three more—Improve to 7-4
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor After traveling east before Christmas, the BCHS Lady Bears made westerly to Murray thereafter. In Murray, they won two games against Webster (67-58) and Trigg Counties (50-19) while falling to Madisonville-North Hopkins by only two points, 66-64. Saturday afternoon, the Lady Bears picked up their seventh win…
Read MoreBrothers bond through bull riding
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing Inc. The Williams family has always been involved in rodeo. For brothers Keeden and Kagen Williams, it has become a way of life that is leading them towards their goals and aspirations. “Keeden started out mutton busting and moved up from there to steers and now on…
Read MoreBears dominant at home this week—drop two on the road
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor With four games in six days this past week, the Butler County Bears basketball team is showcasing their ability to run the court as if they are in late-season form. After starting the week relinquishing an opportunity to advance in the 2A State Tournament in a battle…
Read MoreNew look for ORCA Warriors—Lady Warriors should be strong once again
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Replacing the Player of the Year in the Kentucky Christian Athletic Association, Jake Meredith, for the longtime basketball staple of the Oak Ridge Warriors, Coach Joey Kirby, presents its own challenges. Multiply that with three more of your team’s starters, Eli Meredith, Harrison Hampton, and Eli…
Read MoreEdmonson County Boys’ basketball preview – Wildcats need to trust the process
By T. Wampler, JPI Sports The Edmonson County High School boys’ basketball program has a new coach for the second year in a row. Coach Brad Meredith inherits a team that finished with an overall record of 14 – 16 and went 3-5 in District 12. Last season the Wildcats defeated Grayson County 61-53…
Read MoreEdmonson County Girls’ basketball preview – Lady Cats on a mission
By T. Wampler, JPI Sports The Edmonson County High School girls’ basketball program enters the second year under Coach Jody Booth. The Lady Cats finished with an overall record of 21 – 8 and went 4 – 3 in the 12th District. The Lady Cats lost to the Lady Bears 44-41 in the District…
Read MoreWilloughby commits to Ohio State
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Parker Willoughby, daughter of Travis and Ashley, from Morgantown, has committed to play her collegiate softball at Ohio State. A lifelong dream for Willoughby is beginning to materialize after much dedication and sacrifice. Many conversations with numerous coaches and visits to several different campuses, Willoughby chose Ohio State…
Read MoreBCMS Cheer Team
3rd Region Super Large Runner-Ups Butler County Middle School Cheerleading team brought home the title of 3rd Region Super Large Runner-Ups while competing Sunday, November 17. Cheerleaders are front row: Gracyn Amos, Georgia Harrison, Arlee Flener Scarlett Fuller, Abagail Hammers, Nora Lindsay, McKenna House, Jordyn Fields Middle Row: Molly King, Graceyn Evans, Delilah Daughtery,…
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