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Southerland Farms: Site of 2025 ASA State Archery Tournament

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    By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor   Nestled near the end of Hwy 1117 (Provo Road) almost in Rochester, Junior and Carol Southerland’s Wedding and Event Venue hosts a variation of gatherings for our community and visitors from abound. This past weekend, the venue notched another new feat. Over 200 competitors trekked the…

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BC All-Stars Shine Bright—Finish State Runner-ups

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    By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor   After getting upset at the district level, Butler County 10 and under all-stars went to compete with vengeance at the State Tournament, one of three sections of the state, in Owensboro, the week after the Fourth of July. After going undefeated in pool play, the promising…

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8U All-Stars Runner Ups at District

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    By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor   The Cal Ripken District Tournament was played in Greenville/Central City last week. Butler County’s 8U and 10U groups won one and lost one during pool play games. The 8U squad had been beaten by Muhlenberg County; however, in the first-round game of the tournament, BC returned…

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Bears Softball and Baseball All-District and Tournament Players

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    By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor   As the Bears fell to the Wildcats in the opening round of the 12th District Baseball Tournament, the Lady Bears pulled off the upset win over the Lady Cats of Edmonson County in the semis to go to the championship. In both tournaments, awards were presented…

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Metcalfe County 10U Little League

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Congratulations to the Metcalfe County 10U Little League baseball team on winning runner-up in the District on May 24th. They will compete in the state tournament beginning Thursday, July 14, and the Championship Game will be held on Sunday, July 17th in Owensboro, KY. Members are: Rylan Bonnema #19, Rollin Kerr #15, Bentley Foreman #20,…

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Caverna High School Sports

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Brown signs with Lindsey Wilson By T. Wampler JPI Sports   Caverna High School senior, Kadence Brown, signed a basketball letter of intent to play at Lindsey Wilson College last week. Brown, a Lady Colonel basketball and softball standout, welcomed Shirley Bradley and Donnie Bradley along with a host of teammates and friends to join…

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Lady Bears recognize Senior—Pick up district win at Trinity

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    By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor   Friday night, the Butler County Lady Bears softball hosted Muhlenberg County hoping for different results than the first time playing them; but, before getting into game action, BCHS’s senior softball player, Lydia Brown, was recognized as the lone senior from Coach Amy Rogers’ roster. Senior night…

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BCHS Trap Gunning for State Championship

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    By Greg Moore Banner Sports editor   Nestled down deep in Leonard Oak on Bull Creek, the Butler County Conservation Club is the hangout for many of the outdoor enthusiasts that represent Butler County High School in the shooting sport of trap. Coach John Ross Webster was present with many of the Bears…

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Williams signs with Campbellsville-Harrodsburg

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By T. Wampler, JPI Sports   Caverna High School senior, Russell Williams, signed a basketball letter of intent to play at Campbellsville-Harrodsburg last week. Colonel Athletic Director Peter Distefano was on hand to welcome Williams and his many supporters to the school’s library. Williams’ mother, Miegon Hatchett, and his brother, DeAndre Williams, were on hand…

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