Area Sports
Football Bears holds banquet
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Recently, now that basketball is over and it could be worked into schedules, the Butler County High School football team enjoyed an excellent meal and awards ceremony for the commitment from all the players, coaches, boosters, and families throughout the 2024 season. Of course, the evening…
Read MoreBluegrass Fast Draw Club Hosts 12th Annual Outlaw/Gun Smoke Challenge
Submitted by James Casteel The Bluegrass Fast Draw Club held its 12th annual Outlaw/Gun Smoke Challenge Shoot on February 22-23, 2025, bringing together 23 competitors from five states—Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, and Iowa. Day One: Outlaw Shoot (Saturday, February 22) Top 10 Overall Competitors: Dropkick Murphy (Kurt Smithson) – Albion, IN Johnny…
Read MoreBears beaten, but unforgettable forever
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Last year, the Butler County Bears did the unthinkable to many. And the “Why Not Us” team slogan fit solid for a group of young men who carried BCHS to its first KHSAA Sweet Sixteen berth in school history. Unfortunately, the “We > Me” slogan will…
Read MoreORCA Lady Warriors State Champions—Warriors fall in OT
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Oak Ridge has been a basketball presence within the Kentucky Christian Athletic Association for many years. The Lady Warriors have been a dominance like no other school in the KCAA for the last several years. Once again, they achieved another State Championship, their third in four…
Read MoreColonels defeat Tigers in first round of the 5th Region Tournament
Story by Mary Beth Sallee and photos courtesy of GNG Productions and Our Best Shot Photography See more photos in print in this week’s publication! The Caverna Colonels traveled to Marion County High School on March 9 to face-off against the Bardstown Tigers in the first round of the Boys’ 5th Region Tournament. Despite Bardstown…
Read MoreLady Bears’ season ends to Grayson County
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Butler County’s defensive game plan was well executed in the finale on the opening night of the 12th District Tournament in Whitesville on Monday night last week. Coach Lexie Belcher’s players provided help defense on Breigh Jones, who was tightly guarded by Ann Marie Skaggs and…
Read MoreBears escape Edmonson concede to Cougars in Championship
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor The 12th District basketball tournament was staged in Whitesville at the new gymnasium, the Horn Community Center. Although limited in capacity, the atmosphere was spirited with competition for the Butler County fans and others. The Bears played a determined Edmonson County Wildcats on Wednesday after the…
Read MoreFive Time District Champions
The Metcalfe County Lady Hornets
Read MoreButler County Archery Recognizes 16 Seniors—shoot highest score all season
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor As everyone knows, Butler County Archery is at the top in the state of Kentucky. The program will be graduating 16 seniors this year, many of them who started pulling strings in elementary school days. As the archers were honored for their dedicated service most recently…
Read MoreThe Sweet Smell of Popcorn
Honoring Charlie Hunter and Ralph Bunche High School The Sweet Smell of Popcorn… By T. Wampler, JPI Sports On February 6, Glasgow High School hosted a doubleheader between Glasgow and Caverna at the Glasgow High School Gymnasium as part of the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame “Glory Road / Heritage” Project in 2024-2025.…
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