The Butler County Bears got by the visiting Apollo Eagles basketball squad by a final score of 55-54 in Monday's non-league outing.

Next, the Bears clash with the Bluegrass Blazers (Bowling Green, KY) in a non-league outing, on Tuesday, January 7. Butler County will attempt to upgrade on its 3-1 season record.

The Eagles (0-1) will now prepare for their outing against Livingston Central (Smithland, KY). The Cardinals come into the non-league outing with a 0-0 record.