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The Butler Community College Grizzlies flexed their offensive and defensive muscles in a dominant doubleheader sweep over Seward County Community College, winning 10-1 in the opener and 11-6 in the second game.
Russell Branch is a 6’2 point guard from Barnwell, South Carolina. He started to play at a young age as he has a father who was involved with the sport, which made it easy for Branch to fall in love with playing.
The Grizzlies were on a three-game losing streak against the Northeast Hawks, so this opposition against the Des Moines Area Community College was a must win. They had two games at the McDonald Stadium to close out the end of the month on Friday, Feb. 28.
Last Thursday, Feb. 27, the Grizzlies softball team had an amazing day by defeating Labette Community College twice in a doubleheader at East Park in El Dorado. Butler dominated both games, securing an 11-4 win in the first and a 13-5 victory in the second. These performances provided ample teaching moments for both teams. Despite a solid showing from some of their hitters, Labette Community College couldn't keep up with the Grizzlies’ offensive firepower, whose hitters came out swinging, collecting 11 hits and scoring in nearly every inning.
For Butler CC standout Freshman Guard, Ashley Singhateh, basketball has been a lifelong journey—one that started all the way back in the fourth grade. Spurred on by her siblings and friends with whom she played while growing up, Singhateh quickly fell in love with the game. Now, as a vital contributor to BCC's squad, she is committed to making a lasting impact both on and off the court.
The Butler Grizzlies had an amazing day, the women’s team continued their win streak 106-55 and the men’s team returnedto their winning ways by dominating the Independence Pirates on Saturday, Feb. 15 in a 118-63 blowout.
There was total domination by the Butler Grizzlies on Friday, Dec. 6 as they hosted the Fort Hays Tech Northwest Tigers at the Power Plant. The Grizzlies triumphed with a victory by a 29-point margin, 54-83.
The Grizzlies continued their good start to the season by having an amazing weekend, defeating the Pratt Community College Beavers 83-80, in a very difficult home game.
The Butler Grizzlies delivered a great, dominant performance against Pratt Community College on Saturday, Nov. 23, setting the tone for a decisive 103-40 victory at the Power Plant in El Dorado.
The game started on the right foot early for the Grizzlies; their defense managed to stop all Pratt's attempts at a bucket, forcing multiple turnovers and limiting their offensive opportunities. The first points of the game came from freshman forward Kenzie Galliart with a lay-up and free-throw, establishing Butler's momentum from the start. At the same time, Keegan Yarick and Alba Cunill, both sophomore guards, sank crucial three-pointers to extend the Grizzlies’ lead.
Pratt managed just three points in the opening quarter, courtesy of a three-pointer by Sofia Bermejo. Meanwhile, Butler benefited from turnovers and offensive rebounds to end the first quarter with a dominant 23-3 lead.
In the second quarter, Pratt attempted to gain some rhythm, adding 14 points. However, Butler’s relentless offensive pressure and depth proved overwhelming. Freshman guards Ashley Singhateh and Galliart continued to shine, while Mya Mayberry and Destiny Smith, both freshmen guards, facilitated fast-paced transitions. By halftime, Butler had surged to a commanding 50-17 advantage.
In a low-scoring opposition, between Butler Community College Grizzlies and Iowa Central Community College Tritons, the Grizzlies escaped with a 7-3 victory on Saturday, Nov. 16. The game remained a defensive standoff until the closing seconds, when Butler punched in the game-winning touchdown with just five seconds remaining.
