Falkenstein, Shreve secure Cross Country Lady Bucs team title with first, second finishes
Head Coach Taylor Stacy’s Buccaneers Cross Country Team swept the competition, as both the boys and girls defended their home course in the Buckhannon-Upshur Invitational last Saturday, September 3.
Updated: 1 week ago
Poling sets stage for big Football Bucs victory
How we choose to act in the face adversity defines who we are. In the grand scheme of things, the adversity athletes face enduring the rigors of their given sports is small compared to the many other types of daunting challenges life can throw in one’s path.
Updated: 1 week ago
Bucs Soccer secures wins against Lincoln, Preston
Head Coach Mike Donato’s Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers soccer team had gotten off to a slow, 0-3-1 start to the season through the first two weeks of the season.
Updated: 1 week ago
Football ‘Cats fall in opener to Saginaw Valley State, 72-0
The West Virginia Wesleyan (0-1) football team dropped its season opener at Saginaw Valley State (1-0) by a final score of 72-0 at Wickes Stadium on Thursday, September 1.
Updated: 1 week ago
B-UHS Cross Country teams enjoy solid showings at Knight Night Relays
The Buckhannon-Upshur Cross Country teams were back in action this past Saturday, August 27, as they traveled to take part in the Knight Night Relays Cross Country Festival at Preston County High School.
Updated: 1 week ago
UniFirst Corporation sits atop league standings
After a week-long hiatus due to inclement weather conditions, Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League fourth-quarter action resumed this past Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
Updated: 1 week ago
Thunder in the Mountains changes its to accommodate fans/soccer match
Tournament Director, Charleston Attorney, Rusty Webb announced today that Thunder in the Mountains, a Women’s Collegiate Tennis Tournament to be held at the Schoenbaum Tennis Courts adjacent to the Kanawha City Recreation Center on September 23 to 25, 2022 will change its schedule so as to place the West Virginia universities in a prime time and better accommodate fan interest.
Updated: 1 week ago
Green, Currence grab featured wins at Elkins Raceway’s Fall Festival 50
Another action packed season of youth mini mod racing has come to an end following last Saturday’s Fall Festival 50 finale, as Adley Green and Brad Currence take home overall points championships in their respective divisions. Both drivers won the championship in their divisions after capping the season off with featured race wins.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Thunder in the Mountains changes its to accommodate fans/soccer match
Tournament Director, Charleston Attorney, Rusty Webb announced today that Thunder in the Mountains, a Women’s Collegiate Tennis Tournament to be held at the Schoenbaum Tennis Courts adjacent to the Kanawha City Recreation Center on September 23 to 25, 2022 will change its schedule so as to place the West Virginia universities in a prime time and better accommodate fan interest.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Buccaneer Football takes tough loss in season opener
Second-year head coach Zach Davis and his Buckhannon-Upshur High School Buccaneers football team got their season started with a trip to face one of the state’s most highly touted squads in the preseason polls, the fourth-ranked area powerhouse Bridgeport Indians this past Friday, August 26.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Barbour Co. Chamber of Commerce awards tournament winners
The Barbour County Chamber of commerce recently announced the potential cash prizes to be offered to the winners of the annual golf tournament sponsored by the chamber.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Cross Country Bucs take fourth at University Warm-Up
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Buccaneers cross country team began their season with a trip North I-79 as they traveled to compete in the University Warm-Up last Tuesday, August 23.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Lady Bucs Cross Country takes third in season opener
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Lady Buccaneers cross country team got their season off to a nice start during their debut last Tuesday, August 23 at the University Warm-Up, as they garnered a third-place finish among the four-full teams with 49 points.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Lady Bucs Soccer tie Parkersburg before dominating rival Lewis County
Head Coach Robert Greenough’s Buckhannon-Upshur High School Lady Buccaneers soccer team was back in action this past Saturday, August 20 as they welcomed Parkersburg to Tennerton for their home opener.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Golf Bucs take second at Bel Meadow
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School golf team was back in action last Thursday, August 18 as they traveled to Bel Meadow Golf Course for a five-team clash.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Bucs Soccer fall to Greenbriar East, tie against rival Lewis County
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Buccaneers soccer team entered Saturday, August 20’s home opening game against Greenbriar East looking to rebound from a disappointing 1 to 0 season opening loss to Morgantown.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
2022 Football Buccaneers look sharp in scrimmages as season opener nears
Head coach Zach Davis enters his second season at the helm of the Buccaneers football team following a rollercoaster 3-7 2021 season, which was highlighted by winning the unofficial Route #33 title, after earning three massive rivalry game wins against Philip Barbour, Lewis County, and Elkins.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Buccaneers Golf places 13th at first Big to/Cardinal Conference Classic
Head Coach Jason Westfall’s brought a group of his 2022 Buccaneers golf team to Tornado, West Virginia’s Big Bend Golf Course for the very first Big IO/Cardinal Conference Classic.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Bucs Soccer drop season opener to defending state champion
Head Coach Mike Donato and his 2022 edition of the Buckhannon-Upshur High School Buccaneers soccer team got their season started with a trip to play last season’s defending Class-AAA state champion, Morgantown last Wednesday, August 17.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Coach Greenough, Lady Bucs Soccer come up short in season opener
Buckhannon-Upshur High School head coach Robert Greenough’s 2022 edition of the Lady Buccaneers soccer team kicked off the season with a trip North to play Morgantown last Wednesday, August 17.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Diamond Dream 14-U softball caps off with Tri-State Border War championship
The Diamond Dream 14-and-under softball team, coached by Billy Beachler alongside both Danny Marple and Levi Abel traveled to Wheeling this past Friday, August 12 for their last tournament of what has been a very busy, productive Summer season in the Tri-State Border War.
Updated: 1 month ago
Rewind: 1966 B-UHS AAA State Football Champions
As I was coming to visit my girlfriend this past weekend, her stepfather Kevin Ware of Buckhannon had been looking through a box of his Mom’s things.
Updated: 1 month ago
Diamond Dream 14-U softball team picks up shutout win, 12-0
Last weekend on Saturday, August 9 the Diamond Dream 14-and-under softball team coached by Billy Beachler, David and Danny Marple and Levi Abel put together one of the most thoroughly dominant performances in recent memory as they shutout the Intensity Outlawz by a final score of 12 to 0.
Updated: 1 month ago
Diamond Dream 16-under softball team earns runner-up finish in Purple Turtle Tournament
The Diamond Dream 16-under softball team enjoyed a very busy, yet very successful weekend trip to Morgantown, as they competed in the Purple Turtle Tournament.
Updated: 1 month ago
Green repeats, Currence triumph highlight youth races at Elkins Raceway
With just three weekends of racing remaining during the 2022 summer season at Kerans’ Elkins Race-way, the very competitive young mini wedge drivers have been pushing each other to new heights on the track in pursuit of those coveted main event wins.
Updated: 1 month ago
Completions heats up as 2022 regular season winds down at Elkins Speedway
With just three weeks of regular racing season at Kerans’ Elkins Raceway, the 2022 summer season is entering backstretch and the battle for the points championship is in full swing.
Updated: 1 month ago
Burr, Lockwood lead golf Bucs to season opening win at Stonewall
Last Tuesday, August 3, the Buckhannon-Upshur High School Golf Team started its season on a high note, picking up the season opening win in a three-team contest at Stonewall Resort.
Updated: 1 month ago
Diamond Dream 14-U picks up shutout win against W.Va. Eliminators
This past Friday, August 5, coaches Billy Beachler, Danny Marple, Levi Abel and their Diamond Dream 14-and-under team picked up a huge home shutout victory against the W.Va. Eliminators by a final score of 12 to 0.
Updated: 1 month ago
Upshur County 9-U Travel Baseball to hold tryouts
Upshur County travel baseball will be holding tryouts at the Upshur County Athletic Complex in Tennerton on Saturday, August 20th at 4 p.m. and Sunday, August 21 at 4 p.m.
Updated: 1 month ago
Lisa Cain Edward Jones, UniFirst Corporation tie to start fourth-quarter race
Both the UniFirst Corporation and Lisa Cain Edwards Jones teams enjoyed massive scoring days on the course at Buckhannon Country Club this past Wednesday, August 3; with each team racking up 20 points apiece to tie for the lead in the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League fourth-quarter points race.
Updated: 1 month ago
Hawkins earns a hard-fought payday in second annual Jim Stout Memorial Race
Fans filed into the grandstands at Kerans’ Elkins Raceway last weekend on Saturday July 30, as all eyes were on the Super Late Model division field with a competitive field of 23 drivers vying for bragging rights in the second annual Jim Stout Memorial race, which featured a $5,037 payout awarded the winner.
Updated: 1 month ago
Greene, Binns collect wins in youth races at Elkins Raceway
A pair of young racers made their way to victory lane in their respective youth divisions last Saturday, July 30 at Kerans’ Elkins Raceway.
Updated: 1 month ago
American Legion Post 7 season comes to a close at state tournament
The Buckhannon American Legion Post 7 baseball team, a group that turned in its most successful season in over a decade, saw its run through the state tournament come to a close last week with a pair of losses to South Charleston Post 94 and Parkersburg Post 15.
Updated: 1 month ago
Post #7 heading to states after winning Area Five Championship
General Manager Kevin Boring, Coaches David and Danny Marple and the Buckhannon American Legion Post #7 team punched their ticket to the state tournament for the first time in over a decade last week after coming out on top of a best of three game Area Five Championship series with rival Elkins Post #29.
Updated: 1 month ago
Upsets complicate Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League third-quarter race
As has been proven time and time again this season of ever-competitive the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League, anyone can beat anyone on any given week.
Updated: 1 month ago
Bennett, Vincent and Zuliani lead BSC Splashers to third-place in NCWV Swimming Championships
The Buckhannon Swim Club Splashers hosted hundreds of swimmers from 13 teams at the North Central West Virginia Swimming Championship meet at the Upshur County Recreation Pool.
Updated: 2 months ago
Radosevic named WVWC Director of Sports Information
Martin Radosevic has been hired as the next Director of Sports Information for West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) Athletics, WVWC Athletic Director Randy Tenney announced Wednesday.
Updated: 2 months ago
Post #7 win over Charleston Post #65 in regular season finale
The boys representing the Buckhannon American Legion Post #7 baseball team rebounded from three consecutive losses with a win over Charleston Post #65 last Sunday, July 17.
Updated: 2 months ago
UCBYS inaugural summer camp enjoys massive turnout
Sponsors, coaches and volunteers poured their blood, sweat, and tears into organizing the inaugural Upshur County Youth Baseball and Softball (UCYBS) summer camp, which kicked off last Monday, July 11 and wrapped up on Wednesday, July 13.
Updated: 2 months ago
Body Armor to host open house at the end of July
Body Armor moved to its new location at 191 Vicksburg Road in Buckhannon, with an expansion in classes and services.
Updated: 2 months ago
Late score leads to heartbreak for Post #7 against Elkins Post #29
The Buckhannon Post #7 Senior American Legion baseball team traveled to Elkins to square off against Post #29 this past Wednesday, July 13.
Updated: 2 months ago
Big 12 Media Day offers first glimpse of WVU Football’s 2022 depth chart
With college football right around the corner, West Virginia Head Football Coach Neal Brown and his staff publicly released the first depth chart for the 2022 season ahead of Big 12 Media Day in Dallas, offering pundits and fans alike a chance to analyze how position battles are shaping up after spring practices.
Updated: 2 months ago
Post #7 earns 10-run win against Clarksburg Post #13, 16-6
The boys of the Buckhannon American Legion Post #7 Senior baseball team picked up a massive win against Clarksburg Post #13.
Updated: 2 months ago
Green, Currence win Elkins Raceway Youth Mini-Mod races
The Youth Mini-Mod races at Kerans’ Elkins Raceway have long been a big draw, offering kids a chance to put their skills to the test against other aspiring young racers.
Updated: 2 months ago
River Jaxx 13-U Baseball nabs runner-up honors at Myrtle Beach
The boys and coaching staff for the 13-and-under River Jaxx traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to compete in the Ripken Experience tournament, which kicked off on Monday, July 4 and wrapped up with the championship game on Friday, July 8.
Updated: 2 months ago
Half-point separates top three in Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League standings
The top three in the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League standings stood firm after the matches last Wednesday, July 6.
Updated: 2 months ago
BSC Splashers shine despite limited roster at three-team meet
The Buckhannon Swim Club Splashers were back in action last Tuesday, July 5, traveling to compete in a tri-meet with the Fairmont Field Club and the Clarksburg Swim Team.
Updated: 2 months ago
Senior Legion Post #7 team splits double-header
The Buckhannon Senior Legion Post #7 team was back in action this past Saturday, July 9, as they traveled to John Marshall for a pair of games with Post #3 and Post #45 at John Marshall High School.
Updated: 2 months ago
Parke selected to America’s Team Athletic Outreach Program
One of Buckhannon-Upshur’s very own, Gabby Parke, was part of an exclusive group of young ladies selected for a very prestigious athletic honor, as she was chosen by Coach Kelly Tolar, the assistant women’s Basketball Coach at Clarendon College to compete on America’s Team girl’s basketball team in the summer of 2023.
Updated: 2 months ago
16-U Softball Team competes in Firecracker Frenzy Tournament
The Diamond Dream 16-and-under team traveled to Charleston on Saturday, July 2 for the Firecracker Frenzy holiday tournament. Diamond Dream player three games on Saturday, ending the tournament with a 1-2 overall record, with both losses coming in heartbreaking fashion.
Updated: 2 months ago
Diamond Dream 14-U Softball drop close contest, 3-2
The Diamond Dream 14-and-under Softball Team, coached by Billy Beachler, Danny Marple, and Levi Abel was back in action this past Sunday, July 3 against the W.Va. Dusters 14-and-under squad.
Updated: 2 months ago
BSC Splashers earn 21 event wins in road meet
The Buckhannon Swim Club Splashers were back in action Tuesday, June 28 as they hit the road for an away meet with the Clarksburg Country Club Swim Team.
Updated: 2 months ago
Big weeks shake up Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League standings
With a 19 1/2 to 13 1/2 win over Baker Tilly, the First Community Bank team seized sole control of the top of the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League standings through the second week of the third quarter of play.
Updated: 2 months ago
Little Lady Bucs 12-U Softball sweeps doubleheader
TENNERTON — Back on Wednesday, June 29 the Little Lady Buccaneers 12-and-under softball team welcomed Bridgeport to Tennerton for a home doubleheader. Coaches Brian McQuain, Chris Brown, Levi Bender, and Sarah Kesling had their group of girls ready to play as they swept both of the day’s games against Bridgeport.
Updated: 2 months ago
Saturday Night Thunder at Elkins Raceway
Spectators filled the grandstands, as the fall of a waving green flag marked the start of Saturday, July 2 Thunder in the Mountains races at Elkins Raceway, kicking off another month of paint-trading action with a bang.
Updated: 2 months ago
BSC Splashers welcome Shinnston Sharks to Upshur County
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon Swim Club Splashers welcomed the Shinnston Sharks Swim Team on Thursday, June 23, 2022. In total the Splashers won 9 relay events. The happenings of the meet are below.
Updated: 2 months ago
Three Bobcats selected to USTFCCCA All-Region Team
NEW ORLEANS, La. — West Virginia Wesleyan sprinters Faith Gandy, Ny’Tierra Hobbs and Tanner Faulkiner were named to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Atlantic Region Team, on Wednesday (June 22).
Updated: 2 months ago
B-U’s Diamond Dealers 13-U Baseball Team wins Elkins Invitational
ELKINS — The Diamond Dealers 13-and-under Baseball Team, coached by Charles Conaway, Jacob Atkins, Lisa Biller and Pete Sandy, put together an impressive trip to the Diamond Dealers Invitational held at Elkins High School, winning the 13-and-under championship last weekend.
Updated: 2 months ago
Upshur County Summer Basketball League hosts 2022 season opener
TENNERTON — After months of fundraising, planning, organizing, and putting out the word, League Director Mitchell Shaw has grown the Upshur County Summer Basketball League to feature fourteen teams in the 2022 season.
Updated: 2 months ago
Fans pack the track for action-packed weekend at Elkins Raceway
KERANS — Gates opened at 3 p.m. this past Saturday, June 25, at the Elkins Raceway in Kerans, West Virginia as fans came out to the track in droves for an extra special night of gripping dirt-track.
Updated: 2 months ago
Bryant takes second in Bullseye competition Open Championship Tournament
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Thousands of student-archers congregated in Louisville’s Kentucky Exposition Center this past weekend to take part in The National Archery in Schools Program Open Championship Tournament, which ran from Thursday, June 23 through Saturday, June 25.
Updated: 2 months ago
Lisa Cain Edwards Jones jumps to the top of Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League
TENNERTON — The Lisa Cain Edward Jones team jumped to the top of the first third-quarter Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League standings after putting together a huge scoring week against High Point Construction.
Updated: 2 months ago
Buckhannon Legion Post #7 sweeps doubleheader against Wellsburg Legion Post #34
TENNERTON — The first match-up Saturday’s doubleheader took place in Tennerton and the Post #7 Legionnaires wasted no time building a comfortable 5-0 lead after just the first inning of play, despite only managing a single hit.
Updated: 2 months ago
Diamond Dream 14-U Softball goes 2-1 in three games weekend
TENNERTON — The girls of the 14-under Diamond Dream softball team kicked off a busy weekend of play with three games this past Saturday, June 25.
Updated: 2 months ago
BSC Splashers back in action against Bridgeport Swim
BRIDGEPORT — The Buckhannon Swim Club Splashers traveled to Bridgeport on Tuesday, June 21 for a date with the Bridgeport Swim Team.
Updated: 2 months ago
Team West Virginia enjoys standout week at 2022 Special Olympics
ORLANDO, Fla. — Team West Virginia recently had twenty-two athletes from across the state who earned the right to represent our state in Athletics, Bocce, Bowling, Golf and Swimming during the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex down in Orlando, Florida back on Sunday, June 5 to Sunday, June 12.
Updated: 2 months ago
BSC Splashers look sharp instorm-shortened home-meet
TENNERTON — The Splashers of the Buckhannon Swimming Club (BSC) continue to impress in the early stages of the 2022 Summer season, as they largely got the best of their Club Mountaineer Swimming counterparts in a storm-shortened home meet back on Thursday, June 16.
Updated: 2 months ago
12-U Softball Team splits doubleheader with rival
WESTON — Head Coach Chris Brown and his Buckhannon-Upshur 12-and-under Little Lady Buccaneers softball team split their recent road doubleheader with rival Lewis County back on Sunday, June 12.
Updated: 2 months ago
BSC Splashers sweep Lake Floyd Swim Club
LAKE FLOYD — Last Tuesday, on June 14 the Buckhannon Swim Club Splashers traveled to Harrison County to square off against the Lake Floyd Swim Club.
Updated: 2 months ago
Kid’s Candy Rush event generates a buzz at Elkins Raceway
KERANS — The usual break-neck racing action at Elkins Raceway took a brief pause during the regularly scheduled intermission between races to celebrate the youth, as track staff dumped over 5,000 pieces of candy along the front stretch and allowed the kids to fill containers to their hearts delight.
Updated: 2 months ago
Custom Cabinets wins second-quarter Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League
TENNERTON — Although Custom Cabinets suffered a slight setback to the First Community Bank team last Wednesday, June 15; their pain was eased by officially taking home the second-quarter title in the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League. Custom Cabinets held on to their commanding points lead with 97 1/2 points, in spite of the 16 1/2 to 15 loss to the First Community Bank team.
Updated: 2 months ago
B-UHS’ Gillum takes seventh in the 800m dash at Adidas Outdoor Nationals
GREENSBORO, N.C. —Even after the conclusion of the 2022 track season, Buckhannon-Upshur High School junior track standout Jordan Gillum looks for ways to work on his craft.
Updated: 3 months ago
Hudson becomes WVWC Softball’s first Academic All-American since 2016
AUSTIN, Texas — West Virginia Wesleyan pitcher Hannah Hudson was named to the Second Team Academic All-America® softball team selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Tuesday, June 7.
Updated: 3 months ago
135 WVWC Spring student athletes named to MEC Academic Awards List
BRIDGEPORT — The Mountain East Conference revealed its All-MEC Academic Teams and the Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the spring 2022 semester on Wednesday (June 15).
Updated: 3 months ago
Buckhannon native joins Best Virginia #TBT team
TENNERTON — Buckhannon’s own Tanner McGrew recently announced his intentions to play for the Best Virginia team in the $1-million dollar “The Basketball Tournament”. This year’s edition of the #TBT is scheduled to tip off on July 16, with the championship game set for August 2.
Updated: 3 months ago
Body Armor MMA to offer new classes
BUCKHANNON — Body Armor MMA is now offering two fit-tastic activities, Jiu-Jitsu and Body Armor Functional Fitness classes.
Updated: 3 months ago
All-in basketball workshop to be held at SYCC
BUCKHANNON — Lacey Tenney is offering an All-in basketball workshop at Stockert Youth and Community Center on July 7. Tenney stated, “I know sports camps can be expensive, but I want everyone to have the opportunity to learn and enjoy the sport I love so much!”
Updated: 3 months ago
Splashers split first event of the summer with Elkins Otters
ELKINS — The Buckhannon Swim Club Splashers kicked their 2022 season with a date with the Elkins Otters Swim Team last Thursday, June 9.
Updated: 3 months ago
Upshur County Youth Baseball Spring Season Recap
TENNERTON — Standings and results are in for the 2022 Upshur County Youth Baseball League’s Spring season.
Updated: 3 months ago
Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League: week 9 update
TENNERTON — The team representing Custom Cabinets once again proved their status as the team to beat last Wednesday, June 8 as they racked up their third straight dominant win after beating High Point Construction 20 to 12.
Updated: 3 months ago
Players from across W.Va. flock to B-U for McGrew’s basketball camp
TENNERTON — Buckhannon-Upshur High School and West Virginia Wesleyan College alumni, professional basketball player Tanner McGrew teamed up with fellow former MEC standouts Jamel Morris and Will Vorhees, as well as two notable female hoopers in Stephanie Anderson and Emily Stoller, to hold an individual basketball camp at Buckhannon-Upshur High School, that started on June 1 and ran through June 3.
Updated: 3 months ago
Ball wins MVP of Region 1 All-Star softball game
BUFFALO — Buckhannon-Upshur High School Lady Buccaneers softball senior star and recent Davis & Elkins College commit Robin Ball took full advantage of her last time donning the blue and white in Thursday, June, West Virginia Regional High School All-Star softball game.
Updated: 3 months ago
Calef-Boring named to Big 10 All-Conference Second-Team
TENNERTON — With the conclusion of the 2022 West Virginia boy’s prep baseball season, postseason awards and honors were announced by the Big 10 Conference earlier this week.
Updated: 3 months ago
Tenney named 2022 John L. Tenney Memorial Award winner
TENNERTON — On Friday, May 27, Buckhannon-Upshur High School (B-UHS) senior Cameron Tenney added his name to a very exclusive, hallowed list of Buccaneer baseball greats to have won the John L. Tenney Memorial Baseball Award.
Updated: 3 months ago
UC Youth Baseball, Softball League officially open Fall Ball sign-ups
TENNERTON — The Upshur County Youth Baseball and Softball League has announced that it has opened registration for the upcoming Fall season. The league is planning to organize 12-and-under, 10-and-under, 8-and-under and 6-and-under divisions for baseball, while softball division structure might slightly differ from baseball depending on participation.
Updated: 3 months ago
Lady Bucs Lax program strongly represented on 2022 W. Va. All-State teams
TENNERTON — While Head Coach Jamie Greene and his 17-2 Lady Buccaneers lacrosse team fell just short of bringing home the state championship, the praise and postseason honors and awards continue to roll in for this talented group of local young ladies.
Updated: 3 months ago
Buckhannon-Upshur “Sport”-light: Jordan Gillum
BUCKHANNON — It is important to highlight the youth in Upshur County and the hard work they have put in to excelling in the sports they play.
Updated: 3 months ago
American Legion Post #7 baseball team no-hits Kingwood in season opener
TENNERTON — Manager Kevin Boring, head coach Danny Marple, and their American Legion Post #7 staff and team started their season with a bang as Isaac Lane and Brady Hurst combined to pitch a no-hitter against Kingwood Post #56 on last Wednesday, June 1 at William E. Phillips Memorial Field.
Updated: 3 months ago
Autograph night a big draw for Elkins Raceway’s Saturday Night Thunder
ELKINS — Spectators flocked to the Elkin Raceway grandstands for last Saturday’s autograph night last Saturday, June 4 as many fans took advantage of the opportunity to meet and get items signed by their favorite drivers. As the evening wore on, drivers began to turn their attention away from their adoring fans and towards the nights action.
Updated: 3 months ago
2022 Buccaneer running camp to start in July
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School (B-UHS) Cross Country program and their sponsor Country Roads Physical Therapy will be holding a week-long running camp at the high school, starting on Monday, July 11 and lasting until Friday, July 15.
Updated: 3 months ago
St. Joseph’s Hospital to provide free sports physicals
BUCKHANNON — St. Joseph’s Hospital will be providing free sports physicals for Buckhannon-Upshur Middle and High School students on Wednesday, June 8, between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m.
Updated: 3 months ago
Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League week 8 update
TENNERTON — For the second straight week, Custom Cabinets picked up another big win. Custom Cabinets defeated Hank Ellis Insurance by a score of 20 to 13 1/2 to stay atop the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League points standings for a second consecutive week with 62 1/2 total points.
Updated: 3 months ago
“Saturday Night Thunder” kicks off delayed start to 2022 season at Elkins Raceway
ELKINS – After several weekends of postponements due to inclement weather, 2022 regular season racing at the nearby Elkins Raceway finally got underway with the “Thunder in the Mountains” Memorial Day event last weekend on Saturday, May 28.
Updated: 3 months ago
13-U Diamond Dealers teams with BWWs for fundraiser
BUCKHANNON — The 13-and-under Diamond Dealers baseball team will be holding a fundraising event in conjunction with Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday, June 15 from 4 to 9 p.m.
Updated: 3 months ago
B-UMS Volleyball to host summer workouts for prospective players
BUCKHANNON — Head Coach Sheena Westfall and her Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Lady Buccaneers volleyball program is planning a summer workout program for any prospective players entering the sixth, seventh, or eighth-grades.
Updated: 3 months ago
Kimble, McDaniels headline 2022 Big 10 All-Conference Softball Team
TENNERTON — Two members of head coach Levi Bender’s 2022 Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Buccaneers softball team were named to the Big 10 All-Conference team that was released last Wednesday, May 25. Both senior Shelby McDaniels and sophomore Jansen Kimble earned all-conference selections after tremendous 2022 campaigns.
Updated: 3 months ago
Marksmen compete at the Mountaineer Strawberry 2700 Championships
PEEL TREE — Marksman from around the nation congregated near the Upshur County/Barbour County line, at the White Horse Firearms Center Range for the Brassmaster “Strawberry Shoot,” as part of the 80th Strawberry Festival Celebration on May 21 and 22. The Strawberry Shoot, is the nickname for the two-day shooting competition officially known as the Mountaineer Strawberry 2700 Championships.
Updated: 3 months ago
11 competitors qualify for the W. Va. State Irish Road Bowling Championships
BUCKHANNON — The age old Irish tradition of Road Bowling continues to thrive in North Central West Virginia, as a packed field of competitors of all ages came out to take part in the Strawberry Festival Irish Road Bowling Qualifier, which got underway Saturday May 21 at 4 PM.
Updated: 3 months ago
B-UHS to offer summer soccer camp
TENNERTON — This summer marks the return of B-UHS summer soccer camp and is open to players entering first through eighth grade during the next coming school year.
Updated: 3 months ago
Fantastic weather, touching moments highlight 2022 W. Va. Special Olympics Summer Games
CHARLESTON — The SOWV (Special Olympics West Virginia) helped their 2022 Summer Games, a 1-day event on this past Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Charleston at Laidley Field. Participating athletes competed in various track and field events, as well as bocce, baggo and softball.
Updated: 3 months ago
WVWC Football releases 2022 schedule
BUCKHANNON — West Virginia Wesleyan football announced the schedule that will be played in the fall of 2022. The schedule features 11 games including 10 against Mountain East Conference competition.
Updated: 3 months ago
B-UHS Athlete of the Week 5-28-2022
Reese Hutson and The 4x400-meter Buccaneers Track Relay Team
Updated: 3 months ago
Little Lady Bucs 11-U Softball Team wraps up undefeated season
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur 11-and-under Little Lady Buccaneers softball team, sponsored by AFP, earned a tournament championship with two wins in as many days, beating Elkins in the opening round by a score of 10-1 back on Saturday, May 21 before shutting out Philip-Barbour on Sunday, May 22.
Updated: 3 months ago
Lady Bucs LAX nearly miss WVSLA Championship
ELKINS — Head Coach Jamie Greene’s Buckhannon-Upshur High School Lady Buccaneers Lacrosse Team fell just short of bringing a WVSLA state championship to Tennerton, losing to the Fairmont Senior Polar Bears by a final score of 17-5 in a neutral site game this past Saturday, May 21 at Davis and Elkins College.
Updated: 3 months ago
Rain delays interfere with start of the 2022 season at Elkins Raceway
ELKINS — Local racing enthusiasts will have had to wait just a bit longer than usual to enjoy the annual exciting, paint-trading action at the nearby Elkins raceway this summer, as the 2022 season opener has been continually delayed due to rain impacting the safety of track conditions.
Updated: 3 months ago
WVWC to hold summer volleyball camp
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan Lady Bobcats volleyball program will be hosting a summer youth camp for players ages 8 to 18. Starting June 26 and running until June 29 at the Main Gym in the Rockefeller Center.
Updated: 3 months ago
Bucs 4x400 Relay Team secure state championship, team shines at 2022 state meet
CHARLESTON — The athletes representing the Buckhannon-Upshur High School track team outperformed all pre-meet predictions in the 2022 West Virginia Track and Field Championships at Charleston’s Laidley Field, which started on Thursday, May 19 and lasted until Saturday, May 21.
Updated: 4 months ago
Pitts, Andrick represent Tennis Bucs at State Championships
CHARLESTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Buccaneers Tennis Team duo of Caden Andrick and Aden Pitts, recently represented B-U at the 2022 West Virginia State High School Championships, which started on Thursday, May 12 and wrapped up on Saturday, May 14. The pair of Bucs posted strong showings at the Kanawha City Community Center Tennis Facility.
Updated: 4 months ago
B-UMS Track Teams wrap up successful season
BRIDGEPORT — Head coach Taylor Stacy’s young Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Buccaneers track teams enjoyed a very successful 2022 season, which recently came to a close with the Harry Green Invitational held on Bridgeport back on Saturday, May 14.
Updated: 4 months ago
Lady Bucs cap off successful year at 2022 State Meet
TENNERTON — For the latest senior stars in the storied tradition of girls track teams for Buckhannon-Upshur High School, the West Virginia State Meet held this past weekend at Charleston’s Laidley Field, was one last opportunity to showcase their ability on the biggest stage in WVSSAC track and field competition.
Updated: 4 months ago
Buckhannon-Upshur YBA breaks ground on field renovations
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur Youth Baseball and Softball Association has announced that they have officially broken ground and started the planned $25,000 upgrade to their fields and facilities.
Updated: 4 months ago
Seven B-UHS athletes sign to continue in collegiate sports
TENNERTON — On Tuesday, May 17, seven Buckhannon-Upshur High School student-athletes signed letters of intent to continue their careers on the collegiate level.
Updated: 4 months ago
B-UHS Athletic Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2021
TENNERTON — Athletic giants of the community congregated last Saturday, May 14 at 6 p.m. for the 18th Annual Buckhannon-Upshur Athletic Hall-of-Fame Ceremony.
Updated: 4 months ago
B-UHS Track Teams take Class AAA, Region I meet by storm Several Bucs qualify for states
MORGANTOWN — Athletes representing Buckhannon-Upshur High School Track Team had quite the showing last Tuesday, May 12 in the Class AAA Region I meet at Mylan Park in Morgantown, with several individuals and relay teams punching their ticket to the University of Charleston’s Laidley Field for the West Virginia State Track Meet this coming Friday and Saturday, May 21 and 22.
Updated: 4 months ago
B-UHS E-Sports Call of Duty Team finishes fifth at Nationals
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School E-Sports Call of Duty “Team A” took a fifth-place finish in the High School E-Sports League’s National Tournament, compiling a 1-2 record over the span of three matches against some of the best gaming competition from around the country, to conclude their first full year of competition.
Updated: 4 months ago
WVWC’s Hobbs qualifies for NCAA Outdoor Championships in 100-meter dash
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — After a standout 2022 campaign, West Virginia Wesleyan sophomore sprinter Ny’Tierra Hobbs qualified in the 100-meter dash for the three-day NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships meet hosted by Grand Valley State in Allendale, Michigan, starting on Thursday, May 26 to Saturday, May 28.
Updated: 4 months ago
Buckhannon-Upshur “Sport”-light: Miranda Greene
BUCKHANNON — It is important to highlight the youth in Upshur County and the hard work they have put in to excelling in the sports they play.
Updated: 4 months ago
WVWC to offer summer tennis camps
BUCKHANNON — This summer West Virginia Wesleyan’s assistant tennis coach Emanuel Mallya will be offering area youth both private and group tennis lessons. Lessons will be for ages 5 and up and will be held at the indoor tennis court at WVWC.
Updated: 4 months ago
LAX Lady Bucs punch ticket to state title with win over St. Albans, 14-1
TENNERTON — After head coach Jamie Greene’s #1-seeded Buckhannon-Upshur High School Lady Buccaneer lacrosse team (16-1, 12-0 in WVSLA play) won their opening round playoff game with Harrison County, originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 11th via forfeit.
Updated: 4 months ago
B-UMS Softball claims three consecutive wins, move to 15-1
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Lady Buccaneers softball team claimed three huge victories at the start of the month to move to 15-1 on the 2022 campaign.
Updated: 4 months ago
Softball Lady Bobcats see 2022 season come to an end in NCAA Regional Final
KUTZTOWN, Pa. — The West Virginia Wesleyan softball team (38-18-1) successful season came to an end as the Lady Bobcats were eliminated in the NCAA Tournament by the Atlantic Region’s number one seed and host, Kutztown (Pa.) (40-13) on Saturday, May 14 at North Campus Field in Kutztown, Pennsylvania.
Updated: 4 months ago
Bob Cupp Memorial names first quarter winner
BUCKHANNON — On Wednesday, May 11, Bob Cupp Memorial hosted week 5 of play. During the match, Hank Ellis Insurance beat Lisa Cain Edwards with a score of 18.
Updated: 4 months ago
Bucs LAX collects opening round playoff win against St. Albans
ST. ALBANS — The race for the West Virginia State Lacrosse Championship is underway with the opening round of the West Virginia Scholastic Lacrosse Association tournament.
Updated: 4 months ago
Lady Bobcats Softball hold off Mercyhurst in NCAA Regional “nail-biter”
KUTZTOWN, Pa. — Taylor Swartz’s sacrifice fly error was the difference in the West Virginia Wesleyan Lady Bobcats (37-16-1) softball team’s NCAA Atlantic Region opening round victory over Mercyhurst (32-15) on Thursday, May 12 at the North Campus Field in Kutztown, Pennsylvania.
Updated: 4 months ago
Little Lady Bucs 11-U Softball Team trounce rival, 16-1
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur 11-and-under Little Lady Buccaneers Softball Team (14-5) led rival Lewis County wire-to-wire en route to a dominate with a 16-1 home win last week on Thursday, May 5.
Updated: 4 months ago
Varsity Bucs claim pair of rivalry wins against Elkins, Lewis counties
TENNERTON — Head Coach Adam Squire’ Buckhannon-Upshur High School Varsity Buccaneer Baseball Team (7-16) picked up a pair of huge rivalry wins last week against Elkins and Lewis County last week on Wednesday, May 4 and Thursday, May 5, respectively.
Updated: 4 months ago
B-UMS Little Bucs dominate Elkins, 11-3
TENNERTON — Young third baseman Haiden Tenney posted a strong 4-5 mark at the plate, as the head coach Jason Westfall’s Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School baseball team (7-7) defeated the Elkins Middle School Tigers at home by a final score of 11-3 last Thursday, May 5.
Updated: 4 months ago
Buckhannon-Upshur “Sport”-light: Gaidian Adams
BUCKHANNON — It is important to highlight the youth in Upshur County and the hard work they have put in to excelling in the sports they play.
Updated: 4 months ago
Hudson Wins MEC Pitcher of the Year, Warner selected as MEC Coach of the Year
BRIDGEPORT — It would be safe to say that the MEC Conference tournament runners-up WVWC Lady Bobcats softball was well-represented on the list of MEC softball accolades. As the league office announced its awards and accolades this past Thursday, May 5.
Updated: 4 months ago
Track Bucs claim Big X Conference Championship
GRAFTON — Head Coach Patty Wager’s Buckhannon-Upshur High School Track Team won seven total events, en route to winning the Big 10 Conference Championship meet overall team title back on Friday, May 6 after amassing a staggering 132 team points. Wager’s Bucs were the only one of the thirteen team field to top the 100-team point milestone.
Updated: 4 months ago
B-UMS Baseball drops home heartbreaker to Tucker County, 7-6
TENNERTON — Head Coach Jason Westfall and his Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Baseball Team (7-6) played host to the Tucker Valley Middle School Wildcats this past Wednesday, May 4.
Updated: 4 months ago
B-UHS to host 18th Annual Hall of Fame Induction
TENNERTON — The Hall of Fame Class of 2021will be inducting students at the 18th Annual Induction Banquet on Saturday May 14, 2022. The banquet will take place at the B-U High School at 6 p.m.
Updated: 4 months ago
Track Lady Bucs capture third-place honors in Big X Championship
GRAFTON — Head Coach Jackie Zuliani has guided the Buckhannon-Upshur High School Lady Buccaneers Track Team as they have built an impeccable resume throughout the course of the 2022 campaign.
Updated: 4 months ago
Lady Bucs trounce George Washington, University to move to 15-1
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers walloped the host George Washington Patriots lacrosse team by a final score of 18-4 in Thursday’s league match.
Updated: 4 months ago
Bob Cupp Memorial League sees week four of play
BUCKHANNON — Week 4 results for the Bob Cupp Memorial League are in. On Wednesday, May 4, Lisa Cain Edward Jones won with an overall score of 14.5 against Baker Tilly with a 19.5. Custom Cabinets took second with a score of 15 followed closely behind by High Point Construction and Feola’s Flowers tying with a 15.5.
Updated: 4 months ago
Buckhannon-Upshur “Sport”-light: Madelyn Frye
BUCKHANNON — It is important to highlight the youth in Upshur County and the hard work they have put in to excelling in the sports they play.
Updated: 4 months ago
Lady Bucs earn consecutive home victories
TENNERTON — After a pair of losses to Bridgeport and Fairmont Senior on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 respectively, head coach Levi Bender’s Buckhannon-Upshur High School Lady Buccaneer Softball Team (9-12) claimed home back-to-back victories against Big 10 Conference foes Robert C. Byrd and Preston County to get back to their winning wash.
Updated: 4 months ago
Bucs Track Team claims 11 wins in home-meet
TENNERTON — Head coach Patty Wager’s Buckhannon-Upshur High School track team picked up another win in the small seven-team meet as the Buccaneers hosted at Freal “Red” Crites Memorial Field last week on Tuesday, April 26.
Updated: 4 months ago
Bobcat Softball locks up MEC regular season crown
BRIDGEPORT — The Mountain East Conference announced the 2022 postseason conference tournament schedule on Tuesday (May 3).
Updated: 4 months ago
Adcock collects ninth multi-goal game of 2022
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan Lady Bobcats lacrosse team (3-10, 0-7 MEC) fell to Frostburg State (8-6, 6-1 MEC) last week on Wednesday, April 27 at Ross Field.
Updated: 4 months ago
Mountain East Conference Track & Field Championships: Recap
GLENVILLE — The West Virginia Wesleyan track and field team wrapped up three days of competition at the Mountain East Conference Track and Field Championships at I.L & Sue Morris Stadium at Glenville State University.
Updated: 4 months ago
Lady Bucs Track collect overall team title at home-meet
TENNERTON — Head Coach Jackie Zuliani’s Buckhannon-Upshur High School track team picked up another win in the small seven-team meet they Lady Buccaneers hosted at Freal “Red” Crites Memorial Field last week on Tuesday, April 26.
Updated: 4 months ago
Bob Cupp Memorial League: Week 3 results
BUCKHANNON — The week three results are in for the Bob Cupp Memorial League. On April 27, 2022 the competing teams continued to show progress with competitive matchups.
Updated: 4 months ago
Interim tag removed as Spencer becomes Men’s Soccer Head Coach
BUCKHANNON —West Virginia Wesleyan Athletics and Interim President Dr. James Moore announced Josh Spencer to take over as permanent head coach for the WVWC men’s soccer team on Wednesday (May 4).
Updated: 4 months ago
Bucs rebound with 12-2 win against Brooke
GRAFTON — For many casual local sports fans, the games often only matter at the end of the season when reviewing overall records or stats.
Updated: 4 months ago
Blue Lady Bucs 8-U Softball dominate Elkins
BUCKHANNON — The Upshur County girl’s 8 and under youth softball team, the Blue Lady Bucs, were back at it again on Friday, April 29. The team dominated their game against the 8-U Elkins Softball team, that took place in Buckhannon.
Updated: 4 months ago
Nine Acrobatics & Tumbling athletes named to NCATA Academic Honor Roll
EUGENE, Ore. — The National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association (NCATA) announced its Academic Honor Roll for the 2022 season on Monday, April 25.
Updated: 4 months ago
Little Lady Bucs 11-U Softball dominate Bridgeport
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur 11-and-under softball team picked up wins 12 and 13 on the season this past week, as they blew out the Bridgeport Little Indians in a pair of meetings on Monday, April 25 and Wednesday, April 27.
Updated: 4 months ago
B-UHS LAX to host fundraiser, accepting donations
BUCKHANNON — Buckhannon-Upshur Boys Lacrosse teams are currently accepting monetary donations and will be hosting an online fundraiser slated to begin Monday, August 1.
Updated: 4 months ago
Lady Bucs collect seven total victories, gain team title at 2022 Patriot Classic
CHARLESTON — Head Coach Jackie Zuliani led her red-hot Lady Buccaneer track and field team into the Friday, April 22, Patriot Classic held at Charleston’s Laidley Field with high expectations.
Updated: 4 months ago
Lady Bucs LAX score road win against St. Albans, move to 13-1
ST. ALBANS — Head Coach Jamie Greene and assistant coach Dave Lewellyn had led their 2022 Lady Buccaneers lacrosse team to an impressive 12-1 leading up to the Friday, April 22 scheduled road trip to face off against the St. Albans High School Red Dragons.
Updated: 4 months ago
Upshur Co. Youth Tee-Ball Central Supply, Ace Aggregates square off
TENNERTON – Upshur County’s youth tee-ball teams for children ages four to six are enjoying an outstanding start to the spring.
Updated: 4 months ago
WVWC Track Teams score slew of top placements at 2022 Mountaineer Showcase
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia Wesleyan track & field team wrapped up a two-day event at West Virginia University, where they participated in the Mountaineer Showcase on both Friday and Saturday, April 22 and 23.
Updated: 4 months ago
Big first inning pushes Lady Bobcats to game two win
BUCKHANNON — An eight-run inning in game two helped the West Virginia Wesleyan Lady Bobcats Softball Team (27-12-1, 17-5 MEC) mercy run-rule the Charleston Golden Eagles (25-17, 17-9 MEC) this past Saturday, April 23 at Culpepper Field.
Updated: 4 months ago
Tennis Bobcats secure MEC Tournament bid with win against D&E
ELKINS — The WVWC Bobcats Tennis Team took down Davis & Elkins on Friday, April 22 to secure a bid into the Mountain East Conference tournament.
Updated: 4 months ago
Bucs collect seven wins, gain team title at the 2022 Patriot Classic
CHARLESTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Buc Track and Field team traveled to Laidley Field in Charleston last Friday, April 22 for the 2022 edition of the Patriot Classic track meet. The Bucs collected seven total wins, four coming in individual events and the other three coming in relay races.
Updated: 4 months ago
Buckhannon-Upshur “Sport”-light: Chloe Cale
BUCKHANNON — It is important to highlight the youth in Upshur County and the hard work they have put in to excelling in the sports they play.
Updated: 4 months ago
B-U Little Lady Bucs Softball collect a pair of wins over Elkins
ELKINS — The 11-under Little Lady Bucs, lead by the coaching staff of: Brian McQuain, Chris Brown, and Sarah Kesling, claimed a pair of victories this past Sunday, April 24 in Elkins during a road double-header.
Updated: 4 months ago
Spencer named Interim Head Men’s Soccer Coach
BUCKHANNON — West Virginia Wesleyan College Director of Athletics Randy Tenney named Josh Spencer interim head coach of the WVWC men’s soccer team on Monday, April 25.
Updated: 4 months ago
MGA dominates at Spring into States meet
DELMONT Pa. — Gymnasts from Mountain Gymnastics Academy brought back 12 gold, 4 silver and 17 bronze medals to central West Virginia from their performance at the Spring into States meet on April 23 and 24 in Delmont, Pa.
Updated: 4 months ago
Donnen, Marple, Westfall throw combined no-hitter, dominate Elkins, 15-5
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Baseball Bucs entered last Wednesday’s match-up, April 20, against rival Elkins looking to bounce back following a tough outing against George Washington at home the previous Saturday, April 16.
Updated: 4 months ago
WVWC Tennis Coach presented with court dedication
BUCKHANNON — West Virginia Wesleyan College and the WVWC Tennis Program received a generous donation to rename court five after the Bobcat legend Jim Smith.
Updated: 4 months ago
Coach Davis releases 2022 B-UHS summer football schedule
TENNERTON — Following a rollercoaster 3-7 2021-22 season, the Buckhannon-Upshur High School football coaching staff is in the early stages of organizing their summer offseason workout program.
Updated: 4 months ago
WVWC enshrines Class of 2020, 2021 Hall of Fame inductees in emotional ceremony
BUCKHANNON — West Virginia Wesleyan College welcomed both the inductees representing the classes of 2020 and 2021 Hall of Fame back to Buckhannon this past week to be enshrined together as part of the school’s Homecoming Week for festivities on Thursday, April 21.
Updated: 4 months ago
B-UHS E-sports Team earns right to play for National Championship
TENNERTON — In the hyper-competitive high school E-Sports league (HSEL), Buckhannon-Upshur High School’s Project Leviathan Gaming has quickly established themselves as a one of the fastest rising programs in the country.
Updated: 4 months ago
Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League completes competitive first two weeks
BUCKHANNON — Since league play opened up just over two weeks ago, the teams participating the 2022Buckhannon Country Club’s Bob Cupp Memorial Golf have been showing off just how competitive this league is, as several of the matches within the open two weeks decided by thin matches.
Updated: 4 months ago
WVWC’s Hudson named MEC’s Pitcher of the Week
BRIDGEPORT — West Virginia Wesleyan senior pitcher Hannah Hudson was named the Mountain East Conference Pitcher of the Week last Monday, April 18 for the second time this season; after previously earning the honor on March 15.
Updated: 4 months ago
Little Lady Bucs Softball Team sweep triple-header held at LC
WESTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur 11-and-under Little Lady Buccaneer softball coaching staff, consisting of Brian McQuain, Chris Brown and Sarah Kesling boast a team that is loaded with young talent across the board.
Updated: 4 months ago
Lady Bucs Tennis picks up 3 straight wins, fall to rival Lewis County, John Marshall
WESTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School girl’s tennis team is talented and competitive but is young and inexperienced.
Updated: 4 months ago
Bucs Tennis Team bounce back after first loss of 2022, improve to 12-1
WESTON — The highly-touted, veteran Buckhannon-Upshur High School Boy’s Tennis Team faced a full slate of games last week.
Updated: 4 months ago
Lady Bucs LAX Team bounces back from first loss, dominate John Marshall, 20-1
GLENDALE — Coming off a shocking home loss to the Fairmont Senior Polar Bears back on Friday, March 15; The Lady Buccaneers (10-1, 8-0 in WVSLA play) collected themselves ahead of Tuesday, April 19’s scheduled road trip to take on the John Marshall Monarchs.
Updated: 4 months ago
WVWC outduel Frostburg State in “Battle of the Bobcats,” 6-1
FROSTBURG, Md. — The WVWC men’s tennis team looked like the definition of competitive greatness in the “Battle of the Bobcats,” as they swept Frostburg State in their road matchup on Wednesday, April 20.
Updated: 4 months ago
B-UHS Athlete of the Week 4-23-2022
Taiwo Babawale-Thropp and Jansen Kimble
Updated: 4 months ago
Oliveto, Shreve and Zuliani shine as Lady Bucs win five-team home meet
TENNERTON — The Lady Buccaneers Track Team welcomed East Fairmont, Tygart Valley, Pocahontas County and Pendleton County to Tennerton for a small, five-team meet this past Tuesday, April 12.
Updated: 5 months ago
Lady Bucs Softball claims blowout victory over Bridgeport, 10-2
TENNERTON — Head Coach Levi Bender and the Buckhannon-Upshur High School Lady Buccaneer softball team (6-5) welcomed Big 10 Conference rivals, the Bridgeport Indians (2-5), to town last Wednesday, April 13.
Updated: 5 months ago
Lady Bucs LAX upset by Fairmont Senior, 14-7
TENNERTON — For the first time in the 2022 campaign, Head Coach Jamie Greene’s Lady Buccaneers Lacrosse Team tasted defeat, losing a battle of the West Virginia Scholastic Lacrosse Association’s top two teams to the Fairmont Senior Polar Bears on their home turf.
Updated: 5 months ago
Bucs LAX scores home win over St. Albans, 14-8
TENNERTON — Head Coach D.J. Ray and the Buckhannon-Upshur High School Boy’s Lacrosse Team seem to have hit their stride, picking up their third win in four games, to bring the team’s overall record to 3-5 in the season.
Updated: 5 months ago
WVWC A&T 450 Salto Toss Team wins Big 10 Championship, qualifies for NCATA National Championships
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan College Acrobatics and Tumbling program made history as its 450 Salto toss team, consisting of: Kayla Wade, Megan Miles, Tiara Stokes, Sydney McKinnon, Ali Ditchen and Cait Josef earned the first national NCATA qualification in program history.
Updated: 5 months ago
Blandino, Thropp duo steal the show, Bucs win five-team home meet
TENNERTON — Head Coach Patty Wager’s Buckhannon-Upshur High School track team welcomed East Fairmont, Tygart Valley, Pocahontas County and Pendleton County to Tennerton as they hosted a home meet last Tuesday, April 12.
Updated: 5 months ago
W. Va. spring gobbler season opens April 18, youth season opens April 16-17
SOUTH CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s spring gobbler season opens on April 18 and continues for five weeks to May 22, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR). Hunters can harvest one bearded bird per day with a season bag limit of two.
Updated: 5 months ago
Rewind: WVWC Men’s Soccer
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan College Men’s Soccer program has certainly come a long way from its humble beginnings as an on-campus club sport in 1959.
Updated: 5 months ago
Little Lady Bucs score pair of rivalry wins against Philip Barbour, Elkins to cap off undefeated week
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Girls’ Softball Team (3-1) entered this past week with two of their more anticipated games on their 2022 season schedule against Route #33 rivals, Philip Barbour and Elkin.
Updated: 5 months ago
Baseball Bobcats end losing drought with win against the Golden Eagles
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan (2-25, 2-14 MEC) baseball team ended a 16-game losing streak to the University of Charleston Golden Eagles (22-8, 14-2 MEC) on Monday, April 11, marking the first victory over the Golden Eagles since 2017.
Updated: 5 months ago
WVWC Softball rally in first game of a doubleheader, battle to a 1-1 draw in second game
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan (22-11-1, 12-4) softball team split a doubleheader with Davis & Elkins (16-21, 12-6) on Wednesday (April 13) evening at Culpepper Field.
Updated: 5 months ago
B-UHS Tennis Teams split home matches against North Marion
TENNERTON — Head Coach D.J. Rock’s Buckhannon-Upshur High School Tennis Teams welcomed the North Marion Huskies to Buckhannon last week on Wednesday, April 6.
Updated: 5 months ago
Buckhannon-Upshur “Sport”-light: Aden Pitts
BUCKHANNON — It is important to highlight the youth in Upshur County and the hard work they have put in to excelling in the sports they play.
Updated: 5 months ago
Baseball Bucs fall to rival Philip Barbour, 14-4
TENNERTON — Head Coach Adam Squires’ Buckhannon-Upshur High School Buccaneers Baseball Team (3-6) welcomed their Route 33 opponent, the Philip Barbour Colts, to the home field this past Monday, April 11.
Updated: 5 months ago
Lady Buccaneers Softball falls to Philip Barbour, 14-3
TENNERTON — Head Coach Levi Bender’s Lady Bucs Softball Team (6-4) took on their Route 33 neighbor and rivals, the Philip Barbour Colts, this past Monday, April 11.
Updated: 5 months ago
Multiple classes to be inducted into WVWC Hall of Fame
BUCKHANNON — West Virginia Wesleyan College will hold a banquet and ceremony to induct both the class of 2020 and 2021 to the WVWC Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday, April 21 as part of the school’s Homecoming festivities.
Updated: 5 months ago
Lady Bucs Track Team wins 7-team home meet
TENNERTON — Head Coach Jackie Zuliani guided the Lady Bucs Track and Field Team to victory in a 7-team meet last Tuesday, April 5.
Updated: 5 months ago
Bucs Track Team collects 13 wins, dominate home meet win
ENNERTON — Head Coach Patty Wager’s Boy’s Track and Field Team cruised to a team victory last Tuesday, April 5. Collectively, the Bucs won a staggering 13 events, compiling 196 team points en route to successfully defending their home track against a 7-team field.
Updated: 5 months ago
Abel hits pair of homers; Lady Bucs down East Fairmont, 19-3
TENNERTON – Coming off a split double-header against John Marshall and St. Clairsville, the Buckhannon-Upshur High School Softball Team (4-4) turned their attention to their only game of the week against the East Fairmont Hornets.
Updated: 5 months ago
Hines headlines 2021-22 Big 10 All-Conference Cheer Team
TENNERTON — Late this past week, the Big 10 Conference announced its all-conference cheerleading teams.
Updated: 5 months ago
Varsity Bucs fall 6-5 to Hornets, JV Bucs record a 4-4 tie
FAIRMONT — In their first game back in familiar territory back Monday, April 4 following a spring break trip to the Ripken Experience tournament in Myrtle Beach, the Buckhannon-Upshur baseball team (3-4) took on the East Fairmont Hornets.
Updated: 5 months ago
Currence receives All-State Honorable Mention, McDaniels named First Team All-State
TENNERTON — Buckhannon-Upshur High School junior center Kendal Currence and senior guard Shelby McDaniels were recently named to the 2021-22 Class AAAA Girls All-State Basketball Team.
Updated: 5 months ago
Greene leads Lady Bucs LAX to 19-1 win over St. Albans
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls lacrosse team (5-0) welcomed the St. Albans Red Dragons to Tennerton this past Friday, April 1.
Updated: 5 months ago
Bucs Tennis picks up wins against Liberty, University
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Boys Tennis Team was faced with a pair of big tests last week, in the form of matches against Liberty and University.
Updated: 5 months ago
B-UHS alumna collects MEC Athlete of the Week Honors for Lady Bobcats Softball Team
BUCKHANNON — West Virginia Wesleyan College Lady Bobcats Softball star Alli Robinson was selected as its Athlete of the Week.
Updated: 5 months ago
Bucs return home following memorable spring break trip
MYRTLE BEACH, S. C. — The Buckhannon-Upshur High school Varsity Baseball Team returned home this weekend following their Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach break trip this past week.
Updated: 5 months ago
McGrew to give back to hometown by holding basketball camp
TENNERTON — Attention to all West Virginia basketball community members, a new, amazing opportunity for kids in fourth through twelfth grade, interested in furthering their development as players, has been created by one of Buckhannon’s own.
Updated: 5 months ago
Lady Bucs rally in seventh inning, seal 10-6 win over Fairmont Senior
FAIRMONT — Last Thursday, March 31, the Buckhannon-Upshur High School Softball Team (3-3) traveled North to take on the Fairmont Senior Polar Bears.
Updated: 5 months ago
Lady Bucs softball destroy rival in 22-3 win over Elkins
ELKINS — Senior shortstop Shelby McDaniels hit a grand slam over the left field fence, highlighting a dominant 2 hit, 5 RBI performance, leading the Lady Buccaneers over Route 33 rival Elkins, by a score of 22-3 on Wednesday, March 30.
Updated: 5 months ago
B-UHS Track Team wins invitational, Lady Bucs finish fourth
WEST UNION — Both of the Buckhannon-Upshur High School Track Teams were back in action Friday, March 25, travelling to participate in the Doddridge County Invitational.
Updated: 5 months ago
B-UHS Tennis Teams split matchups against Wheeling Park
BUCKHANNON — The Buckhannon-Upshur Tennis Teams were back in action Monday, March 21, as they welcomed the Wheeling Park Patriots to town.
Updated: 5 months ago
Buckhannon- Upshur “Sport”-light: Catherine Oliveto
BUCKHANNON — It is important to highlight the youth in Upshur County and the hard work they have put in to excelling in the sports they play.
Updated: 5 months ago
Lady Bucs LAX destroy Wheeling Park, Harrison County, move to 3-0
BUCKHANNON — Under the guidance of Head Coach Jamie Green, the Buckhannon-Upshur High School Girl’s Lacrosse Team started the season off in dominant fashion, beating Capital on the road by a final score of 27-0 in their season opener back on Friday, March 18.
Updated: 5 months ago
Linger continues to reign supreme in W. Va. Fuji BJJ competition
BUCKHANNON — Madisyn “Mady” Linger, a 10-year-old Buckhannon native, has continued to cement herself as one of West Virginia’s toughest combat sport youth athletes.
Updated: 5 months ago
WVWC upsets Frostburg State on the road, notching third win of 2022
FROSTBRUG, Md. — The West Virginia Wesleyan Acrobatics and Tumbling team (3-2) collected a close, upset conference victory on the road over Frostburg State last Saturday, March 26, by a final score of 257.410-255.890.
Updated: 5 months ago
Zuliani signs national letter of intent to swim, throw discus for Merrimack College
TENNERTON — After weighing her options, Buckhannon-Upshur High School stand-out athlete Cameron Zuliani has come to a final decision on what college her tremendous academic and athletic talents will call home for the next four years.
Updated: 5 months ago
GSU earns first D-2 National Championship with win over Western Washington, 85-72
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Head Coach Kim Stephens and her #3-seeded Glenville State University Lady Pioneers basketball team (35-1) won the school’s first ever national championship in any sport, beating the #5-seeded Western Washington University Vikings (25-6) by a final score of 85-72 this past Friday, March 25 in the NCAA Division-2 Women’s Basketball Tournament final, held at the Bill Harris Arena in the Birmingham, Alabama Crossplex.
Updated: 5 months ago
B-UHS to host annual golf scramble
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Baseball team will be hosting the third annual golf scramble sponsored by Buckhannon Toyota. The event is to take place on May 21, 2022, at the Barbour County Country Club.
Updated: 5 months ago
Four Lady Bobcats record multiple goal outing as WVWC cruises by Randolph, 15-7
LYNCHBURG, Va. — The West Virginia Wesleyan lacrosse team (2-3) won a scheduled non-conference matchup over Randolph (2-3) this past Saturday, March 26 at Wildcat Stadium in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Updated: 5 months ago
B-UHS Track Teams dominate season opening meet
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur Track Teams kicked their season off with a home meet this past Wednesday, March 23. The track Buccaneers season debut saw them welcome six teams from across West Virginia to Buckhannon to kick off the 2022 campaign.
Updated: 5 months ago
Kimble throws a complete game shutout for 11-0 win against North Marion
TENNERTON — After collecting their first win of the season Tuesday, March 22 against Preston County, the Buckhannon-Upshur High School Softball Team (1-3) was back in action, welcoming the North Marion Huskies to Tennerton on Thursday, March 24.
Updated: 5 months ago
UCHAA closes regular season after cancelled event
The final regular season tournament for the Upshur County Homeschool Archery Association that was scheduled for March 12, 2022, in Roane County was cancelled due to a major snow event; however, the UCHAA team has had a great season overall during 2022.
Updated: 5 months ago
B-UMS Baseball falls short against Tucker Valley, 6-4
HAMBLETON — The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Baseball Team (2-1) hit the road for a contest against Tucker Valley Middle School this past Thursday, March 24.
Updated: 5 months ago
Body Armor MMA to offer new youth program
BUCKHANNON — Body Armor MMA will be starting a new youth MMA class, dubbed the Little Warriors program, for kids ages 4 to 6. The Little Warriors program is set to begin on April 2, 2022.
Updated: 5 months ago
Bucs Baseball offensive firepower overwhelms Preston, 32-2
TENNERTON — After dropping a high scoring contest to the University Hawks in Morgantown, the Buckhannon-Upshur High School baseball team traveled to Preston County to take on the Knights on Tuesday, March 22.
Updated: 6 months ago
B-UMS baseball claims victory in thriller over Philip Barbour, 8-7
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School baseball team opened their 2022 season at home against the Philip Barbour Colts last Saturday, March 19.
Updated: 6 months ago
Marple throws no-hitter as B-UMS softball steamrolls East Fairmont, 16-1
TENNERTON — Coming off a dominant 21-0 road win over Washington Irving, the Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Lady Buccaneers softball team (1-0) returned to Tennerton Tuesday, March 22 for their 2022 home opener against the East Fairmont Hornets.
Updated: 6 months ago
Buckhannon-Upshur “Sport”- light: Zach Calef-Boring
BUCKHANNON — It is important to highlight the youth in Upshur County and the hard work they have put in to excelling in the sports they play.
Updated: 6 months ago
Hurst named to Big 10 All-Conference First-Team
CLARKSBURG — This past Sunday, March 19, the Big 10 Conference announced their postseason awards and all-conference teams. Senior forward Lamar Hurst was the only Buccaneer named to either team.
Updated: 6 months ago
Lady Bucs softball drop season opener to University
MORGANTOWN — Head Coach Levi Bender and the Buckhannon-Upshur High School Lady Buccaneer softball team got their 2022 campaign underway with a trip up North for a contest against the University Hawks in the season opener.
Updated: 6 months ago
B-UMS Softball dominates W. I. in 21-0 season opener
CLARKSBURG — Head Coach Jim Gregory and the Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Lady Buccaneers softball team kicked off their season with a contest against the Washington Irving Hilltoppers last Thursday, March 17.
Updated: 6 months ago
WVWC baseball gets swept in doubleheader against FSU
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia Wesleyan College baseball team (0-15, 0-4) dropped both games of their scheduled double-header with the Fairmont State Fighting Falcons (9-9, 4-0) at Mylan Park this past Sunday, March 20.
Updated: 6 months ago
Hudson, O’Shields pitch complete games for WVWC Softball, sweep doubleheader with FSU
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan softball team (11-6-1, 2-0 MEC) took advantage of solid performances in the circle from both Hannah Hudson and Abigail O’Shields to take a doubleheader sweep of the Fairmont State Fighting Falcons (4-8, 0-2 MEC) last Friday, March 18.
Updated: 6 months ago
Seven B-U youth wrestlers place at the W. Va. Junior Wrestling Championship
PARKERSBURG — Last weekend on Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, the Buckhannon-Upshur youth wrestling team sent 9 competitors up North to Parkersburg to take part in the West Virginia Junior Wrestling Championships.
Updated: 6 months ago
WVWC tennis teams protect home court against Bloomsburg
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan College tennis teams were back in action, returning to their home-court this last Wednesday, March 16 for a non-conference game against Bloomsburg University.
Updated: 6 months ago
Bobcat A&T team drops home meet to MEC front-runner Fairmont State Falcons
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan (2-2) acrobatics & tumbling team (2-2) fell to Fairmont State (5-1) by a score of 263.340-251.000 at the Rockefeller Center on this past Thursday, March 17.
Updated: 6 months ago
Bobcat A&T team drops home meet to MEC front-runner Fairmont State Falcons
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan (2-2) acrobatics & tumbling team (2-2) fell to Fairmont State (5-1) by a score of 263.340-251.000 at the Rockefeller Center on this past Thursday, March 17.
Updated: 6 months ago
Buckhannon-Upshur “Sport”-light: Cameron Zuliani
BUCKHANNON — It is important to highlight the youth in Upshur County and the hard work they have put in to excelling in the sports they choose to play.
Updated: 6 months ago
Bennett, Whitehair shine at W. Va. Short Course Championship
MORGANTOWN — Swimmers from around the state found themselves concentrated in Morgantown’s WVU Aquatic Center for the West Virginia Short Course championships.
Updated: 6 months ago
Buckhannon- Upshur “Sport”-light: Ian Strader
BUCKHANNON — It is important to highlight the youth in Upshur County and the hard work they have put in to excelling in the sports they play.
Updated: 6 months ago
Hudson earns MEC Pitcher of the Week honors after strong showing
BRIDGEPORT — West Virginia Wesleyan College softball’s star senior pitcher Hannah Hudson was named Mountain East Conference Pitcher of the Week on Tuesday, March 15.
Updated: 6 months ago
Three Lady Bucs, Head Coach earn major Big X Conference honors
BUCKHANNON — After putting together a senior season, in which she surpassed the 1,000-career point milestone and led Buckhannon-Upshur to home-court advantage through the W.Va.
Updated: 6 months ago
2021-22 WVSSAC State Tournament officially set; play to begin this week
CHARLESTON — After regional tournaments across the Mountain State wrapped up last Thursday, March 10; official pairings for the 2021-22 WVSSAC Boys’ Basketball Tournament are set. The WV Boys State Basketball Tournament begins Tuesday, March 15 and conclude Saturday, March 19.
Updated: 6 months ago
Wade receives MEC Athlete of the Week Honors
BRIDGEPORT — Kayla Wade, a standout base/tumbler for the West Virginia Wesleyan College acrobatics & tumbling team, was recognized by the Mountain East Conference as its Athlete of the Week on announced last Friday, March 11.
Updated: 6 months ago
Legendary WVWC softball coach Steve Warner collects 1,100 career victory
WINTER HAVEN, FL — Legendary West Virginia Wesleyan College softball coach Steve Warner collected his 1,100th career win on Monday, March 7, after the WVWC softball team edged out Mercyhurst by a score of 1-0 in Winter Haven, Fla.
Updated: 6 months ago
UCHAA participates in B-UMS Archery Tournament
BUCKHANNON — The Upshur County Homeschool Archery Association just recently participated in the Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Archery Tournament on March 5, 2022.
Updated: 6 months ago
Hurst takes runner-up honors, 6 Bucs wrestle to top 8 finishes at State Tournament
HUNTINGTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School wrestling team sent 9 qualifying wrestlers to the 2021-22 state wrestling tournament held in Huntington last weekend, Saturday, March 5.
Updated: 6 months ago
Irish Road Bowling to return with the annual Irish Spring Festival
IRELAND — Irish Road Bowling, a little-known sport that traces its roots to the Emerald Isle, has been played in the United States since the 1800s when an influx of immigrants of Irish decent began to settle in America.
Updated: 6 months ago
WVWC A&T team sets new record in 2021-22 home opener against Battlers
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan acrobatics & tumbling team (2-1) set a new program record with its score during its 2021-22 home opener, defeating the Alderson Broaddus Battlers (0-5) by a final score of 260.015-146.675 back on Sunday, March 6 inside the Rockefeller Center.
Updated: 6 months ago
WVWC Tennis teams sweep respective home openers against Salem
BUCKHANNON —The West Virginia Wesleyan College tennis teams claimed a pair of victories against Salem last Friday, March 4 in their respective home openers.
Updated: 6 months ago
WVWC Softball starts spring break trip to Florida with 2-1 record
WINTER HAVEN, FL — The West Virginia Wesleyan softball team (4-3) began their Florida spring break trip with two wins in three games.
Updated: 6 months ago
Schedule for W. Va. boys basketball regionals released
BUCKHANNON — After sectional tournaments across the state concluded last week, the slate of boys high school regional games are set to begin Tuesday, March 8, and will conclude with regional championship games scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 10. All regional games are set for 7 p.m. tip-off.
Updated: 6 months ago
WVWC Baseball kicks off 2021-22 season dropping doubleheader to Findlay
WINTER HAVEN, FL — The West Virginia Wesleyan (0-2) baseball team (0-2) kicked off their 2021-22 season last Saturday, March 5 with a doubleheader against the Findlay Oilers (4-10).
Updated: 6 months ago
Lady Bucs season comes to an end with loss to Wheeling Park
TENNERTON — The #6-ranked Buckhannon-Upshur varsity girls basketball team (19-5) hosted the #3-ranked Wheeling Park Patriots (19-4) for the W. Va.
Updated: 6 months ago
B-UMS cheerleaders close out season at Liberty Cheer Classic
CLARKSBURG — The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School competition cheerleading team traveled to Clarksburg to compete in the 2021-22 Liberty Cheer Classic this past Saturday, February 26.
Updated: 6 months ago
Stokes Named MEC Athlete of the Week after big win over Glenville
BRIDGEPORT — Tiara Strokes, a standout member of the West Virginia Wesleyan College Acrobatics & Tumbling team, was recognized by the Mountain East Conference, on Wednesday, March 2, as athlete of the week.
Updated: 6 months ago
Canby, Adcock record “hat-tricks” for WVWC lacrosse in home-opening win
BUCKHANNON — Kaitlyn Canby and Emma Adcock both racked up three goals apiece as the West Virginia Wesleyan lacrosse team (1-1) won their home opener versus Edinboro (0-1) on Wednesday, March 2, at Ross Field.
Updated: 6 months ago
Vance claims championship, five youth wrestlers place at WVYWA State Tournament
CHARLESTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur youth wrestling team, under the guidance of head coach Scott Baron and assistant coaches DJ Barberio, Andy Travis, Donavan Vance, George Lavis, Josh Lauer and Jessica Everson traveled to Charleston to compete in the WVYWA State Championship tournament held in Charleston, hosted at the Charleston Civic Center last Sunday, February 27.
Updated: 6 months ago
Buckhannon-Upshur “Sport”-light: Aidan Wilson
BUCKHANNON — It is important to highlight the youth in Upshur County and the hard work they have put in to excelling in the sports they play.
Updated: 6 months ago
Bucs season ends with 60-44 first round loss in sectional tournament
TENNERTON — A short-handed Buckhannon-Upshur varsity boys basketball team (9-13), coming fresh off a loss to #5-ranked South Charleston Black Eagles back on Wednesday, February 23 in their regular season finale, welcomed the Bridgeport Indians (8-11) to town for the first-round of the Region I, Section II tournament.
Updated: 6 months ago
Hibbitt earns All-MEC Honorable Mention honors after strong redshirt season
BRIDGEPORT — Jayden Hibbitt was named an All-Mountain East Conference Honorable Mention selection, the league announced on Tuesday, March 1.
Updated: 6 months ago
Lady Bucs named Sectional Champions with 47-43 win
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls varsity basketball team (18-5) played host to the University Hawks (9-8) in the Region 1, Section 2 tournament finals this past Friday night.
Updated: 6 months ago
Five B-UHS student-athletes sign with local schools
TENNERTON — Five local Buckhannon-Upshur High School student-athletes made the decision to sign with local school to further their athletic and academic pursuits last week on Thursday, February 24.
Updated: 6 months ago
WVWC A&T dominates Glenville State
GLENVILLE — The West Virginia Wesleyan Lady Bobcats acrobatics & tumbling team (1-1) knocked off the Glenville State Lady Pioneers (0-2) on this past Sunday afternoon, February 27, inside the Waco Center.
Updated: 6 months ago
UCHAA visits the capitol city
CHARLESTON — This past weekend, the Upshur County Homeschool Archery Association participated in one of the largest national archery tournaments in the school’s program tournaments so far this season, which was held at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.
Updated: 6 months ago
B-UHS Swimmers earn Big 10 Conference honors
TENNERTON — Following the conclusion of the 2021-22 high school swimming season back on Friday, February 18, with the end of the State Championship Swim Meet, 9 Buccaneer swimmers garnered recognition among the state’s best.
Updated: 6 months ago
Nine Bucs qualify for states at Region I Championship Tournament
GLEN DALE — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School wrestling team traveled to Glen Dale last weekend to compete in the Region I Championship hosted by John Marshall High School last Friday, February 18 and Saturday, February 19.
Updated: 6 months ago
14 B-U youth wrestlers to compete at state level
The Buckhannon-Upshur youth wrestling program has put together a very successful 2021-22 season, resulting in 14 wrestlers qualifying to compete in the state tournament.
Updated: 6 months ago
Buckhannon-Upshur “Sport”-light: Alyssa Abel
This week Lady Bucs’ star freshman forward Alyssa Abel took the time to give the community an inside look at his journey in Upshur County sports.
Updated: 6 months ago
McDaniels named 2022 Elk’s Hoop Shoot Winner
ST. MARY’S — The Upshur County Elks Lodge #1736, hosted their annual Hoop Shoot on Saturday, February 12, 2022. This is the 50th Anniversary for the Hoop Shoot Contest at the Elks.
Updated: 6 months ago
Lady Bucs win opening round of sectional tournament, advance to sectional championship game
TENNERTON — Following a very successful 17-5 regular season, the Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls varsity basketball team earned the right to a home-court advantage throughout the sectional tournament.
Updated: 6 months ago
Freshman Bucs pick up wins, close out season
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School freshman boys basketball team, under the direction of Head Coach Roberta “Bobbie” Hatcher, finished the 2021-22 campaign by winning 2 of their last 3 games.
Updated: 6 months ago
WVWC Tennis starts 2022 campaign with 2-1 trip to Tennessee
HARROGATE, TENN. — The West Virginia Wesleyan College tennis teams kicked off their 2022 season with a trip to Lincoln Memorial University this past weekend, Friday February 18 and Saturday February 19.
Updated: 6 months ago
Bennett, Vincent, girls relay team secure state titles
MORGANTOWN — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School swimming team and head coach Michael Roessing entered the 2021-22 season with lofty expectations and goals.
Updated: 7 months ago
Bucs wrap up busy week with rivalry win over Lewis County, senior send-off
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School varsity boys basketball team battled through a full slate of tough opponents last week, with 4 games in 7 days.
Updated: 7 months ago
Lady Bucs earn top seed in sectional tournament
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School varsity girls basketball team concluded the 2021-22 regular season following a busy week in which they played 4 games in 7 days.
Updated: 7 months ago
JV Lady Bucs close out season with wins against East Fairmont and Grafton
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School junior varsity girls basketball team concluded the 2021-22 season with a 5-11 record.
Updated: 7 months ago
Garcia crowned WV state champion, Woody takes fourth at Middle School Girl’s State Wrestling Championship Meet
PARKERSBURG — The girls of the Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School wrestling team traveled to Parkersburg to compete in the second annual West Virginia Girl’s State Wrestling Championship tournament last Friday, February 12. As a team, the Little Lady Buccaneer wrestlers posted a strong performance, scoring 48 total points in the tournament to earn a third-place finish out of 22 competing teams.
Updated: 7 months ago
UCHAA has strong showing at Poca Tournament
POCA — The Upshur County Homeschool Archery Association traveled to Poca, WV on Staurday, February 12, to shoot in the Poca High School Annual Archery Tournament.
Updated: 7 months ago
Four B-UMS wrestlers qualify for WVYWA State Championship Tournament
SUMMERSVILLE — The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School wrestling team, under the guidance of head coach J.P. Tenney, has put together a strong 2021-22 campaign.
Updated: 7 months ago
Bobcats A&T team nearly upset West Liberty in season opener
WEST LIBERTY — The West Virginia Wesleyan College acrobatics & tumbling team (0-1) narrowly dropped the season opener to the preseason Mountain East Conference favorite, the West Liberty Hilltoppers (1-0), by a final score of 235.450-234.050 at the Academic Sports & Recreation Complex in West Liberty.
Updated: 7 months ago
9 B-UHS swimmers to compete at state championship meet
BUCKHANNON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School swimming teams, under the guidance of head coach Michael Roessing, have had a very successful 2021-22 campaign.
Updated: 7 months ago
Buckhannon-Upshur “Sport”-light: Gabby Parke
BUCKHANNON — It is important to highlight the youth in Upshur County and the hard work they have put in to excelling in the sports they play.
Updated: 7 months ago
MGA places at Peace Out Cancer invitational
PARKERSBURG —Mountain Gymnastics Academy had a strong showing at the Peace Out Cancer 2022- Gymniks Invitational meet.
Updated: 7 months ago
Westfall leads Little Bucs to thrilling comeback against Elkins, 28-27
ELKINS — The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School boys varsity basketball team traveled to Elkins for a rivalry game back on Monday, February 7.
Updated: 7 months ago
JV Little Bucs fall to Elkins, 40-12
ELKINS — The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School boys junior varsity team traveled to Elkins to play in the basketball edition of the area’s most storied rivalry games back on Monday, February 7.
Updated: 7 months ago
Buckhannon-Upshur 4-H Archer Elijah “Eli” Bryant
BUCKHANNON — Upshur County has many talented athletes to be proud of. This mini-series will highlight some of the lesser known sports and the amazing student athletes who take pride in competing. The following Profile is of 16-year-old Elijah Bryant, a Buckhannon-Upshur 4-H archer.
Updated: 7 months ago
Freshman Bucs collect first win of the season in thriller over Elkins, 57-55
ELKINS — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School boys freshman team came out on top for their first win of the 2021-22 season on Wednesday, February 9, in a road game against the Elkins Tigers, with a final score of 57-55.
Updated: 7 months ago
JV Bucs use balanced attack to overcome Elkins, 48-38
ELKINS — The Buckhannon-Upshur boys junior varsity team (5-8) traveled to take on rival Elkins last Wednesday, February 9.
Updated: 7 months ago
UCHAA team places at Winfield Archery Tournament
WINFIELD — The Upshur County Homeschool Archery Association team traveled to Winfield on Saturday, February 5, to participate in the 3rd Annual Winfield Archery Tournament.
Updated: 7 months ago
McGrew Finishes with a Career-High 24 Points at Charleston
CHARLESTON —Braeden McGrew scored a game-high 24 points as the West Virginia Wesleyan (2-21, 1-16) men’s basketball team dropped a Mountain East Conference game at Charleston (18-5, 13-4) on Wednesday (Feb. 9) night at the Wehrle Innovation Center in Charleston, W.Va.
Updated: 7 months ago
WVWC Tennis shows promise at Indoor Invite
CHARLESTON — This past weekend, February 4 and 5, the West Virginia Wesleyan men’s tennis team traveled to compete in the University of Charleston Indoor Invite at the Charleston Tennis Club.
Updated: 7 months ago
4 Buccaneer wrestlers ranked in latest WV-Mat coach poll
TENNTERTON — After a strong performance in the Big 10 Conference championship meet, several wrestlers, representing Buckhannon-Upshur High School, found themselves ranked in the latest WV-Mat coaches’ poll.
Updated: 7 months ago
B-UHS swim teams take second-place at Region III Championship
BRIDGEPORT — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School swimming teams traveled to The Bridge Sports Complex in Bridgeport to compete in the Region III Championship meet last Saturday, February 5.
Updated: 7 months ago
Buckhannon- Upshur “Sport”-light: Mason Hyre
BUCKHANNON — It is important to highlight the youth in Upshur County and the hard work they have put in to excelling in the sports they play.
Updated: 7 months ago
Garcia, Cornett earn conference crowns at Big X Championship
FARMINGTON — Wrestlers representing Buckhannon-Upshur High School traveled to Farmington this past Saturday, February 5 to compete in the Big 10 Conference Championship tournament hosted at the North Marion High School.
Updated: 7 months ago
UC Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues to hold sign-ups in February
TENNERTON — The Upshur County Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues will be holding sign-ups every Saturday for the rest of February in the Buckhannon-Upshur High School cafeteria from 9 a.m. to noon.
Updated: 7 months ago
Lady Bucs move to #7 in latest AP WV Girls Class AAAA rankings
TENNERTON — On Monday, February 7, the latest Associated Press West Virginia girls basketball poll dropped. There was minimal movement in this week’s top ten compared to last week.
Updated: 7 months ago
UCHAA team starts 2022 with a string of strong outings
TENNERTON — The Upshur County Homeschool Archery Association team (UCHAA) has had a successful open to the new year, stringing together three strong events in a row.
Updated: 7 months ago
McDaniels, Abel lead Lady Bucs score to win against Bridgeport
TENNERTON — West Virginia Class-AAAA’s #8-ranked Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls varsity basketball team (12-3, 5-2 in Big 10 Conference play) welcomed the Bridgeport Indians to Tennerton last Tuesday, February 1 for an important game against a conference rival and possible future sectional tournament opponent.
Updated: 7 months ago
JV Lady Bucs fall short in shortened game against Bridgeport
TENNERTON – The Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls junior varsity basketball team (3-7) fell short to the junior varsity Bridgeport Indians at home last Tuesday, February 1, losing a modified game by a final score of 9-7.
Updated: 7 months ago
Hebb’s buzzer beater lifts B-UMS over Hilltoppers
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School girls varsity basketball team won a home game thriller on Thursday, February 3, against the Washington Irvin Middle School (Clarksburg) Hilltoppers.
Updated: 7 months ago
Rewind: Local sports bring a sense of normalcy to Upshur County following Sago Mine tragedy
BUCKHANNON — As the reality of the Sago Mine tragedy began to set in for Upshur County residents, local sports played a big role in the communities healing process.
Updated: 7 months ago
B-UMS JV Little Lady Bucs overwhelm Hilltoppers, 50-2
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School girls junior varsity team dominated Washington Irvin Middle School (Clarksburg) at home last Thursday, February 3.
Updated: 7 months ago
Ringer shines in JV Bucs loss to East Fairmont
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School junior varsity Buccaneers (3-6) took on the East Fairmont junior varsity Bees team at home during the game originally slated to tip off Saturday, January 19 that was rescheduled for Monday, January 31.
Updated: 7 months ago
Varsity Bucs drop heartbreaker at home to East Fairmont, 43-42
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon Upshur High School varsity Buccaneers (6-6) were back in action Monday, January 31, hosting the East Fairmont Bees (6-4) for a Big 10 Conference match-up. After suffering a string of tough losses in his absence, the Bucs received a boost in the days leading up to the game with the return of senior guard Harrison Walker, who had been out due to an injury suffered in the Bucs’ loss against Hampshire back on Monday, January 3.
Updated: 7 months ago
White scores career-high 28 for Freshman Bucs
TENNERTON — The freshman Buccaneers played in the first of Monday, January 31 rescheduled games against the East Fairmont High School Bees.
Updated: 7 months ago
B-UMS Cheer hosts open house
BUCKHANNON — Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Cheerleading team hosted an open house on Wednesday, February 2 to showcase how hard they have been working this year.
Updated: 7 months ago
Buckhannon-Upshur “Sport”-light: Tucker Hurst
BUCKHANNON — It is important to highlight the youth in Upshur County and the hard work they have put in to excelling in the sports they play.
Updated: 7 months ago
B-UHS swim teams shine in record-breaking performance at Big 10 Conference Championship
BRIDGEPORT — Back on Wednesday, January 29 the Buckhannon-Upshur swimming teams traveled north to Bridgeport for one of the most anticipated dates on the swimming calendar, the 2021-22 Big 10 Conference Championship meet.
Updated: 7 months ago
Varsity Lady Bucs overpower Braxton County, 51-21
TENNERTON — Class-AAAA’s #8-ranked Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls varsity basketball team (11-3) wrapped up action this past week at home last Saturday, January 29 by hosting the Braxton County Lady Eagles (0-8).
Updated: 7 months ago
JV Lady Bucs drop heartbreaker in shortened game against Braxton, 22-19
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls junior varsity team (3-6) played their first game following a short quarantine pause, this past Saturday evening for a modified game against the Braxton County Lady Eagles.
Updated: 7 months ago
4 undefeated Bucs lead wrestling team to 2-1 record in home quad meet
TENNERTON —Buckhannon-Upshur High School wrestling team welcomed some of the state’s top teams to Tennerton as the Bucs played host to Hurricane, Roane and #10-ranked John Marshall for a quad meet Saturday, January 29.
Updated: 7 months ago
Lady Bucs avoid upset by University, 53-50
MORGANTOWN — On Tuesday, January 25, the Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls varsity basketball team (9-3) traveled to Morgantown to square off against a young, hungry University Lady Hawks team (4-5).
Updated: 7 months ago
Bennett shatters another B-UHS swim record during Elkins meet
ELKINS — Back on Wednesday, January 19, the Buckhannon-Upshur swim teams traveled to Elkins for a dual, their last tune-up meet before the Big 10 Conference championship.
Updated: 7 months ago
West Virginia Boys Basketball State Tournament has Buckhannon roots
GLENVILLE — Dr. Leland Byrd, one of the most influential coaches and administrators in Glenville State College (GSC) history passed away last week. He was 94.
Updated: 7 months ago
B-UHS swim teams sendoff 4 seniors with successful meet against RCB on senior night
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur swim teams hosted the Robert C. Byrd Eagles for a home meet back on January 12.
Updated: 7 months ago
Westfall, B-UMS Varsity team start new tradition after two straight victories
BUCKHANNON — After losing to Lincoln 33-23 in an absolute battle back on January 14, the Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School boys varsity basketball team was back in action this week with back-to-back games against Braxton and Trinity Christian on Monday, January 24 and Tuesday, January 25.
Updated: 7 months ago
B-UMS boys JV basketball earns first win of 2021-22 season, 21-14
TENNERTON — After a grueling start to the 2021-22 season, the Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School boys junior varsity team scored their first win of the year Monday, January 24 against Braxton County by a final score of 21-14.
Updated: 7 months ago
WVWC Softball Releases 2022 Schedule
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan softball team and head coach Steve Warner announced its 2022 schedule on Wednesday, January 19. The Bobcats are scheduled to play 20 games at Culpepper Field.
Updated: 7 months ago
Shelby McDaniels tops 1,000 career points in win over RCB; only third Lady Bucs to do so
TENNERTON — Last Saturday, January 22, the Buckhannon-Upshur High School basketball improved their record to 9-3 with a dominant 44-29 win over the Robert C. Bryd Eagles.
Updated: 7 months ago
B-UMS girls varsity team earns first win of 2021-22 season
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School girls varsity basketball team, under the guidance of co-head coaches Sheena Westfall and Carrie Egress, captured their first win of the 2021-22, overcoming the Braxton County Middle School Little Eagles in an away contest this past Monday, January 24.
Updated: 7 months ago
B-UMS junior varsity girls dominate Braxton, 23-5
TENNERTON — As the season goes on, the Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School girls junior varsity basketball team continues to advance in the search for consistency.
Updated: 7 months ago
Buckhannon-Upshur “Sport”-light: Sterlin Thropp
BUCKHANNON — It is important to highlight the youth in Upshur County and the hard work they have put in to excelling in the sports they play.
Updated: 7 months ago
MGA Gymnasts place high at invitational
ELKINS — Mountain Gymnastics Academy competed at the Rock Star Invitational gymnastics meet in Christiansburg, VA on the weekend of January 22 and 23. About 700 gymnasts participated, representing 23 teams.
Updated: 7 months ago
Where in the world is Tanner McGrew?
BUCKHANNON — The ongoing success story of 28-year-old Buckhannon native Tanner McGrew, who came from humble roots dreaming of being a music teacher to growing into the massive 6’8” 250-pound frame of a professional basketball player, continues to impress in the midst of a strong season with a new team overseas, CSU Sibiu in Transylvania, Romania.
Updated: 7 months ago
Varsity Bucs drop game to RCB, 53-51
NUTTERFORT — The Buckhannon-Upshur boys varsity basketball team was back in action last Friday, January 21 as they traveled to take on, Big 10 Conference foe, the Robert C. Byrd Eagles.
Updated: 7 months ago
B-UMS girls basketball: mid-season recap
TENNERTON — As the 2021-22 Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School girls basketball teams near the season’s halfway point, the varsity girls basketball team sits at 0-6, while the junior varsity team is 1-5.
Updated: 7 months ago
B-UHS wrestlers start 2022 with strong showings
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School wrestling teams opened up the new year with two strong showing in early January. Jacob Orr, B-UHS wrestling head coach, has focused on ensuring his teams trend in the right direction.
Updated: 7 months ago
McGrew Nets 17 in loss to Davis & Elkins
ELKINS — The West Virginia Wesleyan (2-16, 1-11) mens basketball team fell to Davis & Elkins (6-9, 4-7) inside the McDonnell Center on Saturday, January, 22.
Updated: 7 months ago
Lady Bucs advance 8-3 after win over Martinsburg
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls varsity basketball team (7-3) was back in action last Saturday, January 15, as they played host to the Martinsburg Lady Bulldogs (0-7).
Updated: 7 months ago
WVWC swim teams earn dual wins on senior night
BUCKHANNON — Both the West Virginia Wesleyan College men and women’s swim team lapped the competition on their way to a victory over Wheeling on Saturday, January 15 at the Natatorium.
Updated: 7 months ago
Buckhannon-Upshur “Sport”-light: Senior Olivia Ellis
BUCKHANNON — Welcome to the inaugural Buckhannon-Upshur “sport”-light story.
Updated: 7 months ago
Bennett, Vincent lead B-UHS swim teams to strong showing in holiday quad meet
BUCKHANNON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School swim teams posted a strong performance in their home quad meet over the holidays.
Updated: 7 months ago
Varsity Buccaneers fight but fall against Fairmont Senior, 72-42
TENNERTON — Travis Foster’s Buckhannon-Upshur High School boys’ varsity basketball team (6-3) continued their biggest, most challenging season yet, as they welcomed one of the state’s top teams, class-AAA’s #3-ranked Fairmont Senior Polar Bears (7-0) to B-UHS.
Updated: 8 months ago
JV Bucs fall short to Fairmont Senior Polar Bears
TENNERTON — Keith Wolverton’s Buckhannon-Upshur High School boy’s junior varsity basketball team welcomed the Fairmont Senior Polar Bear to Tennerton on Friday, January 14.
Updated: 8 months ago
SYCC enjoys impressive participation in 2021-22 winter youth sports program
BUCKHANNON — Buckhannon’s Stockert Youth & Community Center 2021-22 winter sports program saw outstanding participation.
Updated: 8 months ago
Bradley named WVWC Head Baseball Coach
BUCKHANNON — West Virginia Wesleyan College Athletic Director Randy Tenney announced the hiring of Lee Bradley as the new head baseball coach on Monday (Jan. 17).
Updated: 8 months ago
Garcia proves that girls can (and do) beat boys
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School wrestling team has a female star in their starter 123-pound weight classification, Maya Garcia.
Updated: 8 months ago
Lady Bucs earn home victory over Liberty, 61-36
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur girls’ varsity basketball team (6-2, 3-1 in Big 10 Conference Play), welcomed Liberty Mountaineers (6-4, 4-4 Big 10) to town last Tuesday, January 11 for a Big 10 Conference showdown.
Updated: 8 months ago
JV Lady Bucs earn hard fought victory, taking down Liberty 38-34
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School girl’s junior varsity basketball team fought hard to beat the Liberty Mountaineers, with a final score of 38-34 at home, last Tuesday, January 11.
Updated: 8 months ago
Danny Heater and his monster 135-point game
BURNSVILLE — It is coming up on the sixty-second anniversary of one of the most legendary performances in basketball history at any level.
Updated: 8 months ago
Hibbitt’s game-winner lifts Bobcats over Pioneers
BUCKHANNON — Jayden Hibbitt’s driving layup with the clock winding down pushed the West Virginia Wesleyan (2-14, 1-9) Bobcats past the Glenville State (6-7, 3-6) Pioneers 97-96 inside the Rockefeller Center on Saturday (Jan. 15).
Updated: 8 months ago
Bucs get season back on track with win over Liberty, 57-36
CLARKSBURG — Coming off losses in games against both Parkersburg and Hampshire and cancellations of their scheduled games against both North Marion and Grafton, the Buckhannon-Upshur High School boys’ varsity basketball team (4-4) hit a pivotal moment in the season.
Updated: 8 months ago
Lanier and JV Bucs lead Liberty wire-to-wire in 59-31 win
CLARKSBURG — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School boy’s junior varsity team was back in action Wednesday evening as they traveled to Clarksburg to play the Liberty Mountaineers.
Updated: 8 months ago
B-UMS wrestling team battles to 1-1 record at home tri-match
TENNERTON — Head Coach J.P. Tenney’s Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School wrestling team welcomed wrestlers from both Elkins Middle School and Mountaineer Middle School to Tennerton, Tuesday, January 11 for a tri-match.
Updated: 8 months ago
B-UMS boys’ basketball mid-season review
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School basketball teams have valiantly fought through COVID-19, injury, and illness and are great representatives for the community despite their losing record.
Updated: 8 months ago
B-UMS wrestling team posts 3-2 Fairmont Field House Duals
BUCKHANNON — On Saturday, January 8, the Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School wrestling team traveled to Marion County to take part in the Fairmont Field House Duals.
Updated: 8 months ago
Lady Bucs drop home game to Wheeling Park, 73-44 for its second straight loss
BUCKHANNON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls’ varsity basketball team found themselves slightly overwhelmed by the Wheeling Park Patriots at home this past Saturday, January 8.
Updated: 8 months ago
WVWC Athletics unveils 2021 Hall of Fame Class
The Class of 2021 WVWC Hall of Fame Inductees will be enshrined on Thursday, April 21, 2022, along with the Class of 2020 as part of Homecoming Week.
Updated: 8 months ago
WVWC swimming teams post strong performance during Davis & Elkins meet
ELKINS — Both the West Virginia Wesleyan College men and women’s swimming teams battled hard against Davis & Elkins, ultimately falling short this past Saturday, January 8 at the George A. Myles Pool in Elkins.
Updated: 8 months ago
Lady Bucs lose first game of the season in battle of undefeated teams
BUCKHANNON — West Virginia AAAA’s #4-ranked team, the Buckhannon-Upshur girls’ varsity basketball Lady Buccaneers (6-1) lost their first game of the season, last Tuesday, January 4 at home against the North Marion Huskies (6-0).
Updated: 8 months ago
Pope posts career-high scoring mark for Bobcats
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan College Bobcats men’s basketball team (1-11, 0-6 MEC) welcomed the University of Charleston Golden Eagles to Buckhannon’s Rockefeller Center on the night of Wednesday, January 5.
Updated: 8 months ago
Freshman shine despite falling short to North Marion
FARMINGTON — The Buckhannon- Upshur High School boy’s freshman team fell short during their game Tuesday, January 4.
Updated: 8 months ago
Body Armor MMA embarks on 4x4x48 run to “Tap-Out Multiple Sclerosis”
BUCKHANNON — Members of a local gym, Body Armor Mixed Martial Arts, recently embarked on a very challenging fundraiser to “Tap-Out Multiple Sclerosis.”
Updated: 8 months ago
Local sports see pause due to inclement weather and COVID-19
BUCKHANNON — Local sports came to a slight pause this week as both Buckhannon- Upshur Middle School and High School, as well as West Virginia Wesleyan College saw cancellations announced.
Updated: 8 months ago
Swimming Preview: Davis & Elkins
The West Virginia Wesleyan men’s and women’s swimming team will travel to Davis & Elkins for a dual meet on Saturday (Jan. 8). The meet is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
Updated: 8 months ago
B-U JV team dominates Hampshire to start 2022
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School boys’ junior varsity basketball team started 2022 on a positive note securing a huge victory at home over the Hampshire Trojans. The Bucs never trailed in this one, dominating the Trojans from start to finish in a 63-31 victory.
Updated: 8 months ago
B-U boys’ varsity basketball team narrowly drop low-scoring affair to Hampshire, 45-35
TENNERTON — Coming off of a tough loss to the Parkersburg Big Reds, head coach Travis Foster’s Buckhannon-Upshur boys’ varsity basketball team (5-2) was back in action Monday, January 3, 2022 as they welcomed the Hampshire Trojans (3-3) to Tennerton for their first game of the new year.
Updated: 8 months ago
Hibbitt, Ibukunoluwa shine for WVWC men’s basketball team in loss to Salem
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan men’s basketball team (1-10) made their return to the court following their break over the holidays as they hosted the Salem University Tigers (9-4) at the Rockefeller Center for the team’s final non-conference game of the season this past Saturday, January 1.
Updated: 8 months ago
WVWC esports team to host tour of facilities this Friday, January 7
BUCKHANNON — This Friday, January 7 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. the West Virginia Wesleyan College’s esports team is hosting middle school students and area media for a tour of their lab.
Updated: 8 months ago
Bucs’ wrestling team finishes with 3-2 record in Grafton Duals
GRAFTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School varsity wrestling team traveled to Grafton last Thursday, December 30, 2021, to take part in the Grafton Duals meet.
Updated: 8 months ago
Lady Bucs outclass out-of-state competition, beating South Allegheny 56-41 to finish undefeated Holiday Hoop Fest run
CALIFORNIA (PA) — Immediately following a big win over the West Greene (PA) Lady Pioneers in the first game of the California (PA) Holiday Hoop Fest Tuesday night, the Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs (5-0) turned their attention towards their next opponent.
Updated: 8 months ago
Lady Bucs dominate West Greene (PA) start to finish for 51-27 win
CALIFORNIA, PA — The Buckhannon- Upshur varsity girls’ basketball team (4-0) traveled to the campus of California University of Pennsylvania to participate in the 2021 California (PA) Holiday Hoop Fest. Tuesday night, in their first of their two games of tournament play, the Lady Bucs found themselves facing a tough challenge, as they were pitted against the West Greene (PA) Lady Pioneers (4-1).
Updated: 8 months ago
B-UMS wrestlers take first in “Brawling in the New Year” wrestling meet
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon- Upshur Middle School wrestling team hosted the 2021-22 “Brawling in the New Year” wrestling meet Tuesday, December 28.
Updated: 8 months ago
2021-22 college football bowl season largely a success despite COVID-19 complications and players opting out
While the 2021-22 college football regular season has ended, teams find themselves in the middle of the three-and-a-half-week holiday extravaganza that is bowl season.
Updated: 8 months ago
John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85
John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, the league said. He was 85
Updated: 8 months ago
Fueled by a big third quarter, Bucs take down Riverside, 64-47
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon- Upshur High School boys’ varsity basketball team (4-1) welcomed the Riverside Warriors (1-4) to town for a non-conference game.
Updated: 8 months ago
JV team outlasts Riverside, 48-44
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon- Upshur High School junior varsity team welcomed the Riverside Warriors to town Monday, December 27.
Updated: 8 months ago
B-UHS varsity wrestlers go 1-1 in outing in Parkersburg quad meet
PARKERSBURG — The Buckhannon- Upshur High School varsity wrestling team traveled to Parkersburg last Wednesday, December 22 for a quad meet.
Updated: 8 months ago
WVWC Men’s Basketball Season
The youthful West Virginia Wesleyan men’s basketball team (1-10, 0-6 MEC) has struggled in the early part of the 2021-22 season.
Updated: 8 months ago
WVWC Women’s Basketball
The young West Virginia Wesleyan College women’s basketball team (2-6, 1-5 MEC) has had moments of brilliance up to this point in the 2021-22 season.
Updated: 8 months ago
Bucs varsity basketball team cruises past rival Lewis County, 62-46
WESTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur varsity basketball team (2-1) traveled to Weston for a showdown against the Lewis County Minutemen (1-1) Wednesday night.
Updated: 8 months ago
B-UHS JV team drops game to rival, 36-26
WESTON — The Buckhannon- Upshur junior varsity basketball team traveled to Weston for a road conference game against rival Lewis County.
Updated: 8 months ago
B-UHS boys’ varsity team cruises past Preston, 78-54
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon- Upshur High School boys’ varsity basketball team (2-1) welcomed the Preston Knights (0-3) on Tuesday, December 21 for a Big 10 Conference game.
Updated: 8 months ago
B-UHS boys’ JV team holds on to defeat Preston, 54-45
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon- Upshur High School boys’ junior varsity basketball team claimed victory in a hotly contested Big 10 Conference battle on Tuesday, December 21.
Updated: 8 months ago
B- UMS wrestling team posts strong performance, going 2-0 during tri-duals
MORGANTOWN — On Tuesday, December 21, the Buckhanon- Upshur Middle School wrestling team traveled to South Morgantown for a tri-dual.
Updated: 8 months ago
Slone Scores 19 in Loss to Salem
SALEM — The West Virginia Wesleyan (1-10) men’s basketball team traveled to the T. Edward Davis Gymnasium to take on Salem (7-4) in a non-conference matchup on Monday (Dec. 13).
Updated: 8 months ago
Rewind to a moment in WV sports history
In the Mountaineer Christmas Classic, 38 years ago a moment in history worth a rewind took place. During a women’s college basketball game played at Elkin’s Randolph County Armory, against the University of Charleston (WV) on December 21, 1984, West Virginia University’s center Georgeann Wells forever inked her name in sports history.
Updated: 9 months ago
Varsity Lady Bucs cruise to fourth straight victory, beating Musselman 51-39
TENNERTON — Coming off a win over the Lincoln Cougars in their last outing, the Buckhannon- Upshur High School girls’ varsity basketball team (3-0) played host to a Musselman Lady Appleman team (1-4) for a non-conference game last Saturday, December 18.
Updated: 9 months ago
JV Lady Bucs drops a defensive struggle to Musselman, 39-22
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon- Upshur High School girls’ junior varsity team hosted the Musselman Lady Applemen for a non-conference game Saturday, December 18.
Updated: 9 months ago
Clement named Gatorade Player of the Year
MARTINSBURG — You might say Hudson Clement “Mossed” a two-time Kennedy Award winner and “Parade” All-American this season.
Updated: 9 months ago
B-UHS junior RB Savion Farmer named to WVSWA All-State Football Honorable Mention Team
TENNERTON — Buckhannon- Upshur High School football team’s junior running back, Savion Farmer, picked up a West Virginia Sports Writers Association’s All-State Honorable Mention selection after being the Bucs first option in the backfield.
Updated: 9 months ago
Bucs survive second half scare, outlasting Lincoln, 68-58
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon- Upshur High School boys’ varsity basketball team (1-1) welcomed the Lincoln Cougars (0-0) to town for a Big 10 Conference showdown.
Updated: 9 months ago
B-UHS freshman basketball team falls in season opener to Elkins
TENNERTON — The 2021-22 Buckhannon- Upshur High School boy’s freshman basketball team opened their season by hosting Elkins Tuesday night.
Updated: 9 months ago
Bobcats’ freshmen excel, yet show their youth in loss to Salem
SALEM — The West Virginia Wesleyan College men’s basketball team (1-10) traveled to the T. Edward Davis Gymnasium to battle Salem (7-4) in a non-conference contest this past Monday.
Updated: 9 months ago
B- UMS wrestling team goes 1-1 as a team in home duals tournament
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon- Upshur Middle School wrestling team hosted wrestlers from North Marion Middle School and Mountaineer Middle School for a duals tournament Tuesday night. B- UMS wrestling team’s head coach JP Tenney had the wrestlers fired up and prepared to hit the mat.
Updated: 9 months ago
B- UHS varsity boys’ basketball team drop home game against Morgantown, 72-37
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon- Upshur High School boys’ basketball team (1-0), coming off an upset win over #8 Wheeling Park in their season opener, quickly had to refocus and turn their attention to a new challenge as they prepared to welcome West Virginia AAAA’s preseason #1 ranked team, the Morgantown Mohicans (0-0) to Tennerton.
Updated: 9 months ago
B-UMS’ wrestlers place fourth in Braxton County Duals
SUTTON — The boys and girls of the 2021-22 Buckhannon- Upshur Middle School wrestling team officially started the season this past Saturday with a trip to compete in Braxton County.
Updated: 9 months ago
B-UHS varsity girls’ basketball team cruise by rival Lewis County, 64-27
BUCKHANNON — The Lady Bucs dominated from the opening tip, only allowing 2 points from the Lewis County Minutemaids in the first quarter on Thursday’s game.
Updated: 9 months ago
Bobcats drop home game to Ohio’s Notre Dame 71-58
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan College men’s basketball team (1-9, 0-6 MEC) saw their early season struggles continue at the home Rockefeller Center last Saturday night, losing to the Notre Dame Falcons (7-2, 5-1 MEC) by a final score of 71-58.
Updated: 9 months ago
Lady Bobcats mount a late run, come up short against Notre Dame Falcons
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan College women’s’ basketball team (2-6, 1-5 MEC) mounted a late run, however ultimately fell short at home to Ohio’s Notre Dame Falcons (6-3, 5-1 MEC) by a final score of 58-51 at the Rockefeller Center last Saturday afternoon.
Updated: 9 months ago
Lady Bucs handle business in season opener, beat Preston 59-46
KINGWOOD — The Buckhannon- Upshur High School girls varsity basketball team opened their 2021-22 season with a trip to Kingwood for a conference game against Preston.
Updated: 9 months ago
B- UHS swimmers record another strong showing at Mohawk Invitational
MORGANTOWN — The Buckhannon- Upshur High School swim teams traveled to Morgantown this past Saturday to compete in the Mohawk Invitational, hosted at the Mylan Park Aquatic Center.
Updated: 9 months ago
B- UHS E-sports team battles to a fifth-place finish in National High School E-sports League playoffs
BUCKHANNON — Last week, the Buckhannon- Upshur High School E-sports team competed in the National High School E-sports League (HSEL) fall playoff tournament, which featured 200 teams hailing from across the country competing to qualify for a trip to the HSEL national championship held in Dallas, Texas.
Updated: 9 months ago
Battlers narrowly survive Bobcats’ upset bid, winning 66-64
PHILLIPI — From the opening tip, the game, featuring the Alderson Broaddus University Battlers, was an up-and-down rollercoaster affair for the Bobcats.
Updated: 9 months ago
Lady Bobcats drop conference matchup against the Battlers
PHILLIPI — The West Virginia Wesleyan College women’s basketball team dropped a conference road game to the Alderson Broaddus Battlers, with a final score of 102-65, Wednesday night at Rex Pyles Arena.
Updated: 9 months ago
Mountain Gymnastics Academy racks up more awards in Charleston at the Big Dog Meet
CHARLESTON — The gymnasts from Mountain Gymnastics Academy brought home some more hardware at the Big Dog Meet in Charleston, which started on December 3 and ran through the December 5.
Updated: 9 months ago
#14 Bucs’ basketball team upsets #8 Wheeling Park in season opener, 61-57
TENNERTON — The #14 ranked Buckhannon- Upshur High school boys’ basketball team opened the season up by welcoming the #8 Wheeling Park Patriots to town for a game between ranked AAAA teams.
Updated: 9 months ago
WV’s top-ranked girl swimming prospect, B-UHS’ own, Cadence Vincent verbally commits to Alabama
TENNERTON — The state’s top ranked girl swimmer, junior Cadence Vincent, has chosen to head south when her time roaming the halls of Buckhannon- Upshur High School comes to an end, verbally committing to be a student-athlete at the University of Alabama.
Updated: 9 months ago
B-UHS boys’ basketball 2021-22 season preview
TENNERTON – There is a general sense of optimism and excitement surrounding the Buckhannon-Upshur High School boys’ basketball program entering the 2021-22 season.
Updated: 9 months ago
B-UMS wrestling team takes first place overall in the “2021 Buc Brawl”
TENNERTON — The Buckhanon-Upshur Middle School wrestling team hosted a duals tournament, welcoming Mountaineer, North Marion, South Harrison, Taylor County, and Trap Hill middle schools to Tennerton.
Updated: 9 months ago
Four Bucs’ football players selected as Big 10 First Team All-Conference Team honorees
TENNERTON — Four Buccaneer football players earned Big 10 first team all-conference nods for their outstanding play this season, two on both offense and defensive.
Updated: 9 months ago
WV State Football Playoff championship round, “Super Six” recap
The 2021-22 West Virginia high school football season ended this past weekend as the last remaining playoff teams, dubbed the “Super Six,” battled it out in the state’s three championship games. History was made, championship streaks continued, and first-time champions were crowned during an eventful weekend for high school football in the Mountain state.
Updated: 9 months ago
Wesleyan Falls to Wheeling in a Back-and-Forth Battle
WHEELING – The West Virginia Wesleyan (2-4, 1-3) women’s basketball team fell to Wheeling (2-5, 2-2) by a score of 52-51 at the Alma Grace McDonough Center on Saturday (Dec. 4) afternoon.
Updated: 9 months ago
Men’s Basketball Preview: West Liberty & Wheeling
The West Virginia Wesleyan men’s basketball team welcomes No. 14 West Liberty to the Rockefeller Center on Wednesday (Dec. 1) at 7:30 p.m. before hitting the road for another MEC matchup at Wheeling on Saturday (Dec. 4) at 2 p.m.
Updated: 9 months ago
B-UHS swimmers open season with high expectations
TENNERTON — Both of the Buckhannon-Upshur High School swim teams look to be two of the top teams in the state again this year. The two squads, led by B-UHS swim coach Michael Roessing, feature a talented group of returning upperclassmen, highlighted by Preston Bennett and Cadence Vincent, two of the most highly decorated swimmers in school history.
Updated: 9 months ago
Mountain Gymnastics Academy steals the show at Huntington meet
HUNTINGTON — The girls representing Elkins’ Mountain Gymnastics Academy had great success at the recent Tumble in the Jungle gymnastics meet in Huntington.
Updated: 9 months ago
B-UHS wrestling team hosts Lewis County in season opener
TENNERTON — After three grueling weeks of pre-season preparation, the Buckhannon-Upshur High School wrestling team opened their 2021-22 season at home by hosting a dual meet with the Lewis County Minutemen.
Updated: 9 months ago
Women’s Basketball Preview: West Liberty & Wheeling
The West Virginia Wesleyan (2-2, 1-1) women’s basketball team will resume Mountain East Conference competition with a home game on Wednesday (Dec. 1) versus West Liberty at 5:30 p.m. and a road game at Wheeling on Saturday (Dec. 4) at noon.
Updated: 9 months ago
Bryant-Brown leads Lady Bobcats in home loss to Hilltoppers
BUCKHANNON — The Hilltoppers jumped out to a quick start in the first half to build a 38-23 lead going into the halftime break of their contest with West Virginia Wesleyan College.
Updated: 9 months ago
Hibbett scores 29, yet Bobcats fall to Hilltoppers, 120-72
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan men’s basketball team (1-6, 0-3 MEC) came up short against West Liberty (6-1, 3-0 MEC) inside the Rockefeller Center Wednesday, losing by a 120-72 final.
Updated: 9 months ago
Lady Bucs ready for action in 2021-22 season
Coach Kittle expects strong season
Updated: 9 months ago
B-UHS wrestling 2021-22 season preview
TENNERTON – During his time at the helm of the Buckhannon-Upshur wrestling program, head coach Jacob Orr has built the Buccaneer program into one of the most consistently competitive and successful teams in the state, nothing should change in that respect heading into the 2021-22 season.
Updated: 9 months ago
Three B-UHS volleyball stars garner all-state attention following outstanding 2021 season
TENNERTON — Three Lady Buccaneer volleyball players garnered all-state attention for their standout performance this season.
Updated: 9 months ago
WVWC men’s basketball team falls to former MEC rival Shepherd, 61-39
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The West Virginia Wesleyan men’s basketball team is off to a 1-5 start after losing a non-conference road game Sunday, November 28, inside Shepherdstown’s Butcher Center.
Updated: 9 months ago
WVWC men’s basketball team off to a 1-4 start after losing to Fairmont State
FAIRMONT — The West Virginia Wesleyan College men’s basketball team, 1-4, 0-2, lost an away game to the NABC poll’s number 10 ranked Fairmont State University Falcons, 5-0, 2-0, 96-58 in Mountain East Conference play Tuesday night inside Joe Retton Arena.
Updated: 10 months ago
The WVWC women’s basketball team lose road game to Fairmont State
FAIRMONT —The West Virginia Wesleyan College Lady Bobcats women’s basketball team, 2-2, 1-1, fell on the road to the Fairmont State Lady Falcons, 3-2, 2-0, on Tuesday night at Joe Retton Arena.
Updated: 10 months ago
2021-22 NFL Thanksgiving Preview
One of the most memorable Thanksgiving traditions in many American homes is enjoying the day’s NFL games. Outside of a four-year stretch in the early 1940s, the NFL has held Thanksgiving Day games every year since 1920.
Updated: 10 months ago
Donaldson to be Inducted into West Virginia Soccer Association Hall of Fame
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Wesleyan head men’s soccer coach Gavin Donaldson will be inducted into the West Virginia Soccer Association Hall of Fame, it was announced on Monday (Nov. 22).
Updated: 10 months ago
Native West Virginian, world-renowned lumberjack Arden Cogar Sr. passes away at 87
Arden E. Cogar Sr., 87 of Webster Springs, quietly passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Webster County Memorial Hospital.
Updated: 10 months ago
Bryant-Brown stars for Lady Bobcats as they down Frostburg State, 73-67
BUCKHANNON — Symphonie Bryant-Brown scored a career-high 28 points, leading the West Virginia Wesleyan Lady Bobcats women’s basketball team (2-1, 1-0) to a win over Frostburg State (0-4, 0-1), 73-67 at the Rockefeller Center on Saturday afternoon.
Updated: 10 months ago
Wesleyan men’s basketball falters late, loses to Frostburg State, 85-81
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan College men’s basketball team (1-3, 0-1) dropped its Mountain East Conference opener 85-81 in a close game against Frostburg State (1-3, 0-1) on Saturday night inside the Rockefeller Center.
Updated: 10 months ago
High School Football State Semifinal Schedules
Schedules are set for the semifinal round matchups in the WVSSAC high school football playoffs.
Updated: 10 months ago
WVWC offers Winter Tennis Camp
BUCKHANNON — West Virginia Wesleyan’s assistant tennis coach will be offering area youth a four-week camp for tennis lessons. Lessons will be for ages 5-7, 8-10, and 11-14 for middle schoolers in the indoor tennis court at WVWC
Updated: 10 months ago
B-UHS eSports team inspires other counties to compete with successful first season
BUCKHANNON — Congratulations to all Buckhannon-Upshur High School students who competed in their first ever season of eSports.
Updated: 10 months ago
Lady Bobcats narrowly secure first victory of the year, beating Salem, 78-77
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan Lady Bobcats basketball team rebounded from their loss in the opener by securing their first victory of the season when they beat Salem in Buckhannon Wednesday night.
Updated: 10 months ago
WVWC men’s basketball beats Seton Hill 85-79 Coach Sloan earns first career victory
BUCKHANNON — Monday, the West Virginia Wesleyan men’s basketball team, fueled by an all-around team effort, secured first year Head Coach Derek Sloan’s first career victory as the Bobcats (1-2) defeated Seton Hill (0-3), 85-79 at the Rockefeller Center.
Updated: 10 months ago
Lady Bobcats drop season opener to Kentucky State, 89-77
BUCKHANNON — Despite five West Virginia Wesleyan players managing to reach double-digit scoring totals, the Lady Bobcats dropped their season opener to Kentucky State on Sunday by an 89-77 score at Rockefeller Center.
Updated: 10 months ago
Upshur County Youth Soccer seeks board members, coaches, and referees
Upshur County Youth Soccer will be having a meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30 at the Event Center at Brushy Fork (in the new armory)
Updated: 10 months ago
B-UHS ends fall sports season, looks ahead to winter
It has certainly been an eventful Fall 2021 season for the Buccaneers’ teams and athletes.
Updated: 10 months ago
Lady Bucs’ basketball begins
Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls’ basketball is back in action!
Updated: 10 months ago
Bucs’ golf team to hold celebratory dinner
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School golf team will be hosting a celebration dinner, open to the public, at the Links Restaurant on Sunday, November 14, 2021, in honor of the team being the 2021 Big 10 Champions for the fall season.
Updated: 10 months ago
Buckhannon native Dakota “Lone Wolf” Linger takes boxing’s biggest stage in bout at Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK — On October 30, 2021, 27-year-old Buckhannon native and professional boxer, Dakota “Lone Wolf” Linger, found himself fighting under the bright New York City lights in the world’s most famous arena on the Jose Zepeda vs. Josue Vargas undercard.
Updated: 10 months ago
Three B-U girls’ soccer players earn 2021 Big 10 All-Conference honors
TENNERTON — Congratulations to the Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls’ soccer team for having three players named to the Big 10 All-Conference team.
Updated: 10 months ago
B-U boys’ soccer team places three on 2021 Big 10 All-Conference Team
TENNERTON — Congratulations to the Buckhannon-Upshur High School boys’ soccer team! The Bucs placed three of their players on the 2021 Big 10 All-Conference Team this year.
Updated: 10 months ago
Lady Bucs compete in Big 10 Conference Cheer Competition
WESTON — The Lady Buccaneers cheer squad traveled to neighboring Lewis County for the Big 10 Conference competition on Tuesday night.
Updated: 10 months ago
WVSF holds successful first annual “Glow After Dark Ride” fundraiser
ELLAMORE — The first annual West Virginia Strawberry Festival Berry Bandit “Glow After Dark Ride” was held on Saturday, November 6, 2021. The 49-mile ride began at the Long Run entrance, continued through Mill Creek and concluded on the Kingsville tunnel end.
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B-UHS Athletes of the Week 11-8-2021
BUCKHANNON — The Buckhannon-Upshur “Athletes of the Week” are seniors Caroline Frye and Logan Kelley.
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Lady Bucs give solid performance at Cheer Regionals
WELLSBURG — A total of eight cheer squads traveled to Brooke High School in Wellsburg, West Virginia to compete in the Regional Championships on Saturday. The Lady Bucs found themselves up against some of the stiffest competition in the state, with their region including Brooke, Bridgeport, John Marshall, Morgantown, Preston, University, and Wheeling Park.
Updated: 10 months ago
Boys’ lacrosse team is hosting an online auction to raise funds for the team
BUCKHANNON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School boys’ lacrosse team is hosting an online auction to raise funds to help cover expenses of new equipment, uniforms, and the cost of travel to and from games for the upcoming season.
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Stockert Youth and Community Center offers baton lessons
BUCKHANNON — Baton lessons have begun! The Stockert Youth and Community Center (SYCC) in Buckhannon is now offering baton lessons for children in grades K-12.
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WVWC cross country competes at NCAA Atlantic Regional Championship
Evan Pyles finished highest on the leaderboard for WVWC, while Leigha Hall ran a career-best time.
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Bucs bring home “The Axe,” dominating Elkins 33-6
ELKINS — The young Buckhannon-Upshur High School football team might not have been vying for playoff seeding in the season finale against Elkins Friday night, but there were still a few huge season goals to possibly check off—winning bragging rights over Route 33 and bringing home “The Axe.”
Updated: 10 months ago
Bucs prep for season finale against Route 33 rivals, the Elkins Tigers
This Friday night, the Buckhannon-Upshur High School Buccaneers will battle the Elkins Tigers in a conference game for the right to claim, “The Axe.”
Updated: 10 months ago
Lady Bucs cross country team runs well at state meet
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls’ cross country team took eighth place, in a field of 12 teams, at the West Virginia State High School Cross Country Meet held Saturday on the wet 3.1 mile course at Cabell Midland High School.
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Upshur County 4-H Archery begins this weekend
The Upshur County 4-H Archery team will be starting practice this Sunday, November 7, 2021, in the Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School gymnasium.
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B-UHS basketball season begins Nov. 8
Buckhannon-Upshur High School is about to kick off their 2021-22 basketball season next week.
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SYCC seeks youth basketball coaches
The Stockert Youth and Community Center is looking for anyone interested in volunteering to coach basketball for all age groups K-12.
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B-UHS Athletes of the Week 11-1-2021
The Buckhannon-Upshur “Athletes of the Week” are Meghan Bailey and Elijah Bryant.
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Preston County upsets Bucs on Senior Night, 30-14
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Buccaneers football team welcomed the Preston County Knights to Freal “Red” Crites Memorial Field on Friday evening for Senior Night.
Updated: 10 months ago
Last chance for SYCC basketball sign-ups
Stockert Youth and Community Center in Buckhannon will be having a “Youth Basketball Skills Day” on November 6, 2021 at Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School.
Updated: 10 months ago
Bobcats pick up wins and display strong performances at Salem
WVWC swimming showed early season success at a tri-meet against Salem and WVU Tech
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B-UHS cheerleading squad heads to Regionals
The Lady Bucs will head to Regionals and the Big 10 this week.
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WVU dominates Akron in charity exhibition game
The Mountaineers men’s basketball team took care of business beating the Akron Zips, 74-59, Friday night at the WVU Coliseum in an exhibition game put on for charity.
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B-UHS winter sports begin
The 2021/2022 winter sports season for Buckhannon-Upshur High School is coming up quickly. Swimming has already begun, but basketball and wrestling will start very soon.
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Lady Bucs drop close battle to University
The Lady Bucs were looking to build off a strong showing over the weekend in the 4th Annual Buckhannon Spooktacular Volleyball Tournament.
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Wesleyan outshoots WV State in road loss
WVWC women’s soccer registered 19 shots including eight shots on goal
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Swimming Preview: Salem & WVU Tech
The West Virginia Wesleyan men’s and women’s swimming teams will travel to Salem University for a tri-meet against the host Tigers and WVU Tech in the pool on Friday Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.
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Football Bucs look to score win against Preston County
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Buccaneers look to get back on track this Friday after last week’s loss to Grafton.
Updated: 10 months ago
Lady Bucs host 4th Annual Buckhannon Spooktacular Volleyball Tournament
Six junior varsity teams from around the state kicked off the 4th Annual Buckhannon Spooktacular Volleyball Tournament Friday night.
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B-UHS Athletes of the Week 10-25-2021
The Buckhannon-Upshur “Athletes of the Week” are Shelby McDaniels and Sterlin Thropp.
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Football Bucs fall to Grafton despite valiant effort, 47-17
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School football Buccaneers fell short despite a valiant effort Friday night in a conference clash with the Grafton Bearcats.
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B-UHS boys’ soccer season ends at sectionals
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School boys’ soccer team traveled to Bridgeport to battle the Indians in the Sectional Championship game on Friday, October 22.
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WVWC Golf completes Fall Season
Remmey Lohr notched a top-10 finish, while Indiana Eades placed T-14th in the first event of his collegiate career.
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WVWC Football Preview: Alderson Broaddus
Wesleyan returns home to battle Alderson Broaddus for the first time on the gridiron this Saturday.
Updated: 11 months ago
WVWC Cross Country Preview: MEC Championship
The MEC Championship is next for the WVWC cross country teams.
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WVWC Golf Preview: Shriners Hospital for Kids Invitational
Wesleyan Golf will complete the fall season in Ravenswood
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Bucs fall short at cross country Regionals
The Bucs saw a lot of success in the 2021 season, but they failed to qualify any runners for the 2021 WV State Cross Country Championship to be held at the end of the month.
Updated: 11 months ago
Despite their loss, Lady Bucs hold their own in season closer
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls’ soccer team played very well on Thursday evening in the Sectional Championship game, despite their loss to close out the season.
Updated: 11 months ago
B-UMS volleyball closes the season out with a win
Congratulations to the Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Lady Bucs volleyball team for a great finish to their season.
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Little Bucs seal victory against W.I. in final game of the season
The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Bucs football team got off to a fast start in the first half against Washington Irving Middle School Thursday evening, building a 32-0 lead that was fueled by a 24-point second quarter.
Updated: 11 months ago
Lady Bucs’ cross country team headed to States for first time since 2014
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls’ cross country team traveled to Preston County High School Thursday to complete in the AAA Region I meet.
Updated: 11 months ago
Buccaneers look to rebound against the Bearcats
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Buccaneers football team will look to rebound from a loss to #3 ranked University last week as they travel to take on the Grafton Bearcats this Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in a conference clash.
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B-UMS volleyball continues winning streak
JV finishes their season undefeated with an overall record of 10-0
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B-UHS volleyball falls to Gilmer County
The Lady Bucs volleyball team gave good effort but just couldn’t grasp the win against Gilmer County on Tuesday. B-UHS had a total of 11 aces with Cadence Ringer in the lead with three.
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Soccer Bucs advance to Sectional Championship Buckhannon-Upshur advances 4-2 on penalty kicks
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School boys’ soccer team hosted the University High School Hawks for a no point game in sectional playoffs on Tuesday.
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Lady Bucs defeat University, securing their spot in the Sectional Championship
The Lady Buccaneers traveled to Morgantown on Tuesday, October 19 to fight for their spot in the girls’ soccer Sectional Championship.
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B-UHS Athletes of the week 10-18-2021
Catherine Oliveto and Ian Donnen are the Buckhannon-Upshur Athletes of the Week.
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Bucs drop battle against University, 63-6
The Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers football team faced a challenge under Friday night lights at Freal “Red” Crites Memorial Field when the #3 ranked University (Morgantown) Hawks came to town.
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Little Lady Bucs triumph in tri-match
The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School volleyball team triumphed in their tri-match against Clay County Middle School and Braxton County Middle School on Saturday.
Updated: 11 months ago
Upshur’s 8U softball team earns title as 2021 Fall Ball Champions
Their first game on Oct. 17 was against the Lewis County Yetis—Upshur County’s biggest rival. The Yetis had won every game against Upshur County this season—until now!
Updated: 11 months ago
Tucker’s hat trick highlights fourth win in five games
MaKatlyn Tucker put together the first hat trick in program history since 2019 as the West Virginia Wesleyan (5-5-1, 5-4-0) women’s soccer team downed Alderson Broaddus (1-8-1, 0-8-1) by a final score of 3-0 at Culpepper Stadium on Wednesday, October 13.
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Wesleyan storms back to defeat Frostburg State in five sets
After trailing 2-1, WVWC rallied and completed the comeback.
Updated: 11 months ago
B-UMS volleyball battles in tri-match
The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Lady Bucs hosted a tri-match on Wednesday with Belington and Elkins.
Updated: 11 months ago
Lady Bucs win 2 of 3 at quad-match
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Lady Buccaneers volleyball team attended a quad-match at East Fairmont on Wednesday, October 13 with University, Frankfort, and East Fairmont.
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Little Bucs blank Hornets at home
The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Buccaneers hosted the Hornets of Elkins Middle Thursday night in Mid 8 Conference action at Freal “Red” Crites Memorial Stadium.
Updated: 11 months ago
Hollen and Clark duo win the 2021 Mossy Oak Bassmaster Junior Championship
Congratulations to 11-year-old Bo Hollen and his fishing partner 12-year-old Ari Clark for winning the 2021 Mossy Oak Bassmaster Junior Championships!
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B-UHS girls’ cross country team earns title as Big 10 Champions, Bucs take runner-up
The Buccaneer’s cross country program has seen a lot of success this season under second-year Coach Taylor Stacey.
Updated: 11 months ago
Lady Bucs play hard for the win
TENNERTON — The Lady Bucs did it again! The Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls’ soccer team won against Elkins High School at home on Tuesday night.
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Soccer Bucs earn their win against Elkins
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School boys’ soccer team played hard for their win over Elkins High School on Tuesday. Elkins couldn’t seem to get on the board and the Buccaneers claimed victory with a final score of 3-0.
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Lady Bucs split the win in home tri-match
The Lady Bucs lost the first match against Philip Barbour with the first set at 25-14 and the second at 25-13.
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B-UHS Athletes of the week 10-12-2021
BUCKHANNON — Miranda Greene and Bryson Johnston are the Buckhannon-Upshur Athletes of the Week.
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“The Pick” returns to Buckhannon as the Bucs tally their 500th program win
This year makes the 110th exchange of “The Pick” since last year’s meeting was cancelled due to Covid.
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Coffman ties for 22nd place at the 2021 State Golf Championships
WHEELING — Evan Coffman, of the Buckhannon-Upshur High School golf team, tied for 22nd place at the 2021 West Virginia High School Golf Championships on Wednesday, October 6 at the Speidel Golf Club at Oglebay Resort.
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Lady Bucs battle University Hawks
TENNERTON — The Lady Bucs fought hard for a win against the University Hawks on Saturday, but ultimately came out with a tie for the final score of 1-1 in the contest.
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Lady Bucs triumph on Senior Night
It was a very bittersweet night for the team and for Coach Ashley Stanton.
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Lady Bucs soccer team destroys Lewis County 10-0
The Lady Buccaneers are now 10-5-1, while the Lewis County Minutemaids are 0-12.
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Bob Cupp Memorial League 2021 Week 19 results
The Playoff date is being rescheduled.
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Soccer Bucs tie with Lewis County
WESTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School boys’ soccer team tied with Lewis County High School in Weston on Thursday, October 7, 2021.
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Little Bucs fall to the Taylor County Knights
BUCKHANNON — The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Buccaneers hosted the Knights of Taylor County Middle School Thursday night in Mid-8 Conference action at Freal “Red” Crites Memorial Stadium.
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B-UMS JV volleyball team is on fire
TENNERTON — The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School junior varsity volleyball team’s winning streak continues, as they are now 9-0 after defeating Taylor County Middle School on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at a home match.
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Women’s Soccer Preview: Frostburg State & Notre Dame
The West Virginia Wesleyan (3-4-1) women’s soccer team travels to Frostburg State on Wednesday (Oct. 6) for a 7 p.m. kickoff before heading to the Cleveland area on Sunday (Oct. 10) to face Notre Dame (Ohio) at 3 p.m.
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Bobcats cruise to second MEC win
The West Virginia Wesleyan volleyball team (2-10, 1-1 Mountain East Conference) secured its second MEC victory over Glenville State (1-7, 0-3 MEC) on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the Rockefeller Center in Buckhannon, West Virginia.
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Little Lady Bucs JV volleyball team remains undefeated
The junior varsity and varsity teams both secured wins in just two sets each.
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Lady Bucs struggle against Bridgeport Indians
Buckhannon-Upshur High School’s Lady Buccaneers couldn’t secure the win at a home soccer game against the Bridgeport Indians on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. The final score was 5-0 with Bridgeport for the win.
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Soccer Bucs play great defense despite loss
Buckhannon-Upshur High School boys’ soccer team lost to Bridgeport Tuesday night October 5, 2021. Bridgeport won with a score of 3-1.
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B-UHS volleyball battles Bridgeport
Although they lost, the Lady Bucs fought hard against the Indians, but they just couldn’t pull through with the win.
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WVWC Competitive Dance qualifies for NDA College Cheer and Dance National Championships
The West Virginia Wesleyan competitive dance team earned a bid to the National Dance Alliance College Cheer and Dance National Championships.
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B-UHS Athletes of the week 10-5-2021
Cameron Zuliani and Savion Farmer are the Buckhannon-Upshur “Athletes of the Week.”
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Upshur Co. youth softball beats Randolph
Upshur County’s 12-U Buckhannon softball team, sponsored by Luby’s Equipment, had a huge victory over Randolph County on Saturday, October 2, 2021.
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B-UHS Athlete of the week 10-5-2021
Cameron Zuliani and Savion Farmer are the Buckhannon-Upshur “Athletes of the Week.”
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Buccaneers fall to Monarchs after costly turnovers on Homecoming night
On Homecoming night, the Bucs were plagued by turnovers and ended the night falling to the Spartans in a 14-33 decision.
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WVWC men’s golf preview: Mountain East Conference Championship
The West Virginia Wesleyan men’s golf team will play in the Mountain East Conference Championship October 4-6 at Avalon Lakes Golf Course in Warren, Ohio.
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Little Lady Bucs continue winning streak for undefeated season
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School’s junior varsity volleyball team is on a roll this season as they remain undefeated after beating Philippi Middle School at home on Wednesday, September 29, bringing their record to 7 – 0.
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Lady Bucs split win in tri-match
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School volleyball team traveled to East Fairmont for a tri-match with Grafton on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.
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Soccer Bucs fall to Philip Barbour
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School boys’ soccer team suffered a loss to the Philip Barbour Colts in a home game on Thursday, September 30, 2021.
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Pandemic postpones B-UHS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Bobcats push no. 7 Davis & Elkins to the brink in OT
Nika Monaselidze scored the lone goal for the Bobcats in the 2 – 1 defeat at Davis & Elkins
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WVWC posts clean sheet in road win
A first-half goal made by MaKatlyn Tucker and five saves by Ally Moore fueled a 1 – 0 win at Davis & Elkins
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B-UHS Athlete of the week 10-2-2021
Kendal Currence and Caden Andrick are the Buckhannon-Upshur “Athletes of the Week.”
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Buccaneers to face John Marshall Monarchs for Homecoming game
John Marshall High School is currently 3 – 2 for 2021 and will be a challenging competitor for the Buccaneers.
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Soccer Bucs suffer loss to Morgantown
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School boys’ soccer team hosted Morgantown High School on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. The Bucs lost to Morgantown with a final score of 3 – 0.
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Lady Bucs tie with Morgantown at home soccer match
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School girls’ soccer team hosted Morgantown High School on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, which resulted in an end tie.
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B-UHS girls’ cross country team dominates at Braxton Invitational
Buckhannon-Upshur and Richwood were the only two schools placing for team all-around top scores.
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Cross country Bucs take first at Braxton Invitational
The Buccaneers won first place with a total score of 21, followed by Webster County High School, then Braxton County.
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Bobcats drop conference match versus Charleston
The Bobcats will return home for a match versus Concord on Friday (Oct. 1).
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Runners enjoy ‘Moonlight on the Falls’ during inaugural marathon
The Canaan Valley Running Company recently hosted 600 runners at their first annual Moonlight on the Falls Marathon on August 28-29, 2021.
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West Virginia State Wins on Late Goal
A goal in the 77th minute pushed WVSU over WVWC in MEC play.
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Hilltoppers Top Bobcats
Jujuan Linzy caught five passes for 96 yards in the home defeat.
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Volleyball Preview: Charleston, Concord, and Seton Hill
WVWC will play its first two home matches this weekend
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B-UMS boys’ cross country takes second at Braxton Invitational
The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School boys’ cross country team traveled to Sutton on Saturday, September 25, 2021 for the 2021 Braxton County Invitational. B-UMS placed second with a total score of 61.
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B-UMS girls’ cross country places fourth at Braxton Invitational
The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School girls’ cross country team traveled to Sutton on Saturday, September 25, 2021 for the 2021 Braxton County Invitational.
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Lady Bucs volleyball dominates the Tigers
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Lady Buccaneers came out with a big win in volleyball against the Elkins High School Tigers on Thursday, September 23, 2021.
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Soccer Bucs tie with Woodrow Wilson
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School boys’ soccer team played at home on Saturday, September 25, 2021 against Woodrow Wilson. The final score was a tie, 4 – 4.
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Boys’ cross country dominates at Buckhannon-Upshur Invitational
The Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers cross country team hosted the Buckhannon-Upshur Invitational on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, where the Bucs took first place out of seven schools.
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Lady Bucs take second in B-U Invitational
The Buckhannon-Upshur girls’ cross country team placed second in the Buckhannon-Upshur Invitational on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.
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B-UHS volleyball 1-1 in tri-match
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School volleyball team traveled to Bridgeport for a tri-match on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
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Soccer Bucs beat RCB Eagles
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Buccaneers boys’ soccer team hosted the Robert C. Byrd Eagles Thursday, September 23, 2021.
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Little Bucs return to win column
After a loss last week in Philippi, the Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Bucs football team traveled to Robert L. Bland Middle School to face the Patriots on Wednesday night in Mid-8 Conference action.
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Lady Bucs soccer conquers Eagles
The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Lady Buccaneers hosted the Robert C. Byrd Eagles Thursday, September 23, 2021. The Lady Bucs defeated the Eagles with a final score of 6 – 0.
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Buccaneers earn title of 2021 Big X Golf Champions
Coffman named Big X Golfer of the Year; Westfall honored as Coach of the Year
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