Class AAAA’s 20-team, 16-spot playoff format defies common sense, even if it helped B-U last year. Meanwhile, Carpenter Crunch Time enters Week Four with Duane and Brian tied at 18–3 after Ohio State’s stunning collapse.
The Healthy Hero Hustle 5K starts at 10 a.m. Saturday at Wesleyan, alongside a free community health fair from 9 a.m. to noon. Race-day registration is available.
Demolition is expected to begin October 1, with preliminary site testing to follow, as design work advances for Buckhannon’s new water plant. A delay in the commissioners’ hearing concerns property compensation and will not hold up the project, the city attorney said.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Buckhannon-Upshur looks to build on its first win when it hosts Route 33 rival Elkins at 7 p.m. Friday for Senior Night. The Bucs’ disruptive defense faces a tough test against the Tigers’ powerful ground game.
The Buckhannon Band of Brothers hopes to raise $70,000 to $80,000 through its annual calendar fundraiser for its Help Us Help Kids initiative, aimed at flood victims in Upshur and Lewis counties. You can purchase calendars online through the My Buckhannon store.
Upshur County’s Hope Scholarship participation rose from 146 to 273 in a year. Superintendent Tim Derico outlined the enrollment changes ahead of the official October 1 count.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Alex Fisher and Chace Wayne cracked the top 10 as Buckhannon-Upshur shot 177 to finish third at Barbour Country Club. Bridgeport swept the top three individual spots and won the four-team event with a 154.
Upshur County marks National CERT Week, Sept. 20-26, and 40 years of volunteers strengthening disaster readiness. Residents are encouraged to learn preparedness skills and join CERT to help support emergency responders and build safer neighborhoods.
Upshur County Democratic Women Vice President Anne Chopyak received the West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women’s Camelot Award on September 12 in Beckley. The club credited her steady leadership and her community service around Buckhannon.
First Community Bank remains atop the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League with 48 points, just ahead of Custom Cabinets. Brenden Cain earned Low Actual honors with a 37, while Hank Ellis claimed Low Net with a 32.
Buckhannon-Upshur swept Ravenswood, Gilmer County and Clay County without dropping a set, finishing 3-0 at the Gilmer County quad. The dominant showing improved the Lady Bucs to 10-7.
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle’s boys swept the Big Ditch Lake Invitational with 17 points, led by winner Felix Stump. Audrey Johnston and Taylor Wright placed third and fourth as the Little Lady Bucs finished third.
Buckhannon-Upshur dominated the chances but fell 1-0 to Robert C. Byrd after a controversial 14th-minute goal. The Lady Bucs outshot RCB 16-5 on target and will look to rediscover their finishing touch Thursday against Morgantown.
Buckhannon-Upshur controlled play for 65 minutes before Robert C. Byrd erupted for four late goals in a stunning 4-0 Big 10 loss. Coach Dalton Auvil said the Bucs lost composure after the opener and must finish chances and respond better to adversity.
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Alex Fisher shot a 42 to place eighth and lead Buckhannon-Upshur at Stonewall Resort. The Buccaneers finished fourth with a 193 and return Thursday for a tri-match at Barbour Country Club.
Bonnie’s Buses will offer mammograms in six communities October 13–17, including Community Care of Buckhannon October 16. Appointments require a physician’s order.
