All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Summer basketball league tips off week three

The Upshur County Summer Basketball League completed its third week at West Virginia Wesleyan College, with standout performances from Evan Parr, Josh Trent, Quentin Cooley, Rayden Triplett, and several games decided by forfeits.
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BUCKHANNON – The Upshur County Summer Basketball League tipped off week three last week at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Results are below. The boxscores: (Monday) WV Split Rail  29  42 – 71 Celebrate Recovery BU  15  49 – 64 Top […]

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