Marple and Brown homer as Lady Bucs win opener over Robert C. Byrd, 12-5

Kynnedy Marple and Payton Brown went deep as Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs opened the 2026 season with a 12-5 Big 10 win over Robert C. Byrd, piling up 12 hits. Marple earned the relief win with seven strikeouts, while Brown, Marple, Knabenshue and Pastorius powered the offense.

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Rev. Matthew Paugh to give WVWC baccalaureate address

West Virginia Wesleyan College named Rev. Dr. Matthew Paugh, senior pastor of Bridgeport United Methodist Church, as its Baccalaureate speaker. He will speak Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. in Wesley Chapel; graduates should wear cap and gown, and guests are welcome.