Buckhannon-Upshur weathered Parkersburg’s relentless attack to earn a 1-1 season-opening draw. Rylen Carlyle’s penalty tied the match before halftime, while Bella Nottingham made 24 saves to preserve the result.
Upshur County’s Nov. 2-8 sports schedule features Buckhannon-Upshur football and regional cheer, plus West Virginia Wesleyan volleyball, swimming and MEC cross country championships. No events are scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday or Sunday.
The Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs surpassed projections to finish eighth at the state cross country meet, edging Parkersburg South by seven points. Gwen Rogosky led three top-40 finishers as the young squad capped its season with a strong team effort.
Buckhannon-Upshur sophomore Mitchell Whitley battled illness to finish 52nd of 103 runners at the state cross country meet in 18:14.5. Coach Justin Bowers praised his effort and expects continued improvement next season.
