Buckhannon-Upshur cross-country boys place seventh at Coal River Classic Invitational
Mitchell Whitley placed 13th in 17:17.46 to lead Buckhannon-Upshur to seventh among 13 teams at the rain-soaked Coal River Classic Invitational. Senior Bryce Mullens added a strong 30th-place finish as the Buccaneers battled slick conditions and injuries.
Duane Carpenter
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