Upshur County’s Oct. 12–18 sports calendar features football, soccer, volleyball, golf, cross country and tennis. Highlights include Buckhannon-Upshur hosting East Fairmont on Friday and West Virginia Wesleyan competing in MEC golf and regional tennis championships.
A last-minute penalty kick handed Buckhannon-Upshur a heartbreaking 2-1 Senior Night loss to Elkins. Despite outshooting the Tigers 17-8, the Lady Bucs fell short, but coach Rosie Shackleford praised their heart and resolve.
Elkins spoiled Buckhannon-Upshur’s Senior Night with a 3-0 shutout, halting the Bucs’ mid-season surge. Coach Dalton Auvil called the performance a wake-up call as B-U prepares for two road matches to close the regular season.
About 2,000 newborn and postpartum supply kits are expected to reach West Virginia families through a federal program’s expansion, according to the Governor’s Office.
The Colonial Arts Center is seeking funds for equipment and a computer lab to help local musicians record and edit original work. It is also looking for a sponsor for Local Music Night.
Two defensive touchdowns and 112 rushing yards from Jeremiah King helped Wesleyan earn its first homecoming win since 2018. Fairmont State gave the ball away five times.
