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.
Wesleyan’s football win over Charleston leaves a seven-way MEC tie for second possible. Plus soccer season finales, conference honors and updates across Bobcat sports.
Isabella Bowers and Jimmie Green are this week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars. Bowers helped B-U finish eighth at the state cross country meet, while Green’s field goal and three extra points proved pivotal in a 30-28 football win over Preston.
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.
