Playoff stakes high as Buccaneers host RCB in regular-season finale
Buckhannon-Upshur hosts Robert C. Byrd Friday in a regular-season finale with playoff stakes for both teams. The Buccaneers seek a .500 finish and a stronger postseason position, while the Eagles aim to secure a first-round home game.
Senior quarterback Brody McDaniels will lead his Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers into their final regular-season game hosting Robert C. Byrd Friday night. (Photo courtesy of Kasey Baisden)
Duane Carpenter
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Robert C. Byrd recovered an onside kick on the opening play and rolled to a 36-6 win over Buckhannon-Upshur Friday night. The 4-6 Buccaneers still made the playoffs and will travel for a first-round game next weekend.
West Virginia Wesleyan freshman Liliana Beckstedt earned MEC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week honors after tallying 95 assists in two matches. Concord’s Allie Davis won the defensive award with 45 digs in a 2-0 week.
WVWC quarterback Liam McGuire earned MEC Offensive Player of the Week honors after throwing for 215 yards and five touchdowns in a 42-13 win over Charleston. West Virginia State’s Keyshon Washington and Alex Shrader took defensive and special teams honors.