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Underdog Buccaneers embrace challenge ahead of playoff showdown at Cabell Midland

The 13th-seeded Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers embrace their underdog role heading into Friday’s Class AAAA playoff opener at No. 4 Cabell Midland. Coach Sloan Baisden stresses sound execution against the 9-1 Knights and their explosive offense.

Underdog Buccaneers embrace challenge ahead of playoff showdown at Cabell Midland
Buckhannon-Upshur will visit Cabell Midland Friday night in the first round of the WVSSAC playoffs. (Bobbie Hatcher-My Buckhannon)
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