Volleyball Lady Bucs dominate Bees in Senior Night sweep
Buckhannon-Upshur rendered the East Fairmont Bees stingless in a 25-4, 25-19, 25-14 Senior Night sweep. Avery Hamer led with eight kills as the Lady Bucs improved to 18-9.
Carpenter Crunch Time Week Seven: After a week of losses, midseason football forecasts take center stage
After a week of losses, Carpenter trades the sports blues for midseason football picks. Martinsburg, Herbert Hoover, Frankfort and Wahama get the nod for West Virginia high school titles, while readers gear up for Week Seven’s picks contest.
Desperate for momentum, Bucs head to Lewis County in crucial rivalry tilt
Buckhannon-Upshur heads to winless Lewis County Friday at 7 p.m. for a rivalry clash with momentum on the line. The 1-4 Bucs aim to snap a two-game skid and protect their hold on the final Class AAAA playoff spot.
First Community Bank closes strong, claims fourth‑quarter title in men’s golf
First Community Bank clinched the fourth-quarter men’s golf title with a commanding 25–11 win over Lisa Cain Edward Jones, finishing with 95 points. The champions face Custom Cabinets next week as postseason play begins.
Cogar hits 1,000 digs as volleyball Lady Bucs split home tri-match
Buckhannon-Upshur senior Alivia Cogar surpassed 1,000 career digs as the Lady Bucs split a home tri-match. B-U fell to Philip Barbour before sweeping East Fairmont to move to 17-9.
Wesleyan golfers finish 10th in MEC Championships
West Virginia Wesleyan finished 10th at +117 in the 2026 MEC Men’s Golf Championship at Stonewall Resort. Glenville State won the team title at +14, led by individual champion and MEC Golfer of the Year Fermin Perez Santandrea.
Buckhannon-Upshur strikes early, buries Minutemen in 5-1 victory
Coby Smith struck in the third minute and finished with a hat trick as Buckhannon-Upshur buried Lewis County, 5-1. The Bucs are 5-1-2 over their last eight matches and host Elkins next for Senior Night.
Golf Bucs finish eighth as fog delay stalls momentum at AAAA regional
Buckhannon-Upshur closed its golf season with an eighth-place finish at the Class AAAA Southern Regional after a fog delay disrupted its rhythm. Easton Gregory led the Bucs with a 92, while Hurricane won the regional with a 216.
Community Bulletin
Independent agent Jeff Barnhart brings a personal touch to Medicare open enrollment
Medicare open enrollment runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and local independent insurance agent Jeff Barnhart is offering appointments to help residents review their 2027 coverage options. He reviews plans one-on-one to provide the best options for clients.
Football Bucs ranked 16th this week in the Class AAAA field
Buckhannon-Upshur is hanging on to the final Class AAAA playoff spot at No. 16 in the WVSSAC ratings through six weeks despite a 1-4 record. The Bucs visit Lewis County Friday for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
Wesleyan sports recap: Women’s soccer blanks Wheeling in week’s top performance
An early header helped the Wesleyan women beat Wheeling before mosquitoes cut short my visit to Culpepper Stadium last Wednesday. Here is the week in Bobcat sports.
