Buckhannon-Upshur’s cross-country squads posted solid splits at the Preston Knight Night Relays, led by a tightly packed A Team that placed 17th. The Bucs return home Saturday for the B-U Invitational.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs placed ninth, 26th and 29th at the Knight Night Relays, led by the A-Team’s 40:04.8 finish. Coach Justin Bowers praised the team’s steady times as it prepares to host Saturday’s invitational.
Upshur County’s Aug. 31-Sept. 6 sports calendar features Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan teams in football, soccer, golf, volleyball and cross country. Highlights include Friday night football and Saturday’s B-U Invitational.
Coby Smith scored four goals and added an assist as Buckhannon-Upshur earned its first win with a 10-0 rout of John Marshall. The dominant victory was a resounding response to Friday’s late 2-1 collapse against Martinsburg.
Brogan Tenney and Rylen Carlyle scored twice apiece as Buckhannon-Upshur powered past Woodrow Wilson 4-1 for its first win of the season. Bella Nottingham made 11 saves for the Lady Bucs, who improved to 1-0-1.
Buckhannon-Upshur went 1-2 against tough competition at University High, closing with a dominant sweep of East Fairmont after losses to University and Linsly. The 2-4 Lady Bucs return home Monday to host Pendleton County.
Buckhannon-Upshur is turning the page after a 68–0 season-opening loss to No. 1 Bridgeport, which piled up 604 yards. The Bucs managed 28 yards and two first downs but hope to regroup before visiting Philip Barbour.
Carpenter Crunch Time returns for Week 1 as the My Buckhannon panel picks seven football matchups. The slate features Bridgeport at B-U, Wesleyan’s opener at Post and NC State at Virginia.
Buckhannon-Upshur fell 178-190 to Lincoln in a home dual at Buckhannon Country Club, with Liam Davis leading the Bucs with a 45. B-U returns Monday at The Raven to face Webster County and Elkins.
Buckhannon-Upshur opens its 2026 season Friday at preseason No. 1 Bridgeport, seeking its first win over the Indians since 1998. Coach Sloan Baisden says containing star back Gavin Williams and winning the turnover battle will be crucial.
