Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs rebounded from a 7-0 loss at Lincoln to earn their first win, edging Philip Barbour 4-3 in Big 10 play. Angelina Winter and Kaitlin Davis clinched tight singles victories, lifting B-U to 1-4 overall (1-2 Big 10).
Buckhannon-Upshur couldn’t have asked for a better start, opening the season with Big 10 home wins over Philip Barbour (9-6) and North Marion (14-4, 5 innings). Brody McDaniels and Jaxon Spratt led the way, combining for 9 RBIs in the mercy-rule win.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s spring break trip opened with a tough 9-0 loss to Ohio power Strasburg-Franklin, as the Lady Bucs were one-hit with Kynnedy Marple’s first-inning single.
Mallory Moss and Brody McDaniels are this week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars. Moss powered the Lady Buc lacrosse team to a 3-0 week, while McDaniels helped the Buccaneer baseball team start 2-0 with strong pitching and hitting.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s five-game win streak ended Monday with a 6-2 Big 10 loss at Lincoln after the Lady Bucs let a 2-0 lead slip away. Aspen Dyer’s two-run homer tied it, then the Cougars plated four in the fifth to pull away as B-U couldn’t rally late.
Tobias Marple scored four goals as Buckhannon-Upshur earned a 6-3 win over Jefferson County, taking a 4-2 halftime lead and holding on late. Gage Scott made 14 saves as the Bucs improved to 2-2 and head to George Washington on Tuesday.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs enjoyed a perfect weekend, edging University 6-5 for the Hawks’ first loss before crushing Wheeling Park 18-2. Mallory Moss powered the offense in both wins as B-U improved to 3-1 and returns April 8 at John Marshall.
Buckhannon-Upshur split with North Marion as the boys swept 7-0 and improved to 1-0 in Big 10 play, while the girls fell 5-2. Coach Jason Rock praised the boys’ win but wants more intensity, and noted the Lady Bucs are improving despite a young varsity roster.
Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar, featuring baseball, softball, tennis, lacrosse, and track matchups from March 30–April 5. Find game times and opponents for Buckhannon-Upshur, West Virginia Wesleyan, and more—plus a Happy Easter on Sunday.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs were shut out of WVSWA All-State postseason honors, even with senior Allie Key earning Big 10 First Team and leading the team in scoring (9.6 ppg) and rebounding (4.6 rpg).
