Seven errors by Buckhannon-Upshur allowed all eight Lincoln runs to be unearned, including six in a disastrous seventh inning, leading to an 8-4 home defeat for the Bucs despite Jevon Westfall’s three-run homer.
Jeremiah Jeffries and Patience Cook, standout tennis players at Buckhannon-Upshur, earned Hank Ellis All-Star honors this week after winning their respective singles titles at the Big 10 Conference championships.
The Upshur County sports calendar for the week of May 5 includes baseball, softball, track and field, and lacrosse matchups for Buckhannon-Upshur teams, with games scheduled nearly every day except Thursday and Sunday.
The Buckhannon-Upshur lacrosse team overwhelmed John Marshall 14-2 in their playoff opener, led by Tobias Marple’s five goals, extending their win streak to six and advancing to face Mountain State next.
The Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers extended their losing streak to five games after collecting only two hits in each of back-to-back losses to East Fairmont and Morgantown, dropping their record to 7-13.
The Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs softball team suffered heavy home losses to University and Lincoln, falling 19-1 and 10-0 respectively, despite recognizing their seniors during the second game.
Highland Landscaping extended its lead atop the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League standings after a decisive win, while John Moss claimed top individual honors for both Low Actual and Low Net scores.
The Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs dominated their final regular season meet at Philip Barbour by winning eight events and scoring 151 points to top a six-team field.
The Buckhannon-Upshur track and field team won five events and finished third overall at a four-team meet at Philip Barbour High School, as they concluded their regular season and prepare for conference championships.
The Buckhannon-Upshur lacrosse team extended its winning streak to five games with a 13-7 victory over Musselman, led by Tobias Marple’s eight points and 13 saves from goalkeeper Gage Scott.
