Auvil, Bucs blank East Fairmont, 4-0

FAIRMONT – Four different players got into the scoring act and keeper Dalton Auvil had a clean sheet as the Buckhannon-Upshur soccer Bucs returned to the win column with a 4-0 road victory over the East Fairmont Bees Tuesday night in a Big 10 Conference outing.

The Bucs grabbed an early lead just four minutes in when Zach Calef-Boring played a through ball to the penalty area from Camdin Carpenter and he scored with a shot to the back post.

Noah Radabaugh made it a 2-0 contest when he played a cross from the right side of the penalty area and beat East Fairmont keeper Mylakie Stasick with a shot to the back post in the 28th minute.

The Bucs held their 2-0 lead at the break.

Branson Carpenter added to the B-U advantage in the 62nd minute with a goal after playing a diagonal ball from Caden Andrick to the near post.

The Bucs wrapped up the scoring in the 67th minute when Julien Larcher sent home a penalty kick past Satsick.

“Two big things we emphasized in practice Monday was quick passing and movement, and shooting on frame,” remarked Buckhannon-Upshur head coach Mike Donato. “We saw big improvements on both those fronts tonight. We challenged the team early on to attack the goal and look for quick opportunities in transition as we’ve really been lacking in scoring the past few games. The team really stepped up to that challenge.”

“Of course anytime you shut out an opponent you have to give a lot of credit to the back line and keeper, Donato added. “We’ve made some positional adjustments the past few days and tonight was the best it had looked. The few shots on goal we gave up were easy for Auvil to manage and that’s exactly what we ask those defenders to do.”

The Bucs held a 10-3 margin in shots-on-goal.

Auvil stopped all three shots he faced in the shutout win. It was the third shutout of the season for the junior keeper.

The win lifted the Bucs to 4-4-3 overall and 4-2 in the Big 10 Conference.

They will return home Thursday to play Robert C. Byrd at 7:30 p.m.

The boxscore:

Buckhannon-Upshur 2  2 – 4

East Fairmont 0  0 – 0

Scoring

Buckhannon-Upshur – Zach Calef-Boring (Camdin Carpenter assist), 4th minute.

Buckhannon-Upshur – Noah Radabaugh (Calef-Boring assist), 28th minute.

Buckhannon-Upshur – Branson Carpenter (Caden Andrick assist), 62nd minute.

Buckhannon-Upshur – Julien Larcher (penalty kick), 67th minute.

Shots-on-goal – Buckhannon-Upshur 10; East Fairmont 3.

Corner kicks – Buckhannon-Upshur 0; East Fairmont 0.

Fouls – Buckhannon-Upshur 9; East Fairmont 6.

Saves – Buckhannon-Upshur: Dalton Auvil 3; East Fairmont: Mylaki Stasick: 6.

Featured

SHOPS & SERVICES

Upshur County Courthouse

County approves $11.5-million-dollar budget, which includes several earmarked ARPA-funded projects

BUCKHANNON – The Upshur County Commission’s budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year saw increases in the regional jail bill and increases to PEIA premiums, but commissioners were still able to provide 3 percent raises across elected officials’ departments. Upshur County […]

Become a premium member to unlock immediate access to this story and thousands more. Plus you’ll wake up every morning to our email edition. Your subscription supports local news by local writers. Signing up is easy — just tap the button below!

SHOPS & SERVICES

Baseball Bucs improve to 3-0 with 17-7 win over North Marion

TENNERTON – Three games, three 10-run mercy rule victories. The season couldn’t be off to a better start for Buckhannon-Upshur head baseball coach Adam Squires and his Buccaneers after downing the North Marion Huskies by a 17-7 score in five […]

Become a premium member to unlock immediate access to this story and thousands more. Plus you’ll wake up every morning to our email edition. Your subscription supports local news by local writers. Signing up is easy — just tap the button below!

Lacrosse Bucs pick up first win defeating St. Albans late, 6-5

ST. ALBANS – The Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneer lacrosse team rallied in the second half for a 6-5 victory over the homestanding St. Albans Dragons Thursday night. It was the first victory of the year for the Bucs as they improved to […]

Become a premium member to unlock immediate access to this story and thousands more. Plus you’ll wake up every morning to our email edition. Your subscription supports local news by local writers. Signing up is easy — just tap the button below!

Lacrosse Lady Bucs fall in debut to University, 15-7

TENNERTON – The Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Buc lacrosse team dropped their season opener to University by a 15-7 score Wednesday evening at Freal “Red” Crites Memorial Stadium. Kendall Defibaugh led the Buckhannon-Upshur scoring attack with three goals while Maya Garcia contributed […]

Become a premium member to unlock immediate access to this story and thousands more. Plus you’ll wake up every morning to our email edition. Your subscription supports local news by local writers. Signing up is easy — just tap the button below!

Lady Buc netters edged by Minutemaids, 4-3

TENNERTON – The Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Buc tennis team was oh so close to picking up a home win against the Lewis County Minutemaids in a 4-3 setback Wednesday evening at the West Virginia Wesleyan courts. After doubles action, the Lady […]

Become a premium member to unlock immediate access to this story and thousands more. Plus you’ll wake up every morning to our email edition. Your subscription supports local news by local writers. Signing up is easy — just tap the button below!

SHOPS & SERVICES

Upshur Stars recognized at recent Board of Education meeting

BUCKHANNON — Buckhannon-Upshur High School and Fred Eberle Technical Center students were recognized at a recent Upshur County Board of Education meeting for their excellence in recent competitions. B-UHS swim coaches Mrs. Jennifer Bennett and Mr.