All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

B-U’s Currence named to All-State volleyball team

TENNERTON — Buckhannon-Upshur’s Kendal Currence was recently honored on the 2022 Class AAA All-State volleyball team as selected by the West Virginia Sportswriters Association.

The senior was named to the Special Honorable Mention Team.

She previously was named to the Big 10 All-Conference First Team.

Musselman, who beat Morgantown for the Class AAA title, had two players named to the First Team — Hannah Howard who was named captain of the First Team and Ava Dunnigan.

The runner-up Mohigans also placed two on the First Team — Paige Brock and Kaitlyn Anderson.

CLASS AAA ALL-STATE VOLLEYBALL TEAM

AS SELECTED BY THE WEST VIRGINIA SPORTSWRITERS ASSOCIATION

FIRST TEAM

Hannah Howard, Musselman, SR (Captain)

Alexa Martin, Bridgeport, SR

Dia Sauvage, Greenbrier East, JR

Paige Richmond, Hedgesville, SR

Paige Brock, Morgantown, SR

Delaney Brasselle, George Washington, SR

Rylee Wise, Parkersburg, SR

Abby Dillon, Woodrow Wilson, SO

Ava Dunnigan, Musselman, JR

Kaitlyn Anderson, Morgantown, JR

SECOND TEAM

Myleigh Smell, Bridgeport, SO (Captain)

ZaMahya Moss, Woodrow Wilson, SR

Olivia Albrecht, Wheeling Park, SR

Gracie Lemon, Spring Valley, SR

Alayna Harper, Hedgesville, SO

Reese Parsons, Hurricane, JR

Sidney Varney, Ripley, SR

Maia Johnson, Parkersburg South, JR

Kayli Derrow, John Marshall, JR

Laney Gannon, Huntington, SR

Special Honorable Mention

Alanna Penn, Woodrow Wilson; Gracie Gumm, Greenbrier East; Olivia Perkins, Parkersburg; Paisley Miller, Hedgesville; Ally Webb, Capital; Tylie Barton, George Washington; Maggie Dickerson, Hurricane; Alexis Stack, Greenbrier East; Ada McCoy, Musselman; Grace DeVall, Morgantown; Mallori Dunn-Martin, Huntington; Madison Stoll, Princeton; Katie Pilgrim, University; Ella Sorine, Bridgeport; Keleigh Chrisman, Musselman; Kendal Currence, Buckhannon-Upshur

Honorable Mention

Ava Katz, George Washington; Tiona Carroll, Cabell Midland; Gracie Brown, Hedgesville; Hailey Ervin, Greenbrier East; Rebekah Mitchell, Bridgeport; Sarah Pownell, Hampshire; Mya Green, Parkersburg; Salia Harris, Woodrow Wilson; Emma Brogan, Lincoln County; Kalila Hames, Oak Hill; Aziah Smith, Capital; Reagan Ballard, Spring Valley; Molly Riggs, South Charleston; Grace Dickerson, Hurricane; Olivia Bell, Huntington; Kate Williams, University. Lily Estep, Riverside

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Summer basketball

Summer league basketball wraps up week two

Week two of the Upshur County Summer Basketball League concluded with standout scoring performances and multiple games, including two forfeits by Country Roads Physical Therapy.

City council to review water board’s recommendation for new water treatment plant

The Buckhannon Water Board has recommended moving forward with a new water treatment plant and related infrastructure upgrades, sending a proposal to the city council for approval.

Gail Lovel Zickefoose

Gail L. Zickefoose, a dedicated educator, community leader, and beloved family man, passed away peacefully at age 83 after a long illness, leaving a legacy of service, kindness, and devotion to others.

Buckhannon City Council Agenda: July 15, 2025

The Buckhannon City Council released the agenda for its upcoming July 15, 2025, meeting.

Upshur County Relay for Life aims to raise $35,000 for cancer research on July 19

The Upshur County Relay for Life will host its annual event July 19 at Jawbone Park, aiming to raise $35,000 for cancer research while celebrating survivors and bringing the community together through activities and remembrance ceremonies.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital team members engage in statewide healthcare leadership program

Two WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital employees were honored by the West Virginia Hospital Association Leadership Academy, with Paula Cutright graduating and Matthew Scott selected for future participation in the statewide healthcare leadership program.

Post 7 drops outings to Doddridge and Morgantown

Buckhannon Post 7 suffered consecutive road defeats, falling 10-2 to Doddridge County and 11-0 to Morgantown Post 2, dropping their season record to 2-15.

Summer basketball league begins week two

The Upshur County Summer Basketball League entered its second week with standout performances from top scorers including Cory Harper, Dalton Hamrick, Cordell Nicola, and Vinny Snuffer leading their teams across multiple games.

Buckhannon City Council Special Meeting Agenda: July 15, 2025

The Buckhannon City Council has released the agenda for its special meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025.