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

Basketball Bucs return to AP Poll at 13th

CHARLESTON – The Associated Press high school boys’ basketball poll for the week of Feb. 26. This is the final poll for the season as the postseason is ready to start this week. Buckhannon-Upshur returned to the poll this week at 13th getting a single vote. The Bucs ended the regular season with a 15-6 record. First place votes in parentheses.

CLASS AAAA

Team                                       Record           Points

  1. Spring Mills (9)              21-1                      90
  2. Morgantown                    20-1                     81
  3. Martinsburg                     16-4                     71
  4. Huntington                      15-7                     58
  5. Jefferson                          15-7                      49
  6. Bridgeport                        17-5                     46
  7. Wheeling Park                 14-7                     38
  8. George Washington        13-8                    33
  9. South Charleston            15-7                     18
  10. Hedgesville                      15-7                       4

Other receiving votes: Spring Valley 3; Woodrow Wilson 2; Buckhannon-Upshur 1; Parkersburg South 1.

CLASS AAA

Team                                        Record            Points

  1. Fairmont Senior (9)       21-1                      90
  2. Shady Spring                   17-4                      79
  3. East Fairmont                16-6                       71
  4. Nitro                                 20-2                      66
  5. Liberty-Harrison            16-5                      53
  6. Logan                                13-9                      42
  7. Lewis County                  13-9                      38
  8. Midland Trail                 18-4                      24
  9. Herbert Hoover             12-10                    21
  10. Lincoln                            12-9                       8

Others receiving votes: Sissonville 3.

CLASS AA

Team                                        Record              Points

  1. Bluefield (8)                     17-5                       88
  2. Wheeling Central (1)       17-5                      78
  3. Charleston Catholic        18-4                      72
  4. Williamstown                  19-3                      68
  5. Chapmanville                  16-6                      54
  6. Wyoming East                 16-6                      44
  7. Ravenswood                    17-5                       37
  8. Frankfort                         15-6                       23
  9. Westside                          15-6                       19
  10. Petersburg                       15-6                       6

Others receiving votes: Poca 3; Trinity 3.

CLASS A

Team                                        Record              Points

  1. Tucker County (9)          18-3                     90
  2. East Hardy                       17-2                       74
  3. Tug Valley                        16-6                       72
  4. Webster County              17-4                      67
  5. James Monroe                16-4                      57
  6. Cameron                          17-5                      40
  7. Clay-Battelle                    17-5                      38
  8. Wahama                          16-6                       24
  9. St. Joseph                       13-7                       14
  10. Greater Beckley Christ. 13-9                       8

Others receiving votes: Doddridge County 6; Greenbrier West 2; River View 2; Pendleton County 1.

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Buckhannon man charged after allegedly breaking into trailer, fighting resident

A Buckhannon man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a home and fighting with one of the occupants. He faces charges including burglary, destruction of property, assault and battery.

Buckhannon woman charged with using elderly man’s bank card online

A Buckhannon woman was arrested after police say she used another person’s bank card information for multiple unauthorized transactions totaling about $1,201.29. She said the transactions were not intentional, and his card might have been saved to her online payments account.

St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation funds advanced ophthalmology equipment through Lavera Clark Trust

The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation purchased new retinal imaging technology that enhances early detection and monitoring of conditions like diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and macular degeneration. #buckhannon

Ricky Allen Boyd

Ricky Allen Boyd, 61, of Buckhannon, a beloved member of the community known for his humor and longtime participation in Upshur County Special Olympics, died December 23, 2025, and will be cremated following visitation.

Buckhannon man charged with stealing package from ex-wife’s building, stalking

A Buckhannon man was arrested after allegedly stealing a package and contacting a woman against her will. Thomas Summers, 36, faces charges including entering without breaking, stalking, petit larceny and possession of a controlled substance.

Those pretty red leaves? They’re lying to you: The surprising truth about poinsettias

aoinsettias’ bright red “petals” aren’t flowers at all — they’re modified leaves called bracts, with the true flowers in the tiny yellow center. Learn about the plant’s Aztec roots, how it became a holiday staple, and simple tips to keep it thriving.

Buckhannon man charged with felony domestic battery after altercation over car keys

A Buckhannon man was arrested on a charge of domestic battery, third offense, after allegedly striking a woman when he was “extremely intoxicated” and they refused to give him his car keys.

West Virginia State Parks announces First Day Hikes for New Year’s Day

Twenty-one state parks and forests — including Audra and Canaan — will host free guided hikes on January 1 to help visitors kick off 2026 outdoors.

Mountain CAP to host free workshop for dads in January

Mountain CAP Family Support Center is hosting a free Key Behaviors Workshop for dads and male caregivers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Buckhannon.