Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for March 27, 2025

Upshur County’s Aug. 24-30 sports calendar features Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan football, soccer, volleyball, golf and cross-country action. Highlights include Friday varsity football at Bridgeport and Saturday’s Wesleyan home opener against Post.

Sophomore Mitchell Whitley led Buckhannon-Upshur with a 37th-place finish in 17:54.6, nearly three minutes faster than last year. The Buccaneers placed 19th among 28 teams at the St. Marys Autumn Classic.

Buckhannon-Upshur opened its season with a strong fifth-place finish in a deep 24-team field at the St. Marys Invitational. Gwendolyn Rogosky led three Lady Bucs into the top 40, while Chloe Lewis posted a personal best by nearly two minutes.

Explore West Virginia history from Aug. 23–29, including Blair Mountain, Katherine Johnson’s NASA legacy, the Green Bank Telescope, Fiestaware and the start of turnpike construction.

See the agenda for the Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board special meeting on August 27, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.

Buckhannon-Upshur placed fourth with a 198 in a competitive quad match at Tygart Lake Country Club, led by Chance Wayne’s 47. The Buccaneers return Thursday to host Lincoln after rain canceled their dual match with Elkins.