Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for February 2, 2025

Upshur County’s Oct. 26–Nov. 1 sports calendar features football, soccer, volleyball and cross country. Highlights include regional tournaments, a conference football championship and Buckhannon-Upshur’s state cross country races.

The Lady Bucs punched their ticket to the WVSSAC State Cross Country Championships with a fifth-place regional finish and 130 points. Gwendolyn Rogosky led Buckhannon-Upshur in 11th as the team earned a return trip to Cabell Midland on Saturday.

Buckhannon-Upshur sophomore Mitchell Whitley earned a state cross country berth with an 11th-place regional finish in 17:06. The Bucs placed ninth, missing team qualification, while senior Mason Conway fell one spot short of an individual berth.

First Community Bank won the 2026 Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League championship, defeating Lisa Cain Edward Jones 47-43 in 18-hole match play. Teammates Chris Brady and Burton Abel earned Low Gross and Low Net honors, respectively.

Buckhannon-Upshur rolled past North Marion 25-12, 25-9, 25-12 in its final home volleyball match. Avery Hamer led with 13 kills as the Lady Bucs improved to 25-10 and built momentum for regional tournament play.

The Band of Brothers is helping neighbors with accessibility ramps and flood recovery while its scenic calendar fundraiser supports Christmas meals and presents.