Buckhannon Buzz & Banter: Get the local lowdown for January 31, 2025

Sunset Graphics jumped to the top of the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League standings with a 26-14 win over Sam’s Pizza in week one.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs won seven events and edged Lewis County 65-64 to take a four-team home meet Tuesday. Ella Whitehair doubled in the 800 and 1600, and the Lady Bucs also swept two relays ahead of Tucker County and Tygarts Valley.

Buckhannon-Upshur boys track and field rolled to a midweek home meet win, taking eight events and scoring 99.5 points to top Tucker County, Lewis County and Tygarts Valley. Mason Conway won the 1600 and 3200, and the Bucs swept three relays.

Buckhannon-Upshur exploded for a season-high 22 goals in a dominant 22-4 road win over Preston, jumping to a 15-1 lead after one quarter. Jackson Richards scored five, 11 players found the net, and the Bucs outshot the Knights 51-8 to even their record at 4-4.

Mallory Moss poured in four goals and an assist as Buckhannon-Upshur edged Morgantown 9-8, leading 6-4 at halftime and holding on late. Brianna Howes added three goals, Josie Rosencrance made 10 saves, and the Lady Bucs won their fifth straight to improve to 5-1.

Buckhannon-Upshur battled but fell 7-0 at Bridgeport and 6-1 to Lewis County in Big 10 play. Jeremiah Jeffries earned the lone win with an 8-4 No. 1 singles victory, as the Bucs slipped to 3-8 overall (3-4 conference).