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Soccer Bucs punch back late, snap Bridgeport’s unblemished season with 1-1 tie
Buckhannon-Upshur battled back for a 1-1 draw against defending state champion Bridgeport, ending the Indians’ perfect 13-0 start. Carter Haney’s late header capped a spirited effort backed by stout defense and 10 saves from Landon Wright.
Football Bucs return from bye week to host Fairmont Senior in Hall of Fame matchup
Buckhannon-Upshur returns from its bye week to host Fairmont Senior Friday at 7 p.m. in the annual Hall of Fame Game. The Bucs aim to improve ball security against a tough Polar Bears squad whose 1–4 record belies its strength.
Golf Bucs wrap regular season with third-place finish at Apple Valley
Buckhannon-Upshur finished third at Apple Valley with a team score of 194 to close its regular season. Emma Pingley led the Bucs with a 47 as they prepare for Tuesday’s regional tournament at Berry Hills Country Club in Charleston.
First Community Bank widens lead after top‑two showdown win in men’s golf
First Community Bank edged Custom Cabinets 22–18 to widen its Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League lead to 5½ points with one week left in the quarter. Chris Brady and Jerry Cochran shared Low Actual honors with 36s, while Cochran took Low Net with a 30.
Road win, two losses mark up‑and‑down week for Little Lady Buc soccer team
The Little Lady Bucs earned a 2–0 road win at Bridgeport before falling to East Fairmont and Taylor County in a demanding three-game stretch. B-UMS stands at 2–2 overall as the team looks to regain momentum.
Football Little Bucs roll past Elkins, improve to 3-1 at midseason
The Little Bucs bounced back from a loss at Liberty with a dominant 40-8 win over Elkins, improving to 3-1 at midseason. Buckhannon-Upshur Middle piled up 308 rushing yards and six touchdowns, led by Kyler Baisden’s 135 yards.
Early goal sinks Bucs in 1-0 road loss to Fairmont Senior
Buckhannon-Upshur’s four-game unbeaten streak ended with a 1-0 road loss to Fairmont Senior after a third-minute goal. The Bucs pressed for an equalizer but couldn’t finish, with tough home tests against Bridgeport and Cabell Midland up next.
Bucs place third at Route 33 Challenge as Fisher leads way at Elks Golf Course
Alex Fisher shot a 43 to lead Buckhannon-Upshur to third place at the Route 33 Challenge at Elks Golf Course. The Bucs posted a 177 with three golfers in the top 10, while Lewis County won the team title with a 159.
Lady Bucs show fight in road test against Fairmont Senior but drop contest, 2-0
Buckhannon-Upshur showed fight but fell 2-0 at Fairmont Senior despite putting 10 shots on goal. Coach Rosie Shackleford praised the Lady Bucs’ teamwork and effort as they look to break an offensive slump.
Volleyball Lady Bucs roll past Tygarts Valley, build momentum in midseason surge
Buckhannon-Upshur rolled past Tygarts Valley in a 3-0 sweep, extending the Lady Bucs’ winning streak to five and improving to 16-8. With 26 aces and growing confidence, B-U kept its midseason surge rolling while experimenting with positions.
B-U to celebrate new Athletic Hall of Fame class this weekend; banquet tickets still available
Buckhannon-Upshur High School will induct five athletes and its 1993 boys state champion soccer team into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 3. The honorees will also be recognized at Friday’s football game, and $20 banquet tickets remain available.
Week five WVSSAC football playoff ratings; Bucs ranked 14th this week in Class AAAA
Buckhannon-Upshur sits at No. 14 in the WVSSAC Class AAAA playoff ratings at the regular season’s midpoint, inside the top 16 that qualify for the postseason. The 1-3 Buccaneers return from a bye Friday to host Fairmont Senior.
