County’s vicious, running-at-large dog ordinance unleashes suggestions, support from residents

Buckhannon-Upshur debuted at No. 13 in the WVSSAC Class AAAA playoff ratings after a 24-19 win over Nicholas County. The Buccaneers host Elkins on Friday, with the top 16 teams qualifying for the postseason.

Buckhannon-Upshur topped Preston 2-1 and swept North Marion 2-0 in a road tri-match Thursday. The two victories lifted the Lady Bucs to 7-7 on the season.

Emma Pingley and Eli Watkins are this week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars. Pingley placed 17th at the state golf invitational, while Watkins scored twice — including the late game-winner — in B-U football’s first victory of the season.

West Virginia Wesleyan goalkeeper Reyna Dalton earned MEC Women’s Defensive Player of the Week honors after making 19 saves and posting consecutive shutouts against Concord and Glenville State.

West Virginia Wesleyan junior Lindsey Dillon was named MEC Women’s Cross-Country Runner of the Week after finishing 20th of 126 runners in 23:33.8 at the RMU Colonial Invitational. She placed first among all MEC competitors.

Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School’s boys placed third among 18 teams at the Chick-Fil-A Invitational, led by Felix Stump’s seventh-place run. The girls finished eighth among 16 teams, with Taylor Wright leading in 17th.