Football Bucs prepare for Class AAA No. 1 Fairmont Senior Friday night

Duane Carpenter
October 4, 2024

TENNERTON – There is no rest for the weary Friday night for Buckhannon-Upshur and first-year head coach Sloan Baisden as they take on the No. 1 team in Class AAA and unbeaten Fairmont Senior Polar Bears. Kickoff is scheduled for […]

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