An end-zone interception and a field goal off the right upright ended two fourth-quarter scoring chances as West Virginia Wesleyan lost 23-14 to Wheeling at Cebe Ross Field.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Gwen Rogosky and Jacob Frye are this week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars! Rogosky placed fifth in 19:39 at the Stonewall Invitational, while Frye caught six passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns against Fairmont Senior.
Meet Buckhannon-Upshur senior Kadyn Baisden in the latest Raising the Jolly Roger With feature. The four-sport athlete shares favorite team memories, his parents’ support and advice for young Buccaneers: put in the work and make the most of your time.
Linda Louise Rowan, 66, of Volga, WV, died October 1, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Buckhannon. She was a homemaker, a Christian by faith, and a graduate of the Romney School for the Deaf and Blind.
Upshur County’s Oct. 5–11 sports schedule features Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan teams in action. Highlights include MEC golf championships, football matchups, soccer, volleyball and the Wesleyan Bobcat Bash tennis event.
