Rough start denies Bucs a shot at states in 65-54 regional loss to Hawks

The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.

Ayden Travise’s first-half hat trick and two goals apiece from Coby Smith and Brody Wright powered Buckhannon-Upshur past Lincoln 7-0. The Bucs improved to 4-2-1 overall and 3-0 in Big 10 play ahead of Saturday’s home match with Huntington.

Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School rolled past Barbour County 38-8 to improve to 2-0 after opening with a win over Lincoln. The Little Bucs face their first road test Wednesday at Liberty.

Jimmie Green scored twice and added an assist as Buckhannon-Upshur rallied from a two-goal deficit to tie North Marion 3-3. The Bucs dominated possession and chances but were left frustrated by missed opportunities and costly mistakes.

Twenty-five years after 9/11, a sportswriter recalls the fear and silence of that day—and how Buckhannon-Upshur football offered a fragile sense of normalcy. The weekly football picks continue with Todd Ware taking Week Two.

See the agenda for the Upshur County Board of Education meeting on September 15, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.