All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Soccer Bucs get slowed down by Elkins in 2-0 setback

Elkins’ stout defense and two Buckhannon-Upshur defensive miscues led to a 2-0 Elkins victory, as the Bucs managed just three shots on goal and dropped to 6-11-1.
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ELKINS – Elkins has one of the best defensive teams in the state giving up just 11 goals in 15 games and posting nine shutouts. Four of those 11 goals allowed were scored by Winfield in a game two weeks […]

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