Sports
Bucs hang tough early, but Colts’ power runining game takes over in 35-7 loss
Buckhannon-Upshur trailed No. 7 Philip Barbour just 14-7 at halftime, but six turnovers and depth issues fueled a 35-7 loss. Landyn Carpenter ran for 268 yards as the Colts’ power game took over, overshadowing an improved 321-yard effort by the Bucs.
Late Hotka penalty kick not enough as soccer Bobcats fall to Salem, 2-1
Jake Hotka’s penalty kick with 53 seconds left cut the deficit, but Wesleyan’s comeback fell short in a 2-1 loss to Salem. The Bobcats host Shawnee State at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Rough five-minute spell sends football Bobcats to 52-14 loss at Clarion
Clarion scored three touchdowns in the first 5:05 after halftime to hand West Virginia Wesleyan College a 52-14 loss on Thursday. B-U grad Bryson Johnston excelled on special teams, while Amari Colon-Brown caught nine passes for 220 yards and two scores.
Carpenter Crunch Week 2: Wesleyan snaps 35-game skid; Bucs aim to bounce back
Wesleyan snapped a 35-game football losing streak with a 421-yard performance, while Buckhannon-Upshur looks to rebound from a tough opener at Bridgeport. Week Two of the Carpenter Crunch also brings a fresh slate of seven games and reader picks.
Bucs look to regroup after Bridgeport loss as Class AA No. 7 Philip Barbour looms
Buckhannon-Upshur looks to rebound from a 68-0 loss to Bridgeport when it faces Class AA No. 7 Philip Barbour at 7 p.m. Friday. The Bucs must contain standout back Landyn Carpenter and play clean, disruptive football to pull off the upset.
Custom Cabinets rolls past Highland Landscaping to secure quarterly championship
Custom Cabinets cruised past Highland Landscaping, 24½–11½, to win the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League’s third-quarter title with 95½ points. Chris Brady earned Low Actual honors with a 34 and shared Low Net honors at 33.
B-U’s Pingley delivers under pressure, secures state berth in inaugural regional
Buckhannon-Upshur sophomore Emma Pingley shot a 93 and placed 10th in the inaugural Girls Southern Regional Qualifier, earning a state tournament berth. Her poise, putting and three straight pars helped her overcome extreme heat and early nerves.
Carlyle’s second-half strike powers Lady Bucs to hard-fought 1-1 draw at Winfield
Rylen Carlyle’s 45th-minute strike lifted Buckhannon-Upshur to a gritty 1-1 road draw against Winfield in scorching heat. Bella Nottingham made eight saves as the unbeaten Lady Bucs moved to 1-0-2.
This week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars: Brogan Tenney and Coby Smith
Brogan Tenney and Coby Smith are the Hank Ellis All-Stars for Aug. 24–30 after standout soccer performances. Tenney scored twice in a 4-1 win, while Smith totaled five goals and an assist across two matches.
Volleyball Lady Bucs stay perfect at home, overpower Pendleton County in 3-0 sweep
Buckhannon-Upshur stayed perfect at home with a commanding 3-0 sweep of Pendleton County, improving to 3-4. The Lady Bucs never trailed, served 19 aces and hit .311, with Madelyn Tucker leading the attack with nine kills.
Golf Bucs compete in six-team outing at Snowshoe
The Buckhannon-Upshur golf squad placed sixth at Raven Golf Club on Monday; Lewis County won the event. Liam Davis led the Bucs with a 49, finishing 14th.
B-UMS X-C teams have strong outings at Knight Night Relays
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School’s boys placed fifth among 59 teams, while the girls finished 17th of 52 at the nighttime Knight Night Relays. Both squads return Saturday for the Buckhannon-Upshur Invitational.
