Sports
Upshur County Youth Soccer opens registration for fall 2026 season
Upshur County Youth Soccer is registering U4-U14 players of all experience levels for its fall 2026 season through July 31. Practices begin in mid-August and volunteers are also needed to coach, referee and support the league.
Sunset Graphics and Lisa Cain Edward Jones sit in the lead at the start of the third quarter in men’s golf league standings
Sunset Graphics and Lisa Cain Edward Jones share the early third-quarter lead in the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League with 24 points each. Chris Brady earned Low Actual honors with a 35, while John Mathias claimed Low Net with a 29.
MEC announces partnership with Visaic for Mountain East TV
The MEC and Visaic will launch Mountain East TV in 2026-27, streaming 1,200-plus annual events from all 12 schools. Live content will remain free, while subscriptions add DVR, archives, highlight tools and fewer ads.
Wesleyan announces Stowers will not return as cross country and track coach
West Virginia Wesleyan College is making a leadership change in its cross country and track and field programs. The college will immediately begin a national search for its next head coach.
Buckhannon Splashers to host NCWV championships this weekend
Nearly 400 swimmers will converge on Upshur County as the Buckhannon Splashers host the 2026 NCWV Summer Swim League Championships. The two-day meet begins Friday at Upshur County Recreational Park.
Summer Basketball League wraps up Week Two
Upshur County Summer Basketball League closed Week Two with three days of Buccaneer and Bobcat Division action at WVWC. The regular season ends this week, with the postseason tournament tipping off Friday.
Buckhannon Post 7 set to begin play in Area 2 Tournament on Tuesday
Buckhannon Post 7 opens the Area 2 double-elimination tournament Tuesday at 4 p.m. against Doddridge at Bridgeport High School. Despite a 1-12 record, Post 7 hopes clean defense, effective pitching and timely hits can spark a postseason run.
Summer League Basketball begins week two play
Week two of the Upshur County Summer Basketball League featured two busy nights at West Virginia Wesleyan. Wendling’s Food Service and WV Split Rail delivered standout wins, led by Mike Walker and David Shriver.
Upshur County Sports Calendar
Upshur County’s July 13-19 sports calendar features Buckhannon Post 7 baseball, local basketball and golf action, and the Splashers hosting the NCWV Swim Championships. No events are scheduled Sunday.
MEC’s Point Park University approved for full NCAA Division II membership
Point Park University will become a full NCAA Division II member Sept. 1, 2026, after completing its transition a year early. The milestone brings postseason eligibility and greater recruiting, visibility and awards opportunities.
Sam’s Pizza resides in first place in men’s golf league standings
Sam’s Pizza took sole possession of first place in the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League despite losing to High Point Construction. Chris Brady earned Low Actual honors with a 35, while James Dean posted the Low Net score of 30.
Summer Basketball League wraps up week one play
Summer Basketball League finished week one Thursday with three Buccaneer Division games, led by TKS Contracting’s 61–50 win over Sam’s Pizza and Wendling’s 75–53 rout of Buffalo Wild Wings. Friday’s Bobcat Division games were postponed and rescheduled for Monday, July 6.
