B-U alum Rosie Shackleford, 20, takes over as the Lady Bucs’ fifth girls soccer coach in six years. Having experienced frequent turnover as a player, she hopes to bring stability, trust and a long-term commitment to her hometown program.

Buckhannon-Upshur opened preseason camp with 41 players as coach Sloan Baisden continues rebuilding the program. The Bucs will focus on developing young talent, replacing quarterback Dawson Tenney and finding new leaders after a 2025 playoff berth.

Hank Ellis Insurance surged from sixth to first in the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League with a 27-13 win over Highland Landscaping. Steve Hollen earned Low Actual honors with a 36 and shared Low Net honors with John Mathias at 32.

After flash flooding hit Buckhannon, 25 to 30 Buckhannon-Upshur football players helped clean homes, move debris and distribute supplies. Coach Sloan Baisden said their response showed that being a team means serving the community beyond Friday nights.

The UCRC canceled the rest of its Bobcat Division postseason tournament after devastating regional flooding turned the venue into a donation center. Regular-season leader WV Split Rail was awarded the championship as organizers prioritize community recovery.

TKS Contracting rallied past Sam’s Pizza, 41-35, to win the Buccaneer Division championship in the Upshur County Summer Basketball League. Kaden Moore led the champions with 19 points.

Buckhannon-Upshur faces six 2025 playoff teams and opens 2026 with three road games, starting at Bridgeport. Coach Sloan Baisden breaks down the daunting slate, a week-four home opener and Senior Night, plus a well-timed week-five bye.

Buckhannon Post 7 fell to Doddridge County and Clarksburg Post 13 in the Area 2 tournament, ending its bid for a state tournament berth. Morgantown and Bridgeport advanced to the state tournament in Beckley.

Upshur County Summer Basketball League regular-season play concluded at West Virginia Wesleyan College, highlighted by several high-scoring performances. Buccaneer playoffs began Friday, while Bobcat tournament action tips off Monday.

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 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.

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