Sports
Baseball ‘Cats drop two more to Charleson in twin bill
West Virginia Wesleyan was swept by the University of Charleston in Sunday’s doubleheader, falling 3-1 in the opener before a 12-inning 6-5 marathon in game two.
Tennis Bucs split with Elkins and Robert C. Byrd to conclude regular season
Buckhannon-Upshur closed the regular season with a split, falling 5-2 at Elkins before bouncing back with a 5-2 win at Robert C. Byrd. The Bucs are 4-9 (4-5 Big 10) as they head to the Big 10 Conference tournament in Bridgeport this Friday and Saturday.
Tennis Lady Bucs fall to Elkins but down Robert C. Byrd to wrap up regular season
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs split a pair of Big 10 road matches, falling 6-1 at Elkins before edging Robert C. Byrd 4-3 to close the regular season. Freshman Madison Cutright delivered key wins, and the Lady Bucs head into the Big 10 tournament at RCB.
Upshur County Sports Calendar
Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar, featuring baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and track & field from April 20–26. Get game times and matchups for Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan, plus conference and championship meets.
MEC announces 2026 football schedule
Mountain East Conference unveiled its 2026 football slate: an eight-game league schedule across nine NCAA dates, with each team playing four home and four away games plus up to three non-conference contests. League play begins Sept.
Track and Field Lady ‘Cats take first in home meet
West Virginia Wesleyan’s Lady Bobcats won the Jasmine Clagett Memorial at Cebe Ross Field, piling up 181 points behind standout sprints, distance depth, and a 4×400 relay victory.
Track and Field ‘Cats have successful home meet with second-place finish
West Virginia Wesleyan turned in a strong all-around showing at the Jasmine Clagett Memorial, finishing second overall at home. Royell Salmon won the 200, Joseph Liveo took the 400, and Peyton Slider and Michael Hansford added field-event wins as the Bobcats piled up points.
Tennis ‘Cats drop 4-3 decision to Jefferson; women tumble to Slippery Rock, 5-2
West Virginia Wesleyan men’s tennis dropped a tight 4-3 non-conference decision to Jefferson, with singles wins from Stefans Audrins, Timothe Plaza and Leandro Arranda.
Softball Lady ‘Cats sweep home doubleheader from Wheeling
West Virginia Wesleyan swept Wheeling at home, surviving a 9-8 opener sparked by a five-run third inning before edging a 2-1 pitcher’s duel in Game 2. Morgan Greene slammed the door in relief in the first game and fired a complete game in the nightcap.
Baseball Bobcats drop two to Charleston
Charleston’s timely bats and strong pitching swept the Bobcats in Buckhannon, 18-6 and 8-0. Samuel Lemond starred with a 6-for-6, 4-RBI opener, then two homers and four RBIs in game two as Charleston cashed in on key errors and big innings.
Softball Lady Bucs impressive in mercy rule wins over Lewis County and Elkins
Kynnedy Marple fired a five-inning no-hitter as No. 7 Buckhannon-Upshur rolled past No. 7 Lewis County 10-1, then powered to a 14-6 mercy-rule win at Elkins behind Braylea Squires’ five RBIs. The Lady Bucs improved to 14-6 overall and 11-1 in the Big 10.
Wesleyan softball falls twice at home to West Liberty
West Virginia Wesleyan rallied from four down to force extras in game one, but West Liberty struck for two in the eighth to win 6-4, then jumped out early and rolled to an 11-3 sweep at Culpepper Field.
