Sports
B-U’s McDaniels First Team; Spratt Second Team; Westfall Honorable Mention on All-State Baseball Team
Three Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers earned WVSWA All-State Baseball honors, led by junior Brody McDaniels on the First Team, junior Jaxon Spratt on the Second Team, and senior Jerin Westfall as Honorable Mention.
First Community Bank takes lead in Men’s Golf League standings
First Community Bank surged into first place in the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League with a 26½–13½ win over former leader Custom Cabinets, taking the top spot with 74 points.
Buccaneer Soccer Camp a success with over 70 particpants
The 2026 Buccaneer Soccer Camp wrapped up in Tennerton with over 70 first- through eighth-graders taking part in four days of skills, drills, and games led by Buckhannon-Upshur boys coach Dalton Auvil.
B-U’s Marple named to First Team; Squires Second Team, and Brown Honorable Mention on All-State Softball Team
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs earned major recognition on the 2026 WVSWA All-State Softball Team, with Kynnedy Marple named First Team, Braylea Squires Second Team, and Payton Brown Honorable Mention. The trio helped power a record-breaking 25-10 season.
Buckhannon Toyota gives $10,000 donation to NCWV Swim League
Buckhannon Toyota is back as title sponsor of the 2026 NCWV Summer Swim League, donating $10,000 to support teams, meets, and young swimmers across the 13-team region. The league topped 600 swimmers in 2025 and will host relay and championship events in Bridgeport and Buckhannon.
Custom Cabinets takes over lead in Men’s Golf League
Custom Cabinets surged into first place in the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Men’s Golf League with a 25½-14½ win over Lynx WV, edging Sam’s Pizza and First Community Bank. Steve Hollen shot low actual (35) and Greg Jones claimed low net (29).
B-U’s McDaniels named to First Team; Spratt and Westfall selected to Second Team on Big 10 All-Conference Baseball Team
Three Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers earned 2026 Big 10 All-Conference honors as voted by league coaches, led by First Team infielder Brody McDaniels. Jaxon Spratt and Jerin Westfall landed on the Second Team after standout seasons at the plate and on the mound.
Westfalls to hoop it up one more time at this Friday’s North-South All-Star Basketball Game
One last game, side by side. This Friday, B-U star Jerin Westfall suits up for his dad — coach Jason Westfall — one final time at the North-South All-Star Game. “It’s not just about basketball; it’s about family and the memories we’re making together,” Jerin said.
Marple named Big 10 Softball Player of the Year; Brown and Squires make First Team, Tucker Second Team
Buckhannon-Upshur junior Kynnedy Marple was named the 2026 Big 10 Softball Player of the Year after a dominant conference season in the circle and at the plate.
Upshur County Sports Calendar
Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar, featuring Buckhannon Post 7 junior and senior baseball games June 15–20, including the Tim Buck Shields Tournament in Bridgeport.
Sam’s Pizza takes early second-quarter lead in men’s golf league standings
Sam’s Pizza jumped to an early second-quarter lead in the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial League with a 26½-13½ win over first-quarter champ Lisa Cain Edward Jones.
Raising the Jolly Roger With… Jerin Westfall
Meet Buckhannon-Upshur senior Jerin Westfall in the latest “Raising the Jolly Roger With…” as he talks basketball, baseball, and golf, including his favorite moment—scoring his 1,000th point. He also shares family legacy, heroes, and plans to prepare for college baseball.
