Sports
Highland Landscaping and First Community Bank tied for men’s golf league lead
Highland Landscaping and First Community Bank share the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League lead at 42½ points after week two wins. Steve Hollen (FCB) took Low Actual with a 38, while Ben Leigh (FCB) and David Powers (Hank Ellis) tied for Low Net at 34.
Wesleyan tennis teams get split with Davis & Elkins
West Virginia Wesleyan’s men dropped a tight 4-3 Mountain East Conference match to Route 33 rival Davis & Elkins, with playoffs looming and a final regular-season test vs. West Virginia State on April 24. The Bobcat women answered with a dominant 6-1 win in Elkins.
Offense surges Wesleyan softball to two wins over Davis & Elkins
Wesleyan softball powered past Davis & Elkins in a Mountain East Conference doubleheader sweep, 9-1 and 12-1, piling up 21 runs on 25 hits. Morgan Greene and Mackenzie O’Brien tossed complete games as big homers and a 5-RBI day from Emma Putman fueled the surge.
Baseball and softball teams remain ranked in MetroNews polls
Buckhannon-Upshur’s teams stayed in the WV MetroNews rankings this week, with the Lady Bucs climbing to No. 5 in the Class AAAA softball poll. The Buccaneers slipped two spots to No. 9 in baseball as Cabell Midland and Jefferson held the top spots.
Lacrosse Bucs run winning streak to four with wins over Hedgesville and Greater Garrett County
Buckhannon-Upshur ran its winning streak to four with a 14-1 rout of Hedgesville and a 12-2 road win over Greater Garrett County to improve to 6-4. Tobias Marple, Zack Simmons and Braylon Oldaker powered the offense while the Bucs’ defense and keeper Gage Scott set the tone.
Lacrosse Lady Bucs split outings with GW and Hedgesville as Moss has nine goals in Hedgesville win
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs split a rare home doubleheader, falling 11-1 to state power George Washington before roaring back to crush Hedgesville 13-3. Mallory Moss powered the win with a career-high nine goals as B-U improved to 6-2.
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.
