All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Three Lady Buc lacrosse players earn All-State honors

Three Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs lacrosse players—Brianna Howes, Emma Stalnaker, and Mallory Moss—earned spots on the 2025 WVSLA Division I All-State Team after helping their team to a 5-6 season.

TENNERTON – Three Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs were recently named to the 2025 WVSLA Division I All-State Team that was recently announced. Junior Brianna Howes was the lone Lady Buc to make the First Team as a defender, while sophomore Emma […]

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