Buckhannon-Upshur’s season ended with a 5-0 loss to top-ranked George Washington in the regional quarterfinal. The Lady Bucs finished 6-11-3, with coach Rosie Shackleford praising their heart and determination.
West Virginia Wesleyan’s MacKenna Halfin earned MEC Offensive Volleyball Player of the Week honors after recording 45 kills in three matches. Charleston’s Sahana Rajesh claimed the defensive award with 64 digs.
West Virginia Wesleyan goalkeeper Reyna Dalton earned MEC Women’s Defensive Player of the Week honors after two shutouts and 16 saves. Frostburg State’s Cassidy Paige took offensive honors with four assists in two wins.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Catch up on a state’s worth of stories in a minute: quick briefs from around West Virginia.
Buckhannon-Upshur dropped back to No. 15 in the Class AAAA playoff ratings after last week’s loss to Lincoln. Now the Bucs head to No. 16 Preston in what should be a win-and-you’re-in matchup.
