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Watkins’ late touchdown, early pick six powers Bucs to 24-19 road victory at Nicholas County

Eli Watkins scored on a 27-yard pick-six and a late three-yard run despite a rib injury, powering Buckhannon-Upshur past Nicholas County 24-19. The gritty road victory was the Buccaneers’ first win in three games this season.

Watkins’ late touchdown, early pick six powers Bucs to 24-19 road victory at Nicholas County
Kaydn Baisden (0), Eli Watkins (11) and Gage Scott (54) brings down Nicholas County quarterback Spencer Keiper down for a loss in a 24-19 win Friday night. (Photo courtesy of Kasey Baisden)
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