Six lost fumbles doomed Buckhannon-Upshur as Elkins turned four turnovers into touchdowns in a 55-14 rout. The Tigers amassed 502 yards, including 468 rushing, while Jaden Hatfield ran for 216 yards and Seth Robinson scored three times.
Local organizations and businesses raised about $6,000 to provide trauma bags and LifeVacs to Upshur County schools. The equipment will help school employees respond to severe bleeding and choking emergencies.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Class AAAA’s 20-team, 16-spot playoff format defies common sense, even if it helped B-U last year. Meanwhile, Carpenter Crunch Time enters Week Four with Duane and Brian tied at 18–3 after Ohio State’s stunning collapse.
The Healthy Hero Hustle 5K starts at 10 a.m. Saturday at Wesleyan, alongside a free community health fair from 9 a.m. to noon. Race-day registration is available.
Demolition is expected to begin October 1, with preliminary site testing to follow, as design work advances for Buckhannon’s new water plant. A delay in the commissioners’ hearing concerns property compensation and will not hold up the project, the city attorney said.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Buckhannon-Upshur looks to build on its first win when it hosts Route 33 rival Elkins at 7 p.m. Friday for Senior Night. The Bucs’ disruptive defense faces a tough test against the Tigers’ powerful ground game.
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital will host a drive-through flu clinic Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vaccines are available for ages 7 and older, with a high-dose option for seniors; Medicare patients pay nothing, while others pay $30 or $90.
Lee Mays headlines a comedy show with opener Bobby Benavides at Buckhannon’s Colonial Arts Center on Saturday, September 26, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10.
A five-set volleyball comeback and another women’s soccer shutout gave Bobcat fans reasons to cheer over the past week of action. Our recap covers football (0-1), men’s soccer (0-2), women’s soccer (1-1), volleyball (1-3), cross-country, tennis and golf.
Alex Fisher and Chace Wayne cracked the top 10 as Buckhannon-Upshur shot 177 to finish third at Barbour Country Club. Bridgeport swept the top three individual spots and won the four-team event with a 154.
Upshur County marks National CERT Week, Sept. 20-26, and 40 years of volunteers strengthening disaster readiness. Residents are encouraged to learn preparedness skills and join CERT to help support emergency responders and build safer neighborhoods.
Upshur County Democratic Women treasurer Anne Chopyak received the West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women’s Camelot Award on September 12 in Beckley. The club credited her steady leadership and her community service around Buckhannon.
First Community Bank remains atop the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League with 48 points, just ahead of Custom Cabinets. Brenden Cain earned Low Actual honors with a 37, while Hank Ellis claimed Low Net with a 32.
Buckhannon-Upshur swept Ravenswood, Gilmer County and Clay County without dropping a set, finishing 3-0 at the Gilmer County quad. The dominant showing improved the Lady Bucs to 10-7.
Community Bulletin
The Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk in Buckhannon will return for its third year on Saturday, September 19, 2026, as WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital and West Virginia Wesleyan College team up again to benefit nursing students.
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle’s boys swept the Big Ditch Lake Invitational with 17 points, led by winner Felix Stump. Audrey Johnston and Taylor Wright placed third and fourth as the Little Lady Bucs finished third.
Buckhannon-Upshur dominated the chances but fell 1-0 to Robert C. Byrd after a controversial 14th-minute goal. The Lady Bucs outshot RCB 16-5 on target and will look to rediscover their finishing touch Thursday against Morgantown.
