Lady Bucs down Weir, 46-36
Elkins Middle School varsity girls outlast Bridgeport in overtime
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Buckhannon-Upshur's McKenzie Reynolds glides in for a layup during Thursday night's game against Weir. Reynolds had 16 points as the Lady Bucs claimed a 46-36 win.
TENNERTON -- Buckhannon-Upshur shook off a slow start to post a 46-36 win over Weir on Thursday night.
The contest was held at Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School due to concerns of playing inside the B-UHS gymnasium because of a roof issue.
Junior McKenzie Reynolds tossed in 16 points to lead the Lady Bucs, who are now 4-2 on the season and were coming off a road win at Class AA, No. 3 Lincoln on Saturday.
B-U will remain home at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to face Class AA, No. 2 North Marion for a Big 10 Conference tilt.
Middle school girls
EMS sweeps Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT -- The Elkins Middle School varsity girls claimed a 17-15 win over Bridgeport in overtime on Thursday evening.
Addy Cogar and Emerson Haddix led the Lady Hornets with five points each.
E. Anderson had five to lead the Lady Braves.
"It was a good team win," EMS coach Clint Bennett said. "We didn't have a lot of shots fall. But I always tell the girls, our defense should always travel with us and we were very locked in on defense.
"I was proud of the effort from our girls."
The Lady Hornets also claimed the JV contest 26-13 as Karah Bennett had seven points, followed by Erin Collins and Maura O'Neill with six each.
A. Haught had six for Bridgeport in the setback
Elkins will return to action Tuesday at home against Belington. JV action will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the varsity contest.