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ELKINS -- Buckhannon-Upshur and Tucker County will be at home, while Philip Barbour travels to a longtime rival tonight in high school football action.
Elkins High School's contest at Lincoln was canceled and Tygarts Valley is idle.
Lincoln received a forfeit victory.
Slowing down a high-scoring University offense will be the task for the B-U defense at Freal "Red" Crites Memorial Stadium.
The Class AAA, fourth-rated Hawks are averaging 46 points per game on offense. Colin McBee had 91 yards rushing and three scores as UHS scored 22 unanswered points over the final two quarters to hand Albert Gallatin (Pa.) a 36-14 setback last Friday.
Savion Farmer had 196 yards rushing and a TD as the Bucs (2-4) dealt Lewis County a 31-14 loss in their last outing a week ago.
Tucker County, which was idle last week, entertains Southern (Md.) at R.H. Armstrong Memorial Field at Class of 1984 Alumni Stadium.
The Mountain Lions (2-4) blanked Pendleton County, 14-0, two weeks ago on the strength of a touchdown run by freshman Jared Reall and a scoring pass from sophomore quarterback Ethan Rosenau to Maddox Anderson.
The Rams are winless on the season and lost a 48-6 decision at Allegany (Md.) last week.
At McKinney Field, Philip Barbour and Grafton are set to clash for the 58th time. Last year's meeting was not held for the first time since the series began in 1963 due to COVID-19.
The Colts (1-5) look to rebound from a 64-22 loss at East Fairmont, while the 16th-rated Bearcats (5-2) need a victory to remain in the Class AA playoff picture.
Philip Barbour is led offensively by running back DeShawn Webster, quarterback Jesiah Matlick and receiver-running back Ethan Floyd, who had over 100 yards rushing against the Bees.