All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Highland Landscaping maintains lead in men’s golf league

Highland Landscaping stayed atop the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League after a 21-19 win over Lisa Cain Edward Jones, leading the standings with 72½ points in week three of the third quarter.

TENNERTON – Highland Landscaping continued to hold onto first place in week three of the third quarter in the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League standings.

Highland Landscaping retained the top spot after downing Lisa Cain Edward Jones by a 21-19 score as they now have 72 ½ points.

High Point Construction remained in second place this week with 68 ½ points after a 23 ½-16 1/2 win over Hank Ellis Insurance.

First Community Bank traded places with Custom Cabinets this week moving up from fourth to third place after a 22-18 victory over them.

First Community Bank now has 65 ½ points while Custom Cabinets dropped to fourth with 62 ½ points.

In the other match of the week, Feola’s Flowers downed Sam’s Pizza by a 20 ½-19 ½ score.

Chris Brady of First Community Bank won Low Actual honors carding a 37 while Chad Wilfong of High Point Construction brought home Low Net honors with a 31.

The standings, top performers, and next week’s schedule.

Standings

Team Points

1. Highland Landscaping 72 ½

2. High Point Construction 68 ½

3. First Community Bank 65 ½

4. Custom Cabinets 62 ½

5. Sam’s Pizza 58

6. Lisa Cain Edward Jones 56 ½

7. Feola’s Flowers 49 ½

8. Hank Ellis Insurance 47

Low Actual – Par 36

Chris Brady, First Community Bank 37

Chad Wilfong, High Point Construction 38

Lynn Helmick, Lisa Cain Edward Jones 40

Low Net – Par 36

Chad Wilfong, High Point Construction 31

Jeff Ford, Custom Cabinets 32

Lynn Helmick, Lisa Cain Edward Jones 33

Carl Chidester, Hank Ellis Insurance 34

Rick Stocking, First Community Bank 34

This Week’s Schedule

Highland Landscaping vs. Sam’s Pizza

First Community Bank vs. High Point Construction

Feola’s Flowers vs. Lisa Cain Edward Jones

Hank Ellis Insurance vs. Custom Cabinets

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