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

Feola’s Flowers maintains lead in Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League standings

TENNERTON – The second week of the fourth quarter is now in the books in the 2024 Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League and Feola Flower’s is sitting atop the standings.

Feola’s Flowers maintained the top spot this week after a 24-13 win over Lisa Cain Edward Jones, who was short one player. Feola’s Flowers currently has 47 points.

Highland Landscaping remained in second place with 45 points after a 23 ½-16 ½ victory over First Community Bank.

Sam’s Pizza moved up from seventh place into a tie with Highland Landscaping after a 26 ½-13 ½ win over Highland Landscaping.

Hank Ellis Insurance moved up one spot into fourth place with 39 points despite dropping a 20 ½-19 ½ decision to Custom Cabinets.

Mike Tenney of Feola’s Flowers brought home Low Actual honors with a 38 while Kyle Lane of Highland Landscaping claimed Low Net honors with a 35.

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

Standings

Team                  Points

1. Feola’s Flowers 47

2. Highland Landscaping 45

3. Sam’s Pizza 45

4. Hank Ellis Insurance 39

5. First Community Bank 38

6. Lisa Cain Edward Jones 33 ½

7. Custom Cabinets 33 ½

8. High Point Construction 32

Low Actual – Par 36

Mike Tenney, Feola’s Flowers 38

Howard Feola, Feola’s Flowers 39

Stephen Jeran, High Point Construction 39

John Moss, Custom Cabinets 39

Tim Critchfield, Sam’s Pizza 40

Low Net – Par 35

Kyle Lane, Highland Landscaping 32

Chad Wilfong, Lisa Cain Edward Jones 33

Greg Jones, Highland Landscaping 34

Mike Tenney, Feola’s Flowers 34

Tim Critchfield, Sam’s Pizza 34

Carl Chidester, First Community Bank 34

This Week’s Schedule

Hank Ellis Insurance vs. Highland Landscaping

First Community Bank vs. Custom Cabinets

Feola’s Flowers vs. High Point Construction

Lisa Cain Edward Jones vs. Sam’s Pizza

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