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

First Community Bank takes fourth-quarter lead in men’s golf

First Community Bank took the fourth-quarter lead with a 26-14 win over Highland Landscaping; Chris Brady shot 33 to win Low Actual and share Low Net honors.

TENNERTON – First Community Bank took the lead in the first week of the fourth quarter after a 26-14 win over Highland Landscaping this past Wednesday in the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League.

Hank Ellis Insurance resides in second place after a 23 ½-16 ½ victory over Feola’s Flowers while High Point Construction landed in third place with a 23-17 win over Sam’s Pizza.

Custom Cabinets is currently in fourth place after a 22 ½-17 ½ win over Lisa Cain Edward Jones.

Chris Brady of First Community Bank won Low Actual honors with a 33 and shared Low Net honors with Hank Ellis of Hank Ellis Insurance as both golfers owned 33s.

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

Standings

Team Points

1. First Community Bank 26

2. Hank Ellis Insurance 23 ½

3. High Point Construction 23

4. Custom Cabinets 22 ½

5. Lisa Cain Edward Jones 17 ½

6. Sam’s Pizza 17

7. Feola’s Flowers 16 ½

8. Highland Landscaping 14

Low Actual – Par 35

Chris Brady, First Community Bank 33

Mike Tenney, High Point Construction 39

Stephen Jeran, Custom Cabinets 39

Kenny Tenney, Lisa Cain Edward Jones 39

Low Net – Par 35

Chris Brady, First Community Bank 33

Hank Ellis, Hank Ellis Insurance 33

Paul Dibiccari, Lisa Cain Edward Jones 34

Forrest Elmore, Custom Cabinets 34

This Week’s Schedule

Feola’s Flowers vs. Highland Landscaping

High Point Construction vs. Custom Cabinets

Sam’s Pizza vs. Hank Ellis Insurance

Lisa Cain Edward Jones vs. First Community Bank

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