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

High Point Construction takes over lead in men’s golf league

High Point Construction took the top spot in the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League after defeating Sam’s Pizza, while Highland Landscaping and Feola’s Flowers tied for second place.

TENNERTON – Following two weeks of rain outs, the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League was back at it this past Wednesday, and the league has a new leader.

High Point Construction took the lead away from Hank Ellis Insurance after a 23 ½-16 ½ victory over Sam’s Pizza. High Point Construction has 67 points.

Highland Landscaping and Feola’s Flowers are both tied for second place this week with 63 points.

Highland Landscaping remained in second despite dropping a 22-18 verdict to First Community Bank while Feola’s Flowers moved up two spots from fourth to second after taking down last week’s leader Hank Ellis Insurance by a 23-17 score.

Hank Ellis Insurance dropped to fourth place with 62 ½ points.

The other match of the week saw Lisa Cain Edward Jones defeat Custom Cabinets by a 21 ½-18 ½ score.

John Moss of Highland Landscaping won Low Actual honors with a 36 while John Egress of Feola’s Flowers and Kenny Tenney of Lisa Cain Edward Jones tied for Low Net honors with 32.

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

Standings

Team Points

1. High Point Construction 67

2. Highland Landscaping 63

3. Feola’s Flowers 63

4. Hank Ellis Insurance 62 ½

5. First Community Bank 62

6. Lisa Cain Edward Jones 58 ½

7. Custom Cabinets 56

8. Sam’s Pizza 48

Low Actual – Par 36

John Moss, Highland Landscaping 36

 Chris Brady, First Community Bank 37

Kenny Tenney, Lisa Cain Edward Jones 37

Mike Tenney, High Point Construction 40

Low Net – Par 36

John Egress, Feola’s Flowers 32

Kenny Tenney, Lisa Cain Edward Jones 32

John Moss, Highland Landscaping 33

Forrest Elmore, Custom Cabinets 33

Bobby Gompers, Highland Landscaping 34

Chad Wilfong, High Point Construction 34

This Week’s Schedule

First Community Bank vs. Lisa Cain Edward Jones

Hank Ellis Insurance vs. Sam’s Pizza

Highland Landscaping vs. Feola’s Flowers

Custom Cabinets vs. High Point Construction

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