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

Highland Landscaping continues to build lead in Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League

Highland Landscaping extended its first-quarter lead in the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League to 15 points after a decisive 22-7 win over Lisa Cain Edward Jones during a weather-shortened week four round.

TENNERTON – Following a rain out last week, the Buckhannon Country Club Men’s Golf League resumed play this Wednesday and was able to get in a partial round before the rains arrived.

Week four saw Highland Landscaping continue to build on their first-quarter lead after they beat Lisa Cain Edward Jones by a 22-7 score to push their lead to 15 points over second place High Point Construction with a 102 total.

High Point Construction remained in second place after a 20 ½-19 ½ win over Hank Ellis Insurance. They currently own 87 points overall.

Feola’s Flowers moved up three spots into third place this week after a 23-17 victory over Sam’s Pizza with 79 ½ points while Sam’s Pizza remained in fourth place with 78 ½ points.

In the other match of the week, First Community Bank downed Custom Cabinets by a 12-8 score.

Mike Tenney of High Point Construction and John Moss of Highland Landscaping tied for Low Actual honors with 39s while Lane Tenney of Feola’s Flowers brought home Low Net honors with a 31.

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

Standings

Team Points

1. Highland Landscaping 102

2. High Point Construction 87

3. Feola’s Flowers 79 ½

4. Sam’s Pizza 78 ½

5. Lisa Cain Edward Jones 71

6. First Community Bank 71

7. Hank Ellis Insurance 67

8. Custom Cabinets 53

Low Actual – Par 35

Mike Tenney, High Point Construction 39

John Moss, Highland Landscaping 39

Brian Gaudet, Highland Landscaping 40

Lane Tenney, First Community Bank 40

Kenny Tenney, Lisa Cain Edward Jones 40

Greg Jones, Hank Ellis Insurance 41

Low Net – Par 35

Lane Tenney, Feola’s Flowers 31

Greg Jones, Hank Ellis Insurance 33

Rick Stocking, First Community Bank 33

Hank Ellis, Hank Ellis Insurance 34

Bob Jack, Feola’s Flowers 34

This Week’s Schedule

Hank Ellis Insurance vs. Custom Cabinets

Feola’s Flowers vs Lisa Cain Edward Jones

Highland Landscaping vs. Sam’s Pizza

First Community Bank vs. High Point Construction

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