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

Highland Landscaping sees lead shrink but remains in first place in men’s golf

Highland Landscaping kept first place in the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League with 91½ points despite a 21-19 loss to Sam’s Pizza, edging only one point ahead of High Point Construction (90½).

TENNERTON –Highland Landscaping remained in first place this week despite a loss in Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League action on Wednesday.

Highland Landscaping lost a 21-19 decision to Sam’s Pizza but held onto first place with 91 ½ points.

High Point Construction is right on their tail in second place with 90 ½ points after downing First Community Bank by a 22-14 score. With the loss, First Community Bank dropped from third place into fourth place with 79 ½ points.

Custom Cabinets moved up one spot in third place with 88 points after a huge 25 ½-14 ½ win over Hank Ellis Insurance.

In the other match of the week, Feola’s Flowers gained a big 25-15 win over Lisa Cain Edward Jones.

Chris Brady of First Community Bank won Low Actual honors with a 35 while Jerry Cochran of Feola’s Flowers brought home Low Net honors with a 30.

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

Standings

Team Points

1. Highland Landscaping 91 ½

2. High Point Construction 90 ½

3. Custom Cabinets 88

4. First Community Bank 79 ½

5. Sam’s Pizza 79

6. Feola’s Flowers 74 ½

7. Lisa Cain Edward Jones 71 ½

8. Hank Ellis Insurance 61 ½

Low Actual – Par 35

Chris Brady, First Community Bank 35

Jerry Cochran, Feola’s Flowers 37

Stephen Jeran, Custom Cabinets 37

Brian Gaudet, Highland Landscaping 38

Mike Tenney, High Point Construction 38

Low Net – Par 35

Jerry Cochran, Feola’s Flowers 30

Forrest Elmore, Custom Cabinets 31

David Pitcher, First Community Bank 32

Chris Zickefoose, Hank Ellis Insurance 32

This Week’s Schedule

Feola’s Flowers vs. Custom Cabinets

Lisa Cain Edward Jones vs. Hank Ellis Insurance

Sam’s Pizza vs. First Community Bank

High Point Construction vs. Highland Landscaping

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