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

Highland Landscaping widens lead in men’s golf league standings

Highland Landscaping extended its lead atop the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League standings after a decisive win, while John Moss claimed top individual honors for both Low Actual and Low Net scores.

TENNERTON – It’s only week two, but Highland Landscaping is on fire in the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League.

Starting the week already in first place, they widened their lead in a big way after a dominant 30 ½-9 ½ win over Custom Cabinets as they now have 58 points.

High Point Construction remains in a distant second place with 48 points after a 21-19 win over Feola’s Flowers.

Sam’s Pizza held down third place again this week with a 20 ½-19 ½ victory over Lisa Cain Edward Jones with 44 points.

First Community Bank also has 44 points after a 27-13 win over Hank Ellis Insurance.

John Moss of Highland Landscaping brought home both Low Actual honors with a 35 and Low Net honors with a 31.

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

Standings

Team Points

1. Highland Landscaping 58

2. High Point Construction 48

3. Sam’s Pizza 44

4. First Community Bank 44

5. Lisa Cain Edward Jones 42 ½

6. Feola’s Flowers 31 ½

7. Hank Ellis Insurance 29 ½

8. Custom Cabinets 22 ½

Low Actual – Par 36

John Moss, Highland Landscaping 35

Kenny Tenney, Lisa Cain Edward Jones 39

J. D. Curry, Sam’s Pizza 40

Mike Tenney, High Point Construction 40

Low Net – Par 36

John Moss, Highland Landscaping 31

J. D. Curry, Sam’s Pizza 33

Chad Wilfong, High Point Construction 34

Kenny Tenney, Sam’s Pizza 35

This Week’s Schedule

First Community Bank vs. Feola’s Flowers

Custom Cabinets vs. Sam’s Pizza

Hank Ellis Insurance vs. Highland Landscaping

High Point Construction vs. Lisa Cain Edward Jones

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