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Lady Panthers softball roundup
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Tug Valley Lady Panthers lost their first game of the season to the St. Marys Lady Blue Devils 7-0 on March 25 but bounced back to beat Westside 5-0 on March 26. Both games were on the road. Below is a recap of the action. SM 7, TV 0…
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Cardinals crush Hornets, fall to Pirates in Week 1
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Cardinals opened the baseball season in commanding fashion with a 19-3 rout of the Phelps Hornets on March 18 before falling in a hard-fought 7-6 loss to the Belfry Pirates the following night. Below is a recap of Week 1. Cards 19, Phelps 3 At Phelps, Dylan Hale…
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Lady Cards open season 2-1
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County High School Lady Cards started the softball season on the right foot with two wins at Phelps in a doubleheader March 17. They dropped a tough 10-0 loss to Prestonsburg on March 19. “We picked up two wins in the first week of the season after battling…
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Lady Panthers get two wins
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGTACK, W.Va. — The Lady Panthers of Tug Valley won their softball season opener 14-6 over the Van Lady Bulldogs on March 19 in Naugatuck. On Saturday, they edged Shelby Valley 3-2 in eight innings at home. In the opener, Coach Rocky Hall’s squad got home runs from Emma Lackey…
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Cheek makes history
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Damian Cheek will be continuing his baseball career in Pippa Passes after signing with Alice Lloyd College on Friday in Inez. The catcher cements his name in history as the first from Martin County High School to sign with a college to play baseball. “I’m looking forward to…
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Cal Ripken signups extended
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Due to severe flooding in the county, Cal Ripken signups have been extended. Parents have until March 8 at 1 p.m. to sign their child up. Draft day has changed to March 9. Baseball and softball will be $60 per child. T-ball will be $50. Discounts will be…
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Cal Ripken signups run until end of month
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is time for camping chairs, coolers and dirt to fill your vehicles every week. Cal Ripken has opened signups for Martin County with opening day set for April 12. Baseball and softball will be $60 per child. T-ball will be $50. Discounts are available for siblings. Signups…
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Martin County to host youth baseball camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School will host a youth baseball camp March 14 and 15 at the baseball field. The camp is for ages 6-14 and the cost is $50 for one player. For additional participants from the same household, the fee is reduced to $40. MCHS head coach…
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LeeAnn Blankenship named baseball coach at Tug Valley
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley High School will have a new leader on the baseball diamond this season. LeeAnn Blankenship, who served as an assistant coach last year, has been named the Panthers’ new head baseball coach. A 1998 graduate of Tug Valley, Blankenship was a four-year starter in both…