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Three Tug Valley standouts earn All-State softball honors
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Tug Valley placed three players on the West Virginia Sports Writers Association Class A All-State softball teams, with senior Bailee Hall and sophomore Katie Hall earning first-team honors and sophomore Emma Lackey receiving honorable mention recognition. Bailee Hall was a repeat member of the Class A All-State first team. The…
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Cal Ripken announces softball All-Stars
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cal Ripken has announced its softball all-star selections for the 2026 season, recognizing standout players who will represent the league in tournament play this summer. The All-Stars will play in Johnson County amongst regional teams the weekend of June 25-30. All-Stars selections include Hope Dials, Alicemae…
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Kentucky Dodgers, Coal Cats, Diamond Divas crowned Cal Ripken champs
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Martin County Cal Ripken League wrapped up its postseason tournament last week, crowning champions in Cal Ripken baseball, Coach Pitch baseball and softball. The Kentucky Dodgers captured the Cal Ripken championship, defeating the Reds 7-6 in a thrilling title game June 5. The Coal Cats claimed the…
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Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week: Lyric Howell
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Lyric Howell is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week. Howell opened the Martin County Cal Ripken tournament by going 2-for-3 with an inside-the-park home run, a double, four RBIs and two runs scored in a 16-5 victory over the Orioles. He also earned the…
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Cal Ripken announces 2026 All-Star selections
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cal Ripken has announced its All-Star selections for the 2026 season, recognizing standout players who will represent the league in tournament play this summer. The league selected teams for the 8U, 10U and 12U baseball divisions, with players chosen throughout the spring season. 8U baseball –…
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606 Firecrackers win Future Stars tourney
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The 606 Firecrackers endured a long, hot day on the diamond to capture the “6-7” Future Stars tournament championship June 7 at Stonecrest. Taking the field before 9 a.m. and playing until nearly 7 p.m., the Firecrackers battled through four games in temperatures approaching 100 degrees on the…
