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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
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Cheek receives offer from ALC
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School baseball standout Damian Cheek received his first collegiate offer to play baseball at Alice Lloyd College. Cheek was offered to play catcher for the Eagles in Pippa Passes. The Cardinal had 16 hits and 11 RBIs in his sophomore campaign. During his junior season, Cheek had
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: MLB Pitch, Hit, Run winners
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The MLB Pitch, Hit, Run winners are the Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week. Five players traveled to Cincinnati to play at The Great American Ballpark on Aug. 3. Harleigh Maynard, Jace McCoy, Waylon Porter, Rylie Parks and Skyler Green represented their appropriate age divisions where the
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MLB Pitch, Hit, Run winners play at Great American Ballpark
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CINCINNATI – The winners of the MLB Pitch, Hit, Run event that was held in June traveled to Cincinnati over the weekend to play at the Great American Ballpark. Rylie Parks received second in his age division and only missed first by 20 points. Jace McCoy also received second place.
