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Tug Valley softball finishes as sectional runner-up
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SETH, W.Va. — Tug Valley Lady Panthers moved into the championship round of the sectional tourney with a win at Sherman 7-3 on May 7. This was an elimination game in the double-elimination event and Tug improved to 20-7 overall and 4-1 in Class A, Region 4, Section 1 play.…
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Lady Cards win one on the road
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals softball team went 1-1 on the road last week. The ladies rallied to take down Betsy Layne by a score of 10-8 and dropped a close one 13-11 in district play versus Magoffin County. The following is a recap of last week’s action: MCHS…
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Cardinals drop three in a row
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County baseball has hit an unfavorable streak after starting the season at 12-5. The Cards hit a wall, losing three games last week. The following is a recap of last week’s action: MCHS vs. Paintsville The Cards could not stifle the Tigers’ hot bats in Tuesday night’s…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Keilan Jewell
Keilan Jewell is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Jewell plays catcher for the Martin County High School Lady Cards softball team. Her outstanding performance lifted the Lady Cards to victory over Betsy Layne last week. Jewell’s game-winning hit came in the top of the seventh inning Thursday. With the score deadlocked at…
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Lady Panthers claw Bulldogs and Hillbillies
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers advanced in the Class A sectionals Thursday with a 23-2 win over the Van Bulldogs at their home field in Naugatuck. Tug Valley belted out 19 hits in the game. Coach Rocky Hall’s squad led 7-2 after the first inning and scored eight…
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Panthers celebrate Senior Night with big win
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — It was a successful Senior Night for the Tug Valley baseball players, staff and fans as the Panthers downed the Van Bulldogs 9-4 on April 29 at Don Spence Field in Naugatuck. Senior Julian Vance led the offense with three hits including a home run over the…
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Tug Valley opens with sectional tournament win
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers softball team opened Class A sectional tournament play with a big 16-0 win over visiting Huntington St. Joe on April 29. Tug pitcher Bailee Hall pitched a perfect game and helped her own cause at the plate with a two-run homer and…
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Lady Cards on 3-game win streak
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School Lady Cards softball team rolled past Grace Christian 7-6 and Tolsia in a doubleheader 10-4, 13-9 to win three in a row April 23 and Saturday in Inez. The following is a recap of last week’s action: MCHS vs. Grace Christian Martin County…
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Cardinals swat Hornets 8-3
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PHELPS — The Martin County Cardinals defeated Phelps 8-3 on the road April 23 for their 12th win of the season. Hunter Moore took the mound for the Martin County Cardinals and led the team to victory with a strong performance. Moore pitched four innings, allowing two runs on two…