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Lady Panthers softball opens season with road win
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers opened their 2026 softball season Thursday with a 13-2 road win over Shelby Valley. Like most teams in the region, the wintry weather forced the postponement of a couple of games earlier in the week. Bailee Hall, Emma Lackey and Bryleigh Fletcher each…
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Senior-driven cast to direct Lady Cards softball
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With a senior-heavy roster and a full slate of games ahead, Martin County High School’s softball team will look to turn experience into progress during the 2026 season. The Lady Cardinals finished 9-15 overall last season, including a 6-9 mark in the 15th Region and a 0-7 record in…
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Martin County to open baseball season with new coach, new energy
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County baseball enters the 2026 season with a new head coach, a mix of veteran leadership and young talent, and a team mindset centered on effort and improvement. Ethan Osborne, previously an assistant in the program, takes over the Cardinals after Martin County finished 10-16 overall last season,…
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Cal Ripken registration deadline Feb. 28
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Sign-ups are underway for the Martin County KY Cal Ripken League with registration ending Feb. 28 and Opening Day set for April 11. The league will offer four age-based divisions this spring: Tee Ball for ages 4-5, Coach Pitch for ages 6-8, Cal Ripken Baseball for ages 9-12, and…
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Tug Valley dominates Tolsia 101-37
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley High School Panthers passed the century mark as they dominated the Tolsia Rebels 101-37 on Valentine’s Day at the TVHS gym in Naugatuck. The Panthers jumped out to a 19-3 lead after one quarter. They outscored the Rebels 37-10 in the second period for…
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Aidan Mann to continue baseball career at UPike
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Aidan Mann is heading to the next level. He signed to continue his baseball career at the University of Pikeville in a ceremony Jan. 20 at Martin County High School. making his commitment official in front of family, coaches, teammates and supporters. “We’re excited to get Aidan…
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Martin County storms past Sayre in Lankster Classic
Keathley posts double-double BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County tallied another win Sunday night in the Republic Bank–Sayre School Lankster Classic. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals defeated host Sayre 69-41 on day 2 of the winter break tournament. They advance to a Monday game against Oldham. Braxton Keathley fired in 34 points on…
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Tug’s Bailee Hall signs with West Virginia State University
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley standout athlete Bailee Hall will be taking her softball talents to West Virginia State University next year. Hall signed a letter of intent during a ceremony in the school’s auditorium on Friday afternoon, Dec. 5. Hall is an All-State selection in softball, basketball and volleyball.…
