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Tyler Weddington transfers to Tug Valley
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Tug Valley has become a perennial power in Class A basketball in West Virginia over the last few years. They have won three straight state championships. Their chances for winning another title increased recently with the transfer of Phelps High School standout Tyler Weddington. The muscular, 6-foot-5 low post threat…
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Hall of Fame career comes full circle as Robin Newsome retires
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — When Robin Newsome first picked up a basketball in Lovely, girls basketball in Kentucky looked much different from what it does today. The opportunities were fewer. The spotlight was smaller. The resources were limited. Over the next five decades, Newsome would not only witness the growth of girls…
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Pope silences critics, Newsome leaves legacy
As Michael Scott famously said, “Well, well, well. How the turntables.” Just a couple of weeks ago, some Kentucky fans were ready to run Mark Pope out of Lexington. The transfer portal was not going the Wildcats’ way, and the social media panic button had been smashed repeatedly. Then Pope delivered. Kentucky landed the biggest…
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After the Whistle: Moreno keeps the dream alive
You guys want bad news first or good news? Let us go with bad. University of Kentucky head coach Mark Pope struck out on Tyran Stokes. The top recruit chose Kansas and left a gap for the Cats. Now for the good news: Malachi Moreno has withdrawn from the NBA draft and is coming back…
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Braydun Ferris chosen for South All-Star squad
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley senior point guard Braydun Ferris has been selected to the South squad for the annual North-South All-Star game to be played June 19 at the South Charleston Community Center. Ferris is a four-time All-Stater and helped lead the Panthers to three straight Class A state…
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Braxton Keathley earns MaxPreps All-American honorable mention
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Braxton Keathley continues to add to a historic high school career, earning All-American honorable mention honors from MaxPreps. Only 30 players across the country made the cut for the highly touted list. The Martin County High School junior guard has established himself as one of the nation’s most…
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Keathley earns Herald-Leader first-team all-state honors, named MaxPreps Kentucky Player of the Year
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Braxton Keathley added two of the state’s top postseason honors to his standout junior season, earning first-team recognition on the Lexington Herald-Leader Boys’ All-State Team and being named MaxPreps Kentucky Player of the Year. The Martin County star guard turned in one of the most prolific seasons in Kentucky, leading…
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Maynard earns all-state honorable mention
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Maci Maynard turned in one of the most efficient and productive seasons in Kentucky girls’ high school basketball, earning honorable mention honors on the Lexington Herald-Leader Girls’ All-State Team. Selected by coaches from across the state, the recognition places Maynard among the state’s top performers following a dominant campaign for…
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Ferris repeats as captain of Class A all-state team; Rash also named to 1st team
BY JARRID MCCORMICK WV SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION Tug Valley point guard Braydun Ferris has had one of the most illustrious careers of anyone to don the silver and black in Naugatuck. Ferris added another accolade to his long list of accomplishments on Tuesday as he was named the captain of the Class A All-State boys…
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B. Hall, Deskins voted first-team Class A All-State; K. Hall, DeBoard named honorable mention
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tug Valley Lady Panther seniors Bailee Hall and Haven Deskins were named to the first-team Class A All-State basketball team. Members of the West Virginia Sports Writers Association vote on the All-State teams. Katie Hall and Kylie DeBoard were named to the honorable mention All-State list. B. Hall and…
