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Panthers looking to repeat as Class A state champ
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley boys basketball team is coming off an outstanding 22-6 season in which the Panthers won the Class A state championship. The Panthers beat a good Tucker County squad in a low-scoring (35-32) game in Charleston. With key starters back and several reserves returning, Coach…
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Lady Panthers win season opener over Scott
BY KYLE LOVER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MADISON, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers triumphed in their season opener with an exciting come-from-behind win over the Scott Lady Skyhawks on Thursday, Dec. 5. Coach Seth Ooten got a balanced scoring attack led by Kenzie Browning with 25 points. Katie Hall added 15 points, Kylie DeBoard 11, Haven Deskins…
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Lady Panthers look forward to good season
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Coach Seth Ooten heads into his second season as head mentor of the Lady Panthers basketball program at Tug Valley High School. Ooten, who was the assistant coach before taking over for Clyde Farley, saw some peaks and valleys last year as his team battled injuries and a tough…
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Zip Zone brings exciting day of basketball to Inez
Martin County tops Tug Valley in showdown BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Organizers deemed the annual Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic a success Saturday at Martin County High School. The showcase brought some of the best talent from the region to Inez. Sponsor Zip Zone announced the event broke a record by raising over…
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Martin County and Tug Valley girls remember Kennadi Mollett
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County girls took on their friends from Tug Valley in what is now and will forever be called the “Kennadi Mollett Memorial Game,” winning 58-42 Saturday in the Zip Zone Classic in Inez. The Lady Cardinal passed away in a devastating car accident days before the…
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Zip Zone Classic this Saturday at MCHS
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Tis the season for turkey and basketball. The state’s hottest preseason event is finally here with a lineup sure to turn heads. The 2024 Zip Zone Classic will be held this Saturday at Martin County High School. As in years before, there are expected to be giveaways and halftime entertainment…
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Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic preview
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is that magical time of year again for basketball fans across Kentucky. Fans from all directions will flock to Martin County High School on Nov. 30 to take in the state’s premier preseason event, the Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic. This event, the unofficial start to…
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Cardinal Madness draws large crowd
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Cardinal faithful were introduced to the Martin County basketball teams on Saturday at the annual Cardinal Madness held at the high school. The day started off with the county elementary teams taking on Burch and Louisa, followed by Martin County Middle up against Lenore. At 7 p.m.…
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Cardinal Madness schedule released
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School will have its annual Cardinal Madness Red White this Saturday. The event gives the Cardinal faithful their first glimpse at this year’s boys and girls squads. Inez Elementary will kick off the day at 2 p.m., followed by Eden Elementary with two games at…
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Top teams to clash at Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky’s premier preseason basketball event is just a little over two weeks away. The Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic kicks off at 11 a.m. Nov. 30 at Martin County High School. Once again, Martin County coach Jason James has put together a top-tier lineup for basketball enthusiasts, featuring…
