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Tug boys well represented on All-State team
Two girls get honorable mention BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — The Tug Valley boys basketball team was well-represented on the Class A All-State teams released this week by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Sophomore guard Joey Gollihue made the first team. The 6-foot-2 wing averaged more than 17 points per game for…
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Tug Valley loses to Tucker County in semifinals
Panthers end season with fine 23-4 record BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The No. 3 seed Tucker County upset No. 2 seed Tug Valley in a physical game in the semifinals of the Class A field of the West Virginia State High School Basketball Tourney held Friday at the Charleston Coliseum. The…
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Second half propels Tug Valley to first-round win
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tug Valley got off to a sluggish start in its first-round game Wednesday at the West Virginia State Basketball Tournament in Charleston. In fact they trailed at halftime to No. 7 seed Wahama 27-22. The White Falcons were making their first state tournament appearance in 53 years…
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Sweet 16: Frederick Douglass vs. Martin County
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 15th Region champion Martin County will play Frederick Douglass out of the 11th Region at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena. The Cardinals, under 15th Region “Coach of the Year” Jason James, would be making their second appearance in the Sweet 16 had…
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Williams and Marcum named 15th Region All-Tournament
PIKEVILLE — Martin County juniors Laken Williams and Katie Marcum were named to the 15th Region All-Tournament Team. Williams dropped 32 points and snatched nine rebounds against Floyd Central in the regional opening round Feb. 27. She hit 3-of-5 from behind the 3-point line for 60% and 11-20 from the field for 55%. She also…
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1983: The Year of the Cardinals
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — There are certain moments and times in high school sports that become legend. It all starts with the dreams of young boys and girls growing up in small communities like Martin County. Throw in the mix a good sports program and a supportive administration with good coaches and…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Cardinals and Cheerleaders
INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals basketball team and Cheerleaders are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. The Cardinals have had a magical season. Under the direction of 15th Region Coach of the Year Jason James, the Cardinals defeated Pikeville to claim their second 15th Region championship in four years. They also finished the…
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1983 Lady Cardinals: A Dream Season 31-6
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Certain moments in high school sports become legendary. This rings true for the storied girls basketball program at Sheldon Clark, which made its fifth Sweet 16 appearance 50 years ago in 1983. Former Lady Cardinal star Robin Harmon-Newsome led the 1983 team as a first-year coach. As a…
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Kyle’s Korner: March Madness brings excitement
BY KYLE LOVERN March Madness is once again upon us. For those who don’t follow college basketball or may live off the grid in a cave, the term describes the crazy excitement many hoops fans feel for the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament. Over the years that feeling has spilled over to women’s and high school…
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A 113-member band will cheer on Martin County in the Kentucky Sweet 16
Pike Central band to join Martin County bands Thursday at Rupp BY DANNA BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School boys basketball team will compete in the state tournament Thursday accompanied by a 113-member band comprised of three school bands. Martin County High School and Martin County Middle School bands will be joined…
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