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Tug Valley swims past Tide
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers finally got back on the hardwood Feb. 25 after the recent flooding that postponed games and practices. The Panthers did not miss a beat as they downed the visiting Sherman Tide 69-30 on Senior Night at the TVHS gym at Naugatuck. Three seniors…
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Lady Cards fall to Tigers in OT
Maynard joins 500-point club BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County suffered a heartbreaking 62-59 loss in overtime to Paintsville in the 57th District Tournament on Feb. 24 at Magoffin County. The Lady Cards had a three-point lead with just under two minutes remaining in regulation. Paintsville’s Kylie Kinner dropped in a floater…
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Martin County rains 3s, rolls past Paintsville to advance to 57th District championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County’s lights-out shooting from beyond the arc proved too much for Paintsville in the opening round of the 57th District Tournament. The Cardinals defeated the Tigers 77-63 to advance to the championship game Thursday against Johnson Central. The energy was high Tuesday night in the Magoffin County…
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Martin County soars over Magoffin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals cruised to an 87-66 senior night victory over the Magoffin County Hornets on Feb. 18 in Inez. With 12 Cardinals in the scoring column, Martin County’s balanced point production proved too much for the visiting Hornets. The squad is ranked second in Kentucky, with…
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Martin County Lady Cards rout Phelps 73-44
Spaulding plays final game at home BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The red and white echoed through the Martin County gymnasium Friday night as the Lady Cardinals (15-8) bested the Phelps Lady Hornets (17-9) in a 73-44 dominant send-off for beloved senior captain Candace Spaulding. The packed house witnessed a masterful performance as…
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Lady Panthers get No. 2 seed in Super Regionals
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The seedings and brackets have been released for the upcoming Class A Super Regionals involving Tug Valley’s Lady Panthers. The first-round regional tourney game for Tug Valley (19-2), ranked No. 2 in the state in Class A, will be Friday, Feb. 28. Gilmer County received the No. 1…
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Eden repeats as county champs
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Eden Wildcats cemented their dominance in the county after going back-to-back as Martin County Elementary champions at the A, B and C levels. The following is a recap of tournament action: A team Eden vs Inez – The Eden Wildcats clawed their way back from a fourth-quarter…
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Martin County soars over Johnson Central
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County stole hearts on Valentine’s Day as they soared to a 101-89 victory over Johnson Central at home. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals had lost a close overtime game to the Golden Eagles last month and were looking for a revenge victory. “It was a great win. I’m really…
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Lady Cards tie for second in 57th District
Maynard joins the 500 rebounds club BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — After three victories over Paintsville, Magoffin and Shelby Valley, Coach Robin Newsome’s Martin County Lady Cardinals fell short in rematches with the 15th Region’s top-ranked Johnson Central and 57th District foe Paintsville. Maci Maynard pulled down her 500th rebound versus the Tigers.…
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Tug Valley rolls past Mingo Central Miners
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers jumped out to an early lead and never looked back as they downed county rival Mingo Central, 99-67, for the second time this season at the TVHS gym on Valentine’s Day evening at Naugatuck. The Panthers clawed their way to a 27-12 lead…
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