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Martin County triumphs over Paintsville in All ‘A’ Classic championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County fans are feeling a wave of pride this week after sweeping the All “A” tournament. The Cards (12-2) faced Paintsville (5-7) in the final round of the All “A” tournament Friday night at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. An unforgettable 41-point performance from Parker Watts lifted the…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: Spaulding and Watts
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Candace Spaulding and Parker Watts of Martin County High School are Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week. Spaulding fired in 16 points on 70% shooting in a 59-56 win over Pikeville in the second round of the All “A” tournament. She pulled down seven rebounds and dished…
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Tug Valley beats county rival Mingo Central
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RED JACKET, W.Va. — The Miners of Mingo Central were just no match for their county rival Tug Valley Panthers on Saturday night at the MCHS gym. The No. 2 ranked Class A Panthers downed the Class AA Miners 70-54. The Panthers jumped out to an 8-0 lead thanks to…
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Tug Valley Lady Panthers win three games
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Tug Valley Lady Panthers swept three games this past week defeating Tolsia at home, Ripley on the road and River View at the Williamson Fieldhouse. Tug Valley 60, River View 33 WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – After a slow start, the Tug Valley Lady Panthers downed River View 60-33 in a…
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Tug Valley collars Van Bulldogs
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — It was extremely cold outside, but the Tug Valley Panthers heated things up inside the TVHS gym with an 87-43 win Jan. 14 at Naugatuck. Several players saw varsity action and 11 got into the scoring column for Coach Garland “Rabbit” Thompson’s squad. Coach Thompson said he was excited…
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Lady Cards upset Pikeville in All ‘A’ Classic
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Martin County Lady Cards upset Pikeville 59-56 in the 15th Region All “A” Classic on Jan. 14 at Appalachian Wireless Arena. With the win Martin County advanced to the final match Thursday against Betsy Layne. The Panthers were aiming for their fourth consecutive 15th Region All “A”…
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Tug Valley swats Yellowjackets 77-64
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOGAN, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers swatted the Williamstown Yellowjackets 77-64 in the Willie Akers Classic played Friday at the Logan Memorial Fieldhouse. Tug Valley coach Garland “Rabbit” Thompson’s team came out with a full-court press and took an early 10-2 lead. Class AA Williamstown, ranked No. 3 in the state,…
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Hatfield-McCoy Shootout returns to Williamson
Tug Valley, Martin County play both nights BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mark your calendars: The 23rd Annual Hatfield-McCoy Shootout is set to electrify the historic Williamson Fieldhouse on Feb. 7 and 8. Organizer Mark Whitt unveiled the lineup Thursday, promising 11 thrilling games across two action-packed days. Clintwood JOD Mining returns…
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Cardinals take down East Ridge in All ‘A’ Classic
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Martin County Cardinals took down the East Ridge Warriors 85-58 in the first round of the 15th Region All “A” Classic. The game took place Saturday at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville. Parker Watts continued his dominance on the court with 27 points and five rebounds.…
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No. 2 Tucker County edges No. 1 Tug Valley in OT
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HAMBLETON, W.Va. — In a battle of two of the state’s top Class A teams, No. 2-ranked Tucker County edged No. 1 Tug Valley 65-63 in overtime Saturday afternoon. The last couple of seasons these two powerhouse programs have had some great battles on the hardwood and it looks like…
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