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Derek Jewell injured at football camp
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley Panther football player Derek Jewell will likely miss his senior season due to an injury suffered at a recent football camp at the University of Charleston. The talented wide receiver/defensive back was expected to have a big senior season this fall for the Tug Valley. Jewell’s father,…
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Martin County football moving to District 8
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School will be in a different district for football starting in 2027. The KHSAA Board of Control met May 6 in Lexington, approving football alignments for the 2027 and 2028 playing seasons. This means some schools in eastern Kentucky will be in a new district…
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Kyle Runyon tapped as new Tug Valley football coach
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley High School has tapped assistant coach Kyle Runyon to lead its football program. He replaces departing head coach Hady Ford. Runyon joined the Panthers staff in the summer of 2024 and quickly took on key responsibilities. He served as defensive line coach, run game coordinator…
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Mullins visits college
Posted by Brittni McCoy Martin County High School football player Kendal Mullins had his first college visit Saturday at West Virginia State. He attended a junior day at a spring game. (Courtesy photo)
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Leonard, Pack to represent Martin County in state, regional and national games
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School standouts Chucky Leonard and Braxten Pack are being recognized as two of the best football players in the mountains. The duo has been selected to play in the Kentucky All-State football game June 11-13 at Eastern Kentucky University. The two MCMS athletes will also…
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Gavin Stepp receives offer
Martin County High School’s Gavin Stepp during a game at Knott Central last season. Stepp received his first college offer to continue his football career at Bethel College. During his senior campaign, Stepp played in all 12 games, recording 15 receptions for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns, averaging 13 receiving yards per game. (Citizen photo…
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Hady Ford resigns as football coach at Tug Valley
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Tug Valley High School head football coach Hady Ford is resigning. The news broke on social media Thursday afternoon. The resignation announcement caught many by surprise. Ford’s resignation as coach and driver’s education teacher was on the upcoming agenda released by the Mingo County Board of Education.…
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Lafferty earns All-State Honorable Mention
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Crayson “Bones” Lafferty added a postseason, earning all-state honorable mention in football. Lafferty finished the year as one of Class 2A’s most productive all-around players. Offensively, he ranked 22nd in the class in rushing at 79 yards per game and 21st in total yards with…
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Devan Maynard shines on national stage in Dallas
Maynard shines on Dallas stage BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DALLAS — Martin County senior Devan Maynard turned a postseason honor into a statement performance. The Cardinal recorded 10 tackles and one tackle for a loss in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl on Monday at AT&T Stadium – home of the Dallas Cowboys. Maynard, the Class 2A…
