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Eden picks up win over Highlands
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Eden Elementary’s boys basketball program turned in a strong week on the hardwood, sweeping Highlands in A, B and C team action Monday at EES before dropping a pair of competitive games to Millard on Thursday in Warfield. In A-team play Monday at Eden Elementary, the Wildcats rolled
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Mavericks gallop past Panthers 49-6
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LINDSIDE, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers made the long trip to Monroe County to take on Class AA James Monroe High School in their final regular-season game on a rainy Friday night. The ride back to Mingo County was long and tough after they lost to the Mavericks 49-6. Coach Hady
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Tug Valley captures Region 4 cheer championship
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Tug Valley High School captured the Class A Region 4 cheer championship Saturday at Cabell Midland High School. The team advances to the state finals in December in Huntington.
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Tug Valley to play Saturday in first round Class A playoffs
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers football team will play Saturday afternoon in the first round of the West Virginia High School Class A playoffs. Tug Valley is in Class A and will travel to Tucker County for a 1 p.m. kickoff. Injuries hit the Panthers hard in the
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Martin County casts spell on Paintsville
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County’s third-quarter hex provided a treat Halloween night for Cardinals fans. The Redbirds downed the Paintsville Tigers (5-5) 41–28 to close the regular season at 8–2, the best mark of head coach Josh Muncy’s career. The Cardinals led 7–0 after one, stretched it to 14–6 in the second,
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Faith Caldwell makes history with All-State selection
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County standout Faith Caldwell has been named to the Kentucky High School Soccer Coaches Association’s All-State Second Team, becoming the first player in program history to earn the honor. Caldwell turned in one of the most efficient offensive seasons in Kentucky high school soccer. She ranked 11th
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Parker Watts, Peyton Davis shine for KCU on ESPN+
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LYNCHBURG, Va. — Former Martin County High School basketball standouts Parker Watts and Peyton Davis made the most of a national spotlight Monday night. The two suited up for Kentucky Christian University in an ESPN+ matchup against Division I team Liberty. Watts finished with 13 points to pace his night, knocking
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Spirit Shop Player of the Week: Brayden Fannin
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Brayden Fannin is the Spirit Shop Player of the Week. The sophomore edge rusher led the team in receiving Friday night against Paintsville. He pulled down five catches and racked up 67 yards in the 41-28 Martin County victory. Fannin caught a pass for
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Man downs undermanned Tug Valley squad
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MAN, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers went into their game Halloween Friday night against regional rival Man High School without two of their best offensive players. Senior Bryson Elia, a running back and junior quarterback Preston May. Both were all-state selections from last season. The Panthers were also playing
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Cardinals fall in heated 2A District 8 title game
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Class 2A District 8 championship Friday night between Martin County and Prestonsburg delivered a full dose of football drama. A night full of big plays, a controversial incident, and a crowd on edge from start to finish as the Blackcats escaped Inez with a 36–30 win. Prestonsburg wasted
