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Tug Valley downs rival Tolsia
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers and Tolsia Rebels have had a storied rivalry through the years on the hardwood. On Jan. 23 at the TVHS gym the Panthers clawed the Rebels 86-63 to improve to 8-1 on the season. Tug Valley went into the game ranked No. 3…
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Martin County throttles Betsy Layne, falls to Pikeville in 15th Region All ‘A’ championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The quest for back-to-back 15th Region All “A” titles concluded Sunday for Martin County in a 73-62 loss to Pikeville in the championship game at Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville. On their way to the finals, the Cardinals throttled Betsy Layne 94-72 in the semifinals Thursday. Here is a…
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Martin County Middle School wrestling wins Region 6
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — The Martin County Middle School wrestling team secured a historic victory Sunday night, clinching their first-ever KFWC Region 6 championship at Lawrence County High School. Dominating the largest region in the state with 20 teams, Martin County emerged as the champion with an impressive team score of 294.5.…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Jacob Sturgell
Jacob Sturgell (#20) of the Martin County Cardinals basketball team is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. A versatile player who can play inside and out, Sturgell fulfills his duties in the guard/forward/center positions. He is averaging an impressive 10.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game and shooting 47.3% from the field this season.…
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Mollette and Crum receive football offers from UPIKE
INEZ — Two standout athletes from the Martin County Cardinals football team, Noah Mollette and Tate Crum, received offers to play football at the University of Pikeville. The offers came after Mollette and Crum’s visit to the University, during which Bears head coach Mike Harris was impressed by their skills and potential. Mollette and Crum…
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Hatfield-McCoy Shootout slate released; Martin County to play Tug Valley in finale
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON — The schedule for the 22nd-annual Hatfield-McCoy Shootout has been released by tournament director Mark Whitt. The border states “Shootout” features 10 games and will run Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2-3 at the historic Williamson Fieldhouse. Clintwood JOD, LLC will once again be the sponsor for the event. The…
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Cardinals in hunt for second-straight All ‘A’ regional championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County is in the hunt for a second-straight 15th Region All “A” championship. The Cardinals dismantled East Ridge 78-41 in the first round Jan. 9 and survived Shelby Valley 59-52 in a hard-fought second round Friday. The defending champion was set to face Betsy Layne in the…
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Lady Cards crush Wheelersburg, defeat Notre Dame in double OT
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The (11-5) Martin County Lady Cardinals crushed Wheelersburg Pirates 60-35 Friday and battled Notre Dame Titans to a 63-62 double-overtime victory Saturday in the Buckeye Elite Showcase at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth. Below is a recap of both games. MC 60, W-burg 35 Senior Laken Williams fired in…
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Panthers claw Miners in battle of Mingo County
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RED JACKET, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers clawed the Mingo Central Miners 67-38 Tuesday night at the MCHS gym in the battle for bragging rights in Mingo County. Tug Valley jumped out to a 20-14 lead after one quarter. The Panthers led 35-18 at the half in front of…
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