-
Tug Valley Panthers get revenge over Miners
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RED JACKET, W.Va. — Tug Valley got out to a 4-run lead in the third inning and held on for an 8-7 victory over county rival Mingo Central on Friday, April 25. The Panthers got a little revenge with the win. They had lost to the Miners 3-1 a few
-
Cards collect wins over Phelps and Fairview, fall to Tigers
Cheek rings up 100th career hit BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County baseball handled Phelps and came back from a 5-3 deficit to defeat Fairview. The Cards dropped two district games to Paintsville to finish the week at 2-2. Damian Cheek garnered his 100th career hit. The following is a recap of
-
MCMS soccer wins on 8th grade night
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School celebrated their eighth graders by taking down the Lawrence County Bulldogs 6-0 on April 15 at Cardinal Stadium. Anna Hinkle had a strong performance with two goals and one assist. Jaz Jude added two goals for Martin County. Annaleigh Davis contributed a goal and an
-
Lady Cards get win over Fairview
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Lady Cards softball team crushed Fairview 8-2 on April 16 in Inez. Hailey Robinson started things off in the first after being given a free base out of the batter’s box. She stole her way around to third before being brought home by Zoie Hinkle. Fairview took
-
Lady Panthers softball roundup: Coach Rocky Hall gets 100th career win
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MAN, W.Va. — It was a big moment for Coach Rocky Hall and the Tug Valley Lady Panthers on Tuesday, April 15. Hall picked up his 100th career win as the No. 7-ranked Tug Valley mercy-ruled the Man Lady Hillbillies 16-0 on the road. The Lady Panthers improved to 8-5
-
Tug Valley sweeps doubleheader over Van
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers swept the Van Bulldogs in a doubleheader Thursday at the Don Spence Field at Naugatuck. The Panthers won the opener 10-0 and then the nightcap 9-5. In the first game, Hayden Brumfield had two singles to lead TVHS. Gage White, Gavin Fitzpatrick, Dawson
-
Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Damian Cheek
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Damian Cheek is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Cheek collected his 100th hit on a double-bagger that drove in two Cardinal runners in a 6-5 comeback win over Fairview on April 18. The slugger also crossed home plate for a Martin County score. The senior was
-
Tug Valley baseball field dedicated to former coach, teacher Don Spence
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley High School baseball field at Naugatuck was officially dedicated in memory of beloved coach, principal and county superintendent Don Spence on Thursday, April 17. “Though Don is gone, his contributions will forever live on. Our goal is to honor his memory and contributions to
-
Blankenship makes history with EKU signing
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Reese Blankenship, a senior cheerleader at Martin County High School, signed on April 16 at MCHS to continue her academic and athletic career at Eastern Kentucky University, where she plans to study elementary education. Blankenship, daughter of DJ and Heather Blankenship of Inez, has been a member of
