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Cardinals wrestlers earn All-Region honors
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Eleven Martin County High School wrestlers have been named to the 2025 Region 8 All-Region team, with Blake Lemaster earning the distinction of Most Outstanding Wrestler in the 113-pound weight class. The Cardinals placed seven wrestlers on the first team: Jeremy Mollett at 106 pounds, Blake Lemaster at 113, Jono…
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Martin County dominates Phelps 100-72, advances to 15th Region semifinals
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County stormed past Phelps 100-72 on Saturday. The victory sets up a showdown against Floyd Central on Monday in the 15th Region Tournament semifinals. Saturday’s high-scoring matchup unfolded at Pike County Central. A lively crowd was on hand proudly displaying their sleeves in support of the “Tattoo…
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Tug Valley coasts to win over Gilmer County in regional tourney
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The top-ranked Tug Valley Panthers coasted to an 86-49 regional tournament victory over Gilmer County on Friday at the TVHS gym at Naugatuck. The Class A Panthers, defending state champs, are now 21-2 and riding a 17-game winning streak. Tug Valley jumped out to a 33-12 first-quarter lead and…
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Lady Panthers punch ticket to state tournament
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Lady Panthers of Tug Valley punched their ticket to the big dance. They downed the Lady White Falcons of Wahama 44-26 on March 5 at the TVHS gym in the Class A, Region 4, Co-regional finals. The No. 2–ranked Tug Valley Lady Panthers are now 21-2 and riding…
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Tug Valley Panthers run past Logan Wildcats
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley got a convincing win over Class AA Logan 83-64 to end the regular season March 4 at the Panthers’ home gym at Naugatuck. The Class A No. 1-ranked Panthers close out the regular season with a great 20-2 record. They have a 16-game winning streak…
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Cardinals dynasty: Martin County claims fourth straight district crown
Davis named player of the game BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — The Cardinals and Eagles were cawing at each other across the Magoffin County court Thursday as Martin County etched another chapter in its storied basketball legacy. The Cards secured their fourth consecutive 57th District Tournament championship with a decisive 87-71 victory over…
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Lady Cards advance in Super Region
May ties her record with seven 3-pointers BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The road to the 15th Region looked a little different for the Lady Cards this year. After a first-round loss in the 57th District Tournament, Martin County earned a bye in the Super Region. The squad took on Pike Central on…
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Tug Valley downs Charleston Catholic
Win streak at 15 straight games BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tug Valley improved to 19-2 on the season as they downed Charleston Catholic 60-52 Thursday night in a tough road game. The win is the 15th straight for TVHS as they continued to be ranked No. 1 in the state in Class A.…
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Martin County caps season with state placer, top-three 1A finish
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County’s wrestling squad walked away with a state placer and a top 3 finish among 1A schools Saturday at the KHSAA State Tournament in Lexington’s Alltech Arena. The event marked the close of a fantastic 2024-2025 season for Coach Josh Muncy’s Cardinals. At the heart of the…
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