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Panthers headed back to state tournament
KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers once again punched their ticket to the state tournament. Coach Garland “Rabbit” Thompson’s team crushed the visiting Man Hillbillies in the Class A, Region IV co-championship 81-31 at the TVHS gym, March 11. The Panthers, who have won back-to-back Single A titles, will go
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Tug Valley Lady Panthers fall short in semifinals
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tug Valley’s run in the West Virginia Class A state tournament ended one win shy of a return trip to the championship game. The No. 2-seeded Lady Panthers followed a dominant quarterfinal rout of Greater Beckley Christian with a gut-wrenching semifinal loss to No. 3 St. Marys
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Cardinals end successful season in 15th Region
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County’s season came to a close Saturday night as Pikeville pulled away in the second half to defeat the Cardinals 70-61 in the 15th Region Tournament semifinals. The loss ended the high school careers of five Martin County seniors. Seniors Devan Maynard, Eli Mills, Alan Moore, Braxton Maynard
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Lady Cards fall to eventual regional champ Pikeville
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Martin County Lady Cardinals battled toe-to-toe with the Pikeville Panthers for much of the first half March 3. A barrage of 3-pointers after halftime helped Pikeville pull away for a 68-43 victory in the quarterfinals of the 15th Region tournament at Appalachian Wireless Arena. Pikeville would go on
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Maci Maynard named to 15th Region All-Tournament Team
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County’s Maci Maynard earned a spot on the 15th Region All-Tournament Team after turning in two dominant performances for the Lady Cardinals in postseason play. Maynard, a key force in the paint for Martin County, showcased her scoring touch and rebounding ability throughout the regional tournament. In
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First State Bank Player of the Week: Maci Maynard
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Maci Maynard is the First State Bank Player of the Week. Maynard turned in two dominant efforts for the Lady Cardinals, averaging 16 points and 15.5 rebounds per game against top regional competition. In Martin County’s 15th Region opening-round win over Lawrence County, she led the way with
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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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Marcum ties KHSAA single-season steals record
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County sophomore guard Brayden Marcum added his name to the Kentucky high school record book Thursday night, tying the KHSAA single-season steals record during the Cardinals’ 15th Region tournament game against Belfry. Marcum finished the season with 173 steals, matching the state’s single-season mark while establishing himself as
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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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March Madness is here
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is that time of the year again. March Madness is here, and last year’s bracket challenge was so successful that we are doing it again. The official brackets will be printed in next week’s edition of the Mountain Citizen. They will be the only bracket allowed in our
