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After the Whistle: Football and basketball school
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN How about them Wildcats? And I’m not referring to the UK basketball team. UK football has started the season at 3-0. Coach Stoops went down to the swamp and took a big bite of some Gator stew. Not only did we beat Florida at their place, but Mark Stoops became the…
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Volleyball Cards stay competitive
Freshman Marlee Grayson bumps up a hit against Shelby Valley earlier this season. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School volleyball dropped four games last week, snapping their three-game winning streak Sept. 12 at Tug Valley. The Lady Cards went head-to-head with the Panthers. The first four…
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Lady Cards roll over Johns Creek
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards improved to 9-5 after a blowout 47-4 win over Johns Creek in a game Sept. 12 at home. Annaleigh Davis and Desirae Gullett continue putting up big numbers for the Cards. Both players started hot and fired in eight and seven in the…
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Mountain Citizen Play of the Week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN BETSY LAYNE — Quarterback Jarred Haney scored the game-winning touchdown Thursday in Martin County Middle School’s road victory over Betsy Layne. Haney broke loose and turned on the jets for a 40-yard touchdown run. This would be the only score of the game as the Cards avenged their earlier loss in…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — Laura Hale of the Martin County High School soccer team continues to rattle off great performances. For her effort last week, she is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Hale is a sophomore for the Cardinals and a powerhouse when it comes to scoring goals. She booted…
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Kermit Buddy League sign-ups
Kermit Buddy League Basketball and Cheerleading sign-ups for ages 4-12 are 4:30-7 p.m. Sept. 26, 27 and 28 and 4:30-7 p.m. Oct. 3, 4 and 5 at the Old Kermit Gym. For more information, call 304-393-3135.
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Eden topples Inez, Louisa East
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Elementary basketball action tipped off in Martin County with Eden getting two big wins over Inez and Louisa East last week. Below is a recap of last week’s action: Inez at Eden Eden hosted Inez to begin county play Sept. 14. Both teams started out cold by exchanging missed…
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Tug Valley holds second annual Hall of Fame induction
BY KYLE LOVERNFOR THE MOUNTIAN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — The second annual Tug Valley Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held before the home football game Sept. 16 with six new inductees receiving the prestigious honor. A “Meet and Greet” reception began the event with a nice crowd of family members and boosters in attendance.…
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Thompson crowned Homecoming Queen
Tug Valley High School senior Cami Thompson was crowned homecoming queen during halftime ceremonies Friday. The Panthers won the game over East Ridge at Bob Brewer Stadium.
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Tug Valley improves to 4-0 with a homecoming game win
Elia rushes for 231 yards and three touchdowns BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — It was a busy Friday for Tug Valley Panther fans as they hosted East Ridge (Ky.). It was the homecoming game and also Hall of Fame weekend. Coach Hady Ford’s squad made the Panther fans drive away happy as they…