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Tug Valley edged by Independence
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN COAL CITY, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers lost a close game to the Patriots of Independence High School 66-64 Friday night in Coal City. The game was originally scheduled for Saturday night, but was moved up to Friday due to predicted winter weather and possible snowfall across the state.…
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Martin County routs Breathitt County, advances to All ‘A’ Elite Eight
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN OWENSBORO — Martin County (12-5) looked right at home under the bright lights of the All “A” State Tournament at the Owensboro Sportscenter. The Cardinals turned steals into runouts and rolled past Breathitt County (11-8) 93-65 Thursday in the first round. With the win, Martin County advances to the Elite Eight…
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Tug Valley falls to Wyoming East
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NEW RICHMOND, W.Va. — For the second time this season, Wyoming East, the Class AA No. 2-ranked team in the state, defeated Tug Valley. This time it was on the road as the Panthers fell 69-57 in Wyoming County. Tug Valley lost to the Warriors at home earlier in the…
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Martin County: Back-to-back All ‘A’ regional champs
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County (10-5) came out firing on all cylinders and stayed red-hot on the way to another 15th Region All “A” championship – the second in a row. The Cards hit one long-range dagger after another and finished with 14 3-pointers on their way to a 75-54 win over…
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Kirk & Crum Law Firm Players of the Week: Martin County Cardinals
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School Cardinals are the Kirk & Crum Law Firm Players of the Week. The Cardinals captured the 15th Region All “A” championship with a 75-54 win over Pikeville Monday night. They will head to the state tournament for the second year in a row. Martin…
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Martin County battles past Belfry in All ‘A’ OT
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Braxton Keathley joined the 2,500-point club in a big way Friday night. The two-way guard buried an ice-cold 3-ball as time expired in overtime to lift Martin County (9-5) past Belfry (9-5) 81-78 at Appalachian Wireless Arena. The Cardinals are heading back to the 15th Region All “A” championship…
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Tug Valley Panthers trap Beavers 74-54
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley turned up the defense and turned the game around as they downed visiting Bluefield 74-54 Friday night at the TVHS gym. The Panthers came into the game ranked No. 1 in Class A in the Mountain State, while Bluefield was ranked No. 4 in Class AA. Bluefield…
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Martin County rallies past Paintsville in All ‘A’ opener
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Braxton Keathley erupted for 27 second-half points and Devan Maynard delivered a dominant double-double as Martin County mounted a furious comeback from a double-digit deficit. The Cardinals closed strong to defeat rival Paintsville 72-63 Monday night in the opening round of the 15th Region All ‘A’ Classic at Appalachian…
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Three Cardinals serve double-doubles to handle Virginia High 75-45
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BRISTOL, Va. — Bryson Dials, Devan Maynard and Braxton Keathley served double-doubles as Martin County handled Virginia High 75-45 on Dec. 29. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ squad got it done on both ends, shooting 50.8% from the floor (30 of 59) while knocking down 12 3-pointers. Martin County cleaned up the…
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Tug Valley edges Tucker County in thriller rematch on the road
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PARSONS, W.Va. — Tug Valley squeezed by home-standing Tucker County 66-65 to pull out a big road victory Saturday afternoon. The game was a rivalry and rematch of the last two Class A state championship games, each won by the Panthers. Tug Valley was 4-1 and ranked No. 1 in…
