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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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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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Martin County rains 3s, rolls past Paintsville to advance to 57th District championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County’s lights-out shooting from beyond the arc proved too much for Paintsville in the opening round of the 57th District Tournament. The Cardinals defeated the Tigers 77-63 to advance to the championship game Thursday against Johnson Central. The energy was high Tuesday night in the Magoffin County
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Tug Valley wins clash of state champions
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Class A No. 2-ranked and defending state champion Tug Valley Panthers defeated Charleston Catholic, the Class AA No. 7 and defending state champion, 68-58 at the TVHS gym Thursday night. Charleston Catholic led 21-18 after the first quarter of play. After turning up the defense, Tug
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Tug Valley Panthers out-claw Logan Wildcats
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOGAN, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers out-clawed the Logan Wildcats 72-65 on a cold Tuesday night, Jan. 21 at Willie Akers Arena in Logan. Both teams came out as cold as the temperatures were on this extremely cold winter night. Each team came out with full-court pressure, which caused some of
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Tug Valley beats county rival Mingo Central
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RED JACKET, W.Va. — The Miners of Mingo Central were just no match for their county rival Tug Valley Panthers on Saturday night at the MCHS gym. The No. 2 ranked Class A Panthers downed the Class AA Miners 70-54. The Panthers jumped out to an 8-0 lead thanks to
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Tug Valley collars Van Bulldogs
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — It was extremely cold outside, but the Tug Valley Panthers heated things up inside the TVHS gym with an 87-43 win Jan. 14 at Naugatuck. Several players saw varsity action and 11 got into the scoring column for Coach Garland “Rabbit” Thompson’s squad. Coach Thompson said he was excited
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Tug Valley swats Yellowjackets 77-64
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOGAN, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers swatted the Williamstown Yellowjackets 77-64 in the Willie Akers Classic played Friday at the Logan Memorial Fieldhouse. Tug Valley coach Garland “Rabbit” Thompson’s team came out with a full-court press and took an early 10-2 lead. Class AA Williamstown, ranked No. 3 in the state,
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Martin County claims second place in Tampa Bay tourney
Watts named all-tournament BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — The Cardinals made their way into the championship match on Dec. 30 in the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational. They fell short 69-67 to the Everglades out of Miramar, Florida. Parker Watts recorded a double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Peyton Davis shot
