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Kermit’s 1975 state champs brought pride to community
BY KYLE LOVERNFOR THE CITIZEN The 1975 Kermit Blue Devils state championship squad is pictured above along with the cheerleaders. The team was coached by the late John Preece. The Kermit Blue Devils brought home their second Class A state championship trophy back in 1975, and that squad is still talked about fondly among locals…
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Easter egg hunts
Easter egg hunts are set for Martin County and Kermit. Various organizations are hosting. Kermit’s egg hunt is April 3 starting at 2 p.m. at Kermit Park. ABLE Families is organizing the event. The egg hunt in Inez starts at 11 a.m. April 16 on Main Street. Inez First Baptist is hosting. Pigeon Roost Community…
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Kermit’s high-scoring offense led to first-ever state title in 1964
BY KYLE LOVERNFOR THE CITIZEN KERMIT — Kermit High School won its first-ever West Virginia Class A state basketball championship in 1964 — and it did so with five starters averaging double figures and a high-scoring offense. The Blue Devils, coached by the late Boyce Preece, scored over 100 points in games seven times, and…
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