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Bryson Elia knee injury ends high school career
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — It was not how he had hoped his senior year would go. But Tug Valley All-State athlete Bryson Elia suffered a severe knee injury during the Tolsia game, which was more serious than many knew. “When I first hurt my knee, I knew it was serious but…
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Tug Valley’s Smith hurls one-hitter on Senior Night
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Austin Smith fired a one-hitter as Tug Valley downed Van 10-0 on Senior Night at Don Spence Field at Naugatuck, Tuesday, May 6. In a special moment, the senior players played catch with their fathers during warmups. A great idea by first-year head coach LeeAnn Blankenship. All…
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Panthers down Rebels on the diamond
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GLEN HAYES, W.Va. — The Tug Valley baseball team won its third game in a row edging rival Tolsia 6-4 on Friday, April 19 at the Rebels home turf. Tug Valley took a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning and added two more runs in the third frame. They…
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Tug Valley sweeps doubleheader over Van
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers swept the Van Bulldogs in a doubleheader Thursday at the Don Spence Field at Naugatuck. The Panthers won the opener 10-0 and then the nightcap 9-5. In the first game, Hayden Brumfield had two singles to lead TVHS. Gage White, Gavin Fitzpatrick, Dawson…
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Tug Valley baseball field dedicated to former coach, teacher Don Spence
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley High School baseball field at Naugatuck was officially dedicated in memory of beloved coach, principal and county superintendent Don Spence on Thursday, April 17. “Though Don is gone, his contributions will forever live on. Our goal is to honor his memory and contributions to…
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Mingo County PSD gets new director
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — More than 4,500 households in Mingo County have been very frustrated the last few months because of constant water outages. The Mingo County Public Service District (PSD) is responsible for clean water, but leaks in lines and problems with the intake at the water plant located at Naugatuck have…
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Lady Panthers slap down Man
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers downed the Lady Hillbillies of Man 10-0 Wednesday, April 2 at the TVHS field at Naugatuck. Coach Rocky Hall’s squad pounded out 10 hits. Winning pitcher Bailee Hall only allowed one hit to the visitors, had 10 strikeouts and only issued two…
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Tug Valley baseball roundup
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — It has been a tough start for the Tug Valley baseball team, but the team has been competitive under first-year head coach LeeAnn Blankenship. Sherman 3, Tug Valley 2 Tug Valley held a 2-1 lead but lost a tough heart-breaker to Sherman on the road at Seth,…
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Lady Panthers get two wins
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGTACK, W.Va. — The Lady Panthers of Tug Valley won their softball season opener 14-6 over the Van Lady Bulldogs on March 19 in Naugatuck. On Saturday, they edged Shelby Valley 3-2 in eight innings at home. In the opener, Coach Rocky Hall’s squad got home runs from Emma Lackey…
