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Tug Valley crowns Homecoming Queen and King: Kayley and Zach
NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley High School crowned its 2025 Homecoming royalty during halftime of Friday night’s game against Wyoming East. Kayley Richardson received the crown as the 2025 Homecoming Queen, while Zach Richardson was voted Homecoming King by the student body. The ceremony took place at midfield before a packed home crowd celebrating one
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Tug Valley holds Hall of Fame induction
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The 5th Annual Tug Valley High School Hall of Fame (HOF) induction ceremony and dinner was held Friday, Sept. 5, before the Panthers home game with Sherman. A large crowd attended the induction, which honored five former athletes and two former coaches. HOF President Jeff Reynolds was
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Tug downs Sherman after long weather delay; Elia catches lightning in a bottle
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — After a long lightning delay, the Tug Valley and Sherman football game finally got to kick off at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck on Friday night. As the clock approached midnight, Tug Valley left the soggy field with a convincing 51-16 victory. Tug Valley All-State running back
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Tug Valley’s Bryson Elia ready for senior season
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — There is no doubt that Tug Valley High School fans have enjoyed watching Bryson Elia perform on the football field the last three years. Now, as he heads into his senior season, the speedy two-way player is ready to lead the Panthers again. “Knowing it’s my senior year makes
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Tug Valley football schedule changes
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley’s 2025 football schedule has changed due to Huntington St. Joe not being able to field a team. St. Joe has tried the last couple of years to restart a football program after it was dormant for several years. But before the season or practice even
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Tug Valley announces 2025 Hall of Fame class
NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley High School Athletic Hall of Fame and Museum’s board of directors has announced the date of its 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as well as the members of the Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The 2025 Tug Valley High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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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
