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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 Lady Panthers win three games
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Tug Valley Lady Panthers swept three games this past week defeating Tolsia at home, Ripley on the road and River View at the Williamson Fieldhouse. Tug Valley 60, River View 33 WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – After a slow start, the Tug Valley Lady Panthers downed River View 60-33 in a…
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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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No. 2 Tucker County edges No. 1 Tug Valley in OT
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HAMBLETON, W.Va. — In a battle of two of the state’s top Class A teams, No. 2-ranked Tucker County edged No. 1 Tug Valley 65-63 in overtime Saturday afternoon. The last couple of seasons these two powerhouse programs have had some great battles on the hardwood and it looks like…
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Lady Panthers open 2025 with three wins in a row
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Lady Panthers of Tug Valley recorded three wins in a row on the first weekend of the New Year. They rolled over the Van Lady Bulldogs 77-13 Thursday (Jan. 2) in a makeup game at home. On Friday (Jan. 3) the ladies out-shot Man for a 58-20 victory on…
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Tug Valley hosts Kaydence Maynard Memorial Classic
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers hosted the third annual Kaydence Maynard Memorial Classic, defeating Calvary Baptist 71-63 Friday before losing a buzzer-beater in the finale Saturday to Phelps 59-57. Tug Valley 71, Calvary Baptist 63 Braydun Ferris scored seven and Carson Newsome six in the first quarter to help Coach…
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Lady Panthers crush Hillbillies 68-13
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Lady Panthers played the Man Lady Hillbillies in the annual Kaydence Maynard Memorial Classic at the TVHS gym on Friday, Dec. 27. Tug Valley, ranked No. 3 in Class A, crushed Man 68-13. The Lady Panthers led 60-7 at halftime and cruised in the second half. Kenzie Browning…