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Senior Ashton Davis helps lead Tug Valley
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley defensive end Ashton Davis was among the leaders in the Mountain State in sacks last season as he got to the quarterback 14 times and had 44 tackles, 23 of which were for a loss of yardage. In 2023 on offense, Davis added 221 yards…
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Panthers claw Wildcats
Tug Valley downs Logan 13-6 BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOGAN, W.Va. — It was Friday the 13th but the No. 13 proved to be lucky for Tug Valley. The Panthers improved to 3-0 on the season with a 13-6 win over the Class AA Logan Wildcats at Willis-Nisbet Stadium on Midelburg Island in Logan,…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Bryson Elia
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Bryson Elia is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Tug Valley’s All-Stater rushed for 236 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Panthers offense Friday night in a 33-12 win versus the Sherman Tide. Elia carried the football 35 times as the workhorse out of the…
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Panthers roll back the Tide
Tug downs Sherman 33-12 BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SETH, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers rolled over the Sherman Tide 33-12 on Friday night as they improved to 2-0 on the young season. The road game was close in the first half with Tug Valley only leading 7-6 at halftime. But the Panthers scored 26 points…
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Tug downs Mingo Central in season-opener 14-6
First-ever win over Miners for Panthers BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RED JACKET, W.Va. — The weather was hot and humid with temperatures and a heat index near 100 degrees for the rare Thursday night season opener between visiting Tug Valley at Mingo Central. It was Tug Valley who came away with the win –…
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Versatility helps Tug Valley’s Elia lead Panthers
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — As a sophomore, Tug Valley’s Bryson Elia did about everything but sell popcorn at halftime for the program. He was named to the Class A First Team All-State team as a defensive back. However, with the versatility Elia has shown, he could have very well been placed…
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Tug Valley Athletic Hall of Fame announces Inductees Class of 2024
NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Athletic Hall of Fame and Museum’s board of directors has announced the election of the members of the Class of 2024 Induction Class and its plans for its 2024 Induction Ceremony. The Fourth Tug Valley Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Friday, Oct. 11 at the high…
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Tug Valley hoops team working hard this summer
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — West Virginia Class A state champion Tug Valley has been staying busy with camps and scrimmages this summer. The Panthers staff is taking full advantage of the three-week summer practices now allowed in West Virginia. Tug Valley only loses one starter from last season, graduating senior Buddy Marcum,…
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Lackey, Vance named to Class A Honorable Mention All-State list
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tug Valley seniors Conner Lackey and Julian Vance were both named to the Class A Honorable Mention All-State baseball list by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. The two helped lead the Panthers to a good season this spring. Vance and Lackey both had solid seasons this…
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Tug Valley’s Hall, Muncy named first-team all-state in softball; Wellman honorable mention
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tug Valley’s softball team was well represented on the Class A All-State softball team voted on by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Sophomore Bailee Hall was named to the first-team as a utility player and senior Haleigh Muncy made the first-team all-state as an outfielder. Amelya…