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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…
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Tug Valley shoots down Tolsia Rebels
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers continued their early season winning streak with a decisive 79-52 victory over regional rival Tolsia on Friday, Dec. 20. The Panthers raced out to a 17-8 lead after one quarter and led 36-18 at the half. Tug Valley continued their dominance in the…
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Tug Valley wins in OT over Pike Central
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers defeated the Pike County Central Hawks 67-64 in a hard-fought overtime thriller in the Coalfields Legends Classic. The two teams battled at the historic Williamson Fieldhouse on Thursday, Dec. 19. “We were a little lucky to pull that one out,” said TV head…
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Lady Panthers down Westside 59-34
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CLEAR FORK, W.Va. — The Lady Panthers of Tug Valley improved to 4-1 on the season with a 59-34 win over Class AA Westside on Monday, Dec. 16. Tug Valley came into the game ranked No. 7 in the Coaches Poll. The Lady Panthers jumped out to a 19-3 first-quarter lead and…
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Tug Valley places several on Class A All-State teams
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Tug Valley was well represented on the Class A All-State football teams voted on by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Eight players earned All-State honors, which is one more than last year. Five Panthers were named to the first team, which is another school record. Two were named to…
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Tug Valley edges St. Joe to win regular-season opener
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers started defense of their Class A state championship with a tough 53-51 win over St. Joseph of Huntington on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Cam Henderson Center, the home of the Marshall Thundering Herd. The two squads battled to a 9-9 tie after…
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