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Panthers roll to pair of wins
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley continued its winning ways as the Panthers rolled over the Sherman Tide 88-46 Saturday night at the TVHS gym in Naugatuck. The Panthers clawed out to a 31-7 lead after one quarter and led 53-21 heading into the dressing room at the half. Kaden Hale…
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Panthers claw Miners in battle of Mingo County
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RED JACKET, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers clawed the Mingo Central Miners 67-38 Tuesday night at the MCHS gym in the battle for bragging rights in Mingo County. Tug Valley jumped out to a 20-14 lead after one quarter. The Panthers led 35-18 at the half in front of…
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Lady Panthers nip by Tolsia, fall to Tucker County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT NAUGATUCK, W.Va — The Tolsia Lady Rebels edged the Lady Panthers of Tug Valley 46-45 at the TVHS gym Jan. 9. Haven Deskins led Tug Valley with 21 points, while Bailee Hall added 15. Later in the week the Lady Panthers fell to Tucker County 56-42. Hall led the way with 21…
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Tug Valley splits two games in Willie Akers Classic at Logan
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOGAN, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers had an exciting weekend in the Willie Akers Classic tournament played at the Logan Memorial Fieldhouse on Middelburg Island in Logan. Tug 69, Logan 68 (OT) Panthers junior forward Kaden Hale hit two free throws with 8 seconds left on the game clock in overtime…
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Tug Valley downs West Logan Christian
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — The Tug Valley Panthers started the new year off on the right foot with a 72-52 win over the West Logan Christian Warriors on Tuesday at their home gym in Naugatuck. Coach Garland “Rabbit” Thompson’s Panthers improved to 5-0 on the young season with the 20-point win. TVHS…
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Lady Panthers fall to Shelby Valley
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — The Tug Valley girls basketball team suffered a tough loss to Shelby Valley 49-33 Tuesday night. Shelby Valley (8-2) built their lead up to 12 points in the second quarter, but two baskets from Bailee Hall and a corner three from Haven Deskins helped the Panthers trim the…
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Tug Valley wins pair in Christmas tournament
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — The Tug Valley Panthers won a pair of games in the Kaydence Maynard Memorial Christmas Tournament, which was hosted and played at their home gym in Naugatuck. Tug Valley went into the weekend ranked No. 5 in Class A in both the AP and Coaches Polls. Tug Valley…
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Tug Valley tops rival Tolsia
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GLENHAYES, W.Va. — Tug Valley went on the road and defeated rival Tolsia 75-46 at Rebel Arena in Wayne County. Sophomore point guard Braydun Ferris led the Panthers (2-0) with 25 points and dished out five assists. Junior forward Ashton Davis added 22 points, including five 3-pointers and two rare…
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Tug Valley to remain in Class A in West Virginia
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Tug Valley High School will remain in Class Single A in West Virginia. The new classifications were released Dec. 20 by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission. Five WVSSAC sports will expand from three classes to four starting in the 2024-2025 academic year. Final approval came from the WVSSAC…
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Tug Valley opens season with win
Panthers run past visiting Westside BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers got their season started in the right direction with an impressive 78-51 win over Westside Friday night at the TVHS home gym in Naugatuck. Tug Valley jumped out to a 22-10 first-quarter lead and outscored the Renegades 26-5…