Belfry releases 2013 football schedule Kyle Lovern
Sports Editor
GOODY, Ky. – The Belfry Pirate football team will be putting some miles on the buses this year as they head to Knoxville, Tennessee and to Pulaski County in south central Kentucky.
Coach Philip Haywood released the schedule on Friday after finalizing contracts with the last couple of schools on the slate.
Belfry will open the season as usual in the Pike County Bowl at home hosting Somerset, Ky.
Then the...
Panthers lose to Hillbillies in sectional opener Kyle Lovern
Sports Editor
MAN – The Tug Valley Panthers lost to the Man Hillbillies 7-1 in Class A sectional tournament play on Thursday at Dr. Juan Nordelo Field in Man.
The Panthers only manager four hits in the game. One each by Trevin Horn, David Runyon, Tyler Estepp and Phillip Lucas. Estepp scored the only run for TVHS.
Tug Valley actually took a 1-0 lead in the top of the 2 nd inning, but Man went ahead 3-1 in the bottom o...
Prestonsburg Blackcats nip Belfry Pirates 4-3 Kyle Lovern
Sports Editor
PRESTONSBUR, Ky. – The Belfry Pirates lost another close game on the road at Prestonsburg falling 4-3 on Thursday evening.
The Blackcats held a 4-0 lead heading into the final inning when Belfry rallied for three runs, but that is all they could muster and lost another heartbreaker.
In the top of the 7th inning, with one out, Belfry’s Zack Francisco singled to right field and then Reed Williamson walked. ...
Tug Valley Bass Anglers Yatesville Lake Tournament LOUISA, Ky. - On May 5 the Tug Valley Bass Anglers held its third tournament of the 2013 season on Yatesville Lake. There was a great turn out, 29 anglers competed in the event.
Greg Maynard was the winner of the event. Yatessville Lake was at full pool and the water was clear to slightly stained everywhere on the lake except the backend where it was stained with a temperature of 65 degrees. Weather for the tournament was...
Road Runners Club looking for volunteers The Tug Valley Road Runners Club is looking for volunteers for this year’s 14th Annual Hatfield-McCoy Marathon to help with the 26 water stations throughout the race course on June 8th.
This year, we have decided that 500 dollars in prize money will go out for rewards on best decorated water stops. Dress up, play music whatever to encourage and entertain runners. This is a great addition to this year’s race! Starting May 9th, The Tug ...
Tug Valley may join a new Class A conference The Tug Valley Panther athletic teams may be joining a new Class A conference.
Head football coach Tony Clusky, who has been serving as the school’s Athletic Director, recently attended a meeting about the proposed conference.
Clusky said some of the schools that are interested in forming the new Single A conference are Buffalo of Putnam, Man, Van and Sherman.
The talks are just in the preliminary stages. No name has been selected for t...
Relay for Life 5-K race to raise funds Kyle Lovern
Sports Editor
The Tug Valley Road Runners Club and ARH will sponsor a 5-K run/walk to raise funds for Relay for Life on Saturday, May 18, starting at 9 a.m. at Southern W.Va. Community and Technical College.
The theme for the 5-K is “Let’s Wipe Out Cancer.”
Pre-registration will start at 7 a.m. and stop at 8:45 a.m. Runners are encouraged to come early to register and not wait until the last minute. They can also pre-r...
Williamson Fieldhouse to be open for recreation There is good news for those who might want to shoot a little hoops in the historic Williamson Fieldhouse. Starting on May l3 it will be open to the general public for recreational basketball purposes.
Scheduled times are available and walk-ins will be accepted based on availability. They will open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m.
Contact Lori Phillips at 304-235-3860 or 606-625-0966 for scheduling and pricing information. All p...
Brewer, Newsome sign with University of Charleston Kyle Lovern
Sports Editor
NAUGATUCK – Tug Valley’s Austin Brewer and Mikey Newsome have played basketball together since they were 5-years old.
Now the two seniors have decided to attend the same college and continue their exploits on the hardwood.
Both signed letters of intent to attend the University of Charleston in a ceremony held in the school auditorium on Tuesday afternoon.
The two all-state performers helped lead the Pan...
Mingo’s Austin Banks signs with Alderson-Broaddus Kyle Lovern
Sports Editor
Mingo Central all-state guard Austin Banks is heading to Alderson-Broaddus to further his education and to play basketball.
The 5-10 guard was a third team Class AA All-State player this past season for coach Brad Napier’s squad. He was also a first team Daily News All-State player the past two seasons.
Banks averaged 17 points, eight assists, five rebounds and three steals a game for the Miners.
Banks ...
Chrissy Farmer signs to play hoops at W.Va. State Kyle Lovern
Sports Editor
Mingo Central senior Chrissy Farmer has signed with West Virginia State to play basketball and continue her education.
“I was a little nervous about making my decision,” Farmer said. “But, I’m sure I made the right choice. State will be like a second home.”
Farmer also received interest from Rio Grande (Ohio), Concord and the University of Pikeville.
“My parents are glad because it’s close to home,” Far...
Consol Energy WV-KY All-Star Games successful Kyle Lovern
Sports Editor
RED JACKET – What is to become an annual event the first-ever Consol Energy WV-KY All-Star basketball games were played at Mingo Central High School on Saturday night.
In the first game between the ladies, things started out rather close. At halftime Kentucky held a 42-37 lead. But eventually the Kentucky squad took charge and defeated the women from West Virginia 83-66.
In the nightcap the men from the M...
Mingo Central tennis player Kyle Surber makes history Kyle Lovern
Sports Editor
PARKERSBURG – Mingo Central tennis player Kyle Surber made history on Friday with his play in the regional tournament at Parkersburg by advancing to the state tournament. He becomes the first tennis player from the new consolidated school to make it to the state tourney.
“The singles matches were ones that we came away with one player going to the state,” said coach Julius “Boo” Hatcher. “Honestly, it could...
Mingo Central track team in conference meet Kyle Lovern
Sports Editor
POCA – The Mingo Central track team competed in the Cardinal Conference meet on Thursday held at Poca High school.
The young team, only in its second season of competition, competed very well.
“I thought this was the worst performance we had all year for our relay team and we still did okay,” said MCHS track coach Brad Webb. “We had a bad handoff and sluggish performances only because we have a few guys t...
Pirates fight off Warriors 6-2 Kyle Lovern
Sports Editor
GOODY, Ky. – The Belfry Pirates fought off the East Ridge Warriors 6-2 in baseball action on Thursday evening at the BHS field.
East Ridge took a 1-0 lead in the 1 st inning. The rally could have gotten more runs for East Ridge, but poor base running cost them.
In the top of the 1 st inning, Zack Ratliff led off with single to center, but was picked off at second base as pitcher Sean Hurley threw to fir...
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