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<p>Zack Francisco</p>
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. ...
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<p>Submitted Photo</p><p>Greg Maynard is pictured with his catch as he recently won the Yatesville Lake tourney for the Tug Valley Bass Anglers club. He caught five fish for a total of 12.98 pounds.</p>
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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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<p>Kyle Lovern/Daily News</p><p>Mingo Central point guard Austin Banks signed to play basketball with Alderson-Broaddus on Monday morning at the school. Banks is pictured with his parents Gina and Virdell Banks. Standing in the back is Miner&#8217;s coach Brad Napier (right) and Stan Elkins (left), who helped coach Banks while he was at Williamson High School.</p>
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 ...
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Kyle Lovern/Daily News Lady Miner's point guard Chrissy Farmer signed to play basketball with W.Va. State. She is pictured with her parents Darrell and Rebecca Farmer. Standing in the back are Mingo Central coaches David Hanshaw and Julius Hatcher.
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...
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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...
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<p>Pam Surber/Submited Photo</p><p>Kyle Surber is shown hitting a backhand in regional tournament action. Surber made history becoming the first Mingo Central tennis player to qualify for the state tournament which will be played later this week.</p>
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...
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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...
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<p>Kyle Lovern/Daily News</p><p>Belfry catcher Caleb Stanley goes high to catch a throw to home plate as Johnny Miller scores for East Ridge. The Pirates gave up the early lead, but still won the game.</p>
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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Brewer, Newsome decide on UC; Banks to A-B; baseball sectionals
Four local basketball players will be announcing their college choices early next week. It’s hard for me to keep it a secret, so here goes. Tug Valley’s Austin Brewer and Mikey Newsome will be attending the University of Charleston. The official signing ceremonies will be this coming Tuesday at the school. Brewer and Newsome, a pair of first team all-state selections, who led Tug Valley to back-to-back state championships, will announce a...
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<p>Matt Lester</p>
The Dots make point against Miners
Kyle Lovern Sports Editor POCA – The Poca Dots made a strong point against the Mingo Central Miners with a 4-0 and a 19-0 doubleheader sweep on Wednesday at Poca. The Dots led 1-0 heading into the 4 th inning when they tacked on three more runs. Matt Lester had a pair of hits for Mingo Central in the first game. Joe May took the loss on the mound. Ryan Leighton got the win for Poca. Matt Chandler had a double with a pair of RBIs....
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Kentucky & West Virginia girls to face off
Kyle Lovern Sports Editor Many high school female students have been getting all dolled up and attending proms the past few weekends. But, on Saturday night, some of these same girls will lace-up their high tops and hit the hardwood to battle it out as the senior all-stars from southern West Virginia will take on those from eastern Kentucky. Julius “Boo” Hatcher will coach the W.Va. squad, while veteran high school coach Clay Camp...
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Belfry baseball bouncing back from slow start
Logan Copley Guest Column The Belfry Pirate baseball team has started off to a slow start for the 2013 Season. The Pirates, a team that went 25-9 last season and lost 4 players to graduation in 2012 has picked up the pace towards the ending of the season as they seem to have locked in the #1 seed in the 60th District as they ended regular season district play 3-1. Losing to Pike Central 3-4 in mid April and defeating Phelps twice and Pike...
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<p>Greg Adkins/Submitted Photo</p><p>Joe May is shown clubbing one of his two home runs Tuesday night against River View. Mingo Central defeated River View in a game played at Gilbert.</p>
Joe May clubs two homers to lead Miners
Kyle Lovern Sports Editor GILBERT – Mingo Central senior Joe May has been known for his exploits on the football field and even in track. But on Tuesday he showed his best Babe Ruth impersonation when he clubbed a pair home runs to help Mingo Central to a 11-6 win over River View at the Gilbert field. May had four RBIs with the two homers he hit. The feat slightly overshadowed a 4-for-4 day by junior Alex “Booger” Lee who also had...
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Lady Billies pound Panthers to win sectional
By Jerry Fekete Civitas News Service MAN - The Man High School softball team claimed the Class A sectional championship with an easy 17-0 mercy-rule win over Tug Valley on Tuesday night at Man. The Lady Billies, ranked No. 5 in the state in Class A, improved to 18-5 on the season with the win and have advanced to play in next week’s regional semifinals where Man is likely to have a showdown at No. 4 Sherman. Man wo...
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<p>Virginia Mounts/Submitted Photo</p><p>Tug Valley pitcher Jordon Mounts is shown talking to infielder Mikey Newsome during a conference on at the mound in the game against Cross Lanes. Other Panther players are also shown at the meeting.</p>
Tug Valley gets tricky to beat Cross Lanes
Kyle Lovern Sports Editor CROSS LANES – Tug Valley got a little sneaky in their 13-11 win over Cross Lanes Christian. Tug Valley had the lead heading into the bottom of the 7 th inning. Panther hurler Jordon Mounts got one batter to pop up for an out, but walked two batters. With Cross Lanes threatening, coach Jeff Varney brought in relief pitcher Josh Spry. That’s when the fun started. The runner on second base was caught in a...
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