Mingo messenger sports May 22, 2024 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins NAUGATUCK – Spring football kicked off this week at Tug Valley High School as the Panthers hit the gridiron for two weeks of flex day practices. He was also a member of the 1995 Tug Valley playoff football team as well as the first ever sectional champion basketball team at TVHS in 1995. The Lady Bulldogs had a tune-up game on Tuesday night as Burch traveled to Fort Gay and took down the Vikings, 40-10, in a non-county contest. Griffin has signed a contract with the Utah Jazz and Djitte is a former Clemson center and is trying to make an NBA roster as well. Results can be sent via Facebook Messenger. “One of our players, Austin Smith, had flood waters in his home,” she said. Jul 8, 2024 · “Absolutely,” Jones told The Mingo Messenger. Dec 13, 2024 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins TVHS senior Adam Slone (23) looks for room to run in the Panthers' loss to Cameron. The Panthers are set to close out the spring on May 23 with a Seven on Seven scrimmage at Tug Valley's Bob Brewer Stadium. 1. Not only did Williamson High School knock off Northfork, 66-60, in the 1983 Class AA state championship game, closing out a 25-2 season, the Wolfpack also defeated the Blue Demons three times Feb 21, 2025 · The Kermit Middle School boys' basketball team poses for a photo after the Blue Devils beat Williamson, 53-45, on Thursday, Feb. 10 at home against Phelps, Ky. , finished last year with a 7-18 record, as the Miners were eventually ousted 71-49 to Bluefield in the Class AA Region 3 co-championship game, leaving MCHS just one win away from reaching the state Feb 1, 2025 · The Kermit Middle School boys' basketball team avenged an earlier loss at home to defending county champion Williamson by taking down the Wolfpack in a 47-46 thriller on Tuesday night Apr 11, 2024 · HELP US GET THE SCORES: The Mingo Messenger is compiling a weekly Mingo County middle school baseball/softball roundup this spring through the end of the season. 6. Sherman had a good game plan. Our girls pushed the ball well in transition. The last time that happened was back in 2021. Dec 13, 2024 · “We knew that St. “I would like to fight in November again if I can,” said Hall, a 31-year-old featherweight. Eric Griffin and Sidy Djitte have been on campus working out at Believe Sports Academy. It was a state championship season for the 2023-24 Tug Valley High School boys' basketball team. Mar 4, 2025 · White, Mingo Central’s leadoff slap-hitter, ended the season with a . m. With the new “Super Regional” format implemented by the WVSSAC for the 2024-25 season and for the next three seasons, the Miners will have an even tougher climb in the road to Dec 6, 2024 · Several big games are ahead, including home-and-away series with Tucker County, Class AA Logan, 2A county rival Mingo Central, Class A rival Huntington St. ” Major boxing events are no stranger to the Williamson Fieldhouse. We had a few shots that I wished that we could have got. For many years, the old barn hosted the annual Rough 'N Rowdy amateur event. Mingo Central hopes to reverse that trend and get more players involved in the offensive sets. 7 at 8 p. Apr 13, 2024 · Williamson, WV (25661) Today. 16, then went on top of Miner Mountain at the Mingo Central High School gym on Saturday, Jan. 7 seconds left after getting fouled on a three-point shot as he lifted the Mingo Central Miners to a 62-60 win at home over Tolsia on Friday, Dec. The Miners are scheduled to play 15th Region team Lawrence County, Ky. Mounts, a four year letterman for Belfry, finished the 2020 season fifth in team tackles despite playing only seven games with 43. Mar 24, 2025 · Mingo County middle school and softball teams not using the GameChanger app can report game results and statistics to Mingo Messenger Sports Editor Paul Adkins. As the season wore on, Mingo Central seemed to sputter down the stretch, going 4-6 in its last 10 games as its youth and over-reliance on Smith became evident. 8 at 7:30 p. 1 Panthers rout Kentucky teams Mar 15, 2025 · Tug Valley Principal Doug Ward, a former area football coach, talked about the possibility last week in an interview with the Mingo Messenger, noting that the floodwaters caused extensive damage to the football locker room building yet again. Feb 22, 2025 · James Monroe (17-3) and Wyoming East (10-4) are projected to be the one-two teams in Mingo's regional with the Lady Miners third and Summers County possibly fourth. 1-ranked Tug Valley High School boys' basketball team didn't shoot very well in its game at rival Tolsia on Friday, Jan. I thought that we handled the pressure pretty well tonight. Dec 14, 2024 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins HUNTINGTON – It was certainly no Picasso but the Tug Valley High School boys' basketball team will take it. at Williamson against county rival Mingo Central. Oct 30, 2024 · “This is by far the biggest game of the year for us,” Ford told the Mingo Messenger. 3 in the state in Class A, improved to 4-1 on the season with the win and was able to bounce back from a loss to Prestonsburg, Ky. Mar 7, 2025 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins NAUGATUCK – Is there any stopping the Tug Valley Panthers? The Class A No. ” All roads ultimately lead to the Charleston Coliseum and the state tournament for all teams across the Mountain State, and the Lady Miners certainly have that goal. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph Mar 14, 2025 · “I'm very thankful. 18 and took down the Gilbert Lions in a 61-29 blowout during the Mingo Central Showcase. Tug Valley, ranked No. Partly cloudy. Feb 10, 2025 · Sports; Sports Photos; e-Edition; Obituaries; Magazines; Jobs; Arrests; Coal Fields Best 2024; Featured. Feb 13, 2025 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins NAUGATUCK – The Tug Valley High School softball team will be hitting the road this spring for a long away trip. Both were major additions. Joe was going to be a tough team,” Ooten told the Mingo Messenger. , on Friday, Feb. Jan 13, 2025 · The Mingo Central girls' basketball team also is in this year's field for the first time ever. Feb 12, 2021 · The Griffon Indoor Sports Complex also houses a locker room, classrooms, training facilities, office spaces and the team’s weight room. Apr 6, 2025 · HELP US GET THE SCORES: Any Mingo County middle school baseball or softball teams not using GameChanger are urged to send game results and statistics to the Mingo Messenger. May 24, 2024 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins NAUGATUCK – Following last March's thrilling and emotional 35-32 win over Tucker County in the Class A state championship game at the Charleston Coliseum Tug Valley veteran Coach Garland “Rabbit” Thompson was asked about his future. Then on Saturday, Feb. McKneely, the head coach the last two years at Kermit Middle School, replaces legendary Poca Coach Allen Osborne, who retired recently after leading the Dots' program to three state championships and more than 700 wins spanning 44 years. Low 56F. James Monroe beat Mingo Central twice during the regular season by 51-44 and 53-47 scores, while Wyoming East downed MCHS twice as well to the tune of 63-38 and 60-34. . The Panthers, ranked No. Apr 27, 2025 · Tug Valley’s Davis, Mingo’s Smith picked to play in North-South All-Star hoop games; No. Not only that but they also know the game very well. Coaches and/or statisticians are urged to report game results/statistics to Mingo Messenger Sports Writer Paul Adkins via text on Facebook Messenger. , Mingo Central is matched up against Poca in an all-West Virginia game. The win improved the Miners to 2-0 on the young season. The scrimmage was announced on Wednesday. Very cold. It's like a bar room fight,” Mobley told the Mingo Messenger. 2-ranked Tug Valley High School boys' basketball team picked up a signature win on Tuesday night as the Panthers downed the Class AA No. Mar 22, 2024 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins CHARLESTON – It was a sea of Tug Valley black and silver on the Charleston Coliseum floor on Saturday night as the Panthers captured their fourth overall state basketball championship with a 35-32 win over Tucker County in the Class A state title game. 19. “If we can win this one, it's a high possibility that we could have home field advantage for the playoffs. -- Look for more on the Tug Valley boys’ basketball team in next week’s Mingo Messenger sports section. A mix of clouds and sun. ” Sep 10, 2021 · He was the first athlete in Tug Valley High School history to be selected for 1st Team All-State in two sports, and he scored over 1,000 points in his basketball career with Valley. 2 in the state in the Class AA Coaches Poll and the defending state champions, tipped off the 2024-25 season with a hard fought 53-51 win over Huntington St. The Miners, which are scheduled to open up the season on Dec. Dec 10, 2023 · Williamson seventh-grader Ashton Hensley was inadvertently left off the preview on the Wolfpack team in the Dec. Corey Dennison, later this month. The Mingo Central girls' basketball team also is in this year's field for the first time ever. 1-ranked Tug Valley High School boys' basketball team won its sixth straight game and improved to 10-2 on the season as the Panthers coasted to a 67-39 win at No. Apr 4, 2025 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins NEWTOWN – Mingo Central High School football player Aidan Burke is hoping to have a big senior season this fall for the Miners. Apr 18, 2025 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins NAUGATUCK – While Tug’s trio of seniors will be tough to replace, it’s quite apparent with the players coming back, the key reserves and with the JV players coming up, TVHS will be a strong contender to compete for a three-peat in the 2025-26 season. They played a little zone and slowed it down and I figured that's what they were going to do. Smith, Mingo Central High School's super senior guard, surpassed 2,000 points for her career in the Lady Miners' convincing 69-38 win over Summers County at the MCHS gym atop Miner Mountain. Tug's Davis joins 1,000-point club. BREAKING: Mingo Central High School football coach David Jones tells the Mingo Messenger the Hatfield-McCoy Senior Bowl, played from 1996-2013, will be relaunched in the summer of 2025. Results can be sent to Mingo Messenger Sports Editor Paul Adkins. The Lady Panthers are scheduled to play a series of games over Spring Break in late March in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Thank you, Jesus for giving us this opportunity,” Thompson told the Mingo Messenger. The Mingo Messenger will be compiling a weekly middle Jan 28, 2025 · The Wolfpack (8-4) won a pair of games recently over county foes as Williamson routed Burch, 59-25, at home on Thursday, Jan. Mar 9, 2025 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins The Panthers have put together a dominant season this year and that goal is certainly well within Tug's reach. “Every year they are tough. Game Two saw WVU Tech defeat the University of Pikeville, 79-74, in the first collegiate basketball game played at the Williamson Fieldhouse since 1975. Mar 7, 2025 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins NAUGATUCK – When the final buzzer sounded on Wednesday night it was more like a business engagement than a basketball game for the Tug Valley High School girls' basketball team. The Class A No. Aug 19, 2023 · Hall, 1-1 in her pro career and 6-3 overall as an MMA fighter counting her amateur bouts going back to 2018, the Mingo County native hopes to be back in the octagon soon. Dec 20, 2024 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins NEWTOWN – It was a very slow start for the Mingo Central High School girls' basketball team in its home game with Class AA regional opponent Bluefield on Monday night at the MCHS gym, but the Lady Miners soon caught fire and ended up torching the Beavers in a 74-21 blowout win. Malachi Phillips and Caden New tallied six points each. Tug Valley wins state boys' basketball title. Feb 2, 2025 · The Mingo County Middle School Tournament is set for next week at the historic Williamson Fieldhouse with the championship game scheduled to be played on Thursday, Feb. Feb 13, 2025 · The Wolfpack (13-6 overall and 10-1 in county play) were led by Greg Williams and Jackson Jewell who tossed in 15 and 11 points respectively. 13. 1-ranked Tug Valley High School boys' basketball team notched a statement win, improved to 20-2 on the season and won its 16th straight game with Tuesday night's convincing 83-64 victory over Class AA No. Feb 21, 2025 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins NEWTOWN – Last Friday was Valentine's Day, but it was also Addie Smith's night. “All four of these girls have been a blessing to the team. “I thought our kids played very well tonight defensively. Jan 3, 2025 · As we head into the new year of 2025 let's look back to 2024 and the top Mingo County sports stories of the year as picked by the Mingo Messenger sports staff. Feb 28, 2025 · “We will clean it and play as soon as we can,” Blankenship told the Mingo Messenger. 294 batting average as she was 20 for 68 last spring. Game results can be sent via Facebook Messenger. ” A win on Friday over the Renegades would be the fourth against a higher classified opponent. “Josh Endicott is a former assistant coach,” Jones said. Mingo Messenger 2h󰞋󱟠 Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College will be hosting what officials are calling “a new program celebration,” as well as a formal meet and greet with the college system’s new president, Dr. 6 Lady Panthers notch pair of wins as sectional tourney nears 5 days ago · Sports Mingo Central hammers Jenkins in 18-1 rout, falls to East NEWTOWN – Wyoming East’s Miken Smyth fired a no-hitter as he led the Warriors to a 14-0 mercy-shortened win at Mingo Central on Saturday, April 19. Dec 7, 2024 · NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central High School boys' basketball team is looking for improvement this season. I thought our kids played very well. 31, but the Panthers still came away with a convincing 64-45 win over the Rebels at Tolsia High School's Rebel Arena at Aug 11, 2017 · Believe Sports Academy has had some of the best young basketball talent in the country working out on the campus this summer. “We are going to miss our seniors. Mingo Messenger 4d󰞋󱟠 NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central High School softball team improved to 5-10 on the season with Tuesday’s 8-4 win over Tolsia at the MCHS softball field atop Miner Mountain. 2 at 5 p. 1 Panthers roll over Tide, take down 2A Catholic; Middle school basketball: Kermit boys top Wolfpack, 47-46; Lady Bulldogs hungry for another county title; ARH dedicates acute stroke-ready center Nov 12, 2022 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central High School girls’ basketball team hit the hardwood this week and began its “season of optimism. Oh definitely,” Mingo Central Coach Patrick Cline told The Mingo Messenger in an interview at the end of last season. Feb 15, 2025 · “There is no time to size up your opponent. “It's a night of unrivaled action and we are going to make history. 1 edition of the Mingo Messenger sports section. ” Blankenship said the flooding affected some of her players’ homes. Joe at the Cam Feb 7, 2025 · Mingo man charged with giving false information to Workers’ Comp; Mingo BOE opts not to renew superintendent’s contract; No. Nov 29, 2024 · Not enough supporting crew was able to step up and the Lady Miners ended up retracting a bit. 13 in the Mingo County Middle School championship game at the Williamson Fieldhouse. “We are just focused on our students and their overall health and well being at this time. , last Jan 24, 2025 · Grievance manager addresses alleged accusations at Mingo BOE; Mingo County man sentenced to 10 years in federal child porn case; BOE: Inclement weather forces adjustments to school calendar; Trip to Tennessee highlights Tug's 2025 softball schedule; Wolfpack, Blue Devils reach county boys' championship game; No. 3-rated Logan Wildcats in a 72-65 thriller at Logan's Willie Akers Arena. “They are two wonderful guys and two wonderful leaders. 4 Logan in the regular 4 days ago · Mingo Messenger photos by Heather Wolford Apr 28, 2025 A total of 75 individuals participated in the Cause for Paws 5K/1 Mile Walk event at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s Williamson campus on April. 10 in the regular season finale at Bradshaw. Joe, old Class A sectional rivals Tolsia and Sherman and Kentucky team Pike Central, which was a late replacement for 2A Westside. ” Endicott will be Mingo Central's quarterbacks coach, while Clark will be the wide receivers coach. Burke, the Miners’ athletic wide receiver and safety, is getting interest from some big schools. Tug Valley's Ashton Davis (13) and Brady Brewer (2) bring down the Cameron ball carrier in last week's game. Dec 24, 2024 · MINGO CENTRAL 62, TOLSIA 60: Caden Porter hit 2 of 3 free throws with 7. Jul 6, 2024 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central High School boys' basketball team hopes to turn the corner next season but it won't be easy. Sep 3, 2024 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins The WVSSAC has been making a lot of changes lately – the move to a four class system in many sports, implementing a Super Regional format for basketball for the upcoming 2024-25 season and also making last minute tweaks to high school football with the dropping down of 22 teams in classification. 20 hours ago · TUG VALLEY 8, MINGO CENTRAL 7: Tug Valley made it a split with county rival Mingo Central as the Panthers traveled to Miner Mountain on Friday, April 25 and came away with an 8-7 victory to avenge a 3-1 loss at home just three days before. Mingo Messenger photo by Mar 14, 2025 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins CHARLESTON – After last season's 6-19 rebuilding year you would think the Tug Valley High School girls' basketball team is just happy to make it to this week's state tournament. Mar 2, 2025 · By Paul Adkins Sports Writer; Mar 2, 2025 Mar 2, 2025 and he used to be Tug Valley’s baseball coach,” Blankenship told the Mingo Messenger in a previous Dec 2, 2022 · TVHS is slated to play its final preseason game on Friday, Dec. Dec 27, 2024 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins The rematch was Game One of a rare high school/college doubleheader at the fieldhouse, dubbed as the Coalfields Legends Classic. Counting last year's 22-6 season, the Panthers have gone 42-8 over the last two seasons – an 84 percent winning percentage. High 26F. The game pitted the top senior players from southern West Virginia against those from eastern Kentucky and was played at Matewan and later Mingo Central's Buck Feb 13, 2025 · WILLIAMSON – The Burch and Gilbert middle school girls' basketball teams advanced to the Thursday, Feb. They are well coached and we knew that it was going to be a battle. 6 Mingo County Championship Game after the Lady Bulldogs and Lady Lions recorded semifinal round wins on Tuesday night at the Williamson Fieldhouse. Aug 14, 2022 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins WILLIAMSON – The Williamson Wolfpack were Northfork High School's worst enemy during the 1982-83 basketball season. CRUM 59, BURCH 20: The Burch boys lost 59-20 at Crum on Friday, Dec. Williamson, WV (25661) Today. 9 Sherman on Tuesday night at Seth. Feb 3, 2025 · Both the Mingo Central High School and Tug Valley High School boys' basketball teams are set to play two games each in the tourney. Jan 25, 2025 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins LOGAN – The Class A No. Dec 21, 2024 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins The Tug Valley High School girls' basketball team continued their hot start to the 2024-25 season with Monday night's 59-34 win at Class AA Westside. Feb 1, 2025 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins SETH – The Class A No. Nov 16, 2024 · Tug’s Davis signs with UC; Mingo’s Smith inks with WVU Tech; Former Pike, KY, fire chief sentenced to year in COVID-19 fraud; Obituaries April 18, 2024; Mingo teacher charged with having inappropriate relationship with student Feb 14, 2025 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins BRADSHAW – The Tug Valley High School girls' basketball team remained red hot as the Lady Panthers thrashed River View, 72-39, on Monday, Feb. Winds light and variable. Feb 9, 2025 · Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins GLENHAYES – It just wasn't Tug Valley's night. 1 in the season opener. It’s pretty much gutted, Ward said. The roster submitted to The Mingo Messenger by WMS did not have Hensley's name listed. Mingo Messenger photo by Paul Adkins Jul 2, 2024 · Michael “MJ” McKneely has an exciting new gig. havx rvkm mnoyxx etkp hwoi qlkxz idut esrw pvsnw cqqti imfxnx pzsu revmih wwvov tevhu