Tug Valley Runs Past Lady Billies

The Tug Valley Lady Panthers moved their record to 2-0 on the season as they won on the road against the Man Lady Billies, 51-22, on Monday. The Lady Panthers jumped out early, taking an 18-4 lead after the first period. Tug Valley increased its lead to 36-10 at the half. The Lady Panthers held […]
Lady Panthers Claw Cross Lanes Christian In Season Opener

The Tug Valley Lady Panthers jumped out of the gate early and never looked back as the rolled past Cross Lanes Christian, 60-23, on Thursday in Naugatuck. Tug Valley wasted no time jumping out early, hammering Cross Lanes Christian from the opening tip and taking a 21-2 lead after the first period. The advantage grew […]
BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Tug Valley Panthers

BOYS KEY LOSSES: Parker Davis, Johnathan Wagoner, Joey Gollihue (Transfer)KEY RETURNERS: Buddy Marcum, Ashton Davis, Braydun Ferris The Tug Valley Panthers finished last season with a 23-4 record while reaching the second Class A state semifinals. Even after a few key departures, Tug Valley head coach Garland “Rabbit” Thompson still has quite a bit left […]
Tug Valley’s Season Ends At Tucker County

The 7th seed (Class A) Tug Valley Panthers saw their season come to an end in a 42-0 loss at the 2nd seed Tucker County Mountain Lions on Saturday in Parsons. The Panthers (9-3) held close for a bit, but Tucker County (12-0) pulled away in the second half. Bryson Elia completed 3-of-10 passes for […]
West Virginia Playoff Preview: Panthers Travel To Undefeated Tucker County

The 7th seed (Class A) Tug Valley Panthers hit the road for the long trip to take on the 2nd seed Tucker County Mountain Lions on Saturday in the second round of the West Virginia State Championship Playoffs. The Panthers (9-2) knocked off 10th seed Tyler Consolidated, 28-26, in the opening round. Bryson Elia handled […]
Pikeville Defense Firing On All Cylinders

The Pikeville Panther defense has been peaking at the right time and wrecking opponents as they seek to win a state title. The Panthers have only allowed 35 points over the last 5 games and dispatched of Williamsburg, 42-0, in the first round of the playoffs and have been playing lights out under defensive coordinator […]
Panthers Hold On Against Tyler Consolidated To Advance To Second Round, 28-26

The 7th seed (Class A) Tug Valley Panthers jumped out to a huge lead in the first half and then held on down the stretch to pick up a 28-26 win the first round of the playoffs on Friday at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck. The Panthers (9-2) jumped on top early when Adam Slone […]
West Virginia Playoff Preview: Panthers Look To Claw Knights

The 7th seed (Class A) Tug Valley Panthers open up their postseason run on Friday when they take on the 10th seed Tyler Consolidated Knights at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck. For the Panthers (8-2), Bryson Elia will start his third-consecutive game at the quarterback position in place of the injured Preston May. Elia has […]
Panthers Earn Home Playoff Game In 46-6 Win Over Van

The Tug Valley Panthers locked up the 7th seed (Class A) in West Virginia playoffs with a 46-6 drubbing of Van on Friday at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck. The Panthers (8-2) jumped on the scoreboard first when Adam Slone scored on a 6-yard run for a 6-0 lead. Tug Valley added to its advantage […]
Friday Night Football Preview: Tug Valley Looks To Take Down Bulldogs And Earn Home Playoff Game

The 8th ranked (Class A) Tug Valley Panthers hope earn an opening round playoff game at home, but standing in their way is the Van Bulldogs. Tug Valley (7-2) will enter the contest without starting quarterback Preston May. May missed last week’s 22-21 loss at Man with an injury. Bryson Elia handled the quarterback duties […]