Panthers Hold On To Beat Plucky Wayne Squad

The Tug Valley Panthers (4-0) jumped on top early and then held off a furious rally as they defeated the Wayne Pioneers (2-6), 63-54, on Saturday in the Kaydence Maynard Christmas Tournament at Tug Valley High School in Naugatuck. The Panthers jumped out of the gate early, taking a 6-0 lead within the first minute […]

Panthers Roll Past Irish

The Tug Valley Panthers jumped ahead early and never let up as they defeated the Huntington St Joe Fighting Irish, 74-54, on Friday in the 2nd Annual Kaydence Maynard Christmas Tournament at Tug Valley High School in Naugatuck. The Panthers (3-0) hopped out to a 17-10 lead behind nine first quarter points from Kaden Hale. […]

Tug Valley Hammers Rival Tolsia

The 5th ranked (Class A) Tug Valley Panthers jumped on top early and never relented as they picked up a 75-46 win over the rival Tolsia Rebels on Friday at Tolsia High School. The Panthers (2-0) jumped all over the Rebels (2-2) in the opening quarter, jumping out to a 25-11 lead. Ashton Davis had […]

Tug Valley Runs Past Westside In Season Opener

The 4th ranked (Class A) Tug Valley Panthers flexed their muscle on Friday in a 78-51 season opening win over the Westside Renegades on Friday in Naugatuck. The Panthers (1-0) jumped out of the gate quickly, taking a 22-10 lead in the opening period. The advantage grew to 48-15 at the intermission after Tug Valley […]

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 […]