Softball 12U All-Stars battle in Cal Ripken tournament
The 2026 Martin County Softball 12U All-Stars gather for a picture June 26 during the District 3 tournament in Johnson County. From left (top row) Coach Mandy Dials, Sarah McCoy, Alicemae Gilkey, Kentley Marcum, Lydia Perry, Rylie Parks, Carolyn Dalton, Gabby Mann, Harper Howell, Coach Dustin Dials, (bottom row) Kaylee Runyon, Lylyann Endicott, Hope Dials and Arielle Jude.(Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN
PAINTSVILLE — The Martin County 12U softball All-Stars competed in the District 3 tournament over the weekend at Johnson Central.
All-Star Hope Dials flies into home June 26 at Johnson Central in the District 3 Cal Ripken tournament. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)
Martin County opened tournament play June 26 against Pikeville and fell 12-2.
Martin County 12U All-Star pitcher Sarah McCoy in her windup June 26 in Paintsville. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)
Kentley Marcum and Hope Dials scored Martin County’s two runs. Alicemae Gilkey singled, and Gabby Mann added a hit for Martin County.
Martin County 12U All-Star Arielle Jude swings at the plate in the first round of the District 3 tournament Friday night at Johnson Central. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)
Marcum drew two walks, and Sarah McCoy also worked two walks. Lylyann Endicott was hit by a pitch. Kaylee Runyon and Carolyn Dalton each drew a walk.
12U All-Star Alicemae Gilkey catches a throw at first to get the Pikeville runner out in the District 3 Cal Ripken tournament June 26 in Paintsville. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)
Martin County returned to action Saturday against Belfry in the second round. The All-Stars fell to the Pirates to bring their tournament run to a close. No stats were available for the matchup.
12U Softball All-Star Harper Howell catches a throw down with a Belfry runner sliding into second base Friday night. Hope Dials backs her up during the District 3 tournament in Johnson County. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)
