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Pope silences critics, Newsome leaves legacy
As Michael Scott famously said, “Well, well, well. How the turntables.” Just a couple of weeks ago, some Kentucky fans were ready to run Mark Pope out of Lexington. The transfer portal was not going the Wildcats’ way, and the social media panic button had been smashed repeatedly. Then Pope delivered. Kentucky landed the biggest…
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Martin County Middle celebrates 11-7 win over Eagles on Eighth Grade Night
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School celebrated Eighth Grade Night with an 11-7 victory over Johnson Central Middle School on May 11 in Inez. The Cardinals came out swinging early and never trailed after building momentum through the first three innings. Martin County held a 3-2 lead at the end…
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Martin County pair completes breakthrough run at state tennis tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — Martin County’s breakthrough tennis season reached its final chapter May 20 as state qualifiers Chloe May and Haruka Kaibori stepped onto Kentucky’s biggest stage at the KHSAA State Tennis Tournament in Ashland, closing a year that rewrote portions of the Lady Cardinals record book. The Martin County doubles…
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Moore answers call to serve with Army National Guard
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — One Lady Cardinal is preparing for her next challenge both on and off the court. Martin County High School basketball player Angelina Moore recently signed a contract to join the Kentucky Army National Guard, taking the next step toward a future built around service, education and helping others.…
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Kirk & Crum Law Office Players of the Week: Tug Valley Panthers baseball
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — The Tug Valley High School baseball team is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Players of the Week. The Panthers put together one of the most memorable postseason runs in recent program history under Coach LeeAnn Blankenship during the Class A Region 4 Tournament. Tug Valley battled through…
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After the Whistle: Moreno keeps the dream alive
You guys want bad news first or good news? Let us go with bad. University of Kentucky head coach Mark Pope struck out on Tyran Stokes. The top recruit chose Kansas and left a gap for the Cats. Now for the good news: Malachi Moreno has withdrawn from the NBA draft and is coming back…
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Tug Valley baseball makes history before regional run ends at Man
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Tug Valley battled through a dramatic run in the Class A Region 4 Baseball Tournament with a walk-off victory over Calhoun County, a no-hit mercy-rule win over Van and two heartbreakers against Man. The Panthers bowed out Friday with a 9-6 loss to Man, finishing the year 18-18 and matching…
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Lady Cards fall in heartbreaking 57th District Tournament walk-off
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — For six and a half innings Monday night, it looked like the Martin County Lady Cardinals were going to keep their season alive. The dugout was loud. The offense was rolling. Every time Paintsville threatened, Martin County answered. But in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Tigers…
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Lady Cards sweep Phelps in regular-season finale
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PHELPS — The Martin County Lady Cardinals closed out the regular season in dominant fashion May 14, sweeping a doubleheader over Phelps on the road. In Game 1, the Lady Cardinals exploded offensively while Alyssa Mullins tossed a shutout in the circle with two strikeouts. Makenna Marcum led the way…
