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Lady Cards drop close one to Magoffin
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Lady Cards softball team dropped a nail-biter in the final inning at Magoffin County 4-3 on April 29. Paintsville took the district matchup on May 1 with a 9-0 win. Martin County sits at 8-10 overall on the season and 5-5 in the 15th Region. Hitting at…
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Tug Valley plays well in Hillbilly Days tourney
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers had a good showing in the Hillbilly Days Tournament held in Pikeville this past weekend. They went 2-2 against some top-notch talent. Tug 8, Pike Cent 2 The Lady Panthers defeated the Lady Hawks on Friday, April 25. Tug Valley only had two…
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MCMS honors eighth graders
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School celebrated their eighth graders on Thursday night in Inez. Ally McGinnis, Bri Muncy, Christal Hinkle, Laken Blevins, Annabelle Gess, and Haileigh Smith were honored in a ceremony before the Cards took on Williamson. The Cards fell in an early hole before falling 12-3 to…
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Players of the Week: Hinkle and Stacy
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Zoie Hinkle and Chase Stacy are Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week. Hinkle had an outstanding performance on the mound against Magoffin County. She pitched all six innings tossing 75 pitches. She struck out 10 Hornet batters and allowed only four hits while walking only three. The…
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Lady Panthers edge by Shelby Valley
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Lady Panthers of Tug Valley held off the Lady Wildcats of Shelby Valley 11-9 Thursday at the SVHS field along Route 23 in Pike County. Bailee Hall and Emma Lackey belted home runs, with Hall’s being her third grand slam of the season to help Coach Rocky…
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Watts to play at KCU
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Gavin Parker Watts of Martin County High School signed a national letter of intent on May 2 at MCHS to continue his academic and athletic career playing basketball at Kentucky Christian University. Watts plans to study business management. Watts is the son of Jeremy and Kristy Watts of…
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Smith signs with UPIKE
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Ryan Smith, a wrestler at Martin County High School, signed May 2 at MCHS to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Pikeville, where he plans to obtain a teaching degree and return to Martin County in the future as an educator. He is the…
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Lowe to continue wrestling at UPIKE
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Payton Lowe, a wrestler at Martin County High School, signed a national letter of intent May 2 at MCHS to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Pikeville, where he plans to study criminal justice. Family members are Jarrett and Connie Lowe. Payton is the…
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LeMaster signs with UPIKE
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — George LeMaster, a wrestler at Martin County High School, signed May 2 to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Pikeville. He plans to study health and human performance. The Cardinal is the son of Larry and Sheila Lemaster of Tomahawk and has demonstrated outstanding…
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Stephens to play baseball at ALC
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Cardinal first baseman Ryan Stephens signed a national letter of intent on May 1 at MCHS to continue his academic and athletic career at Alice Lloyd College. He plans to major in criminal justice and minor in psychology. Stephens was raised by Chasity and Barry Ward (mother and…
