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The Burl raises over $40,000 for EKY flood relief
BY PHILLIP BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — An all-day concert at the Burl brought out a generous crowd Saturday. Between business and audience donations, over $40,000 was donated for disaster relief in eastern Kentucky. The 10-hour outdoor event featured 21 musical acts from the area, including several eastern Kentucky artists. Laid Back Country Picker of Fallsburg,…
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BSCTC at forefront of disaster relief
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community & Technical College has been at the forefront of disaster relief efforts throughout eastern Kentucky during this latest flash flooding that devastated the region. The college established a student relief fund to help students in need. In conjunction with The Kent Rose Foundation, Big Sandy worked with affected communities to…
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Tug Valley starts out season strong with big win
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — The Tug Valley High School football squad started the season off with a rare Thursday night game and got a strong 32-21 home win over Shady Spring at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck. Shady Spring was ranked as one of the top teams in Class AA in the Mountain…
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MCMS opens season with close loss
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School opened football season Aug. 16 with a loss against Betsy Layne at home. The Cards had a chance on their final drive, but fell to the Bobcats 14-20. On a Betsy Layne possession in the opening quarter, Parker Maynard had an interception near the endzone.…
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Martin County shuts out Morgan County 10-0
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s offense obliterated Morgan County 10-0 in a matchup Aug. 13 at The Rock. Marlie Fletcher got the shutout at goalie with five saves for the evening. Laura Hale made a splash after her return from injury with four goals and four assists. Sophie McCoy has pulled off…
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Play of the Week: Ava Farnham
The Martin County Middle School girls hosted Magoffin County Aug. 23. Magoffin hit a late surge and pulled within three in the last two minutes. Ava Farnham hit a key trey from the wing to seal the deal for the Lady Cards for a 28-22 win.
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Player of the Week: Lena Hale
Brought to you by Dairy Drive In Martin County High School junior midfielder Lena Hale is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Hale has taken on a big responsibility as team captain of the girls soccer team. The Lady Cards have been working on improving their defense, and Hale’s leadership is proving to be…
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Lady Cards volleyball continues to improve
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In what has been a rebuilding year for the Martin County volleyball team, the Cards continue to make improvements this season. The roster includes nine freshmen and three eighth-graders, with only two seniors on the squad. Despite their youth, they continue to hang with veteran teams. On Aug. 16,…
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Injury hurts Martin County in Friday loss
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Madden Miller brings down a runner during Martin County’s win Aug. 19 against Leslie County. A player of versatility, he scored the Cards’ lone touchdown Friday versus Greenup County. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) GREENUP — Martin County (1-1) lost a 43-6 contest on the road Friday to Greenup County (1-1).…
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Maynard attends prestigious Chris Paul Rising Stars camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN GREENSBORO, N.C. — Devan Maynard was selected among players across the country for the Chris Paul Rising Stars camp. He attended the camp Aug. 19-21 in Greensboro, N.C. There were 498 high-caliber players in attendance. Maynard was put through a series of measurements before playing in high-competition games. “It was a great atmosphere…
