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Lady Cards fall to Russell in season opener
RUSSELL — Martin County Lady Cardinals softball opened on the road March 13 with an 11-1 loss to the Russell Lady Red Devils in five innings. Senior Savannah Young got the nod at the mound for the Lady Cards. Martin County kept it close for three innings and was down 2-0 going into the fourth.…
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Durham resigns as Martin County softball coach, Horn named as interim
INEZ — Martin County High School softball coach Jonathan Durham has resigned from his position. MCHS athletic director Chuck White confirmed that Durham turned in his resignation Thursday and informed team members. Durham replaced Cody Slone in 2020. “It is with a heavy heart that I submit my resignation as the softball coach at MCHS.…
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Martin County Middle School Baseball Schedule
Martin County Middle School baseball coach Michael Coleman has released the 2023 game schedule and is conducting voluntary workouts to prepare for the season opener March 17 against Phelps at home. Contact Coleman on the Martin County Middle School Baseball’s Facebook page or contact the school for more information.
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Maynard named Middle School Softball Coach
Paige Maynard has been named the first ever Martin County Middle School Softball Coach. This level of softball was much needed for the county. Before this, athletes only had the option of county little league softball and then straight to the high school level. This team will serve as a good developmental program to prepare…
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Lady Cards softball players attend camps
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ – Members of the Lady Cards softball team are keeping themselves busy in the offseason. Zoie Hinkle and Kaylee Endicott attended a three-day softball prospect camp at the University of Kentucky. Endicott went as Hinkle’s catcher behind the plate. They were able to meet with Rachel Lawson, the head coach…
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Martin County girls win runner-up
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GEORGETOWN — Harper Runyon, Kenleigh Estepp and Macie Callaham played on the 8U Revolution softball team July 2 in Georgetown and came home with some rings. The Hitting Bombs Softball Tournament was hosted by the Wrath Fastpitch squad at Marshall Park. Zach Callaham and his assistants Billy Cornett, Kyle Runyon…
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All-Stars play in district tournament
Martin County 12U All-Star Gaven Grace catches a pass from his teammate for a force out at second. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Martin County All-Stars played in the District 3 Cal Ripken tournament at Bob Amos Park this past week. The 8U, 10U and 12U divisions participated…
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All-Stars begin tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — All-Star players from the Martin County Cal Ripken League have some baseball and softball games left to play. Martin County coaches selected All-Stars for the District 3 Cal Ripken Tournament that begins Thursday at Bob Amos Park in Pikeville. The tournament consists of teams from Johnson, Lawrence, Pike, Martin…
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Three Tug Valley baseball players receive honors
BY KYLE LOVERNFOR THE CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Three Tug Valley Panthers baseball team members received honorable mention in Class A All-State baseball this week. The three were Conner Lackey, Tanner Kirk and Alex Vance. They played for coach Teddy Hall. Tug Valley finished with a 14-18 record this past season in a tough regional.…
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Cal Ripken finishes season with exciting tournaments
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cal Ripken League wrapped up the season Saturday with exciting Softball, Coach Pitch and Little League tournaments in Inez. Below is a recap of the tournament action. Softball INEZ — The Vipers are softball champions. In a league that was evenly matched for the season, the…