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Lady Cardinals swat Hornets 25-2 in season opener
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals softball team swatted the Phelps Lady Hornets 25-2 in the season opener Saturday in Inez. Following the graduation of five seniors, including the pitcher and catcher, last year, the Lady Cards faced new challenges. The Lady Cards put eight across the home plate in the
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TC Maynard takes over as Martin County baseball coach
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School announced that TC Maynard is the new head baseball coach succeeding Wesley Hager. Maynard was a standout baseball player at Sheldon Clark from 2003 until 2006 under then-coach Mike Hall. He served as a second baseman and helped lead Sheldon Clark to a 57th
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Hager accepts head coach position at Prestonsburg
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County head baseball coach Wesley Hager has accepted the head football coach position at Prestonsburg High School. PHS Principal Ricky Thacker made the announcement Monday. “His passion for football, commitment to player development, and deep-rooted connection to Prestonsburg High School make him the ideal candidate to lead
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Robinson to lead MCMS baseball
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School welcomed Vernon Robinson as head coach of the baseball team. Robinson has extensive experience in the game of baseball, having played in high school at both Lawrence County and Sheldon Clark. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Eastern Kentucky University in 2001 and is the JAG teacher at MCMS.
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Tug Valley to remain in Class A in West Virginia
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Tug Valley High School will remain in Class Single A in West Virginia. The new classifications were released Dec. 20 by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission. Five WVSSAC sports will expand from three classes to four starting in the 2024-2025 academic year. Final approval came from the WVSSAC
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Decorated athlete Kellyn Boo Newsome appointed as new head softball coach at Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Former Lady Cardinals standout athlete and decorated golfer Kellyn Boo Newsome has been hired as the new head softball coach at Martin County High School, according to an announcement made by the school. Known for her versatile sports background and coaching experience, Newsome is set to bring a
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Big Sticks 9U takes second in summer classic
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WINCHESTER — Big Sticks 9U travel baseball team finished as runner-up in the 9U Winchester Summer Classic Tournament June 24-25. Comprised of Martin County players and coached by Chad Williams, Chad Howell, Joe Maynard and Brad Broaddus, Big Sticks defeated Scott All Stars 11-7 in the opening round game June
