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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…
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Martin County All-Stars close season
Martin County District 3 Cal Ripken coach pitch, 10-and-under and 12-and-under baseball All-Stars played their hearts out June 15-17. They were fighting to survive and advance in tournament play and all brackets were double elimination. A good crowd showed up to watch the action. Below is a recap. Coach Pitch 8U All-Stars SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin…
