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Martin County storms past Sayre in Lankster Classic
Keathley posts double-double BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County tallied another win Sunday night in the Republic Bank–Sayre School Lankster Classic. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals defeated host Sayre 69-41 on day 2 of the winter break tournament. They advance to a Monday game against Oldham. Braxton Keathley fired in 34 points on
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Tug’s Bailee Hall signs with West Virginia State University
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley standout athlete Bailee Hall will be taking her softball talents to West Virginia State University next year. Hall signed a letter of intent during a ceremony in the school’s auditorium on Friday afternoon, Dec. 5. Hall is an All-State selection in softball, basketball and volleyball.
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Mann, Spence receive college offers
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County baseball standouts Aidan Mann and Dylan Spence have each drawn attention from college programs. Mann picked up offers from Kentucky Christian University and the University of Pikeville, while Spence earned an offer from Kentucky Christian. Mann, a versatile player for the Cardinals, has showcased his skills
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West Virginia state baseball tourney will be in Huntington
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Jack Cook Field at Marshall University will host the West Virginia state baseball championships from 2026 through 2028 with an option for 2029, the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission announced Monday. The decision followed a statewide bid process in which communities submitted proposals to host the event. The WVSSAC board of
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: Maynard, K. Howell and L. Howell
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Rocco Maynard, Kash Howell and Lyric Howell are the Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week. The three were vital in winning the Back-2-School-Bash tournament for their 606 Elite 10U team. Howell started the game pitching for 606 Elite 10U. The hurler struck out seven and only walked
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Big Sticks travel team captures ring
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Big Sticks 11U baseball team out of Martin County stormed through the Christmas in July tournament on July 13 going 3-0 to claim the tournament championship. The Big Sticks opened the tourney with a 4-3 win over the Pirates 11U sparked by Jonah Mills’ late-game solo home
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From battlefield to ball field: Veteran Guardman’s mission continues
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Service did not end when Kenny Maynard took off the uniform. After surviving a roadside bomb during a combat tour in Afghanistan and enduring years of surgeries and rehabilitation, the decorated Kentucky Army National Guard veteran returned home to Martin County and found a new mission: building strength
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Cal Ripken Softball All-Stars play in Queen of the Mountains
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Martin County softball All Stars played in Pike County’s Queen of the Mountains tournament last week. Below is a recap of tournament action. MC vs Pikeville – The Martin County All Stars took on Pikeville in their first game of pool play on June 19. MC brought
