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Cold shooting costs Martin County two contests
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County Cardinals came off a 15th Regional All “A” championship and impressive state tournament showing to have their week interrupted by inclement weather and game cancellations. After a week off, the Cardinals dropped two contests to Magoffin County and Poca (WV). The Cardinals moved to 19-5 on the…
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Martin County Cardinals JV smacks Magoffin County 69-46
SALYERSVILLE — The Martin County Cardinals JV team smacked the Magoffin County Hornets 69-46 in a game Friday on the road. The Hornets jumped out on the Cards in the first quarter 17-4. The Cardinals got a bucket from Bryson Dials and Devan Maynard for a 4-point first quarter. Sammons from Magoffin scored 11 first-quarter…
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Martin County Middle School Cardinals go to Sweet 16
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — Martin County Middle School coach Kevin Dials took the boys seventh-grade basketball team to play in the KBC Middle School State Tournament Feb. 3-5 in Lexington. Martin County went 3-2 and made it to the Sweet 16 out of 67 teams. The Cardinals lost a heartbreaker on a tip-in at…
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Martin County Lady Cards JV splits pair of games
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT The Martin County Lady Cardinals JV team split a pair of games last week. They defeated Chapmanville 28-14 on Jan. 30 and fell to Magoffin County 23-11 in a game Feb. 1. Below is a recap of both games. Lady Cards 28, Chapmanville 14 INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals JV…
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Martin County survives and advances to Elite 8 in All ‘A’ State tournament
Cardinals slay Harlan, fall to Evangel Christian BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RICHMOND — Dreams do come true. The Martin County Cardinals survived and advanced to Elite 8 play in the All “A” State tournament, slaying the Harlan Green Dragons in the first round Thursday before falling to eventual tournament champion Evangel Christian Friday. This…
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Martin County Lady Cards clip Eagles, crush Barbourville
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County Lady Cards went 2-0 last week, clipping the Johnson Central Lady Eagles on the road for their third straight district win by a 20-point margin before crushing visiting Barbourville. The Lady Cards improved to 17-4 on the season and are 3-1 in district play. Below is a…
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Tug Valley takes down rival Tolsia, tops Class 4-A Spring Valley
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Tug Valley Panthers picked up two wins last week over rival Tolsia on the road and 4-A Spring Valley at home to improve to 10-3 on the season. Below is a recap of the action. Tug Valley takes down Tolsia GLEN HAYES, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers jumped…
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1983 Sheldon Clark teams to be recognized
Martin County High School will recognize the 1983 boys and girls 15th Region championship teams Feb. 8 during a doubleheader against Johnson Central. The 1983 Sheldon Clark High School cheerleaders and band members will also be recognized. This is the 40th anniversary of the 1983 Sheldon Clark High School championships.
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Lady Cardinals and Cardinals
INEZ — Martin County Lady Cardinals and the Martin County Cardinals are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. Martin County Lady Cardinals are 17-4 and coming off three convincing 57th District wins over Johnson Central 66-48, Paintsville 67-42 and Magoffin County 56-26. The Lady Cardinals won the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic and finished runner-up…
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Martin County knocks off Magoffin County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Cardinals picked up their third 57th District win 72-50 over the Magoffin County Hornets to go 3-0 in district play Jan. 23 in Inez. The Cardinals brought a 15-game win streak into the contest and improved to 18-2 on the season. Brayden McKenzie laced up his shoes and…
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