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Tug Valley falls in opener, loses battle of Mingo County
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The much-anticipated football game between Tug Valley and Mingo Central was played Thursday night as both teams opened their 2023 season at Bob Brewer Field in Naugatuck. Using a hard-working defense and quick offense, the Miners ended up winning 38-0 to pick up the season-opening win. The…
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Martin County dominates Hazard in season opener
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cardinals kicked off their season Friday with a convincing 20-7 victory over Hazard at Cardinal Stadium. Martin County capitalized on an onside kick that Chase Stacy recovered in the early moments of the match. Not long after, senior running back Brock Messer took it to the…
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MCMS Cardinals cage Paintsville Tigers 38-14
PAINTSVILLE — Martin County Middle School Cardinals tamed the Paintsville Tigers 38-14 in an exciting middle school football showdown Saturday at Paintsville High School football field. Quarterback Bryson Dials put on a show completing 6 out of 7 passes for an impressive 185 yards throwing for two touchdowns. Dials also had three carries for 52…
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Martin County tames Betsy Layne in preseason scrimmage
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County got a 14-7 win over the Betsy Layne Bobcats in a preseason scrimmage Saturday at Shelby Valley High School. The scrimmage was played under a running clock format. Senior running back Madden Miller played big on both sides of the ball. Miller had eight carries for…
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Martin County Middle School cages Prestonsburg in season opener
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Martin County Middle School kicked off the football season Thursday on a high note. The Cardinals caged the Prestonsburg Blackcats 16-14 win in a game at Prestonburg. The Blackcats remained in control of the football for the entire first quarter before scoring at the 7:23 mark in the…
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Behind the helmet: The Cline brothers—Jack and Jono
BY CHRISTY WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Cline Brothers are sparking excitement this year as the 2023-24 football season takes shape. Jack Cline (#14), a junior in the running back position for Martin County, has landed back on the field after taking a break from the game last season. His return adds speed and…
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Experienced Tug Valley Panthers hope for playoffs in 2023
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers football coaching staff has a goal for the 2023 season. That is to make the Class A playoffs. Head Coach Hady Ford has several returning starters from last year’s squad and a couple of talented freshmen coming in that could help out right…
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Martin County scrimmages Lawrence County, Russell
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Martin County participated in their first scrimmage with pads Saturday at Lawrence County, facing off against Lawrence County and Russell. Each team took turns running plays against the others, allowing them to fine-tune their offense and defense. No scores were kept for this event. Senior running back Brock…
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Miller receives offer from Kenyon College
INEZ — Martin County senior standout Madden Miller received his first Division 3 offer from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. Owls Head Coach McMurry extended the offer during Miller’s visit to the college July 31. “I can’t express how blessed I am to receive an offer to play at Kenyon,” Miller said. “I’m extremely thankful…
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