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Crisp evenings and cold bleachers
It’s been a brat summer for 2024. But on Friday, the Martin County High School football team travels to Hazard, which means crisp evenings and cold bleachers are right around the corner. With school beginning this month, sports teams are heading into their seasons. The football team looked good on both sides of the ball…
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Martin County Cardinals poised for strong season: Coach Muncy leads experienced squad
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2024-25 school year is underway and it is football time in the Bluegrass. The Martin County High School football is set for the second scrimmage game Friday at Floyd Central at 6 p.m. Coach Josh Muncy, the 2023 District 7 Class 2A Coach of the Year, will…
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Tug Valley excited for football season; optimism high for Panthers
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The coaching staff and players at Tug Valley High School are excited and optimistic as the 2024 season approaches. During a hot, muggy August afternoon, the Panthers held media day at Bob Brewer Stadium after another productive practice. Tug Valley made the Class A playoffs last season…
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Tug Valley will be road warriors this football season
Six away games and only four at home BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers football squad will be road warriors in the 2024 season due to some schedule changes this summer. A couple of schools dropped the Panthers during the summer, forcing the coaching staff to have six away games and…
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Former Marshall standout Joey Stepp motivates Martin County football
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School football team got a boost of motivation from Joey Stepp, magician and former Marshall University and Sheldon Clark High School standout. The 1999 SCHS alumnus was a guest speaker to the team on Thursday. Stepp suited up for the Cardinals from 1995 to…
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Martin County football practice starts July 10
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School football team led by Coach Josh Muncy begins practice July 10 at 5 p.m. at The Rock. The Cards were 3-0 in their district in the 2023 season and won the Class 2A District 7 championship. The team made the Regional championship and ended…
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Martin County standout Noah Mollette signs with Kentucky Christian University
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Noah Mollette signed his letter of intent to play football at Kentucky Christian University during a ceremony May 13 in the Martin County High School Auditorium. The lineman’s family, teammates and coaches joined him for the big moment. “We’re all excited for him,” head football coach…
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Crum signs with Kentucky Christian
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — May 17 was a monumental day for senior Tate Crum. The offensive lineman signed to continue his football career with Kentucky Christian University as friends and family gathered around at Martin County High School. The Cardinal began his football career when he fell in love with the sport…
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