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Kentucky Christian University offers Deskins, Evans
INEZ — Martin County High School golfers Jaylee Deskins and Kenadie Evans received exciting news Aug. 21, as they earned their first official college offers from Kentucky Christian University. The offers came while Deskins and Evans were competing in the 15th Region All-A Tournament at StoneCrest. KCU Coach Tom Posey was quick to recognize their…
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James finishes fifth in Nelson and Cathy Gullett Invitational, picks up college offers
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — Martin County’s Jake James had a strong showing on the greens Saturday as he shot an impressive 2 over par 72 at the Nelson and Cathy Gullett Invitational. He also received two college offers last week. The tournament took place at the Paintsville Golf Course, hosted by Johnson Central High…
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James emerges as top golfer in 9-hole match at Stonecrest
PRESTONSBURG — Martin County senior Jake James emerged as the top golfer in a 9-hole match Thursday at Stonecrest Golf Course in Prestonsburg. James recorded an impressive 1-over-par score of 37. The Cardinals team earned fourth place in the match that featured several schools from the surrounding area. Teammates Drew Wilson, Dylan Hale, Cole Damron,…
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Martin County golfers compete in Pikeville Invitational
PRESTONSBURG — Three Martin County boys golf team members made their mark Saturday in the Pikeville Invitational Tournament at Stonecrest Golf Course. The tournament showcased the talents of numerous golfers across the region. Senior standout Jake James carded an 84 for the round earning him a top-30 finish out of 120 golfers. For Dylan Hale,…
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James finishes strong at Arlington and Juniper Hills
ARLINGTON — Jake James, a standout senior golfer at Martin County, excelled in two golf tournaments Aug. 7 and 8. On Aug. 7, James played in the Model Boys Invitational hosted by the University Club of Arlington. He faced a challenging course and stiff competition, carding a solid 84 for the round. “Jake never finished…
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Martin County golfer Jake James battles at Dunbar Bulldog Invitational despite rainy conditions
LEXINGTON — Martin County High School golfer Jake James showed his talent at the Dunbar Bulldog Invitational held Thursday at Kearney Hills Golf Links. James made a strong debut in his first tournament of the 2023 season, finishing 22nd out of 83 with an impressive score of 84. The challenging course, set at a par…
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Jude wins West Virginia Golfer of the Year award
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — Local insurance agent David “Davey” Jude of Kermit, W.Va, an outstanding golfer since high school, recently won a prestigious award for the sport he loves. Jude, who played college golf at Marshall University, won Player of the Year for the state of West Virginia. “Winning Player of the Year…
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Deskins will represent MC at state golf tournament
James finishes third in region MCHS golfer Jake James finished third in the Region 11 All-A Golf Tournament. (Photo courtesy Marcie Hanson) Martin County sophomore Jaylee Deskins finished third in the Region 11 All-A Golf Tournament. (Photo courtesy Marcie Hanson) Martin County’s Dennison Davis finished fifth in the Region 11 All-A. (Photo courtesy Marcie Hanson)…
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Newsome named All-American
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Boo Newsome capped off her legendary career as a University of Pikeville women’s golfer by being named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Third Team All-American. She became the first Bear in the program’s history to be honored as an All-American. The NAIA made the announcement Thursday. Each…
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