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Large turnout for youth football camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Forty kids showed up at The Rock for the youth football camp hosted by the high school football team July 19. President Joshua Horn, high school coach Josh Muncy and his assistants, and football players worked on drills. The players had four stations where they rotated and worked on…
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Busy summer for girls soccer
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Lady Cards soccer team got off to a busy start with scrimmaging, conditioning, volunteering and hosting fundraisers. The team hosted a 50s dinner and movie July 23 at the Collier Center, an event aimed at earning funds for the season. The girls dressed in 50s attire to serve…
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Davis invited to Kentuckiana
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s up-and-comer Peyton Davis will attend an elite basketball camp July 30 in Louisville. Kentuckiana Hoops brings an in-depth spotlight to men’s high school basketball in Kentucky and Indiana. College coaches and recruiting scouts will attend to watch top talent from the East Coast. Davis received an invite…
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MCHS to host youth cheer camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School Cheerleaders will host a camp Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for grades K-8. The cost for the camp is $20. Participants will receive free entry to the first high school football game Aug. 19 and cheer alongside the MCHS cheer team.
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Free 2-mile dash Aug. 5
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Walk, run, roll or stroll through downtown Inez in the Martin County 2-Mile Summer Dash. The Martin County Extension Office is partnering with Linda’s Gymsters and the Martin County Public Library to host the free 2-mile dash at 7 p.m. Aug. 5. The CDC’s HOP (High Obesity Population) grant…
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Cards host passing game
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals are wasting no time preparing for the upcoming football season. The Cards hosted Paintsville and Prestonsburg for a passing game Thursday evening at The Rock in Inez. Both sides of the field were used simultaneously. Teams rotated on and off the field for passing iterations.…
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After the Whistle: Remembering Brad Stafford
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN I watched a video this week that Alex Green created about the 189 lb 2010 state championship in wrestling. Josh Muncy and Ryan Kelly were invited to speak about the late Brad Stafford, and their words were truly touching. I was lucky enough to know Brad, as I was good friends…
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Williams receives college offers
Laken Williams BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Laken Williams landed two collegiate offers in two days last week. West Virginia Tech and Shawnee State contacted the Martin County point guard and extended offers for her to play basketball at their respective schools. Williams will enter her junior year for the Martin County Cardinals this…
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OnPoint Ballers win another
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN VIRGIE — The OnPoint Ballers continue to dominate the AAU circuit this summer. The boys played in the Eastern Elite basketball tournament in Virgie. Pool play began July 11, and OPB defeated the Disciples and Pike County Elite to go 2-0 and capture the top seed for bracket play. The following…
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Davis, Linville play in fundraiser tournament
Thin Blue Line Classic proceeds benefit fallen and injured officers BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN ALLEN — Martin County High School basketball players Peyton Davis and Matt Linville played on the David & Darryl Sports Elite basketball team in the Thin Blue Line Classic in Allen. The tournament honored the police officers shot in the line…
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