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Man edges Tug Valley 22-21 in Class A battle
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MAN, W.Va. — Man’s Trey Ward made a contested reception with just 0:37 left in the game and galloped 40 yards for a touchdown to pull the Hillbillies to within one point of Tug Valley. Man Coach Harvey Arms elected to go for the 2-point conversion and go ahead rather
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Eden A-team wins Martin County championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Martin County Elementary Girls Basketball Tournament concluded Oct. 25 before a packed house at Martin County Middle School. Eden won the A-team championship, while Inez claimed both the B-team and C-team titles. Eden, Inez and Warfield also honored their sixth grade players during the tournament. Below is
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Hall of Fame induction ceremony to honor 33 players and two teams
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The “Wall of Legends” at the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame will grow by 35 award plaques Nov. 24. The second round of inductees will take their place among the “LEGENDS” during an induction ceremony at the Roy F. Collier Community Center in Inez. A finger-food buffet
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Cardinals win District 7 championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County rolled over Floyd Central 55-16 to claim the 2A District 7 championship Friday at The Rock in Inez. Head coach Josh Muncy noted his satisfaction with the team’s success. “We have worked hard all season, and it feels good to watch them reap the rewards,” Muncy
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Football
INEZ — Martin County High School football Cardinals are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. The Cardinals gave an outstanding performance in the 2A District 7 championship game Friday, defeating Floyd Central 55-16 at The Rock. The victory marked a historic moment for the new Martin County High School in its first football district
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Hale named All-State Honorable Mention
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County standout soccer player Laura Hale has been named to the 2023 All-State Honorable Mention team, capping off an exceptional season. Hale’s contributions were instrumental to the Lady Cardinals’ successful 18-4 season. Her performances played a crucial role in securing the 15th Region All-A championship, winning the
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Cardinals compete in 1A Region 7 men’s 5K
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WEST LIBERTY — The Martin County Cross Country team competed in the 1A Region 7 men’s 5K Saturday in Morgan County. The competition featured 50 athletes representing various schools from the surrounding area. The Cardinals, led by coach Josh Penix, gave their all, striving to make their mark in the challenging
