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Barker named ALC Player of the Week
Alice Lloyd College soccer player Jestin Barker was named male Student-Athlete of the Week following his team’s season opener Sept. 9. In ALC’s contest at Kentucky Christian University, the Inez native scored the very first Eagle goal of the season. His big kick came in a hard-fought match that ended in a 3-2 decision.
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Magoffin outlasts Martin County in close contest
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County lost a close contest to Magoffin County 16-14 Friday on the road. The Cardinals scored first with senior running back Brock Messer’s 15-yard rush up the middle. Kicker Caleb Horn added the extra point to give the Cardinals a 7-0 lead. Magoffin County running back Ian
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Duff receives basketball offer from Alice Lloyd College
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County senior basketball standout Dray Duff is set to take his talents to the next level after receiving an offer from Alice Lloyd College. As starting point guard, Duff was instrumental in the Cardinals’ historic achievements last year. With his help, the Cardinals secured a 15th Region
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Kentucky’s all-time leading scorer headlines Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic; premier teams, players in lineup
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Another highly competitive field will converge on the Martin County High School gymnasium in the 2023 Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic. Some of the state’s premier teams and players are in the lineup for the Nov. 25 basketball extravaganza. Martin County coach Jason James is excited about
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Martin County golf team competes in Paintsville Invitational
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — The Martin County High School golf team marked their presence in the Paintsville Invitational Tournament held Saturday at the Paintsville Country Club. Senior Jake James led the team with an impressive score of 84, earning him a spot among the top 15 competitors. James was not alone in representing the
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Inez students win tennis tournaments
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two Inez students collected winning medals Friday in tournaments at the Charleston Tennis Club. Remy Williams, a second-grade student at Inez Elementary School, brought home the gold for Martin County in the girls’ tournament. She went 3-0 on the day, defeating her opponents in the first match
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Martin County Middle School dominates Williamson
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Martin County Middle School dominated Williamson 32-16 in a road game Thursday. The Cardinals showcased their skills on both offense and defense. Quarterback Bryson Dials displayed pinpoint accuracy, completing 3 of 4 passes for 82 yards. Jeremy Bentley led the charge in the running game. Bentley carried
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Martin County Middle School girls basketball improves to 16-2
Martin County Middle School Lady Cards added two road wins last week over Mullins 35-17 and South Floyd 39-15. Coach Boo Newsome’s Lady Cards improved to 16-2 on the season. Below is a recap of the action. Lady Cards cage Tigers The Lady Cards caged the Mullins Lady Tigers 35-17 in a game Sept. 12
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Laura Hale
Martin County High School soccer player Laura Hale is making waves on the field. Her performances on the field have been outstanding, earning her the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Hale leads her team in goals this season with 27 and points with 69. She is averaging 2.1 goals and 5.3 points per game. The
