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Lady Cards win two, lose one
BY JOSHUA HORNFOR THE CITIZEN Kaylee Endicott at the plate for the Lady Cardinals. (Citizen photo by Brady Daniels) Martin County Softball shut out Betsy Layne to start last week, then took a loss to Belfry before they turned things around and beat Floyd Central. “I’m really proud of the girls for battling every inning,”…
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MCMS Baseball opens season
Cards lose home opener to Williamson, pick up wins over Floyd and Magoffin Martin County Middle School finished the first week of the 2022 baseball season with two wins and a loss. The Cardinals fell to Williamson 16-8 and defeated Floyd Central 7-4 and Magoffin County 6-5. Below is a recap of the games. Wolfpack…
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Lady Cards fall to Valley in All “A” opening round
BY JOSHUA HORNFOR THE CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals had a tough time generating runs Monday, dropping their game with Shelby Valley 12-0 in the opening round of the 15th Region All-A at Cardinal Park. A single by Bailey Dials in the third inning was a positive for Martin County. Lilly Napier…
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Cardinals mercy-rule Elliott in four innings
BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County clicked on all cylinders to mercy-rule Elliott County 15-0 in four innings March 22 at Cardinal Park. Greyden Proctor stepped inside the circle for the Cardinals for the first time this season and threw an exceptional no-hitter, striking out five while allowing one walk. Martin County jumped…
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On the Sideline: Spring Sports
BY CHUCK WHITEFOR THE CITIZEN Spring sports season has officially started in Martin County, with baseball, softball and tennis getting underway. Martin County High School has some new faces within the programs while returning a few similar ones. MCHS Baseball welcomes a new head coach, first-timer Wes Hager. Coach Hager comes in with experience from…
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Five RBI day for Thompson brings win for Martin County
BY JOSHUA HORNFOR THE CITIZEN INEZ — Brittany Thompson was clutch at the plate with runners on base Thursday, driving in five on three hits to lead Martin County past Floyd Central 13-7. Thompson drove in runs on a grand slam in the third and a triple in the fourth. Bats blistered as the Lady…
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MCMS girls soccer undefeated
MCMS A and B soccer teams were all smiles after going undefeated for the week. (Photo courtesy of Steven Gauze) Martin County Middle School Girls Soccer stayed undefeated after two games last week. The Lady Cards defeated division rival Lawrence County 10-4 at home March 22 and tied 2-2 Thursday with Ashland Paul Blazer on…
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After 15th victory, Newsome lands seventh MSC Player of the Week
BOWLING GREEN — After helping UPIKE pilot a 13-stroke comeback Sunday afternoon to win at the Alice Lloyd College Spring Invitational, graduate student Boo Newsome has been named Mid-South Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week. This is Newsome’s fourth honor of the season and seventh of her career. Not only did the Bears win the…
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Tennis continues growth
BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County High School Tennis teams were in action March 20 at home, falling to an experienced Pikeville Independent loaded with seniors and tabbed the regional favorites. The boys fell 10-0 and the girls 10-1. “While the score looks bleak in our losses this week, I am happy to…