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2024 NBA Draft was a night for the state of Kentucky
The 2024 NBA Draft was a night for the state of Kentucky. The Wildcats’ most beloved player went from a four-star ranking out of high school to the third overall pick. Anyone who watched Reed in high school and college knew that he was special. That does not always carry over into the NBA draft.…
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Thompson finishes stellar career at Alice Lloyd College
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIPPA PASSES — Former Martin County standout athlete Madison “Maddie” Thompson has finished up a decorative career at Alice Lloyd College. She is the daughter of Mary and James Thompson of Martin County. Thompson began her high school career in 2014 at Sheldon Clark, later transitioning to Martin County High…
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Martin County football practice starts July 10
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School football team led by Coach Josh Muncy begins practice July 10 at 5 p.m. at The Rock. The Cards were 3-0 in their district in the 2023 season and won the Class 2A District 7 championship. The team made the Regional championship and ended…
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KHSAA, Martin County needs sports officials
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The sports world continues the struggle to find officials nationally and on the local level. Martin County, in particular, is in need of officials this upcoming season for basketball, softball, volleyball and baseball. As of now, three sports officials regularly call games in the area. Between the elementary…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Carla Booth
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Carla Booth is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Booth is the founder and owner of the first women’s semi-professional team in eastern Kentucky. The Martin County and Alice Lloyd College Hall of Famer played in her first game in Atlanta on July 7. Booth fired…
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Martin County soccer players shine at Alice Lloyd College
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIPPA PASSES — Alice Lloyd College continues to provide opportunities for eastern Kentucky students. Joshua Gauze, Isaiah Zuidema and Jestin Barker are representing their hometown of Inez in the mountains of Pippa. The three Martin County graduates were on the roster for the ALC men’s soccer team in the 2023…
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Volley Cards begin practice July 15
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School volleyball team will begin their official practice July 15 at the high school gymnasium. Sessions will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tryouts will be held July 25. Krista Newsome will be entering her second season as the head coach of the Cardinals. Interested parties…
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Martin County Cal Ripken Softball All-Stars improve against Magoffin
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cal Ripken Softball team hosted Magoffin County on June 27 at Frank Horn Field. The All-Stars showed major improvements since their last outing but were defeated by the Hornets in the high-scoring affair 23-13. It was a slow start for the All-Stars in the first…
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Once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal
Whilst sitting in the middle of the KHSAA Dead Period, one has time to think about things with a lack of sports for two weeks. For one, I am completely blessed to be able to provide coverage for Martin County athletes. As a teenager, I looked forward to Wednesdays and seeing what Ronnie Hickman had…
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Tug Valley Athletic Hall of Fame announces Inductees Class of 2024
NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Athletic Hall of Fame and Museum’s board of directors has announced the election of the members of the Class of 2024 Induction Class and its plans for its 2024 Induction Ceremony. The Fourth Tug Valley Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Friday, Oct. 11 at the high…
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