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Tug Valley cheerleaders win regional crown
State tourney Dec. 10 BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — The Tug Valley High School cheerleaders recently won the Class A Regional title and will again participate in the state tourney. The Panther cheer squad, coached by Tara Mitchell Wolford, has won four state championships in the past and become one of the top high…
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Eden Elementary Spotlighting Paws-itively Wonderful Wildcats
Submitted article Eden Elementary would like to recognize several different groups of people that have exhibited “paws-itive” behaviors that are noteworthy of celebration. Every week, we showcase a student from each grade level, a community partner and a member/group of our hard-working staff that have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact on…
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Martin County ends season at Breathitt
BY TEDDY PAYNTERMOUNTAINTOP SPORTS JACKSON — Martin County fell behind early in the second half and host Breathitt County turned back the Cardinals, 34-21, in a Class 2A playoff game played at Mike Holcomb Athletic Complex on Friday night. The Cardinals finished the season at 7-4. Running back Brock Messer carried 15 times for 145…
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Cardinal Madness hosted by MCHS
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ – The Martin County High School basketball teams showcased their talent in Inez on Saturday evening in front of Cardinal fans. Coach Robin Newsome continues her tenure with the Lady Cards this season. Coach Jason “JJ” James will be back on the sidelines for the boys team. Newsome and her…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Cardinals
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. Coach Josh Muncy’s squad fought a war in a mud pit Saturday at Breathitt County in the second round of state playoffs to finish the season with a 7-5 record and 2A District 8 runner-up. The Cardinals…
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Martin County High School basketball preview
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ – The Martin County High School girls and basketball teams are scheduled to play in this year’s Zip Zone Classic on Nov. 26. Both teams are coming off District Championship seasons and are looking to repeat. The Lady Cards are once again coached by Cardinal legend Robin Newsome. The team…
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Martin County players named All-District
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ – After Martin County’s 2A state playoff run, nine Cardinal football players have been named to the All-District team and six were selected as Honorable Mention. Damian Cheek, Caleb Costa, Tate Crum, Brock Messer, Madden Miller, Dawson Mills, Greyden Proctor, Jaquan Rufus, and Bryston Wells earned All-District honors. Weston Jude,…
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MCMS opens season with win
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD – The Martin County Middle School boys basketball team opened their season on Nov. 1 in Warfield, Ky. Bryson Dials dropped 32 points to lead the Cards to a 70-47 win against Elkhorn. The team lost a close contest to May Valley 72-68 and Shelby Valley 33-60. “We are young…
