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Top teams to clash at Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky’s premier preseason basketball event is just a little over two weeks away. The Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic kicks off at 11 a.m. Nov. 30 at Martin County High School. Once again, Martin County coach Jason James has put together a top-tier lineup for basketball enthusiasts, featuring…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Peyton Lowe
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week is Martin County’s Peyton Lowe. Lowe is ranked 41st in tackling in 2A, with an average of eight per game. He sacked the quarterback for a loss of 11 yards when Pike Central began gaining steam. Lowe and the Cards defeated…
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Hale and Caldwell named to All-State team
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School soccer standouts Laura Hale and Faith Caldwell have earned All-State Honorable Mention for the 2024-2025 season, placing them among Kentucky’s top high school players. Hale displayed her playmaking skills, ranking fifth in the state with an average of 1.2 assists per game. She also…
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Youth Wrestling second in Athena Nationals
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HARRISON, Ohio — Martin County Youth Wrestling is setting the stage for the season. The Cardinals finished second out of 33 teams competing Nov. 2 in the Athena Nationals Barbarian tournament in Harrison, Ohio. William Henry Harrison High School hosted the event. Kiana Chaffin (100 lbs) and Spencer Workman (Heavyweight)…
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Tug Valley heading to playoffs ranked No. 1
Coach Hady Ford talks about great season so far BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers football team has finished with the best regular season record in school history. They have also finished ranked No. 1 in Class A in West Virginia for the first time ever. They are taking…
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Martin County football with senior night win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ – Martin County High School honored their football seniors Nov. 1 at Cardinal Stadium before their match-up with East Carter. The Cardinals came away with a comeback win over the Raiders 42-28 behind three touchdowns from Parker Watts and 25 tackles from Damian Cheek. “This was a well-coached team…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: Watts and Cheek
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Parker Watts and Damian Cheek are the Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week. Watts is ranked 19th in scoring in 2A and 34th in rushing. He finished with 206 yards on the ground on 12 attempts and three touchdowns in the Cardinal win on Friday.…
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Inez Indians are the A-team Champs
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ – Inez took down Eden’s A-team on Oct. 23 in a thriller. The Indians were crowned the County champs after battling back for a 26-25 win at Martin County Middle School. Eden’s B-team took down Warfield 10-0 to claim the championship. The Eden C-team defeated Warfield 12-9 in their…
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Tug Valley remains undefeated with win over Man
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers remain undefeated and are now 9-0 on the season. They subdued the visiting Man Hillbillies 28-19 Friday night at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck. Tug Valley has been ranked No. 1 for several weeks in the WVSSAC, the poll that determines seeding for…
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