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Maynard among top performers at Blue-Grey Combine
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Devan Maynard of Martin County just stepped onto a larger stage. The Blue-Grey All-American Combine: Kentucky Regional Scouting Report identified him as a top performer and a candidate for one of the upcoming All-American Bowls later this year. The report, released May 20, followed an “invitation-only” combine at
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Martin County claims OVC title, first undefeated season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GRAYSON — The Martin County Middle School soccer team captured the Ohio Valley Conference championship in a 3-2 victory over Ashland on May 19 at East Carter. The win cemented the Lady Cards’ first-ever undefeated season. Head coach Steven Gauze said the accomplishment was especially meaningful given the size of
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Cards suffer nail-biter loss in 57th District
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County High School’s varsity baseball team suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Johnson Central on May 19 in the first round of the 57th District Tournament at Magoffin County. The Eagles hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning to conclude the Cardinals season.
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Cal Ripken announces All-Star selections
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cal Ripken has officially announced its All-Star selections for the upcoming 2025 season recognizing top talent across various age groups in softball and baseball. Softball – Sarah McCoy, Kenleigh Estep, Emily Mooney, Paisley Mooney, Kiley Wright, Macie Callaham, JaLynn McGinnis, Krista Hunt, Alice Mae Gilkey, Gabby
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: MCMS Soccer
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Martin County Middle School girls soccer team earns the Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week title. Coach Steven Gauze’s squad captured the OVC conference title and finished a first-ever undefeated season. This is the second time the Cardinals have won the title. Martin County defeated Russell
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Endicott signs with UPIKE softball
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Surrounded by teammates, coaches and family at Martin County High School, senior Kaylee Endicott signed May 15 to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of Pikeville. She will join UPIKE’s softball program this fall while pursuing a degree in nursing. Endicott, raised by her grandfather
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Hatfield McCoy Marathon set for June 14
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Are you a Hatfield or a McCoy? Find out Saturday, June 14. The 26th annual Hatfield McCoy Marathon will take place in Mingo and Pike counties with the finish line ending in downtown Williamson. The Tug Valley Road Runners Club holds the race. “The 2025 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
