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Martin County wrestlers bring home gold
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISVILLE — Six Martin County wrestlers showcased their talent at the 2025 KY/USA Freestyle & Greco State Championship this weekend. In the 16U division, Brayden Fannin dominated and secured first-place finishes in both the Greco-Roman and Freestyle competitions at 190 pounds. Jeremy Begley also had a strong showing in the
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Youth football to host field day
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County youth football will host a parent meeting and field day this Sunday at Frank Horn Field at 6 p.m. Any player in kindergarten through sixth grade wanting to participate in this upcoming season is encouraged to attend. Children will be fitted for their helmets and shoulder
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Martin County tennis to begin regional tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School tennis team is preparing to enter 15th Region tournament play this week. The squad took on Shelby Valley on April 28 before defeating Paintsville in boys and girls 4-1. Chloe May battled the third-ranked player in the region, Kiera Newsome of Shelby Valley,
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Cardinals bounce back
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — After dropping three games in a row this week, the Cards are looking for a win. Martin County sits at 8-11 overall on the season and 6-8 in the 15th Region. MC at Perry County Central – The Cards couldn’t get going against the Commodores and dropped a
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Lady Cards drop close one to Magoffin
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Lady Cards softball team dropped a nail-biter in the final inning at Magoffin County 4-3 on April 29. Paintsville took the district matchup on May 1 with a 9-0 win. Martin County sits at 8-10 overall on the season and 5-5 in the 15th Region. Hitting at
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Tug Valley plays well in Hillbilly Days tourney
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers had a good showing in the Hillbilly Days Tournament held in Pikeville this past weekend. They went 2-2 against some top-notch talent. Tug 8, Pike Cent 2 The Lady Panthers defeated the Lady Hawks on Friday, April 25. Tug Valley only had two
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MCMS honors eighth graders
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School celebrated their eighth graders on Thursday night in Inez. Ally McGinnis, Bri Muncy, Christal Hinkle, Laken Blevins, Annabelle Gess, and Haileigh Smith were honored in a ceremony before the Cards took on Williamson. The Cards fell in an early hole before falling 12-3 to
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Players of the Week: Hinkle and Stacy
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Zoie Hinkle and Chase Stacy are Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week. Hinkle had an outstanding performance on the mound against Magoffin County. She pitched all six innings tossing 75 pitches. She struck out 10 Hornet batters and allowed only four hits while walking only three. The
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Lady Panthers edge by Shelby Valley
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Lady Panthers of Tug Valley held off the Lady Wildcats of Shelby Valley 11-9 Thursday at the SVHS field along Route 23 in Pike County. Bailee Hall and Emma Lackey belted home runs, with Hall’s being her third grand slam of the season to help Coach Rocky
