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Katie Marcum recaps first year at Alice Lloyd College
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIPPA PASSES — Former Martin County Lady Cardinals standout Katie Marcum wrapped up her freshman year at Alice Lloyd College with a strong start. Now preparing for her second season, she is proud of her growth on and off the court. She credits her hometown for helping pave the way.
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Coach Glenn returns to Inez with Skills Academy
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Coach Glenn Skills Academy recently concluded its 11th year bringing together young soccer enthusiasts and even college-level graduates at Cardinal Stadium from June 17-19. The camp focused on fundamental skills and has become a staple for aspiring athletes in the community. Steven Gauze, head coach at Martin
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Youth soccer camp on tap July 22-24 in Inez
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School soccer team will host a youth soccer camp July 22-24 at Cardinal Stadium. The Lady Cards and coaching staff invite boys and girls ages 6 and up to attend the event for fundamentals. The camp will focus on skills, teamwork and having fun
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Cal Ripken Softball All-Stars play in Queen of the Mountains
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Martin County softball All Stars played in Pike County’s Queen of the Mountains tournament last week. Below is a recap of tournament action. MC vs Pikeville – The Martin County All Stars took on Pikeville in their first game of pool play on June 19. MC brought
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Cards football players generate buzz
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The cicadas are not the only noise in eastern Kentucky this summer. A few Martin County High School football standouts are generating buzz on the field. Devan Maynard, Crayson Lafferty, Kendal Mullins and Gavin Stepp have attended camps, received invites and earned college offers. Maynard added to his
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Tug Valley vs. Belfry summer hoops
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers hosted the Belfry Pirates for some summertime basketball this past week. High School teams throughout the region have been attending summer camps and hosting scrimmage games as coaches take their players through summer workouts. Teams are allowed a certain amount of days to
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Summer-fall baseball and softball league launches
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County will see a new summer and fall baseball and softball league for young players with games slated for August and September at Frank Horn Field in Inez. The league, sanctioned by the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA), is open to children from any county. Softball
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New inductees announced for Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame
WILLIAMSON — The Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame board of directors announced inductees for the Class of 2025. The 2025 class, which will be the 28th group enshrined among other Wolfpack greats, will see five new members inducted. The five members of the WHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 are as
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Layla Cline
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Layla Cline is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. The Martin County 12U All-Star helped secure a 10-8 win June 19 in the Queen of the Mountains tournament in Pike County. With a Pikeville runner on first, a heater found its way to Cline playing the
