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Martin County cheer brings home Region 8 title
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSBURG — The Martin County High School Cheerleaders are the KHSAA Region 8 All-Girls Super Division champions. They won the award Saturday in competition at the University of the Cumberlands. The All-Girls Super Division requires a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 30 team members. Martin County delivered a flawless performance with…
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Having a ball
BY JOSHUA BALL FOR THE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BJ Endicott’s shirt says “Family” on the front with the “m” symbolic of a Wildcat claw. It’s more than just a word for Eden Elementary’s girls’ basketball coach. It’s everything, and it shows. Following Saturday’s 28-12 win over Inez to claim the Eastern Kentucky Elementary Basketball Conference A-Team…
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KHSAA playoffs showdown: Martin County and Pike Central to clash Friday
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — District 7-2A champion Martin County will clash with Pike Central, the No. 4 seed from District 8-2A, in a KHSAA playoffs showdown Friday at The Rock in Inez. Both teams enter the game with identical 5-5 season records. Pike Central owns a 9-6 win over the Cardinals in…
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Zip Zone Express Tip-off Classic schedule announced
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Coach Jason James has officially announced the 2023 Zip Zone Express Tip-off Classic schedule. All matchups will take place Nov. 25 at Martin County High School in Inez. The premier preseason event will showcase some of the top-rated teams and players in Kentucky and West Virginia.…
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Man edges Tug Valley 22-21 in Class A battle
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MAN, W.Va. — Man’s Trey Ward made a contested reception with just 0:37 left in the game and galloped 40 yards for a touchdown to pull the Hillbillies to within one point of Tug Valley. Man Coach Harvey Arms elected to go for the 2-point conversion and go ahead rather…
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Eden A-team wins Martin County championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Martin County Elementary Girls Basketball Tournament concluded Oct. 25 before a packed house at Martin County Middle School. Eden won the A-team championship, while Inez claimed both the B-team and C-team titles. Eden, Inez and Warfield also honored their sixth grade players during the tournament. Below is…
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Hall of Fame induction ceremony to honor 33 players and two teams
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The “Wall of Legends” at the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame will grow by 35 award plaques Nov. 24. The second round of inductees will take their place among the “LEGENDS” during an induction ceremony at the Roy F. Collier Community Center in Inez. A finger-food buffet…
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Cardinals win District 7 championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County rolled over Floyd Central 55-16 to claim the 2A District 7 championship Friday at The Rock in Inez. Head coach Josh Muncy noted his satisfaction with the team’s success. “We have worked hard all season, and it feels good to watch them reap the rewards,” Muncy…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Football
INEZ — Martin County High School football Cardinals are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. The Cardinals gave an outstanding performance in the 2A District 7 championship game Friday, defeating Floyd Central 55-16 at The Rock. The victory marked a historic moment for the new Martin County High School in its first football district…
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