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Lady Cards lose heartbreaker to Prestonsburg in 15th Region championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County lost a heartbreaker to Prestonsburg 2-1 in the 15th Region Tournament championship Thursday at Johnson Central High School. The Lady Cards started the game on unsteady footing as Prestonsburg struck early, netting a goal within the first four minutes, taking an early 1-0 lead. The Lady…
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Late bonus pushes Messer to Bassmaster Open victory at Harris Chain of Lakes
LEESBURG, Fla. — Two weeks ago, Matt Messer wondered how he would pay for his 2024 tournament entry fees. But winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Harris Chain of Lakes [Sunday] completely changed that outlook. After leading Day 1 with 24 pounds, 6 ounces, the Warfield angler added a second-round total of 15-7 and…
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Tug Valley rolls to 42-7 win over Mount View
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WELCH, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers rolled to another victory over the Mount View Knights 42-7 in a road game Friday in Welch. The Panthers led 14-0 after one quarter and 42-0 at halftime. In the second half the coaches agreed just to play two six-minute quarters. Buddy Marcum…
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Martin County blanks Pikeville 9-0 to advance to 15th Region championship
Martin County Lady Cards put on a show as they blanked the Pikeville Panthers 9-0 in the 15th Region Soccer Tournament semifinals Monday at Johnson Central High School. The Lady Cards wasted no time asserting their authority on the field. With an assist from senior Sophie McCoy, freshman Faith Caldwell struck first to put the…
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Martin County volleyball finishes 1-2 week
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Lady Cards Volleyball team had a busy week, playing three matches in four days. Coming off a win Sept. 28 against Tug Valley, the Lady Cards got their second straight win Oct. 2, blanking Magoffin County 3-0 in a district showdown at Magoffin County. They lost Oct. 4…
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Basketball practice officially opens Oct. 15
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The first official day of high school basketball practice is set for Oct. 15. As the date approaches, the Martin County Cardinals and Lady Cardinals are riding on the momentum of their remarkable 2022-2023 campaigns and are eager to prepare for the 2023-2024 season. Last year, the Cardinals…
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Lady Cards attend D1 volleyball game at Marshall
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Martin County Lady Cards volleyball team had a unique opportunity to witness a Division I college volleyball showdown Saturday at Marshall University’s Cam Henderson Center. Accompanied by Martin County coach Krista Newsome, the team gathered to watch Marshall University’s Thundering Herd face off against Troy. Both…
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Cardinals fishing team has strong showing in Bradley Roy Open
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RUSSELL COUNTY — Martin County Cardinal Fishing made a strong showing in the 11th Annual Bradley Roy Open held Sunday at Lake Cumberland in Russell County. The tournament drew 209 boats and welcomed high school and middle school participants. The event’s format was designed to be highly competitive, with the…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Lady Cards Soccer
INEZ — Martin County High School Lady Cards Soccer team is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. The Lady Cards secured a 10-0 victory over Shelby Valley in the first round of the regional tournament Oct. 4 at home. Their remarkable achievements this season have reverberated throughout the state, solidifying their place as a…
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Panthers claw River View
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BRADSHAW, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers improved to 5-1 on the season with an impressive 48-0 road win over the River View Raiders Friday night. Tug Valley led 13-0 after the first quarter and 34-0 at halftime. They tacked on seven more points in each of the final two…