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Apply now for Kentucky’s 2024 elk hunt drawing
Hunters do not have to wait to apply for next year’s annual elk hunt FRANKFORT — Hunters lucky enough to be drawn to hunt during Kentucky’s 2023 elk hunt season are afield this fall, taking their shot at the largest elk herd east of the Rocky Mountains. Now prospective 2024 elk hunters may apply for…
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Cardinals celebrate senior night
INEZ — Martin County High School celebrated senior night Friday at The Rock. Seniors and their families were recognized in the center of the field. The football team recognized nine seniors before the Cardinals’ game against Prestonsburg: Tate Crum, Timmy Horn, Peyton Hamilton, Brock Messer, Madden Miller, Noah Mollette, Rafe Price, Joey Robinson and Bryston…
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Lady Cards volleyball celebrates victory over Tug Valley, faces defeat against Pike Central
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School girls volleyball team experienced mixed results in their home matches last week. They secured a 3-1 win over Tug Valley Thursday, following a 3-0 defeat to Pike Central Sept. 26. Here is an overview: MC 3, TV 1 Coming from a previous 2-0…
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Evans and James show strong first-round state performances
WINCHESTER —After solid performances in the 11th Region tournament, Martin County High School’s Kenadie Evans and Jake James took their turn last week in the first round of the KHSAA State Golf Tournament. The event spanned two days, the girls being held Sept. 25 and the boys Sept. 26 at the Winchester Country Club. Evans teed…
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Martin County Middle School girls wrap up regular season with win
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards concluded the regular basketball season with a convincing 36-15 win over South Floyd, extending their record to 18-2. Before the A-team’s game, the Lady Cards celebrated 8th-grade night, paying tribute to their seven 8th graders: Desiree Gullett, Maci Maynard, Lexie Cline, Chloe Moore, Caylee Moore, Bri Muncy…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Devan Maynard
Martin County’s Devan Maynard is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Maynard scored three touchdowns, amassing 130 total yards on nine carries to go with his two-point conversion Friday in Martin County’s win over Prestonsburg. With 41 seconds left in the first half, Maynard took off on a jet sweep for a 41-yard touchdown…
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Martin County routs Blackcats 44-0 in dominant senior night display
BY MIKE MUNCY FOR THE CITIZEN INEZ — It was senior night for the Martin County Cardinals when they took on the Prestonsburg Blackcats and pulled off a statement 44-0 win Friday in their first district test of the season. Plenty of seniors had a strong showing, while everyone on Coach Josh Muncy’s squad had…
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Martin County girls soccer finishes regular season with wins, ranked No. 1
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Martin County finished the last week of the soccer season with two wins on the road. The Lady Cards defeated Letcher County Central by a 7-2 score Sept. 25 and St. Joseph High School 9-0 Thursday. With the wins, the Lady Cards improved to 16-3, earning the regular season title and entering…
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Tug Valley defeats rival Tolsia in homecoming game
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley went into Friday’s homecoming game fighting for playoff positioning at the halfway point in the regular season. The Panthers downed the visiting Tolsia Rebels 35-8 with five games left to play in the season. Tug Valley improved to 4-1 with the win at Bob Brewer…
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Martin County faces tough challenge against Perry Central
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals fell to a tough Perry County Central team 42-21 Friday at the Rock, marking week 6 of the high school football season. The Cardinals aimed to bounce back after a heart-wrenching 16-14 loss to Magoffin County a week earlier. Perry Central Commodores arrived fresh…
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