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Meet cheerleader Kennadi Mollett
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County senior cheerleader Kennadi Mollett, nicknamed Ken, is in the spotlight. A competitive athlete, she is the cheer captain and main base. Kennadi has cheered for 14 years. However, her sports journey extends beyond cheerleading. She is a proud member of the Lady Cards basketball team. Before stepping into…
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Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame Round 2 Induction Ceremony set Nov. 24
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT 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. Hall of Fame directors say…
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Tug Valley Hall of Fame inducts 2023 Class
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley High School held its annual Hall of Fame induction Friday. The Tug Valley HOF 2023 Class comprises Jonathan Blankenship, Coach Clyde Farley, Tyler May, Keshia Newsome and Isaac Parsley. The induction ceremony included a meet-and-greet in the school cafeteria. The inductees were also recognized at…
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Tug Valley picks up win over Sherman
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers picked up their first win of the season 13-8 over visiting Sherman High School Friday night at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck. Coach Hady Ford’s squad took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Then the Tide of Sherman took the lead 8-7…
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Pike Central edges Martin County in soggy showdown
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — The 38th Annual Pike County Bowl at Belfry High School witnessed a rain-soaked face-off between Martin County and Pike Central. Overcoming challenging weather conditions Friday evening in a close contest marked by surprises, Pike Central defeated Martin County 9-6. The Cardinals were fresh off a home victory against…
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Martin County defeats Mullins and WB Muncy
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards basketball notched wins over Mullins 32-28 and WB Muncy 46-8 last week, moving their record to 13-1. MC 32, Mullins 28 The Lady Cards clashed with the Mullins Lady Tigers at home Aug. 21. Despite a resilient effort from the Lady Tigers, the Lady Cards emerged with…
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Lady Cards Soccer maintains winning record
INEZ — Martin County High School girls soccer team is off to a great start this season. The Lady Cards are currently 5-2 but are 3-0 in regional play. Martin County played regional rival Belfry in the Kentucky Farm Bureau Cup game Aug. 14 at Cardinal Stadium. The Lady Cards looked ready for the regional…
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James and Deskins qualify for All-A State Golf Tournament
PRESTONSBURG — Martin County High School boys and girls golf teams took to the greens Aug. 21 for the All-A 15th Region Tournament at StoneCrest Golf Course in Prestonsburg. Two Cardinal golfers, Jake James and Jaylee Deskins, will advance to the state tournament Sept. 9. James, Drew Wilson, Avery Duncan, Cole Damron and Dylan Hale…
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