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Pope’s beard is working
Mark Pope is sporting a beard this summer and things are heating up. Since the lumberjack look popped out, Milan Momcilovic has transferred out of Iowa State and into Lexington. We are talking about the nation’s top 3-point shooter. Then Pope landed the first top-10 recruit of his career. Ryan Hampton, a five-star prospect out…
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Kentucky Dodgers, Coal Cats, Diamond Divas crowned Cal Ripken champs
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Martin County Cal Ripken League wrapped up its postseason tournament last week, crowning champions in Cal Ripken baseball, Coach Pitch baseball and softball. The Kentucky Dodgers captured the Cal Ripken championship, defeating the Reds 7-6 in a thrilling title game June 5. The Coal Cats claimed the…
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Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week: Lyric Howell
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Lyric Howell is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week. Howell opened the Martin County Cal Ripken tournament by going 2-for-3 with an inside-the-park home run, a double, four RBIs and two runs scored in a 16-5 victory over the Orioles. He also earned the…
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Cal Ripken announces 2026 All-Star selections
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cal Ripken has announced its All-Star selections for the 2026 season, recognizing standout players who will represent the league in tournament play this summer. The league selected teams for the 8U, 10U and 12U baseball divisions, with players chosen throughout the spring season. 8U baseball –…
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Coach Glenn returns for Lady Cards Skills Academy
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County soccer players will once again have an opportunity to improve their game this summer as Coach Glenn returns to host the annual Lady Cards Skills Academy June 15-17. The three-day camp will be held at the Martin County High School football stadium and is open to…
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606 Firecrackers win Future Stars tourney
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The 606 Firecrackers endured a long, hot day on the diamond to capture the “6-7” Future Stars tournament championship June 7 at Stonecrest. Taking the field before 9 a.m. and playing until nearly 7 p.m., the Firecrackers battled through four games in temperatures approaching 100 degrees on the…
