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Martin County fishing teams qualify for nationals
BY BOO NEWSOMEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Two fishing teams from Martin County have secured their spots in the upcoming national championships after a successful performance in the Kentucky Bass Nation state championships held at Barren River Lake. The outstanding achievements of these young anglers have earned them well-deserved recognition in the fishing community. Junior anglers Tyler Goble…
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Tug Valley softball, baseball players receive postseason honors
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley High School turned in another successful softball season this spring as reflected in the Class A All-State selections. Freshman shortstop/pitcher Bailee Hall was a First-Team All-State pick, while junior third baseman Amelya Wellman was an Honorable Mention selection. Hall, the younger sister to former All-State…
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Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame announces Induction Class 2023
WILLIAMSON W.Va. – The board of directors of the Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame announced their plans for the Hall of Fame’s 26th Annual Induction Weekend and the members of their Induction Class of 2023. The Williamson Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its 26th Annual Induction Weekend Aug. 4 and 5. The…
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Martin County shows off basketball prowess at WKU camp
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BOWLING GREEN — Martin County showed off its basketball prowess at the Western Kentucky University Basketball team camp, finishing with an impressive 6-1 record and securing a spot in the top 8 teams. The camp, held at E.A. Diddle Arena and led by WKU head coach Steve Lutz, took place…
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Martin County Lady Cards putting in summer work
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County Lady Cards basketball team has been hard at work this summer, putting in the hours on the court. Since June 1 they have played 17 games, with more matches scheduled before wrapping up their summer play June 25. Head coach Robin Newsome expressed her satisfaction with the…
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Martin County football players attend invitation-only event at Murray State
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MURRAY — Martin County football juniors Bryston Wells and Madden Miller drove six hours to the Murray State University Junior Day, ready to showcase their skills and learn from the best Friday. This exclusive event, by invitation only, allowed the two standout football players to engage directly with numerous college coaches…
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Angels claim Cal Ripken softball championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Angels claimed the Martin County Cal Ripken League softball championship by defeating the T-Birds 11-1. The Angels, coached by Zach Callaham and Kyle Runyon, defeated Coach Tivis Hinkle’s T-Birds twice, the first time by a 14-3 score. They also defeated the Vipers 15-4 in the double-elimination tournament.…
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Junior Varsity goes 2-0 in Raceland League
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT The Martin County Lady Cards junior varsity basketball team tallied a 2-0 record in the Raceland Summer League June 7, defeating Russell 32-28 and Rowan County 45-17. Coaches Boo Newsome and Ali Scott have been working camps all summer and conducting open gyms for kids interested in playing basketball. Summer League play…
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All-Stars enter tournament play Thursday
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County All-Stars Cal Ripken baseball teams will kick off All-Stars tournament play Thursday and Friday. The 8U baseball games will be at Ramey Park in Magoffin County, while 10U and 12U games will be at Stonecrest in Prestonsburg. Coaches from each division selected All-Stars for the District 3…
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Wells appointed MSU athletics director
MOREHEAD — Morehead State University has appointed Kelly Wells, a 19-year collegiate sports veteran and an MSU alumnus, as its new director of athletics. MSU President Jay Morgan made the announcement and lauded Wells’ extensive and successful track record in athletics. Wells, a native of Morehead, has spent the last 17 years at the University…
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