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After the Whistle: Resilience, relief and the Wildcats
Martin County has been ravaged by flooding and heavy snowfall, causing widespread devastation throughout the area last week. A big thank you to first responders, the National Guard, emergency and rescue services, churches and those helping with cleanup. The community has come together in a way that I have never seen before. Response has been…
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Cal Ripken signups run until end of month
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is time for camping chairs, coolers and dirt to fill your vehicles every week. Cal Ripken has opened signups for Martin County with opening day set for April 12. Baseball and softball will be $60 per child. T-ball will be $50. Discounts are available for siblings. Signups…
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Martin County to host youth baseball camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School will host a youth baseball camp March 14 and 15 at the baseball field. The camp is for ages 6-14 and the cost is $50 for one player. For additional participants from the same household, the fee is reduced to $40. MCHS head coach…
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Eleven Martin County wrestlers headed to state championships
Cards finish as Region 8 runner-up, crown three champions BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND – Martin County’s wrestling team delivered a powerhouse performance to finish as runner-up at the KHSAA Region 8 Championships. The event took place Saturday at Boyd County High School. The Cardinals amassed 267.5 points, finishing behind only Johnson Central (336…
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Tug Valley athletic fields flooded again
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The athletic fields at Tug Valley High School were once again inundated by floodwaters backing up from the Tug River. The muddy water completely covered the football, baseball and softball fields. This has happened in the past when flooding has occurred in that part of the county.…
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Martin County soars over Johnson Central
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County stole hearts on Valentine’s Day as they soared to a 101-89 victory over Johnson Central at home. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals had lost a close overtime game to the Golden Eagles last month and were looking for a revenge victory. “It was a great win. I’m really…
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Lady Cards tie for second in 57th District
Maynard joins the 500 rebounds club BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — After three victories over Paintsville, Magoffin and Shelby Valley, Coach Robin Newsome’s Martin County Lady Cardinals fell short in rematches with the 15th Region’s top-ranked Johnson Central and 57th District foe Paintsville. Maci Maynard pulled down her 500th rebound versus the Tigers.…
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Tug Valley rolls past Mingo Central Miners
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers jumped out to an early lead and never looked back as they downed county rival Mingo Central, 99-67, for the second time this season at the TVHS gym on Valentine’s Day evening at Naugatuck. The Panthers clawed their way to a 27-12 lead…
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Kermit wins Mingo County Middle School championship
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Kermit Blue Devils won the Mingo County Middle School Boys Basketball championship Thursday 53-45, beating the defending champion Williamson Wolfpack at the Williamson Fieldhouse. Kermit is coached by former Tug Valley All-State guard Mikey Newsome in his first year as coach of the Blue Devils. “I watched a…
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Lady Panthers claw River View
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BRADSHAW, W.Va. — The Lady Panthers finished their regular season with a 72-39 win over River View on the road Feb. 10 at the RVHS gym at Bradshaw in McDowell County. The Lady Panthers are now 19-2 and have won 15 games in a row. Kenzie Browning fired in 23 points, while…
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