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Cards one point shy of taking down P’burg
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Cardinals (4-3) traveled to Prestonsburg (7-0) on Friday hoping to be the Blackcats’ first loss of the season. After a gutsy call from Coach Wesley Hager, Prestonsburg stays undefeated with a 22-21 win over Martin County. Early in the contest, Crayson “Bones” Lafferty recovered a fumble. But…
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Winners, NBA and Zip Zone Classic
The Cardinal football team dropped a tough game to Prestonsburg on Friday. It’s aggravating to be so close to taking down an undefeated team and fall short. But to see a former Martin Countian succeeding at a young age should make a Cardinal fan proud. Coach Wesley Hager has a 7-0 record with the Blackcats…
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Martin County soccer picks up win on senior night
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s soccer team honored their seniors on Oct. 1 before defeating the Paintsville Tigers by an 8-0 mercy rule at Cardinal Stadium. Martin County’s first goal came 10 minutes into the contest when Faith Caldwell booted a corner kick in that skimmed over a Paintsville…
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The people behind the jerseys: Meet the soccer seniors
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Seven Martin County High School soccer players are on the field for the final year as Cardinals. These athletes have shown exceptional skill, teamwork and perseverance, helping to shape their team’s success. This week the seniors are giving fans a deeper look at the people behind the jerseys.…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Laura Hale
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Laura Hale is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. The senior scored four goals in an 8-0 win over Paintsville on her senior night Oct. 1. She assisted on one goal.Hale is ranked eighth in assists in the state of Kentucky with 19. She is averaging…
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Tug Valley downs rival Tolsia Rebels
No. 1. ranked Panthers improve to 5-0 BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GLEN HAYES, W.Va. — In a Class A battle of ranked teams, it was the Tug Valley Panthers defeating regional rival Tolsia 24-16 Friday night on the Rebels home field. The Panthers came into the game ranked No. 1 in the Mountain State,…
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Martin County drops 31-14 decision to Perry County Central
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HAZARD — Martin County (4-2) traveled to Perry County (4-2) despite Hurricane Helene making landfall and pouring rain all down the eastern coast Friday. The Cardinals were held to their lowest total in yards for the season at 170 and fell to the Commodores 31-14. Devan Maynard lifted Cardinal Nation’s…
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Lady Cards soccer bounces back
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Martin County High School’s soccer team hit a four-game skid after winning the All “A” 15th Region championship. The Cards bounced back in a big way with a convincing 8-0 win at Lawrence County on Thursday. Faith Caldwell led the way with four goals for Martin County. She assisted on…
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Inez thwarts Eden’s perfect season in week 6
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Indians foiled Eden’s plans for an undefeated season in week 6 of elementary girls basketball action. The following is a recap: Eden at Inez – On Sept. 24 the Inez A-team defeated Eden in a nailbiter for their first loss of the season 24-23. Harper Runyon…
