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MCMS downs Floyd County
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A little rain did not stop Martin County Middle School from honoring their eighth grader Saturday night. The team battled through the steady rainfall and downed Floyd County 32-0 at home. Bryson Osborne received the first snap of the game from his own 36-yard line. He made his way…
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Mountain Citizen Plays of the Week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Bryson Osborne and Brody Howell are members of the Martin County Middle School football team. During eighth grade night Saturday, the pair made a few big plays in the 32-0 win over Floyd County. Osborne took the opening snap from his own 36-yard line and stiff-armed a Jaguar defender…
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MCMS wins big on eighth-grade night
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards fired on all cylinders on eighth-grade night Thursday against Dorton. The girls took an early lead and never looked back with a 37-21 victory. All five starters hit the books in a well-balanced scoring effort. Desirae Gullett and Ava Farnham came out ready…
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Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic promises impressive lineup
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This year’s Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic will be Nov. 26 at Martin County High School and promises an impressive lineup. Martin County Coach Jason James has again compiled a slew of matchups featuring top players and teams. “We have a really good lineup,” James said. “We…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Brock Messer and Laura Hale
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Brock Messer and Laura Hale are members of the Martin County football and soccer teams, respectively. For their efforts last week, they are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. Brock Messer rushed for 302 yards in Martin County’s homecoming win over East Ridge. He scored six touchdowns in…
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Indians roll to wins over Warfield, Fallsburg, Louisa East
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Indians went 3-0 last week against Warfield, Fallsburg and Louisa East. Below is a recap of last week’s action: Inez at Warfield — Inez traveled across the hill and picked up a 28-18 win over Warfield Sept. 26. Warfield started with an early lead behind four…
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MC 5-6th-grade falls short 8-6
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County youth 5-6th-grade team came close to a win against Floyd Count Saturday. The Cardinals fell 8-6 on the cold, rainy afternoon in Inez. The Jaguars had the ball on their own 10-yard line and Chucky Leonard forced a fumble that was recovered by the Cards. After…
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Martin County earns first-ever 15th Region tournament bid
Lady Cards soccer secures No. 1 seed BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Lady Cards soccer players have etched their names in history. The team earned a 15th Region tournament berth for the first time in Martin County history Sept. 20 in an 11-2 win over Paintsville at Cardinal Stadium. They also secured the…
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After the Whistle: ‘Trust in Stoops’
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Kentucky football has moved to No. 7 in the AP poll. You read that right. Football. Did Cal’s comments motivate this team just the right amount? As good as we have looked this season, the Northern Illinois game revealed some weaknesses. The O-line has to get better at protecting Levis. A…
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Cardinals make splash with 46-0 win over Bath County
Cardinal freshman Devan Maynard (15) wraps up a Knott County runner during the Harvest Bowl Sept. 9 at the Rock. (Citizen photo by Stephanie May) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN OWINGSVILLE — Martin County (3-2) came out clean Friday night with a 46-0 road victory over Bath County (1-4). This was the second shutout win in…
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