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Panthers lose first game of season at Hurley
BY KYLE LOVERNFOR THE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HURLEY, Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers (4-1), ranked No. 2 in Class A in the Mountain State last week, lost a tough 20-13 road contest at Hurley, Va., Friday night. Freshman Bryson Elia gave Tug Valley its first touchdown with an 80-yard kickoff return in the first quarter.…
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Volley Cards dig deep for win
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County volleyball came away with a hard-fought victory against Magoffin County on the road Sept. 19. The Lady Cards went head-to-head in five sets against the Hornets. Martin County came out confidently and won the first set 25-19. The Hornets were determined to win on their home court…
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Lady Cards B-team win over Belfry
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards B-team picked up a 24-10 win over Belfry on their home court Thursday. Chloe Moore was two shy of double digits with eight points in the win. Desirae Gullett, Annaleigh Davis and Bri Muncy chalked up four points apiece for the Lady Cards.…
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Eden rolls over Inez, Warfield and Blaine
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Eden Wildcats stayed perfect this week after rolling over Inez, Blaine and Warfield. Below is a recap of last week’s action: Eden at Inez — Eden defeated Inez on Sept. 20 by a score of 32-9. KK Maynard jumped out of the gates with eight quick points in…
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Inez defeats Warfield, Blaine
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Indians garnered two wins last week against Blane and Warfield. Below is a recap of last week’s action: Warfield at Inez — The Indians picked up a 21-19 in-county win over the Red Devils in a game Sept. 19 in Inez. Mia James scored in double digits…
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Play of the week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County junior Brock Messer had a 67-yard touchdown run Friday in the Cardinals’ 46-0 win at Bath County. From the Cardinal 33-yard line, Messer lined up to the right side. The quarterback faked a handoff to Madden Miller, who then blocked for Messer as he cut left. Messer…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Marlie Fletcher
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — Marlie Fletcher of the Martin County High School soccer team has provided consistent coverage between the bars as goalkeeper. For her effort last week, she has been named the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Fletcher is a senior for the Cardinals and has had five shutouts this…
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Lady Cards soccer shut out Pike Central
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County soccer won in a 10-0 landslide victory at Pike Central behind scoring from six Cardinal players Thursday. The Cards improve to 5-2 in the 15th Region standings. Sophomore Laura Hale led the attack with four goals and two assists. Lena Hale booted in two goals for the…
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Cards get revenge at Betsy Layne
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN BETSY LAYNE — Martin County Middle School football team avenged their earlier season loss with a 6-0 victory over Betsy Layne on the road Thursday night. Quarterback Jarred Haney broke loose for a 40-yard touchdown run to lead the Cards to a win. Brody Howell and Jeremy Bentley had possibly their…
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Referee shortage in Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Do you love shouting out calls at sporting events? Are you vocally inclined when you see a missed call on the field? If so, you can register as an official to assist with the referee shortage affecting schools nationwide. The number of sports officials across the country has been…
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