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Hale and Caldwell named to All-State team
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School soccer standouts Laura Hale and Faith Caldwell have earned All-State Honorable Mention for the 2024-2025 season, placing them among Kentucky’s top high school players. Hale displayed her playmaking skills, ranking fifth in the state with an average of 1.2 assists per game. She also…
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Martin County caps off successful season as 15th Region runner-up
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County finished the season 10-3 in the Region on Thursday versus Johnson Central. The Eagles snuck away with a 3-2 win in the 15th Region Championship thriller. Faith Caldwell scored both goals for the Cardinals. Vittoria Dellmotta saved an astonishing 15 goals at keeper. Despite the loss,…
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Cardinal soccer players named to 15th Region tournament team
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE – Eight Martin County soccer players received honors after the 15th Region tournament last week. Faith Caldwell, Laura Hale, and Emily Ledford were named to the first-team All-Region. Kaylee Endicott, Lexi Sammons, and Mia Preece were named to the second-team All-Region. Londyn Fraley and Vittoria Dellmotta were named Honorable…
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Martin County advances to 15th Region soccer championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Revenge is sweet. Martin County held off the defending champ Prestonsburg 2-1 Monday night in the second round of the 15th Region tournament at Johnson Central High School. The Cardinals will take on district rival Johnson Central for the championship Thursday (Oct. 17) at 8 p.m. The Cards…
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Martin County rolls past Lawrence in 15th Region Tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The 15th Region Girls Soccer Tournament began last week with the Martin County Cardinals (11-7) securing an 8-0 mercy-rule victory over the Lawrence County Bulldogs (4-10) in the first round Oct. 8 at Johnson Central High School. Faith Caldwell and senior Laura Hale shared scoring honors with four…
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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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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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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Faith Caldwell
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Faith Caldwell is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. The Martin County sophomore scored four goals in an 8-0 win at Lawrence County on Sept. 26. She assisted on three goals. Caldwell is ranked second in assists in the state with 24. She is averaging 1.5…