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Martin County soccer players shine at Alice Lloyd College
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIPPA PASSES — Alice Lloyd College continues to provide opportunities for eastern Kentucky students. Joshua Gauze, Isaiah Zuidema and Jestin Barker are representing their hometown of Inez in the mountains of Pippa. The three Martin County graduates were on the roster for the ALC men’s soccer team in the 2023…
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Gauze becomes first soccer player from Martin County to play semi-pro
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHATTANOOGA — Former Martin County soccer star Kaitlyn Gauze has made history. The feisty footballer became the first women’s soccer player from Inez to play semi-professionally. Gauze took her talents to Chattanooga, Tennessee, last month after the head coach contacted her within a few hours of her sending out her…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Kaitlyn Gauze
INEZ — The Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week is Kaitlyn Gauze. The former Lady Cardinals soccer star is the first of her kind. She signed with Chattanooga FC and became the first soccer player in Martin County High School history to play for a semi-pro futbol squad. The 5-foot-8 midfielder is a starter…
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Soccer skills academy slated for June 17-19
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Former British Elite Soccer Club head coach Glenn will return to Martin County to host Glenn’s Skills Academy June 17-19 at the MCHS football stadium. The current Kentucky Olympic Development Program coach will provide instruction to boys and girls who are interested in improving their soccer skills. Ages…
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Lady Cards fall short in Final Four
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RUSSELL — After heavy rainfall delayed the Ohio Valley Conference tournament for a week, the Martin County Middle School Lady Cards took the field to face Russell in the semifinals, falling short 3-0 to end their season. Martin County defeated East Carter 2-0 in the opening round of the tournament.…
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Lady Cards soccer advances to final four in OVC tournament
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT RUSSELL — Martin County Middle School’s soccer team advances to the final four in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) tournament after defeating East Carter 2-0 in the first round. After rain delayed the tournament, the Lady Cards and East Carter finally took the wet and muddy field May 15 at host Russell…
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Martin County Middle soccer is district runner-up
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISA — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards advanced to the OVC Conference after finishing as runner-up in the OVC East District Tournament last week. Martin County entered the tournament with a 7-3 record and ranked second in the district. Lawrence County hosted the district tournament and faced Martin County in the…
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Martin County shuts down Boyd County in middle school soccer
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Middle School girls soccer team finished up their regular season last week with a 4-0 victory over Boyd County at home. The Lady Cards looked determined to finish the regular season with a win and went on the attack early. The Boyd County defense held strong with the…
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Hale named All-State Honorable Mention
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County standout soccer player Laura Hale has been named to the 2023 All-State Honorable Mention team, capping off an exceptional season. Hale’s contributions were instrumental to the Lady Cardinals’ successful 18-4 season. Her performances played a crucial role in securing the 15th Region All-A championship, winning the…
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