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Cardinals compete in 1A Region 7 men’s 5K
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WEST LIBERTY — The Martin County Cross Country team competed in the 1A Region 7 men’s 5K Saturday in Morgan County. The competition featured 50 athletes representing various schools from the surrounding area. The Cardinals, led by coach Josh Penix, gave their all, striving to make their mark in the challenging…
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Cardinals set football records
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In the much-anticipated Martin County vs. the Floyd Central district championship matchup Friday in Inez, the Cardinals secured the 2A District 7 title and set state and school records. Devan Maynard’s spectacular play left the crowd in awe as he tied a state record for a 100-yard pick-6 during…
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Lady Cards lose heartbreaker to Prestonsburg in 15th Region championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County lost a heartbreaker to Prestonsburg 2-1 in the 15th Region Tournament championship Thursday at Johnson Central High School. The Lady Cards started the game on unsteady footing as Prestonsburg struck early, netting a goal within the first four minutes, taking an early 1-0 lead. The Lady…
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Martin County volleyball finishes 1-2 week
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Lady Cards Volleyball team had a busy week, playing three matches in four days. Coming off a win Sept. 28 against Tug Valley, the Lady Cards got their second straight win Oct. 2, blanking Magoffin County 3-0 in a district showdown at Magoffin County. They lost Oct. 4…
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Lady Cards attend D1 volleyball game at Marshall
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Martin County Lady Cards volleyball team had a unique opportunity to witness a Division I college volleyball showdown Saturday at Marshall University’s Cam Henderson Center. Accompanied by Martin County coach Krista Newsome, the team gathered to watch Marshall University’s Thundering Herd face off against Troy. Both…
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Cardinals fishing team has strong showing in Bradley Roy Open
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RUSSELL COUNTY — Martin County Cardinal Fishing made a strong showing in the 11th Annual Bradley Roy Open held Sunday at Lake Cumberland in Russell County. The tournament drew 209 boats and welcomed high school and middle school participants. The event’s format was designed to be highly competitive, with the…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Lady Cards Soccer
INEZ — Martin County High School Lady Cards Soccer team is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. The Lady Cards secured a 10-0 victory over Shelby Valley in the first round of the regional tournament Oct. 4 at home. Their remarkable achievements this season have reverberated throughout the state, solidifying their place as a…
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Lady Cards volleyball celebrates victory over Tug Valley, faces defeat against Pike Central
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School girls volleyball team experienced mixed results in their home matches last week. They secured a 3-1 win over Tug Valley Thursday, following a 3-0 defeat to Pike Central Sept. 26. Here is an overview: MC 3, TV 1 Coming from a previous 2-0…
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Martin County faces tough challenge against Perry Central
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals fell to a tough Perry County Central team 42-21 Friday at the Rock, marking week 6 of the high school football season. The Cardinals aimed to bounce back after a heart-wrenching 16-14 loss to Magoffin County a week earlier. Perry Central Commodores arrived fresh…
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Magoffin outlasts Martin County in close contest
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County lost a close contest to Magoffin County 16-14 Friday on the road. The Cardinals scored first with senior running back Brock Messer’s 15-yard rush up the middle. Kicker Caleb Horn added the extra point to give the Cardinals a 7-0 lead. Magoffin County running back Ian…
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