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Cardinals mercy-rule Elliott in four innings
BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County clicked on all cylinders to mercy-rule Elliott County 15-0 in four innings March 22 at Cardinal Park. Greyden Proctor stepped inside the circle for the Cardinals for the first time this season and threw an exceptional no-hitter, striking out five while allowing one walk. Martin County jumped…
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Five RBI day for Thompson brings win for Martin County
BY JOSHUA HORNFOR THE CITIZEN INEZ — Brittany Thompson was clutch at the plate with runners on base Thursday, driving in five on three hits to lead Martin County past Floyd Central 13-7. Thompson drove in runs on a grand slam in the third and a triple in the fourth. Bats blistered as the Lady…
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Tennis continues growth
BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County High School Tennis teams were in action March 20 at home, falling to an experienced Pikeville Independent loaded with seniors and tabbed the regional favorites. The boys fell 10-0 and the girls 10-1. “While the score looks bleak in our losses this week, I am happy to…
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Tennis teams split pair
BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County High School tennis teams were in action last week, splitting matches with Magoffin County at Warfield Park. The boys’ team won 8-1 while the Lady Cards fell short 7-4 in a hard-fought battle. In boys’ singles action Caleb Horn defeated T. Rudd 6-1, Brayden Cook defeated L.…
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Lady Cards fall in season opener
BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN HINDMAN — Martin County Lady Cards lost their season opener 7-1 Friday to Knott County Central on the road. Kaylee Osendott took the mound for the Cardinals. Martin County jumped on the scoreboard first with a Skyla Messer in-the-park home run in the third inning. Knott County Central’s Kayleigh Hall slammed…
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Fishing tournament returns April 9 to Paintsville Lake
Cardinals reeling in success BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The annual Hutch Auto Group High School and Youth Fishing Tournament returns to Paintsville Lake this year. Sponsored by the Martin County Cardinals Fishing Team, the tournament is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third…
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Martin County Youth Wrestling finishes year as state runner-up
Three Cardinals win state titles BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN CORBIN — What started as a team of primarily first-year wrestlers turned into a group of solid matmen and a state runner-up finish for Martin County Youth Wrestling. The Cardinals closed the 2021-2022 season giving up a narrow 197.5-189 decision to Pikeville’s Warhawks in the state…
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Tennis teams largest ever
New coach excited to watch players develop BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County High School boys and girls tennis teams are loaded with youth and a high ceiling. This season, MC has a new coach in Justin Penix, who served as an assistant coach for the past four years. Penix is fielding the largest tennis teams ever.…