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Martin County finishes as 15th Region runner-up
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County High School boys concluded the 2024-2025 season as runner-up in the 15th Region Tournament. The Cards lost the title contest to Lawrence County 97-84 on March 11 at Pike Central. With Parker Watts and Devan Maynard getting into early foul trouble, Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cards…
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After the Whistle: Time to dance
It’s the best time of the year, folks. March Madness is upon us. We finally won an SEC tournament game, and boy, did Otega Oweh make staying up till 1 a.m. on a weeknight worth it. We’ll try not to talk about the fact we blew a 14-point lead. But if Butler doesn’t go out,…
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Laura Hale signs with Georgetown College
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Georgetown College is gaining a top soccer prospect out of Martin County this upcoming season. Laura Hale, the daughter of Bobby and Susan Hale, will be suiting up for the Tigers after signing for the school on March 14 at the Martin County High School auditorium in front…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Peyton Davis
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Peyton Davis is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Davis fired in 23 points on five treys from behind the line in the 15th Region championship March 11. He poured in 26 points in the semifinals against Floyd Central and grabbed four…
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NCAA Bracket Challenge
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — March Madness is here. Think you can predict the perfect bracket? Please fill out the NCAA March Madness tournament bracket printed in this week’s Mountain Citizen and turn it in by noon March 20 for a chance to win a $100 Texas Roadhouse gift card. Brackets can be…
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Davis receives offer from Spalding
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — College offers are rolling in for Martin County High School guard Peyton Davis. Coach Kevin Gray of Spalding University has extended an offer for the senior to play basketball at the prestigious school in Louisville. Davis has received offers from Harrodsburg, Alice Lloyd, Bluefield, UIC of Florida, and…
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Three Cardinals named All-Region
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Peyton Davis, Bryson Dials and Parker Watts were named to the 15th Region All-Tournament Team after leading Martin County to the finals last week Davis averaged 21.3 points and knocked down 16 3-pointers over the course of the tournament. The senior finished the season ranked fifth in the…
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Elementary volleyball: Eden A-team undefeated
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Eden Elementary’s A-team remains undefeated after a tiebreaker with Inez before the volleyball tournament arrives next week. With Inez and Eden splitting the first two sets March 13 with 21-18 scores, the deciding set went to Eden with a final of 15-9. Sarah McCoy reeled off five straight…
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