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Martin County protects The Rock, pulls away from Betsy Layne 27-12
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Betsy Layne landed the first punch Friday night. Martin County answered with 27 points and a defense that slammed the door when it mattered most. The Cardinals overcame an early pick-six and pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 27-12 win over the Bobcats in their home…
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Martin County grinds out 4-2 win over Bluegrass United
Muncy records 10 saves BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN VERSAILLES — It may not have been Martin County’s prettiest win of the season, but it could prove to be one of its most useful. The Lady Cardinals battled past Bluegrass United 4-2 Saturday at the Woodford County Soccer Complex to remain perfect at 9-0. The…
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Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week: Bri Muncy
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Bri Muncy is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week. Muncy had a strong performance in the Lady Cardinals’ 4-2 win over Bluegrass United. The goalie was tested more than usual between the posts and came up big with 10 saves while posting an 83.3%…
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Leonard enjoys first college game-day invite
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Freshman offensive lineman Chucky Leonard got an early look at the college football recruiting experience Saturday when he visited the University of Pikeville for his first college game-day invitation. Leonard, an offensive tackle for Martin County, took part in a recruiting presentation and campus tour during the Sept.…
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Martin County rebounds with Pike County Bowl win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — Martin County found its footing Friday night as contributions came from all over the field in a 55-32 win over Pike County Central in the Community Trust Bank/WYMT Pike County Bowl at Belfry. The win evened Martin County’s record at 1-1 after a season-opening 37-7 loss at Lawrence…
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Kirk & Crum Law Office Players of the Week: Martin County soccer team
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School Lady Cardinals soccer team is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Players of the Week. The Lady Cards brought home the Smoky Mountain Cup championship from Gatlinburg over the weekend. Martin County went 3-0 against Tennessee competition with wins over Portland 8-2, Jefferson…
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Martin County Middle sweeps Adams
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Martin County Middle School brought the brooms to Adams on Aug. 25. The Lady Cardinals swept all three games. The A team rolled to a 34-10 win. The B team won 25-10. The C team completed the sweep with a 29-7 victory. The A team win was Martin…
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Martin County captures Smoky Mountain Cup; ranked No. 9 in Kentucky
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GATLINBURG — Martin County went to the Great Smoky Mountains looking for a challenge and came home carrying a championship trophy. The Lady Cardinals swept three Tennessee opponents over the weekend to win the Smoky Mountain Cup at Rocky Top Sports Park in Gatlinburg. Martin County defeated Portland 8-2 Aug.…
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Soccer Cards stay perfect
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Five games. Five wins. Forty-six goals scored and only one surrendered. The Martin County Lady Cardinals have stormed out of the gate to a 5-0 start, including four mercy-rule victories and four shutouts. Martin County opened the regular season with an 11-0 win over Pike Central on Aug. 15 before…
