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Martin County adds firepower for 2026-27 basketball campaign
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 15th Region got shaken up this offseason. Four student-athletes have relocated to Inez over the summer break. Martin County, coming off a 22-10 campaign, a 15th Region All “A” championship and an Elite Eight finish in the All ‘A’ Classic state tournament, is loading up for the…
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Cal Ripken announces softball All-Stars
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cal Ripken has announced its softball all-star selections for the 2026 season, recognizing standout players who will represent the league in tournament play this summer. The All-Stars will play in Johnson County amongst regional teams the weekend of June 25-30. All-Stars selections include Hope Dials, Alicemae…
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Kendal Mullins picks up college offer
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MIDWAY — Martin County High School senior Kendal Mullins received exciting news after attending a college visit at Midway University on June 9. The Cardinal lineman picked up his first college offer from the Eagles after speaking with coaches and staff. Mullins forced a fumble and recovered a fumble last…
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Lady Cards show flashes in tourney; program awaits head coach announcement
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County High School girls basketball team took to the hardwood last week following the recent announcement of Robin Newsome’s retirement after 48 years with the program. The Lady Cards played in the EE Athletic Academy Kennadi Mollett Memorial Tournament over the weekend. Also, they attended the Betsy Layne…
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Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week: Lukas Mays
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Lukas Mays is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week. Mays brought home hardware over the weekend after winning the 10U 60-pound championship at the Rumble in the Jungle in Chapmanville, West Virginia. The young wrestler stood out among a packed field that included high…
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Brandon Wells sharpens skills at Union Commonwealth University
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN UNION — Martin County High School football player Brandon Wells put his work in the trenches on display at the Union Commonwealth University prospect camp. Wells showed his skills as an offensive lineman and experienced center while working in front of college coaches and staff. The Cardinal lineman used the…
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Pope’s beard is working
Mark Pope is sporting a beard this summer and things are heating up. Since the lumberjack look popped out, Milan Momcilovic has transferred out of Iowa State and into Lexington. We are talking about the nation’s top 3-point shooter. Then Pope landed the first top-10 recruit of his career. Ryan Hampton, a five-star prospect out…
