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Softball 12U All-Stars battle in Cal Ripken tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Martin County 12U softball All-Stars competed in the District 3 tournament over the weekend at Johnson Central. Martin County opened tournament play June 26 against Pikeville and fell 12-2. Kentley Marcum and Hope Dials scored Martin County’s two runs. Alicemae Gilkey singled, and Gabby Mann added a…
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Wells lands first college offer from Midway
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MIDWAY — Martin County High School football player Brandon Wells received his first college offer June 23 from Midway University. Wells is a 6-foot-1, 265-pound offensive lineman for the Cardinals and projects as a member of the Class of 2027. He primarily lines up at center and guard for Martin…
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Clark debate needs more than a still shot
More people than usual are paying attention to the Women’s National Basketball Association this week. And if you have been on social media, you have probably seen the photo. You know the one. Caitlin Clark is on the floor, and Alyssa Thomas has a fist near her neck. It is the kind of still shot…
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Shannon Lewis takes over Lady Cards basketball program
Championship coach says tradition, community backing drew him to Inez BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School has announced Shannon Lewis as the new head coach of the Lady Cardinals basketball program. Lewis takes over for Hall of Fame coach Robin Newsome, who recently retired after 48 years with the program,…
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Lady Cards volleyball scrimmages under direction of new coach
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School volleyball has been busy under the guidance of first-year coach Kirsten Isaac. The Lady Cards competed in scrimmages throughout June, including trips to UPike and Prestonsburg. “We have a lot of young girls that have come out for conditioning from the middle school,” Isaac…
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Lady Cards scrimmage at Prestonsburg
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Martin County High School girls basketball took the floor in two scrimmages at Prestonsburg, June 18. New Lady Cardinals coach Shannon Lewis was in the gym to observe the young squad he will be taking over this fall. Assistant coaches Lance Tackett and Mark Tiller have guided workouts…
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Player of the Week: Ryder Duncan
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Ryder Duncan is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week. Duncan won his division in the Bluegrass Tour EKY Stonecrest tournament June 17 in Prestonsburg. Duncan, who plays for the Cardinals under head coach Boo Newsome, fired an 85 to bring home the top spot.
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Williams wins 14U title, finishes second in 18U in Grayson
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GRAYSON — Eden Elementary student Remy Williams put together a strong showing at the Grayson Heart of the Park Tennis Tournament. After several hours of play over two days, Williams came home with first place in the 14U division and runner-up honors in the 18U division. The tournament wrapped up…
