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Kentucky Dodgers, Coal Cats, Diamond Divas crowned Cal Ripken champs
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Martin County Cal Ripken League wrapped up its postseason tournament last week, crowning champions in Cal Ripken baseball, Coach Pitch baseball and softball. The Kentucky Dodgers captured the Cal Ripken championship, defeating the Reds 7-6 in a thrilling title game June 5. The Coal Cats claimed the…
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Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week: Lyric Howell
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Lyric Howell is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week. Howell opened the Martin County Cal Ripken tournament by going 2-for-3 with an inside-the-park home run, a double, four RBIs and two runs scored in a 16-5 victory over the Orioles. He also earned the…
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Cal Ripken announces 2026 All-Star selections
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cal Ripken has announced its All-Star selections for the 2026 season, recognizing standout players who will represent the league in tournament play this summer. The league selected teams for the 8U, 10U and 12U baseball divisions, with players chosen throughout the spring season. 8U baseball –…
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Coach Glenn returns for Lady Cards Skills Academy
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County soccer players will once again have an opportunity to improve their game this summer as Coach Glenn returns to host the annual Lady Cards Skills Academy June 15-17. The three-day camp will be held at the Martin County High School football stadium and is open to…
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606 Firecrackers win Future Stars tourney
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The 606 Firecrackers endured a long, hot day on the diamond to capture the “6-7” Future Stars tournament championship June 7 at Stonecrest. Taking the field before 9 a.m. and playing until nearly 7 p.m., the Firecrackers battled through four games in temperatures approaching 100 degrees on the…
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Hall of Fame career comes full circle as Robin Newsome retires
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — When Robin Newsome first picked up a basketball in Lovely, girls basketball in Kentucky looked much different from what it does today. The opportunities were fewer. The spotlight was smaller. The resources were limited. Over the next five decades, Newsome would not only witness the growth of girls…
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Martin County duo shines at D1 Savage All-American Games
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County’s Braxten Pack and Chucky Leonard recently competed in the D1 Savage All-American Games held May 23-24 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Pack showcased his versatility by playing defensive end, outside linebacker and quarterback. Leonard anchored the line at offensive and defensive tackle. Representing the eighth-grade White Team,…
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Pope silences critics, Newsome leaves legacy
As Michael Scott famously said, “Well, well, well. How the turntables.” Just a couple of weeks ago, some Kentucky fans were ready to run Mark Pope out of Lexington. The transfer portal was not going the Wildcats’ way, and the social media panic button had been smashed repeatedly. Then Pope delivered. Kentucky landed the biggest…
