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Martin County golf tees off 2025 season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Under the direction of head coach Boo Newsome, the Martin County High School golf team has opened its season with a trio of competitive tournament appearances. The Cardinals teed off the 2025 season July 21 at the Johnson Central Invitational held at Stone Crest Golf Course in Prestonsburg.
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Martin County soccer shaping future
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County soccer coach Steven Gauze held his annual Cardinals youth soccer camp July 22-24 at The Rock. Despite the sweltering temperatures, the Lady Cards had a great turnout and provided instruction for the future of soccer in Martin County. “I thought the camp went well despite the
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Brock Fields
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Brock Fields is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Fields sent a bomb over the outfield fence for a three-run homer to send the Big Sticks to the Christmas in July tournament championship game with a 3-1 win over the Riptide. From the mound, he struck
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Williams serves with 14U tennis crown
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Eden Elementary fourth-grader Remy Williams put on a clinic in the 52nd Annual 2025 Kenny Huffman Tennis Classic at Bob Amos Park this past weekend. The multi-sport athlete was crowned champion in the 14U girls singles bracket and finished as runner-up in the 16U bracket. Williams faced Alyssa
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Martin County football to debut at midnight practice
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s football program will launch its season with a “First Flight” midnight practice. The event starts July 31 and runs into the early hours of Wednesday, Aug. 1 at The Rock. The first glimpse at this year’s Cardinals will feature the first official practice in
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Big Sticks travel team captures ring
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Big Sticks 11U baseball team out of Martin County stormed through the Christmas in July tournament on July 13 going 3-0 to claim the tournament championship. The Big Sticks opened the tourney with a 4-3 win over the Pirates 11U sparked by Jonah Mills’ late-game solo home
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Maci Maynard plays for Nike Elite team
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School center Maci Maynard has already made a name for herself in Eastern Kentucky. But this summer, the Class of 2028 standout continues to earn national exposure by competing in one of the most prestigious youth basketball circuits in the country. Maynard played for the
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Wells reflects on first season at Union; former Cardinals standout wins educational scholarship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BARBOURVILLE — Former Martin County Cardinal Bryston Wells is making the most of his opportunity at Union College. After earning playing time as a freshman and excelling in the classroom, he has been rewarded for his dedication. Wells is one of only four recipients out of 1,800 applicants to receive
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: 11U Big Sticks
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 11U Big Sticks travel team is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. The club secured a ring after capturing the Christmas in July tournament July 13 in Flemingsburg. The squad squeaked by the Pirates 4-3 in the opening round. With a 3-1 win over the
