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Referee shortage in Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Do you love shouting out calls at sporting events? Are you vocally inclined when you see a missed call on the field? If so, you can register as an official to assist with the referee shortage affecting schools nationwide. The number of sports officials across the country has been…
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After the Whistle: Football and basketball school
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN How about them Wildcats? And I’m not referring to the UK basketball team. UK football has started the season at 3-0. Coach Stoops went down to the swamp and took a big bite of some Gator stew. Not only did we beat Florida at their place, but Mark Stoops became the…
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Volleyball Cards stay competitive
Freshman Marlee Grayson bumps up a hit against Shelby Valley earlier this season. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School volleyball dropped four games last week, snapping their three-game winning streak Sept. 12 at Tug Valley. The Lady Cards went head-to-head with the Panthers. The first four…
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Lady Cards roll over Johns Creek
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards improved to 9-5 after a blowout 47-4 win over Johns Creek in a game Sept. 12 at home. Annaleigh Davis and Desirae Gullett continue putting up big numbers for the Cards. Both players started hot and fired in eight and seven in the…
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Mountain Citizen Play of the Week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN BETSY LAYNE — Quarterback Jarred Haney scored the game-winning touchdown Thursday in Martin County Middle School’s road victory over Betsy Layne. Haney broke loose and turned on the jets for a 40-yard touchdown run. This would be the only score of the game as the Cards avenged their earlier loss in…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — Laura Hale of the Martin County High School soccer team continues to rattle off great performances. For her effort last week, she is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Hale is a sophomore for the Cardinals and a powerhouse when it comes to scoring goals. She booted…
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Eden topples Inez, Louisa East
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Elementary basketball action tipped off in Martin County with Eden getting two big wins over Inez and Louisa East last week. Below is a recap of last week’s action: Inez at Eden Eden hosted Inez to begin county play Sept. 14. Both teams started out cold by exchanging missed…
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Martin County holds Knott County Central scoreless in Harvest Bowl
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County held Knott County Central scoreless in the Harvest Bowl played Friday night at The Rock. The Cards shut out the Patriots with a 41-0 score and improved to 2-2 on the season. Martin County saw six players make it into the end zone Friday. Dawson Mills led…
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Volleyball Cards rally to pick up three straight wins
The Lady Cards celebrate after a kill during a match versus Floyd Central at Martin County High School. The team is on a three-game winning streak. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County is on a winning streak. The girls volleyball team defeated both Buckhorn and Jenkins at home…
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MCMS picks up a win versus Paintsville
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards went 1-1 against Paintsville and Betsy Layne last week. The Cards A-team defeated Paintsville 36-24. Annaleigh Davis and Alyssa Maynard put up double digits for the Cards backcourt. Davis continues to dominate in the lane. Guards can’t keep up with her and she…
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