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Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic promises impressive lineup
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This year’s Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic will be Nov. 26 at Martin County High School and promises an impressive lineup. Martin County Coach Jason James has again compiled a slew of matchups featuring top players and teams. “We have a really good lineup,” James said. “We…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Brock Messer and Laura Hale
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Brock Messer and Laura Hale are members of the Martin County football and soccer teams, respectively. For their efforts last week, they are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. Brock Messer rushed for 302 yards in Martin County’s homecoming win over East Ridge. He scored six touchdowns in…
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Indians roll to wins over Warfield, Fallsburg, Louisa East
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Indians went 3-0 last week against Warfield, Fallsburg and Louisa East. Below is a recap of last week’s action: Inez at Warfield — Inez traveled across the hill and picked up a 28-18 win over Warfield Sept. 26. Warfield started with an early lead behind four…
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MC 5-6th-grade falls short 8-6
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County youth 5-6th-grade team came close to a win against Floyd Count Saturday. The Cardinals fell 8-6 on the cold, rainy afternoon in Inez. The Jaguars had the ball on their own 10-yard line and Chucky Leonard forced a fumble that was recovered by the Cards. After…
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Martin County earns first-ever 15th Region tournament bid
Lady Cards soccer secures No. 1 seed BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Lady Cards soccer players have etched their names in history. The team earned a 15th Region tournament berth for the first time in Martin County history Sept. 20 in an 11-2 win over Paintsville at Cardinal Stadium. They also secured the…
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After the Whistle: ‘Trust in Stoops’
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Kentucky football has moved to No. 7 in the AP poll. You read that right. Football. Did Cal’s comments motivate this team just the right amount? As good as we have looked this season, the Northern Illinois game revealed some weaknesses. The O-line has to get better at protecting Levis. A…
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Cardinals make splash with 46-0 win over Bath County
Cardinal freshman Devan Maynard (15) wraps up a Knott County runner during the Harvest Bowl Sept. 9 at the Rock. (Citizen photo by Stephanie May) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN OWINGSVILLE — Martin County (3-2) came out clean Friday night with a 46-0 road victory over Bath County (1-4). This was the second shutout win in…
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Volley Cards dig deep for win
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County volleyball came away with a hard-fought victory against Magoffin County on the road Sept. 19. The Lady Cards went head-to-head in five sets against the Hornets. Martin County came out confidently and won the first set 25-19. The Hornets were determined to win on their home court…
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Lady Cards B-team win over Belfry
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards B-team picked up a 24-10 win over Belfry on their home court Thursday. Chloe Moore was two shy of double digits with eight points in the win. Desirae Gullett, Annaleigh Davis and Bri Muncy chalked up four points apiece for the Lady Cards.…
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Eden rolls over Inez, Warfield and Blaine
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Eden Wildcats stayed perfect this week after rolling over Inez, Blaine and Warfield. Below is a recap of last week’s action: Eden at Inez — Eden defeated Inez on Sept. 20 by a score of 32-9. KK Maynard jumped out of the gates with eight quick points in…
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