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Inez defeats Warfield, Blaine
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Indians garnered two wins last week against Blane and Warfield. Below is a recap of last week’s action: Warfield at Inez — The Indians picked up a 21-19 in-county win over the Red Devils in a game Sept. 19 in Inez. Mia James scored in double digits…
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Play of the week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County junior Brock Messer had a 67-yard touchdown run Friday in the Cardinals’ 46-0 win at Bath County. From the Cardinal 33-yard line, Messer lined up to the right side. The quarterback faked a handoff to Madden Miller, who then blocked for Messer as he cut left. Messer…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Marlie Fletcher
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — Marlie Fletcher of the Martin County High School soccer team has provided consistent coverage between the bars as goalkeeper. For her effort last week, she has been named the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Fletcher is a senior for the Cardinals and has had five shutouts this…
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Big crowd for first-ever 4-H pet show
Vote for People’s Choice Award on Facebook BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A big crowd came out for the first-ever Martin County 4-H pet show Friday during the Harvest Festival. The show was at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Office in Inez, orchestrated by Nicole Hinkle, Extension agent/4-H Development. “We were so happy…
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Lady Cards soccer shut out Pike Central
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County soccer won in a 10-0 landslide victory at Pike Central behind scoring from six Cardinal players Thursday. The Cards improve to 5-2 in the 15th Region standings. Sophomore Laura Hale led the attack with four goals and two assists. Lena Hale booted in two goals for the…
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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…