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Danny Hinkle hired at Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Danny Hinkle, a 2007 alum and decorated football player, has been hired as the new offensive and defensive line coach at Martin County High School, the school announced. Hinkle returns to “The Rock” with an impressive resume spanning his high school and collegiate careers. “One of the best
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Summer basketball begins for Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Head coach Jason James has a full schedule for the Martin County High School boys basketball team this summer. The 15th Region All ‘A’ champions are looking to reload after losing six seniors, including three starters, to graduation. “We lost some guys, but we still have a lot
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Kennadi’s spirit shines bright at renamed basketball camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — More than 70 campers gathered at Martin County High School on May 29 for Ken’s Camp of Champions, a basketball event newly renamed to honor the late Kennadi Mollett. The camp, a cherished tradition, now serves as a vibrant tribute to a young woman whose spirit continues to
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Futures ball handling class to begin in Inez
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Young basketball players in Martin County have an opportunity to hone their skills this summer with ball handling classes led by former collegiate and high school standout Robin Newsome along with Cardinals alumni and special guests. The “Futures” summer sessions will take place on Tuesdays at Inez Elementary.
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Summer begins for Lady Cards
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Head coach Robin Newsome has camps and games lined up for the Martin County High School girls basketball team in June. “We lost one senior this year [Candace Spaulding]. She provided so much for our team, especially defensively. But we return some key players and I expect a
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Morgan Childers
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Morgan Childers is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Childers is a member of the Phillies in the Martin County Cal Ripken League. In the tournament last week against the Reds, his teammate Jonah Mills had found his way to third base with a tie score.
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Maynard among top performers at Blue-Grey Combine
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Devan Maynard of Martin County just stepped onto a larger stage. The Blue-Grey All-American Combine: Kentucky Regional Scouting Report identified him as a top performer and a candidate for one of the upcoming All-American Bowls later this year. The report, released May 20, followed an “invitation-only” combine at
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Martin County claims OVC title, first undefeated season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GRAYSON — The Martin County Middle School soccer team captured the Ohio Valley Conference championship in a 3-2 victory over Ashland on May 19 at East Carter. The win cemented the Lady Cards’ first-ever undefeated season. Head coach Steven Gauze said the accomplishment was especially meaningful given the size of
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Cards suffer nail-biter loss in 57th District
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County High School’s varsity baseball team suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Johnson Central on May 19 in the first round of the 57th District Tournament at Magoffin County. The Eagles hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning to conclude the Cardinals season.
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Cal Ripken announces All-Star selections
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cal Ripken has officially announced its All-Star selections for the upcoming 2025 season recognizing top talent across various age groups in softball and baseball. Softball – Sarah McCoy, Kenleigh Estep, Emily Mooney, Paisley Mooney, Kiley Wright, Macie Callaham, JaLynn McGinnis, Krista Hunt, Alice Mae Gilkey, Gabby
