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Katie Marcum recaps first year at Alice Lloyd College
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIPPA PASSES — Former Martin County Lady Cardinals standout Katie Marcum wrapped up her freshman year at Alice Lloyd College with a strong start. Now preparing for her second season, she is proud of her growth on and off the court. She credits her hometown for helping pave the way.
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Coach Glenn returns to Inez with Skills Academy
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Coach Glenn Skills Academy recently concluded its 11th year bringing together young soccer enthusiasts and even college-level graduates at Cardinal Stadium from June 17-19. The camp focused on fundamental skills and has become a staple for aspiring athletes in the community. Steven Gauze, head coach at Martin
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Youth soccer camp on tap July 22-24 in Inez
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School soccer team will host a youth soccer camp July 22-24 at Cardinal Stadium. The Lady Cards and coaching staff invite boys and girls ages 6 and up to attend the event for fundamentals. The camp will focus on skills, teamwork and having fun
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Cal Ripken Softball All-Stars play in Queen of the Mountains
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Martin County softball All Stars played in Pike County’s Queen of the Mountains tournament last week. Below is a recap of tournament action. MC vs Pikeville – The Martin County All Stars took on Pikeville in their first game of pool play on June 19. MC brought
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Cards football players generate buzz
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The cicadas are not the only noise in eastern Kentucky this summer. A few Martin County High School football standouts are generating buzz on the field. Devan Maynard, Crayson Lafferty, Kendal Mullins and Gavin Stepp have attended camps, received invites and earned college offers. Maynard added to his
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Summer-fall baseball and softball league launches
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County will see a new summer and fall baseball and softball league for young players with games slated for August and September at Frank Horn Field in Inez. The league, sanctioned by the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA), is open to children from any county. Softball
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Devan Maynard earns Blue-Grey All-American Bowl invitation
Martin County senior adds college offer from Kentucky Wesleyan BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football standout Devan Maynard has been invited to play in a Blue-Grey Senior All-American Bowl Game at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The honor will see him compete among the nation’s top high school football players. The 6-foot-4,
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Cal Ripken All-Stars impress at Stonecrest
12U brings home runner-up BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Martin County All-Stars represented the community well in the Cal Ripken District 3 tournament last week at Stonecrest. The 12U were deemed the runner-up after falling short in the championship game to Pikeville. 12U – The championship match featured Martin County against Pikeville
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Osborne takes reins as Martin County baseball coach
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Ethan Osborne is the new head baseball coach at Martin County High School, the school announced Tuesday. Osborne has been an assistant coach for the Cardinals and brings a wealth of playing experience to the dugout. A five-year varsity starter at Sheldon Clark High School from 2012-2017, he was a
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Caldwell signs with Mount Vernon Nazarene
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School graduate Grace Caldwell has signed up to cheer for Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where she plans to study speech language pathology. Caldwell, who maintained an impressive 4.482 GPA, is also the recipient of the Harmon Scholarship, the WYMT Scholarship and the Farm Bureau Scholarship.
