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Volleyball seniors Q&A
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Mountain Citizen caught up with Martin County High School senior volleyball players Kirsten Wells and Hannah Robinson for a question-and-answer session last week. Here’s what they had to say: Kirsten Wells Nickname? Wells. Hometown? Inez. How long have you played? Since the fourth grade. Hobbies, interests? Going to…
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TVHS Athletic Hall of Fame and Museum Inductee Class of 2022 announced
NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — After a highly successful launch last September, the Tug Valley Athletic Hall of Fame and Museum’s Board of Directors has announced its plans for its Second Induction Ceremony and has announced the election of its 2022 inductee class. The Second Tug Valley Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on…
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A different walk of life
Mary, Lisa, and Kevin participated in the summer dash with their message about recovery and love. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — When the extension office and partners hosted a 2-mile summer dash Friday, they aimed to get people moving for their mental and physical well-being. What they didn’t realize…
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Summer Dash draws 45 participants
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Coming across the finish line first, Johnny Zuidema was the overall winner in the 2-mile dash Friday in Inez. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) INEZ — Forty-five participants walked or ran through the City of Inez in the 2-Mile Summer Dash Friday. The University of Kentucky Extension Office teamed with the…
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Lady Cards play in soccerama
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Martin County played Saturday in the MountainTop Soccerama at Prestonsburg High School and came home with some wins. Each team got to play three 20-minute games. Coach Steven Gauze thought his team played well. “I use these games to try different player combinations and formations and to gauge fitness.…
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Lady Cards play AAU
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Three Lady Cardinals played with AAU basketball teams this summer. Chloe May, Angelina Moore and Alyssa Allen traveled with their respective teams to cap off a busy break. A long, athletic shooting guard, May can handle the ball well. She played in five tournaments with the OV Lady Dragons…
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MSU’s Dingess trains Cardinals
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Former Martin County High School basketball star and Morehead State University player Brady Dingess helped his former Cardinal team with training last week and liked what he saw. “The guys are hungry right now, very willing to get better and get back on the court,” Dingess said. “They all…
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Davis gets attention of college coaches
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISVILLE — Martin County High School’s Peyton Davis caught the attention of college coaches during the Kentuckiana Hoops Camp in Louisville. A total of 186 players attended the camp, ranging in grades 9-12 from all across the state. Davis managed a spectacular rating of 42. Out of 36 kids in the…