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Martin County Middle bounces back at Paintsville
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County Middle School bounced back from a hard-fought loss at Johnson County Middle School to pick up its first A-team victory of the season Aug. 11 at Paintsville. The Lady Cardinals defeated Paintsville 44-33 behind a 19-point performance from Harper Runyon and 16 points from Paige Stafford.…
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Martin County football heads to Louisa for season-opening test
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Before long, the evening air will turn cooler, the hills will trade their deep summer green for shades of red and gold, and the lights at The Rock will glow against an autumn sky. But for now, the heat lingers and the Cards have some business to take…
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Lewis steps down after two months as Martin County girls basketball coach
School moves forward to find new coach BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Shannon Lewis has stepped down as head coach of the Martin County High School girls basketball program just over two months after being named to the position. Lewis said an opportunity closer to home prompted the move. “It is with deep…
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James leads strong showing in 15th Region All ‘A’; Duncan finishes 10th
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County turned in a strong showing at the 15th Region All ‘A’ Golf Tournament before Mother Nature brought the Cardinals’ next tournament to an early end later in the week. All ‘A’ Region The Martin County Lady Cardinals finished as runner-up while the Cardinals placed sixth Aug.…
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Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week: Mia James
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Mia James is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week. James turned in one of Martin County’s top performances of the young season, finishing fourth individually in the 15th Region All “A” Golf Classic at StoneCrest Golf Course. Her round helped lead the Lady Cardinals…
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Martin County routs Pike Central 11-0 in season opener
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County waited through two cancellations to open its season, then needed only one half to beat Pike Central 11-0. Seven Lady Cardinals scored before the mercy rule ended the match at halftime. Jaz Jude led Martin County with three goals and an assist for seven points. Anna…
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Lady Cards sweep Johnson Central Soccerama
Farm Bureau Cup set Aug. 13 BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County wrapped up its preseason on a high note Saturday. The Lady Cards swept all three matches at the Johnson Central Soccerama to go 6-0 in scrimmages before the official debut. The Lady Cardinals defeated East Carter 3-0, host Johnson Central…
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From court to flight line: Wefenstette makes her mark in the Air Force
Martin Countian earns Airman of the Quarter honors BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PARISH, La. — Fallyne Wefenstette spent much of her childhood competing on ballfields and basketball courts in Martin County. Now, the former Sheldon Clark standout is competing in a different arena and continuing to make her hometown proud. Wefenstette, an Airman First…
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Duncan wins Alice Lloyd College Golf Showcase; James win age division
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Ryder Duncan went bogey-free to win overall and Mia James brought home a division title as Martin County turned in a strong performance Aug. 4 at the Alice Lloyd College Showcase at StoneCrest Golf Course. Duncan fired a personal-best 4-under-par 31 over nine holes to win the 14-and-under…
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Lady Cardinals volleyball gets preseason tune-up
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County volleyball got an early look at its 2026 squad Saturday during a preseason panorama at Shelby Valley High School. The Lady Cardinals battled Phelps to a 45-45 tie at the end of the 35-minute varsity session and also lost to Pikeville. First-year Martin County coach Kristen…
