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Davis helps Kermit’s swift water rescue effort in Garrett
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GARRETT — Martin County High School sophomore Peyton Davis joined the Kermit Volunteer Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team in search and rescue efforts Thursday in Garrett after historic flooding destroyed the community. The team rescued 17 people and four of their pets. Davis’s father Billy Davis received the call…
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Bowen, Mills second in Angler of the Year
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School anglers Alex Bowen and Aaron Mills are like brothers. So it’s no wonder the duo finished in second place for Kentucky’s 2022 Angler of the Year and earned a spot in the national fishing tournament Aug. 11-13 in Greenville, S.C. Alex is the son of Anthony…
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After the Whistle: Sports about to begin
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN We’re entering August, and school and sports are preparing to begin. I just returned from vacation, and sure enough, I got COVID at the beach. It’s my second time, and neither time has been a good time. I’m ready to get better and take more sports pictures next week. After the…
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Marcum, Williams wrap up AAU ball
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two Lady Cards basketball players finished their AAU summer season this past weekend in Cincinnati. Katie Ann Marcum and Laken Williams played in The Finale with their AAU team, the Lady Dragons. The junior duo have been teammates since they were eighth graders, and this was their first summer…
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Volleyball team hosts youth clinic
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School volleyball team hosted the first of two youth clinics Saturday. Eleven girls came out to learn serving and passing skills. Coach Katie White-Patrick was ecstatic with the girls’ performance. “We could see improvement in every single player that attended,” Patrick said. “They really put…
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MCMS girls basketball tryouts
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Tryouts for the Martin County Middle School girls basketball team started Tuesday and continue Wednesday 4-5:30 p.m. at the school gym. Students must have a copy of their physical and insurance card to try out. Contact Boo Newsome on Facebook with any questions.
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Peyton Davis to play for Kentuckiana
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s up-and-comer Peyton Davis will attend an elite basketball camp July 30 in Louisville. Kentuckiana Hoops brings an in-depth spotlight to men’s high school basketball in Kentucky and Indiana. College coaches and recruiting scouts will be there to watch some top talent from the East Coast. Davis received…
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Volleyball Cards work with Morehead State
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School volleyball team got firsthand exposure to college volleyball techniques July 20-21 from Morehead State. Martin County coach Katie White-Patrick brought in the Division l team that was runner-up in the Ohio Valley Conference this past season. Morehead State assistant coach Sarah Martin is a specialist…
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Sheppard named cheer coach at Martin County Middle School
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Stephanie Sheppard is the new cheer coach at Martin County Middle School. “I am so excited to have been chosen to be MCMS cheer coach,” Sheppard said. “I hope to be a good role model and someone the girls feel comfortable enough with to lean on. My ultimate goal…
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Maynard invited to Rising Stars camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County freshman Devan Maynard has been invited to attend NBA player Chris Paul’s 10th Annual CP3 Rising Stars National Camp Aug. 19-21 in Greensboro, N.C. More than 90 percent of past CP3 Rising Stars players have gone on to compete in NCAA Division I. These players have also…
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