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Cards pick up win over Warriors
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County baseball secured a 3-0 win over East Ridge on May 13 before falling to Belfry and Perry County Central the following two nights. The Cards moved to 10-15 overall and 7-11 in the 15th Region. MC vs East Ridge – Senior Ryan Stephens allowed no runs
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Dials brothers heading to state
Parsley wins sportsmanship award BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — The 15th Region Tournament was a success for Martin County tennis this past week. Brothers Connor Dials and Bryson Dials are heading to the KHSAA state tournament in Lexington on May 27. Martin County senior BJ Parsley and Johnson Central’s Madelyn Burchett won the
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: The Brothers Dials and Alyssa Mullins
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County tennis duo Connor Dials and Bryson Dials and Lady Cards softball player Alyssa Mullins are the Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week. The Dials brothers became the first doubles team to advance to the KHSAA tournament, as well as the first players to reach a
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Zoie Hinkle signs with Alice Lloyd College
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Zoie Susannah Grace Hinkle, a senior softball pitcher at Martin County High School, signed Friday to continue her academic and athletic career at Alice Lloyd College, where she plans to study English Education. The signing ceremony took place at MCHS.Education. Hinkle, daughter of Tabitha and Tivis Hinkle, has
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Ballin’ Wit Park free basketball clinic
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Bring your own basketball for a free skills clinic May 31 with Martin County star Parker Watts, 57th District champion and the state’s seventh-leading scorer. Ballin wit Park starts at 3:15 p.m. at the Martin County Public Library-Collier Center gymnasium. The clinic provides all ages a chance to
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Cards snap losing streak
Cheek becomes all-time hits leader BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County baseball snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-3 road win at East Carter on May 8. The Cards fell 8-5 to Belfry and 4-3 to Pike Central on senior night. A bright spot for the red and white: Damian Cheek
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NBA draft withdrawal approaching
Before we dig into UK news, I want to thank the parents and coaches who help in keeping this newspaper rolling. It is tough to be in two places at once. I appreciate those who send me information and photos to recognize our student-athletes. It is crucial to get these kids’ names out there and
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Lady Cards edged by Fairview 8-7
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FAIRVIEW — Fairview edged Martin County Lady Cards 8-7 in a closely contested game May 6. Lady Cardinals Sophie Harless and Zoie Hinkle each tallied a hit and scored two runs. Hinkle blasted a double and drew three walks. She also stole a base. Alyssa Mullins contributed a hit for
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Martin County wins OVC East Region championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School captured the OVC East Region championship, taking down Adams 11-1 and Lawrence County 4-2 at Cardinal Stadium last week. Standing at 10-0, the Cards have proven themselves to be the best team in the region. “I was happy with the way we played. We
