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After the Whistle: This could be Cal’s redemption season
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN We were blessed with an early glimpse of Kentucky basketball in the Bahamas a few weeks ago. After the Saint Peters loss, Cal is in the hot seat. From what we saw, he knows it and has hit the recruiting trail hard. Jacob Toppin looks like an absolute beast of a…
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Mountain Citizen play of the week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County sophomore Laura Hale got her third hat trick of the season in Thursday night’s matchup against Lawrence County. Hale made her way downfield to get within shooting range. She dribbled in towards the bars with three defenders on her and challenged LC’s goalkeeper to make her way…
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MCMS grinds out wins to begin season
Lexi Cline gets into the paint during a Martin County win. She scored four points in a 40-10 win over Johns Creek. (Photo by Heather Cline) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Martin County Middle School Lady Cards started their season with a grinder against Magoffin, a blowout win over Johns Creek, and a…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School basketball players Desirae Gullett and Alyssa Maynard dropped double digits in the Lady Cards wins against Johns Creek, Greenup County and Dorton last week. For their effort, they were named the Mountain Citizen players of the week. Gullett scored 17 points against Johns Creek and…
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Lady Cards win 31-28 overtime thriller
With 49 seconds remaining in overtime, Desirae Gullett nailed a 3-pointer with a hand in her face to take the lead for the Cards. Gullett also racked up a commanding 17 points in a 40-10 win over Dorton last week. (Photo by Heather Cline) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady…
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Alumni volleyball game
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Former Sheldon Clark and Martin County High School volleyball players are invited to an alumni game Sept. 17 at noon. The fee is $25 and will include a t-shirt for the game. It can be paid at the open gym Sept. 11 from noon to 2 p.m. or the…
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MCMS opens season with close loss
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School opened football season Aug. 16 with a loss against Betsy Layne at home. The Cards had a chance on their final drive, but fell to the Bobcats 14-20. On a Betsy Layne possession in the opening quarter, Parker Maynard had an interception near the endzone.…
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Martin County shuts out Morgan County 10-0
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s offense obliterated Morgan County 10-0 in a matchup Aug. 13 at The Rock. Marlie Fletcher got the shutout at goalie with five saves for the evening. Laura Hale made a splash after her return from injury with four goals and four assists. Sophie McCoy has pulled off…
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Play of the Week: Ava Farnham
The Martin County Middle School girls hosted Magoffin County Aug. 23. Magoffin hit a late surge and pulled within three in the last two minutes. Ava Farnham hit a key trey from the wing to seal the deal for the Lady Cards for a 28-22 win.
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Player of the Week: Lena Hale
Brought to you by Dairy Drive In Martin County High School junior midfielder Lena Hale is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Hale has taken on a big responsibility as team captain of the girls soccer team. The Lady Cards have been working on improving their defense, and Hale’s leadership is proving to be…