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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…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: Cheek and Runyon
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Damian Cheek and Harper Runyon are the Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week. Cheek, who recently signed to continue his career at Alice Lloyd College, became the all-time leading hitter in Martin County High School history against Pike Central on May 9 with his 118th hit. In…
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Martin County wrestlers bring home gold
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISVILLE — Six Martin County wrestlers showcased their talent at the 2025 KY/USA Freestyle & Greco State Championship this weekend. In the 16U division, Brayden Fannin dominated and secured first-place finishes in both the Greco-Roman and Freestyle competitions at 190 pounds. Jeremy Begley also had a strong showing in the…
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Youth football to host field day
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County youth football will host a parent meeting and field day this Sunday at Frank Horn Field at 6 p.m. Any player in kindergarten through sixth grade wanting to participate in this upcoming season is encouraged to attend. Children will be fitted for their helmets and shoulder…
