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OPB Swish dominates in WABA season opener
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MOREHEAD — The OPB Swish came out of the gate and blitzed the Steel City Queens July 11 opening the Women’s American Basketball Association season with a 106-71 victory at Rowan County High School. OPB’s deep roster clicked on both ends of the floor. 12 players hit the scoring column…
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Williams shines at Shawnee State
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Former Martin County basketball star Laken Williams continues to make her mark at Shawnee State University, both on the court and in the classroom. Williams, who is heading into her junior season, earned a spot on the President’s List after posting a 4.0 GPA. She is majoring…
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Lady Cards soccer raises bar after record-setting season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County girls soccer set the bar high in 2025. Now the Lady Cardinals are preparing to raise it. Martin County is coming off a record-setting 15-2 season that included a 15th Region All “A” Classic championship and a runner-up finish in the 15th Region Tournament. Coach Steven…
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Marcum gains recognition among state’s top players
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Makenna Marcum is already gaining attention as one of Kentucky’s top girls basketball players. She joins a talented group of rising stars in the Class of 2030. The Martin County guard made an immediate impact while playing up at the varsity level as an eighth grader…
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Leonard’s stock continues to rise ahead of season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County incoming freshman Chucky Leonard continues to gain recognition on the football circuit before playing his first high school snap. He recently received invitations to two exposure events: EXACT X1 Showcase Camp and the inaugural Freshman All-American Game in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound lineman…
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Maynard grapples to runner-up finish at Bluegrass State Games
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Kennedy Maynard battled her way to a runner-up finish at the Bluegrass State Games wrestling competition July 11 at Lafayette High School in Lexington. Maynard competed in the 14U girls 140-141-pound division, where she continued to make her mark in girls wrestling while representing Martin County against competition…
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Combat Queens place fourth at Bootleggers Duals
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GATLINBURG — Four area wrestlers helped the Kentucky Combat Queens finish fourth in both the high school and 16U divisions at the Bootleggers Duals in June. Kennedy Maynard, Harleigh Maynard, Kenleigh Estep and Brianna Muncy competed for the Combat Queens under coach Kenny Maynard. Estep led the team with a…
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Cards Volleyball Camp set for July 24-25
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School volleyball program will welcome young athletes to the gym for the Future Cardinals Volleyball Camp July 24-25. The two-day camp is open to incoming third- through sixth-grade students and will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Cost is $60 for…
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Reaching is not a foul
Last week, we talked about one of the most common phrases officials hear from the stands: “Over the back!” This week, we are moving to another gym favorite: “She’s reaching, ref!” Sometimes a coach yells it. Other times it comes from the bleachers. And sometimes it comes before the defender even gets close enough to…
