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After the Whistle: Down goes Ole Miss
With a little luck, Mark Stoops has redeemed himself. The Cats pulled out the 20-17 win Saturday against sixth-ranked Ole Miss. I have to admit I am surprised. I knew we had a good showing against Georgia, but a part of me thought it could have been a fluke. The Bulldogs were just having a…
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Cardinals smack Hornets 28-22
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Hornets came to Inez on Friday looking for a win. All they found was the Martin County football team had turned into pest control as the Cardinals swatted them back to Magoffin County with a 28-22 final score. Head coach Josh Muncy told his team after the…
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Kentucky gives fans hope
After a humiliating loss to South Carolina, Kentucky football gave fans something to hope for again. We will never know what would have happened if Stoops went for it against Georgia on fourth down with only a few minutes remaining. But against the No. 2 team in the nation, I say you go for it.…
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Martin County Middle School girls victorious on ‘Eighth Grade Night’
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School honored their upperclassmen Sept. 17 and came away with a 29-19 win over Adams. Eighth-grader Annaleigh Davis put on a clinic in one of her final games as a middle schooler. She scored the only Cardinal points in the first half to keep Martin…
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Martin County falls to Bethlehem in state All ‘A’ Classic
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County High School’s eight-game winning streak ended last week. Head coach Steven Gauze’s squad traveled to Louisville for the Elite 8 round of the state All “A” Classic, where they fell 5-0 at the hands of the defending state champion Bethlehem on Saturday. Goalkeeper Vittoria Dellmotta did all she…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Zachary Hamilton
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Zachary Hamilton is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. The senior made some key tackles on defense for the Cardinals in their 28-22 win over Magoffin County on Friday night. He led the team with 10 solo tackles and 15 total. Three of those were for…
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Eden, Inez with wins in week 5
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — The Eden Wildcats and Inez Indians continue to dominate out-of-county teams. The following is a recap of week 5 elementary action: Eden vs Adams – On Sept. 17 the Eden A-team defeated Adams 35-14. Paige Stafford fired in 15 points to lead all scorers. Braylee Horn followed…
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Cardinals claw their way back in Harvest Fest Bowl
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Harvest Fest was brewing with Noah Thompson in town, but Cardinal Nation watched the Martin County football team put on a show at The Rock on Friday. Martin County fought their way back after being down 19-0 to take down the Paintsville Tigers 34-32 in a comeback…