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Lady Cards advance in Super Region
May ties her record with seven 3-pointers BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The road to the 15th Region looked a little different for the Lady Cards this year. After a first-round loss in the 57th District Tournament, Martin County earned a bye in the Super Region. The squad took on Pike Central on…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: Martin County boys basketball
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — The Martin County High School boys basketball team coached by Jason “JJ” James are the Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week after capturing their fourth 57th District Tournament title in a row. The team handled Paintsville 77-63 on Feb. 25 in the opening round at Magoffin County.…
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Lady Cards fall to Tigers in OT
Maynard joins 500-point club BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County suffered a heartbreaking 62-59 loss in overtime to Paintsville in the 57th District Tournament on Feb. 24 at Magoffin County. The Lady Cards had a three-point lead with just under two minutes remaining in regulation. Paintsville’s Kylie Kinner dropped in a floater…
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Martin County rains 3s, rolls past Paintsville to advance to 57th District championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County’s lights-out shooting from beyond the arc proved too much for Paintsville in the opening round of the 57th District Tournament. The Cardinals defeated the Tigers 77-63 to advance to the championship game Thursday against Johnson Central. The energy was high Tuesday night in the Magoffin County…
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Martin County soars over Magoffin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals cruised to an 87-66 senior night victory over the Magoffin County Hornets on Feb. 18 in Inez. With 12 Cardinals in the scoring column, Martin County’s balanced point production proved too much for the visiting Hornets. The squad is ranked second in Kentucky, with…
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Martin County Lady Cards rout Phelps 73-44
Spaulding plays final game at home BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The red and white echoed through the Martin County gymnasium Friday night as the Lady Cardinals (15-8) bested the Phelps Lady Hornets (17-9) in a 73-44 dominant send-off for beloved senior captain Candace Spaulding. The packed house witnessed a masterful performance as…
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Eden repeats as county champs
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Eden Wildcats cemented their dominance in the county after going back-to-back as Martin County Elementary champions at the A, B and C levels. The following is a recap of tournament action: A team Eden vs Inez – The Eden Wildcats clawed their way back from a fourth-quarter…
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After the Whistle: Resilience, relief and the Wildcats
Martin County has been ravaged by flooding and heavy snowfall, causing widespread devastation throughout the area last week. A big thank you to first responders, the National Guard, emergency and rescue services, churches and those helping with cleanup. The community has come together in a way that I have never seen before. Response has been…
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Cal Ripken signups run until end of month
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is time for camping chairs, coolers and dirt to fill your vehicles every week. Cal Ripken has opened signups for Martin County with opening day set for April 12. Baseball and softball will be $60 per child. T-ball will be $50. Discounts are available for siblings. Signups…
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Martin County to host youth baseball camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School will host a youth baseball camp March 14 and 15 at the baseball field. The camp is for ages 6-14 and the cost is $50 for one player. For additional participants from the same household, the fee is reduced to $40. MCHS head coach…
