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MCHS to host youth cheer camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School Cheerleaders will host a camp Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for grades K-8. The cost for the camp is $20. Participants will receive free entry to the first high school football game Aug. 19 and cheer alongside the MCHS cheer team.
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Free 2-mile dash Aug. 5
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Walk, run, roll or stroll through downtown Inez in the Martin County 2-Mile Summer Dash. The Martin County Extension Office is partnering with Linda’s Gymsters and the Martin County Public Library to host the free 2-mile dash at 7 p.m. Aug. 5. The CDC’s HOP (High Obesity Population) grant
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Cards host passing game
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals are wasting no time preparing for the upcoming football season. The Cards hosted Paintsville and Prestonsburg for a passing game Thursday evening at The Rock in Inez. Both sides of the field were used simultaneously. Teams rotated on and off the field for passing iterations.
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After the Whistle: Remembering Brad Stafford
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN I watched a video this week that Alex Green created about the 189 lb 2010 state championship in wrestling. Josh Muncy and Ryan Kelly were invited to speak about the late Brad Stafford, and their words were truly touching. I was lucky enough to know Brad, as I was good friends
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Williams receives college offers
Laken Williams BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Laken Williams landed two collegiate offers in two days last week. West Virginia Tech and Shawnee State contacted the Martin County point guard and extended offers for her to play basketball at their respective schools. Williams will enter her junior year for the Martin County Cardinals this
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OnPoint Ballers win another
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN VIRGIE — The OnPoint Ballers continue to dominate the AAU circuit this summer. The boys played in the Eastern Elite basketball tournament in Virgie. Pool play began July 11, and OPB defeated the Disciples and Pike County Elite to go 2-0 and capture the top seed for bracket play. The following
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Davis, Linville play in fundraiser tournament
Thin Blue Line Classic proceeds benefit fallen and injured officers BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN ALLEN — Martin County High School basketball players Peyton Davis and Matt Linville played on the David & Darryl Sports Elite basketball team in the Thin Blue Line Classic in Allen. The tournament honored the police officers shot in the line
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Soccer practice kicks off
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cardinals girls soccer began practice last week with Coach Steven Gauze conditioning his team to get them back in shape. The girls started their workout by running 2 miles. The rest of the practice included kicking, agility and speed drills. Coach Gauze planned to have conditioning all
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Football practice opened Monday
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — You can almost begin to smell the crisp autumn leaves in the air. It’s that time of the year again. The KHSAA dead period has ended and football teams across the state opened up helmet-only practices Monday. Coach Josh Muncy brought his Martin County Cardinals onto the field
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After the Whistle: Dead period ending
BY BRITTNI MCCOY The KHSAA dead period ends this week and official practices will be full steam ahead. From what I’ve seen over the summer, Martin County looks to have great seasons. UK football and basketball are also looking to be fun to watch. Mark Stoops will be entering his 10th season, and he and
