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Coach Glenn returns to Inez with Skills Academy
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Coach Glenn Skills Academy recently concluded its 11th year bringing together young soccer enthusiasts and even college-level graduates at Cardinal Stadium from June 17-19. The camp focused on fundamental skills and has become a staple for aspiring athletes in the community. Steven Gauze, head coach at Martin
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Youth soccer camp on tap July 22-24 in Inez
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School soccer team will host a youth soccer camp July 22-24 at Cardinal Stadium. The Lady Cards and coaching staff invite boys and girls ages 6 and up to attend the event for fundamentals. The camp will focus on skills, teamwork and having fun
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Maynard, Lafferty, Stepp represent Martin County at regional football camps
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Senior quarterback Devan Maynard and teammates Crayson Lafferty and Gavin Stepp are representing Martin County High School at college football camps across the region this summer. Maynard, entering his final season with the Cardinals, attended the Nike Elite Camp at Kentucky State University on May 31, one of
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Lady Cards impress at Vanderbilt team camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Head coach Robin Newsome and the Martin County High School Lady Cardinals traveled to Vanderbilt University over the weekend for summer basketball competition. The team toured Vanderbilt’s $100 million athletic facility and competed against a variety of opponents with different styles of play. Newsome said she saw improvement
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Kennadi’s spirit shines bright at renamed basketball camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — More than 70 campers gathered at Martin County High School on May 29 for Ken’s Camp of Champions, a basketball event newly renamed to honor the late Kennadi Mollett. The camp, a cherished tradition, now serves as a vibrant tribute to a young woman whose spirit continues to
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Futures ball handling class to begin in Inez
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Young basketball players in Martin County have an opportunity to hone their skills this summer with ball handling classes led by former collegiate and high school standout Robin Newsome along with Cardinals alumni and special guests. The “Futures” summer sessions will take place on Tuesdays at Inez Elementary.
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Ken’s Camp of Champs for boys & girls grades K-7
May 27, 28, 29 at Martin County High School INEZ — Martin County Lady Cards will host Ken’s Camp of Champs May 27, 28 and 29 for boys and girls grades K-7. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day and consists of player report cards, skills challenges, fundamentals and scrimmages. The camp fee
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Martin County Extension Rooted in Education: Local youth experience new opportunities and adventures at 4-H Camp
BY NICOLE HINKLE Each July, Martin County 4-H, along with youth from Floyd, Lawrence and Elliott counties, come together at the J.M. Feltner 4-H Camp in London. This camp caters to youth aged 9-14, offering engaging activities designed to develop new skills and create lasting memories. This year campers had the opportunity to tackle a
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Ball of Fame Basketball Camp set for June 6-8
Limited to first 40 that sign up BY BOO NEWSOMEFOR THE CITIZEN INEZ — One of Martin County Hall of Fame Coach Robin Newsome’s favorite things in the summer is doing youth camps like her Cardinal Ball of Fame Summer Basketball Camp set for June 6-8 at Martin County High School. The camp offers boys
