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Cards pick up win over Betsy Layne, drop game in All ‘A’
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County baseball clobbered Betsy Layne 19-11 this week but dropped two to Pikeville and East Carter. The following is a recap of last week’s action: MC vs Betsy Layne – The Martin County Cardinals exploded for 21 hits Saturday to defeat the Betsy Layne Bobcats 19-11 in…
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MCMS mercy-rules Adams
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School soccer reeled in another win with an 8-0 mercy win over Adams on April 8 at Cardinal Stadium. Annaleigh Davis and Jaz Jude each scored three goals to lead the MCMS attack. Hope Caldwell also contributed offensively with one goal and one assist. Anna…
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Robinson with grand slam to win first round of All ‘A’
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A grand slam from Haley Robinson sent Martin County High School’s softball team to the second round of the All ‘A’ with a 12-8 win at Betsy Layne. The Lady Cards went 2-2 after traveling to The Ripken Experience at Pigeon Forge and playing two games in the…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: Robinson and Lafferty
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Haley Robinson and Crayson Lafferty are the Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week. Robinson faced the final inning with a tie score in the first round of the All ‘A’ on April 9 at Betsy Layne. With the bases loaded and two outs, the slugger stepped into…
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KY/WV Battle of the Borders set for May 10-11
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School will host the inaugural KY/WV Battle at the Borders on May 10 and 11 for boys and girls in grades 7-12. The showcase will feature a three-point shooting contest and a dunk contest, with awards presented to the winners. With college coaches expected to…
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Cardinal tennis results: Boys defeat JC
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School tennis teams competed in two matches and notched some victories against Ironton and Johnson Central. The boys team battled at Ironton to a 5-5 draw on April 1. Ironton entered the match noted for returning Division 3 state qualifiers. For Martin County, singles…
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Martin County edged by Letcher
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County (4-2) hosted Letcher County Central (6-3) on April 1 in week 3 of baseball action. The Cards fell to the Cougars 5-2. The Cougars scored five runs on four hits against the Cardinals pitching staff. Martin County managed two runs on nine hits. Cardinals Aiden Horn…
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Martin County opens tennis season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School tennis is off to a great start under Head Coach Josh Penix. The Cards secured victories over Oneida Baptist and Magoffin County, with the boys picking up a win over Pikeville. “Overall, I am pleased with my team so far this year. I have…
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Davis commits to KCU
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County 3-point specialist Peyton Davis has verbally committed to continuing his basketball career at Kentucky Christian University. Davis will sign his letter of intent on April 15 at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of Martin County High School. He received offers from Harrodsburg, Alice Lloyd, Bluefield, UIC…
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Cards pick up three wins
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County baseball picked up three wins in week 2 of the season. The Cards thwarted Pike Central 15-7, East Ridge 15-0 in a no-hitter and beat Tug Valley 10-3. MC at Pike Central – On March 24 the Cards traveled to Pike County and came away with…