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Cardinals knock off Hawks, Hornets
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County soared to two wins in week 2 of the 2024 baseball season. The Cardinals defeated Pike County Central 9-3 in a home game March 19 and Phelps 17-7 in a contest Thursday at Cardinal Field. The two wins stretch Martin County’s streak to three straight victories.…
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Lady Cards defeat Lady Rebels, fall to East Carter, Grace Christian
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT GLENHAYES, W.Va. — Martin County softball notched its second win of the season over the Tolsia Lady Rebels 15-0 in winter weather conditions March 18 on the road. Snow blanketed the field for the first three innings. Freezing temperatures added to the conditions, but players remained focused. The Lady Cardinals wasted no…
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Martin County track results
Martin County High School track team showcased impressive performances at their first meet March 19 at Prestonsburg High School. Freshman standout Faith Caldwell won the 1600-meter race, clinching first place with a time of 6 minutes, 53 seconds. Sophomore Gavin Stepp secured a third-place finish in the same event, clocking in at 6 minutes flat.
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Martin County boys tennis ends in draw with Russell, girls team falls
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RUSSELL — The Martin County boys and girls tennis teams took on the Russell Red Devils in set play March 18 on the road. The boys match concluded in a 5-5 draw, while the Lady Cardinals lost to Russell 5-0. Martin County’s Connor Dials, the No. 1 seed, faced a…
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Laken Williams receives award during Mr. & Miss Basketball ceremony
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — Laken Williams of Martin County High School received the Donna L.J. Murphy Award for “great” female student-athlete during the Mr. & Miss Kentucky Basketball awards ceremony Sunday in Lexington. She is the first player from Martin County ever to receive the honor. During her career for the Lady Cardinals, the…
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Martin County opens season with win over Pike Central
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Martin County Cardinals, under the direction of newly hired coach TC Maynard, opened baseball season with a 10-6 win over the Pike Central Hawks on the road March 13. “It was a great start to the season against a strong team,” Coach Maynard said. “We had several…
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Lady Cardinals swat Hornets 25-2 in season opener
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals softball team swatted the Phelps Lady Hornets 25-2 in the season opener Saturday in Inez. Following the graduation of five seniors, including the pitcher and catcher, last year, the Lady Cards faced new challenges. The Lady Cards put eight across the home plate in the…
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TC Maynard takes over as Martin County baseball coach
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School announced that TC Maynard is the new head baseball coach succeeding Wesley Hager. Maynard was a standout baseball player at Sheldon Clark from 2003 until 2006 under then-coach Mike Hall. He served as a second baseman and helped lead Sheldon Clark to a 57th…
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Cardinals tennis opens season
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — The Martin County boys and girls tennis teams, led by head coach Josh Penix, got their season underway March 12 against the Magoffin County Hornets in Salyersville. Martin County boys defeated Magoffin County by a score of 4-1 in set play, while the girls were outplayed 4-1. Connor…
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Martin County closes season as 15th Region runner-up
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Martin County Cardinals closed the 2023-2024 season Monday night as the 15th Region runner-up. The Cardinals lost to a tough Magoffin County Hornets team 67-57 in the regional championship game. The 15th Region defending champ Martin County had previously beaten Magoffin three times this season: 76-72 on…
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