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Maynard among top performers at Blue-Grey Combine
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Devan Maynard of Martin County just stepped onto a larger stage. The Blue-Grey All-American Combine: Kentucky Regional Scouting Report identified him as a top performer and a candidate for one of the upcoming All-American Bowls later this year. The report, released May 20, followed an “invitation-only” combine at
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Cards suffer nail-biter loss in 57th District
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County High School’s varsity baseball team suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Johnson Central on May 19 in the first round of the 57th District Tournament at Magoffin County. The Eagles hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning to conclude the Cardinals season.
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Martin County High School celebrates Class of 2025
INEZ — Martin County High School celebrated the graduation of 132 seniors in the Class of 2025 during commencement exercises Friday, May 23, at Cardinal Stadium. Valedictorian Laura Hale and co-salutatorians Chloe Alley and Aiden Fields addressed their classmates and guests before diplomas were awarded. The Class of 2025 embraced the motto: “Be a pineapple.
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Cards pick up win over Warriors
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County baseball secured a 3-0 win over East Ridge on May 13 before falling to Belfry and Perry County Central the following two nights. The Cards moved to 10-15 overall and 7-11 in the 15th Region. MC vs East Ridge – Senior Ryan Stephens allowed no runs
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Dials brothers heading to state
Parsley wins sportsmanship award BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — The 15th Region Tournament was a success for Martin County tennis this past week. Brothers Connor Dials and Bryson Dials are heading to the KHSAA state tournament in Lexington on May 27. Martin County senior BJ Parsley and Johnson Central’s Madelyn Burchett won the
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Zoie Hinkle signs with Alice Lloyd College
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Zoie Susannah Grace Hinkle, a senior softball pitcher at Martin County High School, signed Friday to continue her academic and athletic career at Alice Lloyd College, where she plans to study English Education. The signing ceremony took place at MCHS.Education. Hinkle, daughter of Tabitha and Tivis Hinkle, has
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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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Cards snap losing streak
Cheek becomes all-time hits leader BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County baseball snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-3 road win at East Carter on May 8. The Cards fell 8-5 to Belfry and 4-3 to Pike Central on senior night. A bright spot for the red and white: Damian Cheek
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Lady Cards edged by Fairview 8-7
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FAIRVIEW — Fairview edged Martin County Lady Cards 8-7 in a closely contested game May 6. Lady Cardinals Sophie Harless and Zoie Hinkle each tallied a hit and scored two runs. Hinkle blasted a double and drew three walks. She also stole a base. Alyssa Mullins contributed a hit for
