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Martin County golf teams swing into season
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Martin County High School golf teams are off and swinging in the 2024 season. Second-year head coach Boo Newsome opened practice for the girls and boys teams July 15 at the team’s home course, StoneCrest Golf Course. Stonecrest has recently undergone major renovations, Newsome said, offering a great experience for the athletes.…
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MCHS Senior Golf Spotlight: Meet Deskins, Wilson and Jude
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — As the golf season gears up, we turn our attention to the senior members of the Martin County High School Cardinals and Lady Cardinals golf teams. Seniors Drew Wilson and Weston Jude are leading the Cardinals while senior Jaylee Deskins is spearheading the Lady Cards team. Deskins, a steadfast member…
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Kenadie Evans takes first place in ALC Showcase
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — The Lady Cards and Cardinals represented Martin County in the Alice Lloyd College Showcase on July 30 at StoneCrest Golf Course. Junior Kenadie Evans led the way with an impressive 9-hole score of 45, securing first place in the 16-and-under division and second overall in the competition. Senior Jaylee Deskins…
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Davis and Watts excel at Louisville camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School players Peyton Davis and Parker Watts continue to make a name for themselves. The two attended the MADE camp in Louisville over the weekend and walked away with interest from colleges. Davis continues to set the nets on fire. In his first showcase game,…
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Former Marshall standout Joey Stepp motivates Martin County football
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School football team got a boost of motivation from Joey Stepp, magician and former Marshall University and Sheldon Clark High School standout. The 1999 SCHS alumnus was a guest speaker to the team on Thursday. Stepp suited up for the Cardinals from 1995 to…
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Maynard’s EYBL Nike team wins division in Chicago
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHICAGO — Lady Cardinals player Maci Maynard attended the Nike Nationals in Chicago from July 18-22 with her Kentucky Premier EYBL 2028 team. Her squad went 5-1 and defeated Midwest Premier EYBL in the championship game to win their division. Maynard poured in four points and pulled down six rebounds…
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Maynard stays busy on AAU circuit
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Lady Cardinals basketball player Maci Maynard has had an eventful summer thus far. The 6-foot-4 center has attended multiple camps and played with her AAU travel team when she has not been with the Martin County High School squad. Maynard is a member of the Kentucky Premier EYBL…
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Volley Cards begin practice July 15
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School volleyball team will begin their official practice July 15 at the high school gymnasium. Sessions will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tryouts will be held July 25. Krista Newsome will be entering her second season as the head coach of the Cardinals. Interested parties…
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Once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal
Whilst sitting in the middle of the KHSAA Dead Period, one has time to think about things with a lack of sports for two weeks. For one, I am completely blessed to be able to provide coverage for Martin County athletes. As a teenager, I looked forward to Wednesdays and seeing what Ronnie Hickman had…
