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Linville receives offer from Kentucky Christian University
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — After the big weekend for the Cardinals in the All “A” State Tournament in Richmond, Martin County’s Matt Linville comes away with a historic team win and a college offer from Kentucky Christian University. KCU is offering to extend Lineville’s basketball career to the next level while achieving his bachelor’s…
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Martin County Cardinals on 15-win streak heading into state All ‘A’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Cardinals Coach Jason James and company went 3-0 this week to move their record to 17-2 heading into the All “A” State tournament Thursday. The Cardinals are on a hot 15-win streak, with their last loss being Dec. 6 vs. Breathitt County 50-47. Martin County’s victims this week…
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Martin County Middle School wrestlers advance to state
Martin County Middle School student-athletes have never been strangers to the mats. This year is no exception, as the MCMS wrestlers traveled to Winchester over the weekend to compete in regional action. Four wrestlers qualified for state competition this weekend while the team finished in second place. “When you see these guys out in the town,…
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Martin County Lady Cardinals Pound Paintsville, Magoffin
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals pounded Paintsville 67-42 and crushed Magoffin County 56-26 in 57th District play at home last week. The Lady Cards improved to 15-4. Below is a recap of the action. Lady Cards pound Paintsville The Lady Cards left nothing in doubt when they pounded…
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Lady Cardinals JV dominates Paintsville
INEZ — Martin County Lady Cardinals Junior Varsity took care of business Jan. 17 dominating the Paintsville Tigers 30-17. Lady Cards jumped out 10-0 on the Tigers in the first quarter. Five different Lady Cards got in the book. Bella Muncy knocked down a 3-pointer to start the game 3-0. Harless, May and Workman each…
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Martin County JV falls short to Lawrence
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISA — Martin County JV came up a little short 35-31 against Lawrence County Jan. 18. The Lady Cardinals got off to a good start winning the first quarter 12-7. Tamara Workman came out ready to play scoring five points in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Martin County went cold…
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Mann named Middle School volleyball coach
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Elizabeth Mann has been named the Martin County Middle School volleyball coach. Mann brings experience to the program as she played volleyball at the high school level. She takes over the middle school enthusiastically and has already gotten to work with the Lady Cards by practicing and competing in their…
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Maynard named Middle School Softball Coach
Paige Maynard has been named the first ever Martin County Middle School Softball Coach. This level of softball was much needed for the county. Before this, athletes only had the option of county little league softball and then straight to the high school level. This team will serve as a good developmental program to prepare…
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Martin County Football moves to District 7
LEXINGTON — The Martin County Cardinals move from District 8 to District 7 in the upcoming football season. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association met Jan. 18 in Lexington to approve the football realignment and revision for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The board agreed to adopt a two-year alignment. District 7 teams include Floyd…
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Bird’s Eye View
BY KIRSTEN WELLS Hello, Cardinal nation! This week’s Bird’s Eye View is brought to you by Kirsten Wells. The past and upcoming weeks have been very eventful. To start, the school’s “Frozen Jr” production had play rehearsals, and everyone is looking forward to the final production! Coming up Feb. 16, the Martin County High School’s…
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