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MCHS soccer with two big wins
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School soccer team picked up two big wins last week. They mercy-ruled Shelby Valley 10-0 on Aug. 26 and dominated the Belfry Pirates 9-1 on Thursday. Lexi Sammons and Faith Caldwell booted in two goals apiece for the Cards against Shelby Valley. Caldwell assisted…
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Davis scores 500th career point in MCMS win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Multi-sport athlete Annaleigh Davis scored her 500th middle school career point on Aug. 27 on her home floor. The Cards handily defeated Magoffin County 43-12. Kennedy Mills pulled down six boards in the first quarter and scored a basket. Davis jumped on the board quickly with a jumper…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: Stafford and Maynard
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Julian Stafford and Devan Maynard are the Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week. The dynamic duo of Martin County High School was unstoppable in their 40-18 Cardinal win over Pike Central in the Pike County Bowl on Friday night. Maynard was 10-22 on passing with 259 yards…
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Cardinals football season officially begins
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HAZARD — The Martin County High football team opened the season Aug. 23 against the Hazard Bulldogs. The defending 2A District champ could not muster up enough points and fell 51-20 to start the season at 0-1. The Cards were down early 21-7 in the second quarter. Quarterback Devan Maynard…
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Volley Cards off to hot start
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School volleyball team has had their best opening record in years. The Cards are 4-0 to begin the 2024 season after defeating Phelps, Tug Valley and Grace Christian last week. On Aug. 20 the Cards began their season at Phelps. Martin County stung the…
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Evans and Deskins receive college offers
Two Martin County golfers received their second college offers Friday from Alice Lloyd College after earning the top two spots in the 15th Region All “A” Classic. Junior Kenadie Evans won the Classic while senior Jaylee Deskins finished as the runner-up.
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Evans claims 15th Region All ‘A’ Classic championship
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Two Martin County golfers will compete in the state All “A” Classic following their success in the 15th Region All “A” on Aug. 20 at Stonecrest Golf Course. Junior Kenadie Evans claimed her first 15th Region All “A” championship with a score of 93, while senior Jaylee Deskins followed with…
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Cardinals football set for success
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN EASTERN — The Martin County High football team traveled to the top of the mountain at Floyd Central on Aug. 16 for a round-robin match-up with Floyd and defending state champ Pikeville. “We got a little loose and got some big plays,” head coach Josh Muncy said after the scrimmages.…
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Crisp evenings and cold bleachers
It’s been a brat summer for 2024. But on Friday, the Martin County High School football team travels to Hazard, which means crisp evenings and cold bleachers are right around the corner. With school beginning this month, sports teams are heading into their seasons. The football team looked good on both sides of the ball…
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Maci Maynard shines at Prep Girls Hoops Freshman Showcase
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISVILLE — Martin County’s 6-foot-4 freshman Maci Maynard made a strong impression at the Prep Girls Hoops Freshman Showcase in Louisville. She finished as one of the top performers among more than 120 participants. Steve Quattrocchi, a scout covering the event, praised Maynard’s performance: “Martin County’s @maynard_maci55 is the tallest prospect at…
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