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Martin County Cardinal anglers start season
LAKE CUMBERLAND — Martin County Cardinal anglers got the season underway Saturday in the Kentucky Bass Nation High School and Junior tournament at Lake Cumberland. The 151-boat field included 115 in the high school division and 36 in junior. Martin County High School duo Caleb Horn and Tanner Young finished in the top 20, placing…
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Lady Cards fall to Russell in season opener
RUSSELL — Martin County Lady Cardinals softball opened on the road March 13 with an 11-1 loss to the Russell Lady Red Devils in five innings. Senior Savannah Young got the nod at the mound for the Lady Cards. Martin County kept it close for three innings and was down 2-0 going into the fourth.…
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Martin County Middle School girls soccer season begins
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School girls soccer team will open the season at home this weekend against Greenup County Middle School. The Lady Cards finished last season 6-2-1 and are returning all but one player to the roster. With so many returning players, Coach Steven Gauze has high expectations from his…
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1983: The Year of the Cardinals
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — There are certain moments and times in high school sports that become legend. It all starts with the dreams of young boys and girls growing up in small communities like Martin County. Throw in the mix a good sports program and a supportive administration with good coaches and…
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MCMS volleyball vs. Paintsville
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards volleyball took on Paintsville at home Thursday, winning the B-team game and losing the A-team. Paintsville only had A- and B-teams, so Coach Elizabeth Mann played her C- and B-teams in the B-team game. The B-team Lady Cards came out on top after winning two tight sets…
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A 113-member band will cheer on Martin County in the Kentucky Sweet 16
Pike Central band to join Martin County bands Thursday at Rupp BY DANNA BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School boys basketball team will compete in the state tournament Thursday accompanied by a 113-member band comprised of three school bands. Martin County High School and Martin County Middle School bands will be joined…
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Martin County fights off Lawrence County 80-71 in OT
PIKEVILLE — Martin County fought off Lawrence County for an 80-71 overtime win Saturday in the 15th Region Tournament semifinals at Appalachian Wireless Arena. A crowd showed up to support their teams in this high-stakes contest that many called the most entertaining game of the tournament. This was the first meeting of the two teams…
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Martin County knocks out Shelby Valley to advance
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Martin County pulled out a 71-64 win over 59th District runner-up Shelby Valley in the first round of the 15th Region Tournament. The game was played March 2 at Appalachian Wireless Arena. Junior Luke Hale got the Cards on the board with a steal and a putback…
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Lady Cards end with 26-6 record
PIKEVILLE — The Martin County Lady Cards basketball season ended Saturday as they fell to Pikeville in the semifinals of the 15th Region Tournament. Coach Robin Newsome was disappointed with the loss but still proud of her team for the season they accomplished. “No one game can take away from this team’s accomplishments this season,”…
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STATE-BOUND!
Martin County Cardinals find redemption BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Cardinals have found redemption. They’re going to Rupp Arena to play in the Sweet 16 after the COVID pandemic stripped them of that big dance three years ago. Martin County earned the berth in a nail-biting 55-53 battle over Pikeville in…
