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Volley Cards win scrimmage
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School volleyball team took down Mann 25-14, 25-16 in a scrimmage Aug. 13 in Inez. The Lady Cards are set to begin their regular season this week with two matches versus Phelps. Martin County will host the Cardinal Classic on Aug. 24 for a…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Annaleigh Davis
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Annaleigh Davis is Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Davis fired in 16 points for the Martin County Middle School Lady Cards in a 44-32 win over Dorton on Thursday night. In a match-up Aug. 13 versus Paintsville, the point guard had 12 points, six steals and…
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Lady Cards pick up wins over Dorton
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Lady Cards picked up two wins Aug. 15 at Martin County Middle School. The A-team pulled away in the second half for a 44-32 win over Dorton. Likewise the B-team squeezed by with a 27-22 victory for a 2-0 record to begin the season. Dorton jumped out to a…
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Martin County Cardinals poised for strong season: Coach Muncy leads experienced squad
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2024-25 school year is underway and it is football time in the Bluegrass. The Martin County High School football is set for the second scrimmage game Friday at Floyd Central at 6 p.m. Coach Josh Muncy, the 2023 District 7 Class 2A Coach of the Year, will…
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Martin County golfers finish strong
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT The Martin County Lady Cardinals and Cardinals had a strong showing in a 9-hole golf match Aug. 6 at Stonecrest Golf Course. Kenadie Evans and Jaylee Deskins led the Lady Cards to a strong finish. Evans secured first place with a score of 40, while Deskins finished second with a 45. The…
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Cardinals golf competes in challenging PIT
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — The Martin County Cardinals competed in the Pikeville Invitational Tournament at Stonecrest Golf Course on Saturday. The PIT is one of the state’s largest tournaments, drawing top players from across the region. A total of 105 golfers participated in the event on a hot August day at Stonecrest. This tournament…
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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…