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Late-game comeback spoils Martin County district upset
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County put up a fierce battle for four innings and was right there for the upset May 15 against Johnson Central in the first round of the 57th District tournament. Then the momentum swung and the Eagles staged a late bottom-of-the-fifth rally to spoil the Cardinal hope
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Martin County loses doubleheader to Paintsville
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County lost a two-game series to district rival Paintsville last week. The two faced off April 25 at Cardinal Park, where the Cardinals dropped a 5-2 decision. On April 26, Martin County traveled to Paintville and fell 16-6. The Cardinals are 2-4 in district play and are eying a three-seed for
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Mills surpasses 100 career hits, becomes all-time hits leader
PAINTSVILLE — Martin County senior Dawson Mills (#0) made history April 25 against the Paintsville Tigers. Mills went 2-for-3 at-bat, recording his 100th career hit to become the first member of the 100-hit club at Martin County High School and the all-time hits leader. Mills, who plays several positions for the Cardinals, currently leads the team in batting
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Brynnalyn Smith and Dawson Mills
INEZ — Brynnalyn Smith and Dawson Mills are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. Smith (#25) is a Martin County High School softball player and helped the Lady Cards win over Prestonsburg and West Carter. In the 19-4 win over Prestonsburg, Smith went 4-4 at the plate with two RBIs. In the 17-7 win
