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Lady Cards fall to East Ridge
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — Martin County lost a tough challenge to the East Ridge Lady Warriors 16-6 on the road April 1. The Lady Warriors scored two runs in the bottom of the second inning, followed by three in the bottom of the third, to take a 5-0 lead. The Lady Cards rallied to…
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Cardinals sweep Panthers and Wildcats, move to 7-0
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County went undefeated through week 3 of high school baseball. The Cardinals swept the Tug Valley Panthers 4-3 and 8-7 in a two-game series and the Menifee County Wildcats 19-0 and 17-0 in a doubleheader. The wins moved the Cardinals to 7-0 on the season. Below is a recap…
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Lady Cards fall to West Carter
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT OLIVE HILL — The Martin County Lady Cards lost a hard-fought matchup to the West Carter Lady Comets 7-4 on the road March 28. Neither team scored in the first two innings. The Lady Cards struck first in the top of the third. Kaylee Endicott led off with a single and then…
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Martin County shows out at JAG KY State Career Development Conference
LEXINGTON — Martin County showed up and showed out at the 2024 Jobs for America’s Graduates State Career Development Conference March 26-27 in Lexington. Martin County High School JAG KY contingent clinched first place in the Promotional Video category and the Knowledge Bowl with team members Russell Maynard, Maleah Jarrell, Erika Alley and Caroline Mills…
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Martin County High School Beta Club shines at state convention
Martin County High School Beta Club members made their mark in the Kentucky State Beta Convention despite unconventional circumstances. The event, which was moved to a virtual format due to inclement weather, announced its winners March 22, revealing several awards going to MCHS students. In the category of Performing Arts Solo, Duo, and Trio-Dancers, the…
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Cardinals knock off Hawks, Hornets
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County soared to two wins in week 2 of the 2024 baseball season. The Cardinals defeated Pike County Central 9-3 in a home game March 19 and Phelps 17-7 in a contest Thursday at Cardinal Field. The two wins stretch Martin County’s streak to three straight victories.…
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Lady Cards defeat Lady Rebels, fall to East Carter, Grace Christian
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT GLENHAYES, W.Va. — Martin County softball notched its second win of the season over the Tolsia Lady Rebels 15-0 in winter weather conditions March 18 on the road. Snow blanketed the field for the first three innings. Freezing temperatures added to the conditions, but players remained focused. The Lady Cardinals wasted no…
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Martin County track results
Martin County High School track team showcased impressive performances at their first meet March 19 at Prestonsburg High School. Freshman standout Faith Caldwell won the 1600-meter race, clinching first place with a time of 6 minutes, 53 seconds. Sophomore Gavin Stepp secured a third-place finish in the same event, clocking in at 6 minutes flat.
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Martin County boys tennis ends in draw with Russell, girls team falls
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RUSSELL — The Martin County boys and girls tennis teams took on the Russell Red Devils in set play March 18 on the road. The boys match concluded in a 5-5 draw, while the Lady Cardinals lost to Russell 5-0. Martin County’s Connor Dials, the No. 1 seed, faced a…
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Laken Williams receives award during Mr. & Miss Basketball ceremony
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — Laken Williams of Martin County High School received the Donna L.J. Murphy Award for “great” female student-athlete during the Mr. & Miss Kentucky Basketball awards ceremony Sunday in Lexington. She is the first player from Martin County ever to receive the honor. During her career for the Lady Cardinals, the…