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Martin County senior Ashdon Kerr awarded Otis A. Singletary Scholarship
Martin County High School senior Ashdon Kerr is one of only 20 students, out of a pool of 3,000 applicants, awarded the Otis A. Singletary Scholarship at the University of Kentucky. This scholarship covers the cost of full tuition plus a housing stipend for the first two years. Eligible applicants must have at least a…
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Martin County three-peats in 57th District
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County bested Magoffin County 83-73 and clinched a historic three-peat of the 57th District tournament title Thursday in Inez. The feat had not been achieved since the Inez Indians dominated the 57th District from 1949 to 1952 under the leadership of John Philip Cassady and Herbert Triplett.…
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Wells signs with Union College
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Bryston Wells, a four-year starter for the Martin County High School football team, has decided to continue his education and football career at Union College. Wells is the first MCHS football player to sign with a college. Multiple other Cardinal football players are set to follow suit this spring. MCHS…
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Auto Brokers-Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County High School boys basketball
INEZ — Martin County High School boys basketball team and coaches are the Auto Brokers-Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. The Cardinals made history Thursday by winning their third 57th District title in a row to complete the remarkable three-peat. Martin County secured the championship trophy in 2022 on Johnson Central’s court. The Cards followed…
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Hale’s 43 points lift Cardinals to victory over Paintsville
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals topped Paintsville 77-58 in front of a packed Martin County gymnasium Feb. 27 in the opening round of the 57th District Tournament. Senior Luke Hale scorched the nets for 43 points to lead the Cardinals. On this night, fans were as loud as they…