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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Soccer
INEZ — Player of the Week honors go to Martin County High Soccer this week. In a historic victory, the Lady Cards secured their first-ever All “A” 15th Region championship Saturday, defeating Prestonsburg 1-0 in the title game. Head coach Steven Gauze also celebrated a significant milestone: his first-ever All “A” regional championship. The Lady…
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Martin County High School earns first ENERGY STAR certification; outperforms similar U.S. buildings on measure of energy efficiency
BY ROGER SMTIH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School is in the top 25% of buildings nationwide for energy performance. The school earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy performance. ENERGY STAR-certified buildings and plants are verified to perform in the top 25% of buildings nationwide based on…
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Martin County falls to Shelby Valley
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County Cardinals went down to a good Shelby Valley team 16-7 Friday night in a game played at Hobart Clay Johnson Field. The last meeting between Martin County coach Josh Muncy’s squad and Shelby Valley coach Anthony Hampton’s crew in 2022 saw Shelby Valley emerge victorious 47-34.…
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Lady Cards undefeated in 15th Region
PAINTSVILLE — Martin County remains undefeated in regional play after a 5-0 win over Johnson Central on the road Thursday. The Lady Cards were coming off a 10-0 win at home against Letcher County Central and were ready to play the Eagles. The first half saw the Eagles play tough defense, keeping the Lady Cards…
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James shines on the greens and radars of college scouts
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MOREHEAD — Martin County High School senior Jake James competed in the Rowan County Eagle Trace Invitational tournament Sept. 2 at the Eagle Trace Golf Course in Morehead. James shot a respectable 2 over par 74, securing a spot inside the top 20 in a field of 174 skilled golfers across the…
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Martin County volleyball falls to Pikeville in All-A
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County girls volleyball faced a challenging matchup against the Pikeville Panthers in the first round of the 15th Region All-A Volleyball Classic on Aug. 31, falling 25-14 and 25-13. The tournament was hosted at Shelby Valley High School. The format for the All-A Classic games featured single-elimination…
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Meet cheerleader Kennadi Mollett
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County senior cheerleader Kennadi Mollett, nicknamed Ken, is in the spotlight. A competitive athlete, she is the cheer captain and main base. Kennadi has cheered for 14 years. However, her sports journey extends beyond cheerleading. She is a proud member of the Lady Cards basketball team. Before stepping into…
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Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame Round 2 Induction Ceremony set Nov. 24
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The “Wall of Legends” at the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame will grow by 35 award plaques Nov. 24. The second round of inductees will take their place among the “LEGENDS” during an induction ceremony at the Roy F. Collier Community Center in Inez. Hall of Fame directors say…
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Pike Central edges Martin County in soggy showdown
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — The 38th Annual Pike County Bowl at Belfry High School witnessed a rain-soaked face-off between Martin County and Pike Central. Overcoming challenging weather conditions Friday evening in a close contest marked by surprises, Pike Central defeated Martin County 9-6. The Cardinals were fresh off a home victory against…
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