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Bird’s Eye View
BY KATIE MAYNARD AND AALIYAH CLINE MARTIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Hello, Cardinal Nation. We are excited to bring you the first Bird’s Eye View of the 2023-2024 school year. We have many exciting topics to discuss throughout these excerpts, such as our football, soccer, cheer and the new dance team. We will start with our…
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Martin County dominates Hazard in season opener
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cardinals kicked off their season Friday with a convincing 20-7 victory over Hazard at Cardinal Stadium. Martin County capitalized on an onside kick that Chase Stacy recovered in the early moments of the match. Not long after, senior running back Brock Messer took it to the…
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Martin County star guard Allen receives dual college offers
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The hardwood floors of Martin County High School are echoing with pride as star guard Alyssa Allen becomes the talk of the town in college basketball circles. This prodigious talent for the Lady Cardinals is proving that her basketball prowess is not just local chatter, with two more colleges vying…
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James emerges as top golfer in 9-hole match at Stonecrest
PRESTONSBURG — Martin County senior Jake James emerged as the top golfer in a 9-hole match Thursday at Stonecrest Golf Course in Prestonsburg. James recorded an impressive 1-over-par score of 37. The Cardinals team earned fourth place in the match that featured several schools from the surrounding area. Teammates Drew Wilson, Dylan Hale, Cole Damron,…
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James finishes strong at Arlington and Juniper Hills
ARLINGTON — Jake James, a standout senior golfer at Martin County, excelled in two golf tournaments Aug. 7 and 8. On Aug. 7, James played in the Model Boys Invitational hosted by the University Club of Arlington. He faced a challenging course and stiff competition, carding a solid 84 for the round. “Jake never finished…
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Behind the helmet: The Cline brothers—Jack and Jono
BY CHRISTY WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Cline Brothers are sparking excitement this year as the 2023-24 football season takes shape. Jack Cline (#14), a junior in the running back position for Martin County, has landed back on the field after taking a break from the game last season. His return adds speed and…
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Martin County golfers compete in Pikeville Invitational
PRESTONSBURG — Three Martin County boys golf team members made their mark Saturday in the Pikeville Invitational Tournament at Stonecrest Golf Course. The tournament showcased the talents of numerous golfers across the region. Senior standout Jake James carded an 84 for the round earning him a top-30 finish out of 120 golfers. For Dylan Hale,…