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Martin County wins two of three
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County racked up two wins in three games last week. Coach Wesley Hager’s Cardinal crew lost a home game to Knott County 14-5, then rebounded to defeat Tolsia 20-1 on the road and Betsy Layne 6-0 at home. Below is a recap of the action. KC vs. MC INEZ…
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Lady Cards go 1-1 on the road
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Coach Josh Horn’s Martin County Lady Cardinals went 1-1 on the road last week, winning over Floyd County Central 9-6 and dropping a 15-0 decision to Belfry. Below is a recap of both games: MC vs. FC EASTERN — Martin County pulled out a hard-fought 9-6 win over the Floyd…
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Tennis falls short to Shelby Valley
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SHELBY VALLEY — Martin County tennis teams fell short to Shelby Valley on the road March 28. The Cardinals fought hard but lost a 7-6 decision, while the Lady Cards took a 3-2 loss. Below is a recap of the matches. In boys set play eight Cardinal players competed in…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Proctor and Hinkle
INEZ — The Mountain Citizen Players of the Week are senior Greyden Proctor and sophomore Zoie Hinkle. Proctor (#5) pitches and is a utility player for Martin County. In three games last week he went 4-for10 at the plate, scored six runs and had three RBIs. Proctor pitched seven innings vs. Betsy Layne giving up…
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Cardinals go 1-3 in week 2
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Martin County baseball defeated Tug Valley and lost to Pike Central, West Carter and Morgan County in week 2 of the 2023 season. Below is a recap of the action. Cards 13, TV 7 INEZ — Martin County baseball picked up its first win of the season March 20, scoring eight runs…
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Martin County students accepted into Craft Academy
INEZ — Three Martin County High School sophomores have been accepted into the Craft Academy at Morehead State University. MCHS principal Martha Williams announced that Chase Childers, Erickson Mills and Brayden Cook received news of their acceptance last week. The Craft Academy is a postsecondary residential program for academically exceptional high school juniors and seniors.…
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Double-digit first-half deficit ends Martin County’s Sweet 16 run [GALLERY]
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County couldn’t dig out of a double-digit first-half deficit that ended its run in the Sweet 16 Thursday at Rupp Arena. Coach Jason James’ Cardinals fell 73-53 to a very athletic Frederick Douglass. “It was just an incredible experience for our guys,” James said of the team’s…
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Martin County drops season opener to Shelby Valley
INEZ — Martin County High School baseball opened the 2023 season with an 11-2 loss to Shelby Valley in seven innings at home March 13. Shelby Valley’s Jaxon Dameron pitched five innings allowing two runs on three hits and three walks while recording five strikeouts. The Cardinals sent three different pitchers to the mound: Dennison…
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Martin County Cardinal anglers start season
LAKE CUMBERLAND — Martin County Cardinal anglers got the season underway Saturday in the Kentucky Bass Nation High School and Junior tournament at Lake Cumberland. The 151-boat field included 115 in the high school division and 36 in junior. Martin County High School duo Caleb Horn and Tanner Young finished in the top 20, placing…