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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…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County-Pike Central Pep Band and MCHS pep section
INEZ — The 120-member Martin County-Pike Central Pep Band and the Martin County High School pep section are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. The story of how the pep band came together made news nationwide. The band comprised Martin County High School, Martin County Middle School and Pike County Central High School bands…
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Lady Cards fall to Russell in season opener
RUSSELL — Martin County Lady Cardinals softball opened on the road March 13 with an 11-1 loss to the Russell Lady Red Devils in five innings. Senior Savannah Young got the nod at the mound for the Lady Cards. Martin County kept it close for three innings and was down 2-0 going into the fourth.…
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Williams and Marcum named 15th Region All-Tournament
PIKEVILLE — Martin County juniors Laken Williams and Katie Marcum were named to the 15th Region All-Tournament Team. Williams dropped 32 points and snatched nine rebounds against Floyd Central in the regional opening round Feb. 27. She hit 3-of-5 from behind the 3-point line for 60% and 11-20 from the field for 55%. She also…
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Cardinals tennis starts season
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Coach Josh Penix has the Martin County High School tennis team up and swinging. “We have three seniors returning and a lot of new faces,” Penix said. “Not all team members are out yet; some are still playing basketball.” The team opened the season March 9 at home against Belfry…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Cardinals and Cheerleaders
INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals basketball team and Cheerleaders are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. The Cardinals have had a magical season. Under the direction of 15th Region Coach of the Year Jason James, the Cardinals defeated Pikeville to claim their second 15th Region championship in four years. They also finished the…
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Bird’s Eye View
BY MATTHEW LINVILLE and ALEXIS HALE Hello Cardinal Nation! This is Alexis Hale and Matthew Linville here to give you the latest news on what’s happening at Martin County High School. In this week’s news, we will discuss the JAG CDC competition and results, MCHS Athletics, and how one of our very own students participated…
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A 113-member band will cheer on Martin County in the Kentucky Sweet 16
Pike Central band to join Martin County bands Thursday at Rupp BY DANNA BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School boys basketball team will compete in the state tournament Thursday accompanied by a 113-member band comprised of three school bands. Martin County High School and Martin County Middle School bands will be joined…
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Rooting for ‘Team BJ’
As Martin County takes the floor in the Sweet 16, their teammate will undergo surgery BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — When the Martin County Cardinals take the floor Thursday at Rupp Arena to play in the Sweet 16 they will be without one of their teammates. Sophomore BJ Parsley will undergo surgery at…
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