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Allen signs with Alice Lloyd College
INEZ — Alyssa Allen, a standout 5-foot-11 guard/forward from Martin County High School, fulfilled her dream by signing her national letter of intent to pursue higher education and continue her basketball journey at Alice Lloyd College. The signing ceremony was Thursday at MCHS. Allen, a dedicated member of the Lady Cardinals basketball team for five
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Katie Marcum commits to Alice Lloyd
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Martin County basketball player Katie Marcum (#32) has officially committed to signing a letter of intent with Alice Lloyd College to pursue her academic career and her passion for basketball. Marcum, a presence on the court, is scheduled to ink her commitment with the Eagles at 10 a.m. Jan. 23 in the
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Brooke Marcum
Brooke Marcum (#25) of the Martin County Lady Cards basketball team is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Marcum averages eight points and four rebounds per game this season. She lit it up Friday and Saturday when the Lady Cards traveled to the Buckeye Elite Showcase at Shawnee State University. Marcum’s highlight came Saturday
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Cardinals triumph over Eagles 85-78 in high-octane encounter
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cardinals clinched an 85-78 win against 57th District rival Johnson Central Eagles in a high-octane encounter Friday at the Cardinals’ home ground in Inez. A large crowd gathered to watch these two teams battle for the first time this season. From the opening quarter, it was
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Cardinals make statement in central Kentucky
Martin County matmen battle to 40-40 tie in championship BY CHRISTY WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GOSHEN — Martin County High School wrestlers made a statement in central Kentucky Saturday. The Cardinals battled in the 2024 “The Stables” Wrestling Duals at North Oldham County High School, facing several talented programs and losing only one. The championship battle
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Lady Cards dominate Lady Panthers
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Martin County Lady Cardinals dominated Tug Valley 71-36 in a road game Jan. 3. The Lady Cards led from the opening tip and were up 16-10 at the end of the first quarter. Martin County added distance in the second quarter. Senior Laken Williams fired in 13 points and
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Lady Cards show grit in Smoky Mountain Classic
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT GATLINBURG — The Martin County Lady Cardinals showed resilience in the Smoky Mountain Classic held Dec. 27-30 at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Gatlinburg. They dropped a heartbreaker 56-55 to Hampton (Tennessee) in overtime Dec. 27, lost Thursday to St. Henry 38-28, then bounced back Saturday to defeat Dawson County (Georgia) 65-64. Martin
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All ‘A’ Classic brackets
The Martin County Lady Cardinals and Cardinals will play in the 15th Region All “A” Classic tournaments at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. The Lady Cards will take on Phelps at 6 p.m. Jan. 5 in the first contest between the two this season. If the Lady Cardinals win their first-round game they will play the
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Martin County shows out in Las Vegas
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LAS VEGAS — The Martin County Cardinals took the trip of a lifetime and carved their name in the annals of the 11th annual Jerry Tarkanian Classic at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. The Cardinals played four games in four days starting Dec. 18. They opened their campaign
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Meet the Martin County Lady Cardinals Class of 2024
INEZ — Martin County Lady Cardinals Class of 2024 includes four talented seniors. Laken Williams, Alyssa Allen, Kennadi Mollett and Katie Marcum have led the Lady Cards to a 70-26 overall record during their four seasons, with the fourth season ongoing. This week, they shared a snapshot of their lives, achievements and aspirations. Read it below:
