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Eden oh so close, falls to Paintsville in thriller
BY JOSHUA BALL FOR MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FALLSBURG — Eden was oh so close. The Wildcats’ fourth-quarter rally came up just short as they fell to Paintsville 37-34 in the Eastern Kentucky Elementary Basketball Conference Tournament championship Saturday at Fallsburg Elementary. The Tigers (12-2) only lost to North Magoffin and Louisa East in the regular season.
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Lady Cards lose heartbreaker to Prestonsburg in 15th Region championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County lost a heartbreaker to Prestonsburg 2-1 in the 15th Region Tournament championship Thursday at Johnson Central High School. The Lady Cards started the game on unsteady footing as Prestonsburg struck early, netting a goal within the first four minutes, taking an early 1-0 lead. The Lady
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Martin County blanks Pikeville 9-0 to advance to 15th Region championship
Martin County Lady Cards put on a show as they blanked the Pikeville Panthers 9-0 in the 15th Region Soccer Tournament semifinals Monday at Johnson Central High School. The Lady Cards wasted no time asserting their authority on the field. With an assist from senior Sophie McCoy, freshman Faith Caldwell struck first to put the…
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Martin County golfers shine in 11th Region
Evans and James finish in top 10 PAINTSVILLE — Martin County High School golfers competed in the 11th Region Golf tournament Sept.19-20 at the Paintsville Country Club. The Lady Cardinal golfers teed off Sept. 19, while the Cardinal golfers teed off Sept. 20 in the tournament hosted by Johnson Central. In this 18-hole tournament, the
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Martin County golf team competes in Paintsville Invitational
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — The Martin County High School golf team marked their presence in the Paintsville Invitational Tournament held Saturday at the Paintsville Country Club. Senior Jake James led the team with an impressive score of 84, earning him a spot among the top 15 competitors. James was not alone in representing the
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Martin County humbles Paintsville 27-3
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County was looking for redemption and found it Friday night 27-3 over the Paintsville Tigers at the Walter J. Brugh Football Complex in Paintsville. The previous encounters between the Cardinals and the Tigers occurred in 2015 and 2016 when Martin County was known as Sheldon Clark High.
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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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Inez man arrested in Johnson copper theft
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — An Inez man was arrested in neighboring Johnson County for allegedly cutting and stealing phone lines owned by Foothills Communication. Justin Mollette, 33, was arrested Aug. 23 by Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies. According to the police report, deputies arrived at the intersection of U.S. 23 and KY 3224,
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Arm Drop Revival 2023: A tribute to Kent Rose and a boost for local youth
Combs Airport to host two-day drag racing event organized by Kent Rose Foundation BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Paintsville-Prestonsburg Combs Airport is set to host the Arm Drop Revival 2023 on Sept. 1 and 2. Organized by the Kent Rose Foundation (KRF), this two-day street-style drag racing event aims to honor the
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MCMS Cardinals cage Paintsville Tigers 38-14
PAINTSVILLE — Martin County Middle School Cardinals tamed the Paintsville Tigers 38-14 in an exciting middle school football showdown Saturday at Paintsville High School football field. Quarterback Bryson Dials put on a show completing 6 out of 7 passes for an impressive 185 yards throwing for two touchdowns. Dials also had three carries for 52
