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Tug Valley plays well in Hillbilly Days tourney
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers had a good showing in the Hillbilly Days Tournament held in Pikeville this past weekend. They went 2-2 against some top-notch talent. Tug 8, Pike Cent 2 The Lady Panthers defeated the Lady Hawks on Friday, April 25. Tug Valley only had two…
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Lady Panthers edge by Shelby Valley
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Lady Panthers of Tug Valley held off the Lady Wildcats of Shelby Valley 11-9 Thursday at the SVHS field along Route 23 in Pike County. Bailee Hall and Emma Lackey belted home runs, with Hall’s being her third grand slam of the season to help Coach Rocky…
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Post 9 troopers among KSP’s newest graduating class
PIKEVILLE — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced the graduation of 33 new troopers from its Training Academy. Among the graduates are Timothy Fletcher of Salyersville and Nicholas Howell of Betsy Layne, who will both serve at KSP Post 9 in Pikeville. Captain Randal Surber, commander of Post 9, welcomed the new troopers with enthusiasm.…
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Martin County Middle School squeaks past Pikeville 6-5
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County Middle School softball traveled to Pikeville and brought home a 6-5 win on April 7. Fifth-grader Harper Runyon came in clutch when she clobbered a hit with bases loaded to score four of the Lady Cardinal’s six runs. On April 8 the squad hosted Magoffin County.…
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KYCO honors Class of 2027 at traditional white coat ceremony
PIKEVILLE — The Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) held its traditional white coat ceremony on Saturday, April 5 in the Health Professions Education Building. Fifty-nine members of the Class of 2027 received their white coats before a gathering of family, friends and university faculty. KYCO Dean Renee Reeder, O.D., FAAO, FBCLA, FSLS, FIACLE, welcomed attendees…
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Martin County finishes as 15th Region runner-up
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County High School boys concluded the 2024-2025 season as runner-up in the 15th Region Tournament. The Cards lost the title contest to Lawrence County 97-84 on March 11 at Pike Central. With Parker Watts and Devan Maynard getting into early foul trouble, Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cards…
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Three Cardinals named All-Region
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Peyton Davis, Bryson Dials and Parker Watts were named to the 15th Region All-Tournament Team after leading Martin County to the finals last week Davis averaged 21.3 points and knocked down 16 3-pointers over the course of the tournament. The senior finished the season ranked fifth in the…
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Martin County torches Jaguars from deep, advances to third straight 15th Region title game
Cards fire in 17 treys in 103-85 beatdown BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County is heading to the third 15th Region championship game in a row after a shootout with Floyd Central on Monday. The Cards lit the nets on fire, knocking down 17 made 3-pointers on 51.5% shooting from deep in…
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Marcum named All-Region
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County’s Brooke Marcum was named to the 15th Region All-Tournament team after her stellar performance for the Lady Cardinals last week. Marcum fired in 16 points and handed out 10 dimes in the 66-61 win at Pike Central in the Super Region. She nearly missed the triple-double…
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Lady Cards advance in Super Region
May ties her record with seven 3-pointers BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The road to the 15th Region looked a little different for the Lady Cards this year. After a first-round loss in the 57th District Tournament, Martin County earned a bye in the Super Region. The squad took on Pike Central on…
