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Hall of Fame career comes full circle as Robin Newsome retires
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — When Robin Newsome first picked up a basketball in Lovely, girls basketball in Kentucky looked much different from what it does today. The opportunities were fewer. The spotlight was smaller. The resources were limited. Over the next five decades, Newsome would not only witness the growth of girls…
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Bowen to be inducted into Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Former Sheldon Clark High School basketball star and 1991 Miss Kentucky Basketball, Ida Bowen, is set to be inducted into the Dawahares/KHSAA Class of 2024 Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place Sunday, April 28, at the Central Bank Center Ballroom in Lexington. This year’s induction…
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Sheldon Clark High School Class of 1993 reunion Dec. 2
INEZ — The Sheldon Clark High School Class of 1993 reunion is set for Dec. 2 at 4:30 p.m. in Shufflin Café’s banquet room at 74 West Main Street in Inez. Class members will enjoy watching the Christmas parade together while dining on food from Pizza Stop and Connie Cookies. For more information, contact Mandy…
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Sheldon Clark Class of ‘93 reunion Dec. 2
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The planning committee for the Sheldon Clark High School Class of 1993 has chosen to hold their 30th class reunion Dec. 2 in downtown Inez during the Christmas in The Mountains Festival. Classmates say they are excited to see their hometown showcased in all her festive glory. Mandy…
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Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame Round 2 Induction Ceremony set Nov. 24
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The “Wall of Legends” at the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame will grow by 35 award plaques Nov. 24. The second round of inductees will take their place among the “LEGENDS” during an induction ceremony at the Roy F. Collier Community Center in Inez. Hall of Fame directors say…
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1983: The Year of the Cardinals
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — There are certain moments and times in high school sports that become legend. It all starts with the dreams of young boys and girls growing up in small communities like Martin County. Throw in the mix a good sports program and a supportive administration with good coaches and…
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1983 Lady Cardinals: A Dream Season 31-6
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Certain moments in high school sports become legendary. This rings true for the storied girls basketball program at Sheldon Clark, which made its fifth Sweet 16 appearance 50 years ago in 1983. Former Lady Cardinal star Robin Harmon-Newsome led the 1983 team as a first-year coach. As a…
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Girls basketball record stands after 45 years
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — When Inez and Warfield High School consolidated in 1971 to form Sheldon Clark High School, there was no girls basketball team. Mary Lou and John Haney had the vision to start a girls basketball program at Sheldon Clark High. The Inez couple and educators had some girl teams…
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1983 Sheldon Clark teams to be recognized
Martin County High School will recognize the 1983 boys and girls 15th Region championship teams Feb. 8 during a doubleheader against Johnson Central. The 1983 Sheldon Clark High School cheerleaders and band members will also be recognized. This is the 40th anniversary of the 1983 Sheldon Clark High School championships.
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Robin Harmon Newsome one of Kentucky’s best
Basketball legend has many great memories BY KYLE LOVERNFOR THE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — When area sports fans talk about the best basketball players to come out of Martin County, Robin Harmon-Newsome is one of the first names to come up.
