INEZ — Two standout athletes from the Martin County Cardinals football team, Noah Mollette and Tate Crum, received offers to play football at the University of Pikeville.

The offers came after Mollette and Crum’s visit to the University, during which Bears head coach Mike Harris was impressed by their skills and potential.

Mollette and Crum made significant contributions as offensive and defensive linemen for the Cardinals during their senior campaigns, helping the Cardinals to 3,328 rushing yards while holding the opponents to 1,244 rushing yards.

Mollette racked up 37 total tackles, 3.5 for loss, and 1.5 sacks in the 2023 season. He forced three defensive fumbles and recovered one fumble.