Martin County football to debut at midnight practice

Martin County quarterback Devan Maynard throws to a receiver in 7 versus 7 action at the University of Pikeville on July 19. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)

BY BRITTNI MCCOY
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN

INEZ — Martin County High School’s football program will launch its season with a “First Flight” midnight practice. The event starts July 31 and runs into the early hours of Wednesday, Aug. 1 at The Rock.

The first glimpse at this year’s Cardinals will feature the first official practice in full pads beginning at midnight.

The Martin County offense huddles before a possession in a 7-on-7 scrimmage at the University of Pikeville on Saturday. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)

The youth league will take the field at 10 p.m. followed by the middle school team at 11 p.m.

The high-energy event is free and open to the public. Fans are encouraged to attend and support the Cardinals as they kick off the new season.

Martin County’s Brandon Wells snaps to his Cardinal quarterback in a 7 vs 7 scrimmage Saturday in Pikeville. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)

“As the clock strikes midnight, our Cardinals will hit the field, showcasing the grit, heart and determination that define our team,” the team said in a release.

Cardinal Jono Cline is excited for the upcoming season. He waits from the sideline to take the field in a scrimmage in Pike County this past Saturday. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)
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