PAINTSVILLE — Martin County Middle School secured a third-place finish in the District 73 Governor’s Cup tournament Saturday at Johnson Central in Paintsville. Five MCMS students will advance to regionals.

Blake Stacy, Ella Lawson, Audrey Vanover, Morgan Allen and Isaac Ward will move on to the Region 19 tournament in February.

Stacy finished third in math, Lawson third in writing composition, Vanover fourth in arts and humanities, Allen fourth in language arts and Ward fifth in arts and humanities.

“We had a great time competing,” Coach Sam Lever said. “Good job everyone and thanks for an amazing season.”