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Maynard surpasses 5,000 career yards
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County senior quarterback Devan Maynard reached a major career milestone Friday night. He surpassed 5,000 total yards in his high school football career during the Cardinals’ matchup against Prestonsburg. Maynard has been a dominant force for the Cardinals throughout his career. He has excelled both through the air…
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Keathley attends sold-out game day visit to Furman
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GREENVILLE, S.C. — Martin County newcomer Braxton Keathley spent his day Oct. 25 soaking up a big-time basketball atmosphere. The 2027 top recruit attended a sold-out matchup between Furman and Alabama as part of a game day visit at Furman University in South Carolina. The 6-foot-5, 190-pound point guard is entering…
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Jude joins Mountain Citizen as intern
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School senior Spencer Jude has joined the Mountain Citizen staff as an intern, bringing his passion for videography and photography to the newsroom. The 18-year-old is completing his internship through Prosper Appalachia. This program provides students with hands-on work experience in their communities. Jude will…
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Community rallies to help Maynard reach All-American Bowl
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County senior Devan Maynard is just one step away from playing on a national stage at the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Dallas this December, and the community is rallying behind him to help raise the $3,000 he needs to make the trip a reality. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound standout…
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Inez Drug Store Player of the Week: Devan Maynard
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Devan Maynard is the Inez Drug Store Player of the Week. The senior quarterback turned in a stellar performance Friday night in Martin County’s 2A showdown against Prestonsburg. Maynard had three touchdowns on the ground and collected 113 yards on 23 carries. His air…
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Martin County boys No. 3, girls No. 2 in preseason poll
Three boys, one girl in top 10 BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County basketball is entering the 2025–26 season with high expectations after both the boys and girls teams earned top spots in the 15th Region Coaches Association preseason rankings. Coach Jason JJ James’ boys team landed at No. 3 behind Johnson Central…
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KHSAA needs to get a rule—and fast
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association is charged with upholding the integrity of high school sports. Yet, when faced with a clear breach of competitive ethics, its response was silence cloaked in technicality. During Friday’s district championship between Martin County and Prestonsburg, a Blackcats player picked up a wristband containing Martin County’s offensive play calls…
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Detectives return to scene in human remains case
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky State Police detectives returned Thursday to the wooded hills off Coldwater Road near Inez, where a hunter discovered human skeletal remains Oct. 20. Martin County Coroner Chris Todd and Penny Steffey of the Kentucky Search Dog Association joined detectives in combing the area for any remains that…
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KHSAA has no rule, no answer for wristband controversy
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A district football championship game Friday between Martin County High School and Prestonsburg has prompted sharp ethical questions after a Prestonsburg player picked up a wristband containing Martin County’s offensive play calls and an assistant Prestonsburg coach took it into the locker room. A deputy sheriff later retrieved…
