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Martin County Middle School softball routs Fort Gay 17-2
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School softball offense erupted in the second inning en route to a 17-2 win over the Fort Gay Vikings, April 21 in Inez. The Lady Cardinals set the tone early. They took a 3-0 lead in the first inning as Zoe Sammons, Harper Runyon and
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MCMS soccer honors eighth graders
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School soccer came up short in a pair of tightly contested matches last week, falling 1-0 to Johnson Central on April 21 before splitting with Belfry on Eighth Grade Night April 27. Johnson Central 1, Martin County 0 The Lady Cardinals battled throughout but couldn’t
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Cardinals baseball battles back in extra-inning loss, drops five-game stretch
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County showed fight in a 9-9 game against Magoffin County before four extra-inning runs sent the Cardinals to a 13-9 loss. That game opened a five-game stretch that ended with losses to Pike County Central, Floyd Central, Fairview and East Carter. Despite the skid, the Cardinals flashed offensive spark
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Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week: Noah Bowens
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Noah Bowens is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week. Bowens delivered consistent production at the plate for the Cardinals. The freshman impressed with a 2-for-3 performance against East Carter, blasting a double and driving in two teammates against the Raiders. He also contributed to
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All eyes on Stokes
The transfer portal has been a struggle for the Cats thus far. Mark Pope has had some swings and misses. As of this writing, Tyran Stokes has not announced his commitment between Kentucky, Kansas and Oregon. The Crystal Ball still has the nation’s top recruit trending toward the Jayhawks. I am hoping that by the
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Tug Valley Lady Panthers win four straight
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Tug Valley capped a four-game winning streak last week with a doubleheader sweep of Roane County on April 24, beating the Lady Raiders 9-0 and 9-7. The doubleheader followed earlier victories over Johnson Central and Huntington St. Joseph. Behind dominant work in the circle from Emma Lackey and Bailee Hall
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Tug Valley goes 4-1; Richardson fans 15 against Mingo Central
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Dawson Richardson struck out 15 in a complete-game gem against Mingo Central as Tug Valley went 4-1 over a five-game stretch. The Panthers beat Mingo Central, Poca and Hannan while dropping a one-run decision at Man. Tug Valley 4, Mingo Central 1 Dawson Richardson was dominant on
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Olympian Jim Gruenwald leads Martin County wrestling clinic
BY JASON JEWELL FOR THE CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County welcomed back a familiar and influential figure this past weekend as Olympian and Wheaton College Head Coach Jim Gruenwald returned for his second visit. After first coming to Martin County last year, Gruenwald has continued building strong relationships with local athletes and students. His return
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Bobcats rally for 10 runs in top of seventh to outlast Lady Cards
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Betsy Layne broke open a tight contest with a 10-run seventh inning to defeat Martin County 17-7, April 15 in Inez. The Lady Cardinals led 6-5 through five innings and stayed in the fight before the Bobcats pulled away late. Martin County turned in several key defensive plays
