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Cardinals set for First Flight
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football will bring the entire Cardinal program together under the lights July 31 for the second annual First Flight at The Rock. The youth league will open the event at 10 p.m., followed by Martin County Middle School at 11 p.m. The high school Cardinals will…
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Leonard’s stock continues to rise ahead of season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County incoming freshman Chucky Leonard continues to gain recognition on the football circuit before playing his first high school snap. He recently received invitations to two exposure events: EXACT X1 Showcase Camp and the inaugural Freshman All-American Game in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound lineman…
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Wells lands first college offer from Midway
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MIDWAY — Martin County High School football player Brandon Wells received his first college offer June 23 from Midway University. Wells is a 6-foot-1, 265-pound offensive lineman for the Cardinals and projects as a member of the Class of 2027. He primarily lines up at center and guard for Martin…
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Kendal Mullins picks up college offer
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MIDWAY — Martin County High School senior Kendal Mullins received exciting news after attending a college visit at Midway University on June 9. The Cardinal lineman picked up his first college offer from the Eagles after speaking with coaches and staff. Mullins forced a fumble and recovered a fumble last…
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Brandon Wells sharpens skills at Union Commonwealth University
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN UNION — Martin County High School football player Brandon Wells put his work in the trenches on display at the Union Commonwealth University prospect camp. Wells showed his skills as an offensive lineman and experienced center while working in front of college coaches and staff. The Cardinal lineman used the…
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Martin County duo shines at D1 Savage All-American Games
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County’s Braxten Pack and Chucky Leonard recently competed in the D1 Savage All-American Games held May 23-24 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Pack showcased his versatility by playing defensive end, outside linebacker and quarterback. Leonard anchored the line at offensive and defensive tackle. Representing the eighth-grade White Team,…
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Derek Jewell injured at football camp
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley Panther football player Derek Jewell will likely miss his senior season due to an injury suffered at a recent football camp at the University of Charleston. The talented wide receiver/defensive back was expected to have a big senior season this fall for the Tug Valley. Jewell’s father,…
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Martin County football moving to District 8
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School will be in a different district for football starting in 2027. The KHSAA Board of Control met May 6 in Lexington, approving football alignments for the 2027 and 2028 playing seasons. This means some schools in eastern Kentucky will be in a new district…
