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Martin County football unveils 2026 slate, looks to build on recent success
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football has released its 2026 schedule as the Cardinals prepare to build on a nine-win season and continue one of the strongest stretches in program history. Martin County finished 9-3 in 2025 and advanced to the second round of the Class 2A state playoffs. The Cardinals…
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First Flight brings Cardinals football family together
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football gave the community its first glimpse of the 2026 season July 31 during the second annual First Flight practice at The Rock. The evening brought the youth, middle school and high school programs together under the lights, with each group taking the field throughout the…
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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…
