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Jackson Miller: A rising star set to lead Martin County as starting quarterback
BY CHRISTY WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a major shake-up ahead of the 2023 season, Martin County High School sophomore Jackson Miller is set to take over as starting quarterback, showing promise and optimism despite a challenging freshman year. Originally from Fayette County, Ohio, Miller moved to Martin County in seventh grade and has…
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Behind the helmet: Meet junior Corey Parsley
BY CHRISTY WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County junior Corey Parsley played football one year for the Martin County Youth League, two years for Martin County Middle School and is entering his third season for Martin County High School. He has played many offensive and defensive positions, his primary role being right guard. Hard…
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Mollette, Wells and Crum receive college offers
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The offers keep piling up for Martin County football players in the offseason. Seniors Noah Mollette, Tate Crum and Bryston Wells received official offers from Union College, while Crum and Wells also received offers from Campbellsville University. The Union College offer followed the Battle on Boonesboro Saturday at…
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Martin County primed for 2023 football season
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As the 2023 season fast approaches, the Martin County Cardinals, under the guidance of Coach Josh Muncy, are primed to build on their successful 2022 run. Last season, the Cardinals posted a 7-5 record, marking their best district finish since 2010. They clinched the runner-up spot in District…
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Tug Valley football team working hard in summer sessions
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley football program has been working hard during the three-week summer sessions. Coach Hady Ford and staff have participated in 7-on-7 drills against other schools. They hosted their own version recently at Bob Brewer Stadium with several schools attending. The Panthers narrowly missed the Class…
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Martin County football players attend invitation-only event at Murray State
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MURRAY — Martin County football juniors Bryston Wells and Madden Miller drove six hours to the Murray State University Junior Day, ready to showcase their skills and learn from the best Friday. This exclusive event, by invitation only, allowed the two standout football players to engage directly with numerous college coaches…
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Martin County Middle School football signups, workouts commence
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Wesley Hager, the football coach at Martin County Middle School, has revealed the schedule for the upcoming 2023 season and initiated summer workouts for the team. Hager has set signups for Monday (May 29) at the football field from 4-5 p.m. Voluntary workouts will be held every Monday, Tuesday and…
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Crum receives collegiate offer from Bethel University
MCKENZIE, Tenn. — Martin County senior Tate Crum received an offer to play football at the collegiate level. Crum was among 130 players who attended the Bethel University Wildcats Prospect Football Camp on Saturday in McKenzie, Tennesee. Following the camp, Bethel University head football coach Michael Jasper made the offer.
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David Jones named football coach at Mingo Central
Former UK, Belfry standout returning home BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LENORE — As rumored and expected, Mingo Central High School will have David Jones as its new head football coach. The hiring was made official Jan. 30 at the Mingo County Schools Board of Education meeting at Lenore K-8 school, pending certification. Jones, a…
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Martin County Football moves to District 7
LEXINGTON — The Martin County Cardinals move from District 8 to District 7 in the upcoming football season. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association met Jan. 18 in Lexington to approve the football realignment and revision for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The board agreed to adopt a two-year alignment. District 7 teams include Floyd…
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