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Former Marshall standout Joey Stepp motivates Martin County football
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School football team got a boost of motivation from Joey Stepp, magician and former Marshall University and Sheldon Clark High School standout. The 1999 SCHS alumnus was a guest speaker to the team on Thursday. Stepp suited up for the Cardinals from 1995 to
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Martin County football practice starts July 10
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School football team led by Coach Josh Muncy begins practice July 10 at 5 p.m. at The Rock. The Cards were 3-0 in their district in the 2023 season and won the Class 2A District 7 championship. The team made the Regional championship and ended
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Martin County standout Noah Mollette signs with Kentucky Christian University
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Noah Mollette signed his letter of intent to play football at Kentucky Christian University during a ceremony May 13 in the Martin County High School Auditorium. The lineman’s family, teammates and coaches joined him for the big moment. “We’re all excited for him,” head football coach
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Crum signs with Kentucky Christian
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — May 17 was a monumental day for senior Tate Crum. The offensive lineman signed to continue his football career with Kentucky Christian University as friends and family gathered around at Martin County High School. The Cardinal began his football career when he fell in love with the sport
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Muncy to lead MCMS football team as new head coach
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Cardinal alumnus Drake Muncy will lead the Martin County Middle School football team as the new head coach. MCMS announced Muncy’s hiring April 30. Muncy is homegrown and was raised on Coldwater. He was a 3-sport athlete at Martin County High School and the starting quarterback for three
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Madden Miller signs with KCU
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School football standout Madden Miller signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic pursuits at Kentucky Christian University. Family, coaches, and friends joined him in a celebratory ceremony April 29 in the Martin County High School Auditorium. Miller’s impact on the MCHS
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Wells signs with Union College
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Bryston Wells, a four-year starter for the Martin County High School football team, has decided to continue his education and football career at Union College. Wells is the first MCHS football player to sign with a college. Multiple other Cardinal football players are set to follow suit this spring. MCHS
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Hager accepts head coach position at Prestonsburg
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County head baseball coach Wesley Hager has accepted the head football coach position at Prestonsburg High School. PHS Principal Ricky Thacker made the announcement Monday. “His passion for football, commitment to player development, and deep-rooted connection to Prestonsburg High School make him the ideal candidate to lead
