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Martin County tames Betsy Layne in preseason scrimmage
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County got a 14-7 win over the Betsy Layne Bobcats in a preseason scrimmage Saturday at Shelby Valley High School. The scrimmage was played under a running clock format. Senior running back Madden Miller played big on both sides of the ball. Miller had eight carries for
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Martin County Middle School cages Prestonsburg in season opener
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Martin County Middle School kicked off the football season Thursday on a high note. The Cardinals caged the Prestonsburg Blackcats 16-14 win in a game at Prestonburg. The Blackcats remained in control of the football for the entire first quarter before scoring at the 7:23 mark in the
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Behind the helmet: The Cline brothers—Jack and Jono
BY CHRISTY WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Cline Brothers are sparking excitement this year as the 2023-24 football season takes shape. Jack Cline (#14), a junior in the running back position for Martin County, has landed back on the field after taking a break from the game last season. His return adds speed and
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Experienced Tug Valley Panthers hope for playoffs in 2023
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers football coaching staff has a goal for the 2023 season. That is to make the Class A playoffs. Head Coach Hady Ford has several returning starters from last year’s squad and a couple of talented freshmen coming in that could help out right
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Martin County scrimmages Lawrence County, Russell
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Martin County participated in their first scrimmage with pads Saturday at Lawrence County, facing off against Lawrence County and Russell. Each team took turns running plays against the others, allowing them to fine-tune their offense and defense. No scores were kept for this event. Senior running back Brock
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Miller receives offer from Kenyon College
INEZ — Martin County senior standout Madden Miller received his first Division 3 offer from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. Owls Head Coach McMurry extended the offer during Miller’s visit to the college July 31. “I can’t express how blessed I am to receive an offer to play at Kenyon,” Miller said. “I’m extremely thankful
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Martin County takes on Belfry in 7v7
BY CHRISTY WELLS and BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — As Friday night lights approach, 7v7 games are popping up all over eastern Kentucky. On Thursday, the Martin County Cardinals took their talents to Pond Creek to compete with the 2022 Class 3A state runner-up Belfry Pirates. The Cards completed several 7v7s against the Pirates,
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Behind the helmet: Cheek and Mullins
BY CHRISTY WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This week’s Behind the Helmet introduces Martin County football players Damian Cheek and Kendal Mullins. Damian Cheek #17 Junior Damian Cheek (#17) has seven football seasons under his belt. After transferring across county lines from Paintsville to Martin County, he quickly made himself at home as a linebacker
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Under the Lights youth football camp a big success
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals football team conducted a free Under the Lights football camp July 24 at the Rock to kick off the youth football season. About 50 campers in grades K-6 went through offensive and defensive fundamental drills. Cardinal coaching staff and players provided instruction. Youth football
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Martin County Cardinals display promising start in preseason 7-on-7 showdown
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Martin County Cardinals, eager for the coming football season, showcased their skills during 7-on-7 passing games Thursday against the Paintsville Tigers and the Floyd County Central Jaguars. These preseason skirmishes took place on Paintsville soil and served as a tool to sharpen the Cardinals’ passing abilities and
