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Cardinals make splash with 46-0 win over Bath County
Cardinal freshman Devan Maynard (15) wraps up a Knott County runner during the Harvest Bowl Sept. 9 at the Rock. (Citizen photo by Stephanie May) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN OWINGSVILLE — Martin County (3-2) came out clean Friday night with a 46-0 road victory over Bath County (1-4). This was the second shutout win in
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Panthers lose first game of season at Hurley
BY KYLE LOVERNFOR THE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HURLEY, Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers (4-1), ranked No. 2 in Class A in the Mountain State last week, lost a tough 20-13 road contest at Hurley, Va., Friday night. Freshman Bryson Elia gave Tug Valley its first touchdown with an 80-yard kickoff return in the first quarter.
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Play of the week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County junior Brock Messer had a 67-yard touchdown run Friday in the Cardinals’ 46-0 win at Bath County. From the Cardinal 33-yard line, Messer lined up to the right side. The quarterback faked a handoff to Madden Miller, who then blocked for Messer as he cut left. Messer
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Cards get revenge at Betsy Layne
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN BETSY LAYNE — Martin County Middle School football team avenged their earlier season loss with a 6-0 victory over Betsy Layne on the road Thursday night. Quarterback Jarred Haney broke loose for a 40-yard touchdown run to lead the Cards to a win. Brody Howell and Jeremy Bentley had possibly their
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After the Whistle: Football and basketball school
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN How about them Wildcats? And I’m not referring to the UK basketball team. UK football has started the season at 3-0. Coach Stoops went down to the swamp and took a big bite of some Gator stew. Not only did we beat Florida at their place, but Mark Stoops became the
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Mountain Citizen Play of the Week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN BETSY LAYNE — Quarterback Jarred Haney scored the game-winning touchdown Thursday in Martin County Middle School’s road victory over Betsy Layne. Haney broke loose and turned on the jets for a 40-yard touchdown run. This would be the only score of the game as the Cards avenged their earlier loss in
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Tug Valley improves to 4-0 with a homecoming game win
Elia rushes for 231 yards and three touchdowns BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — It was a busy Friday for Tug Valley Panther fans as they hosted East Ridge (Ky.). It was the homecoming game and also Hall of Fame weekend. Coach Hady Ford’s squad made the Panther fans drive away happy as they
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Martin County holds Knott County Central scoreless in Harvest Bowl
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County held Knott County Central scoreless in the Harvest Bowl played Friday night at The Rock. The Cards shut out the Patriots with a 41-0 score and improved to 2-2 on the season. Martin County saw six players make it into the end zone Friday. Dawson Mills led
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Mountain Citizen Play of the Week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Play of the Week honors go to Ja Quan Rufus, a junior defensive/tight end who transferred to Martin County High School this season. During Friday night’s Harvest Bowl against Knott County Central, Rufus scored his first Cardinal career touchdown. Rufus took the toss from behind the line in the
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Tug Valley Panthers improve to 3-0 with win over Ohio team
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLOW WOOD, Ohio — The Tug Valley Panthers improved to 3-0 on the season Friday night with a 27-6 road victory over Symmes Valley (Ohio). Tug Valley took a 6-0 lead after one quarter and led 12-0 at the half. They added eight more points in the third quarter and
