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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…
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West Virginia high school football championships to move to Charleston
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PARKERSBURG — The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) has selected Charleston as the site to host the state high school football championships beginning in 2024. Charleston will host the annual championship for the next three years – 2024, 2025 and 2025. The games will be held at Laidley Field.…
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Mollette and Crum receive football offers from UPIKE
INEZ — Two standout athletes from the Martin County Cardinals football team, Noah Mollette and Tate Crum, received offers to play football at the University of Pikeville. The offers came after Mollette and Crum’s visit to the University, during which Bears head coach Mike Harris was impressed by their skills and potential. Mollette and Crum…
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Tug Valley to remain in Class A in West Virginia
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Tug Valley High School will remain in Class Single A in West Virginia. The new classifications were released Dec. 20 by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission. Five WVSSAC sports will expand from three classes to four starting in the 2024-2025 academic year. Final approval came from the WVSSAC…
Category: Football
