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Cardinals crush Hawks in 2A playoffs
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County dominated Pike Central 43-3 in the first round of the 2A playoffs Friday at The Rock. The initial encounter between the two teams ended in an upset, as the Hawks defeated the Cardinals 9-6 in the Pike County Bowl in August. However, Martin County entered the
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Panthers claw Bulldogs, head to playoffs
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley led 20-0 at the half and then erupted for 26 more points in the third quarter to defeat the visiting Van Bulldogs 46-6 Friday at Bob Brewer Stadium. The Slone brothers, Adam and Cameron, both scored a pair of touchdowns in a balanced Panthers offense.
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Muncy and Miller named Coach and Player of the Year
Cardinals pick up District 7 awards BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2023 season keeps getting sweeter for the Martin County Cardinals. On Nov. 1, the Kentucky Football Coaches Association announced Martin County High School Head Coach Josh Muncy as 2023 Distrct 7, 2A Coach of the Year and star linebacker/running back Madden
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Eden finishes perfect season with EKEBC Championship
BY JOSHUA BALL FOR THE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FALLSBURG — Eden has that undefeated feeling. And it feels so good. Real good. The Wildcats wrapped up a perfect season with a flawless performance, defeating county-rival Inez, 28-12, Saturday for the Eastern Kentucky Elementary Basketball Conference A-Team Championship at Fallsburg Elementary School. Eden won all 20 of
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Cardinal Madness set for Saturday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — It’s that time of year, Cardinal fans. Martin County High School is set to host its annual Cardinal Madness Red and White games Saturday. This exciting event offers local fans a sneak peek at the upcoming high school girls and boys basketball teams. Fans will also get an early look
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Brock Messer
Brock Messer is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Messer, running back and defensive back for Martin County, gave a remarkable performance in the first round of the 2A playoffs Friday vs. Pike Central at The Rock. He helped secure the Cardinals a second-round playoff game vs Betsy Layne. Messer racked up 199 rushing
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Martin County cheer brings home Region 8 title
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSBURG — The Martin County High School Cheerleaders are the KHSAA Region 8 All-Girls Super Division champions. They won the award Saturday in competition at the University of the Cumberlands. The All-Girls Super Division requires a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 30 team members. Martin County delivered a flawless performance with
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Having a ball
BY JOSHUA BALL FOR THE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BJ Endicott’s shirt says “Family” on the front with the “m” symbolic of a Wildcat claw. It’s more than just a word for Eden Elementary’s girls’ basketball coach. It’s everything, and it shows. Following Saturday’s 28-12 win over Inez to claim the Eastern Kentucky Elementary Basketball Conference A-Team
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KHSAA playoffs showdown: Martin County and Pike Central to clash Friday
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — District 7-2A champion Martin County will clash with Pike Central, the No. 4 seed from District 8-2A, in a KHSAA playoffs showdown Friday at The Rock in Inez. Both teams enter the game with identical 5-5 season records. Pike Central owns a 9-6 win over the Cardinals in
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Zip Zone Express Tip-off Classic schedule announced
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Coach Jason James has officially announced the 2023 Zip Zone Express Tip-off Classic schedule. All matchups will take place Nov. 25 at Martin County High School in Inez. The premier preseason event will showcase some of the top-rated teams and players in Kentucky and West Virginia.










