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Martin County volleyball finishes 1-2 week
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Lady Cards Volleyball team had a busy week, playing three matches in four days. Coming off a win Sept. 28 against Tug Valley, the Lady Cards got their second straight win Oct. 2, blanking Magoffin County 3-0 in a district showdown at Magoffin County. They lost Oct. 4
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Basketball practice officially opens Oct. 15
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The first official day of high school basketball practice is set for Oct. 15. As the date approaches, the Martin County Cardinals and Lady Cardinals are riding on the momentum of their remarkable 2022-2023 campaigns and are eager to prepare for the 2023-2024 season. Last year, the Cardinals
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Lady Cards attend D1 volleyball game at Marshall
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Martin County Lady Cards volleyball team had a unique opportunity to witness a Division I college volleyball showdown Saturday at Marshall University’s Cam Henderson Center. Accompanied by Martin County coach Krista Newsome, the team gathered to watch Marshall University’s Thundering Herd face off against Troy. Both
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Cardinals fishing team has strong showing in Bradley Roy Open
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RUSSELL COUNTY — Martin County Cardinal Fishing made a strong showing in the 11th Annual Bradley Roy Open held Sunday at Lake Cumberland in Russell County. The tournament drew 209 boats and welcomed high school and middle school participants. The event’s format was designed to be highly competitive, with the
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Lady Cards Soccer
INEZ — Martin County High School Lady Cards Soccer team is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. The Lady Cards secured a 10-0 victory over Shelby Valley in the first round of the regional tournament Oct. 4 at home. Their remarkable achievements this season have reverberated throughout the state, solidifying their place as a
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Panthers claw River View
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BRADSHAW, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers improved to 5-1 on the season with an impressive 48-0 road win over the River View Raiders Friday night. Tug Valley led 13-0 after the first quarter and 34-0 at halftime. They tacked on seven more points in each of the final two
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Apply now for Kentucky’s 2024 elk hunt drawing
Hunters do not have to wait to apply for next year’s annual elk hunt FRANKFORT — Hunters lucky enough to be drawn to hunt during Kentucky’s 2023 elk hunt season are afield this fall, taking their shot at the largest elk herd east of the Rocky Mountains. Now prospective 2024 elk hunters may apply for
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Cardinals celebrate senior night
INEZ — Martin County High School celebrated senior night Friday at The Rock. Seniors and their families were recognized in the center of the field. The football team recognized nine seniors before the Cardinals’ game against Prestonsburg: Tate Crum, Timmy Horn, Peyton Hamilton, Brock Messer, Madden Miller, Noah Mollette, Rafe Price, Joey Robinson and Bryston
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Lady Cards volleyball celebrates victory over Tug Valley, faces defeat against Pike Central
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School girls volleyball team experienced mixed results in their home matches last week. They secured a 3-1 win over Tug Valley Thursday, following a 3-0 defeat to Pike Central Sept. 26. Here is an overview: MC 3, TV 1 Coming from a previous 2-0
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Evans and James show strong first-round state performances
WINCHESTER —After solid performances in the 11th Region tournament, Martin County High School’s Kenadie Evans and Jake James took their turn last week in the first round of the KHSAA State Golf Tournament. The event spanned two days, the girls being held Sept. 25 and the boys Sept. 26 at the Winchester Country Club. Evans teed
