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Newsome named MSC first-team
BOWLING GREEN — Boo Newsome was named to the Mid-South Conference 2022 All-Conference First Team May 1 for the fourth time in her career. Newsome has four wins this season to give her 16 in her University of Pikeville career. She finished in the top three in all but one tournament. She has also been…
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MCHS Soccer has record year for college signings
In this picture, left to right: Martin County High School Soccer players Reece Merrill, Isaiah Zuidema, Coach Steven Gauze, Jestin Barker and Kaitlyn Gauze. INEZ — Martin County High School Soccer had a record year for players signing to play in college. Earlier this year Lady Cards standout Kaitlyn Gauze signed to continue her soccer…
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Cards lose to JC
BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County fell behind early and could not make a comeback in an 11-3 loss to Johnson Central May 2 at Cardinal Park. Johnson Central fired up the offense in the first inning when Conner LeMaster homered on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs. The Cardinals trailed 2-1 heading…
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Lady Cards fall to West Carter
BY JOSHUA HORNFOR THE CITIZEN Martin County fell behind early and couldn’t come back in an 8-4 loss to West Carter on senior night. The game was played May 2 at Cardinal Park. Seniors Brittany Thompson, Skyla Messer and Mireia Gorgori were honored before the game. West Carter took the lead on a single in…
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Cardinals drop two on the road
BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County dropped two games on the road last week to Johnson Central 15-0 and Prestonsburg 8-3. Below is a recap of the action. MC vs. JC Martin County fell behind early and could not come back in a 15-0 loss to Johnson Central in a game April 27 at Eagle…
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Lady Cards Soccer finishes 1-1 week
Martin County Middle School Lady Cards soccer team was on the road last week with two big district matchups. On Tuesday, they traveled to Johnson Central for a battle that could decide the top seed for the District. The first half of the game saw Martin County on defense as they struggled to clear the…
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Lady Cards win one of three
BY JOSHUA HORNFOR THE CITIZEN Lady Cardinals Addison Duncan prepares to swing in a game against Johnson Central. (Citizen photo by Brady Daniels) Martin County split a pair of games on the road Saturday against Morgan County after dropping contests Thursday to Prestonsburg at home and Friday to Johnson Central on the road. Below is…
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Lady Cards pick up win over Paintsville
Tennis teams fall to Lawrence, Pikeville BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County High School Tennis teams had a rough couple of weeks due to weather and sickness, but the Lady Cardinals picked up a win over Paintsville before both boys and girls teams dropped back-to-back meets to Lawrence County and Pikeville. Lady Cards vs. PHS…
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Trey James to transfer to Robert Morris University
BY KYLE LOVERNFOR THE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County basketball standout Trey James has decided he will transfer to Robert Morris University (RMU) located in a suburb of Pittsburgh. James, who played for Rick Pitino at Iona College the last couple of seasons, recently entered the transfer portal. The transfer portal is the system that allows…
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Anglers make splash at Green River Lake
BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Cardinal anglers Caleb Horn and Aidan Burke reeled in 12.90 pounds for a fifth-place finish in the Kentucky Bass Nation tournament held Saturday and Sunday at Green River Lake. The event was the third and final qualifier for the KBN state tournament. Martin County anglers Andrew Haney and Wesley…