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Aiden Barker brings scoring punch, versatility to Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Another versatile scoring threat will be joining the Cardinals’ roster for the 2026-27 season. Aiden Barker, a 6-foot-4 senior who played at Morgan County last season, will finish his high school career in a Martin County uniform. Barker averaged 19.6 points and 6.1 rebounds across 12 appearances for…
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606 Firecrackers battle through Heat in the Hills
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The 606 Firecrackers endured high temperatures through three games July 26 in the Heat in the Hills tournament in Williamson. The squad came up short against Appalachian Heat-Luster, the Lady Rebels and Appalachian Heat-Bentley. But continued to compete throughout a long day of softball. Arielle Jude and…
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Jamie Slone Memorial brings six-division racing card to 201 Speedway this Saturday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT SITKA — Race week has officially arrived at 201 Speedway and organizers say anticipation is “reaching a fever pitch” for what they call one of the biggest events of the 2026 season: the Jamie Slone Memorial. Set for Aug. 1, the marquee event promises an evening of “high-octane dirt-track action” on the…
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Mikey Newsome resigns as Kermit basketball coach
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — After two successful years as head basketball coach at Kermit Middle School, Mikey Newsome announced his resignation on social media Friday. “After much prayer and consideration, I have made the difficult decision to step down as the head basketball coach at Kermit Middle School,” Newsome stated. Newsome…
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Cardinals set for First Flight
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football will bring the entire Cardinal program together under the lights July 31 for the second annual First Flight at The Rock. The youth league will open the event at 10 p.m., followed by Martin County Middle School at 11 p.m. The high school Cardinals will…
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Born to compete: Greer refuses to be held back
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Ten-year-old Eli Brantley Greer does more than refuse to let an obstacle slow him down. He runs past it. With one hand, the Eden Elementary student has dominated defenses as a running back, earned Most Valuable Player honors in basketball, helped his team capture a county championship, and…
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OPB Swish dominates in WABA season opener
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MOREHEAD — The OPB Swish came out of the gate and blitzed the Steel City Queens July 11 opening the Women’s American Basketball Association season with a 106-71 victory at Rowan County High School. OPB’s deep roster clicked on both ends of the floor. 12 players hit the scoring column…
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Williams shines at Shawnee State
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Former Martin County basketball star Laken Williams continues to make her mark at Shawnee State University, both on the court and in the classroom. Williams, who is heading into her junior season, earned a spot on the President’s List after posting a 4.0 GPA. She is majoring…
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Lady Cards soccer raises bar after record-setting season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County girls soccer set the bar high in 2025. Now the Lady Cardinals are preparing to raise it. Martin County is coming off a record-setting 15-2 season that included a 15th Region All “A” Classic championship and a runner-up finish in the 15th Region Tournament. Coach Steven…
