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Tug Valley football schedule changes
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley’s 2025 football schedule has changed due to Huntington St. Joe not being able to field a team. St. Joe has tried the last couple of years to restart a football program after it was dormant for several years. But before the season or practice even
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Big Sticks travel team captures ring
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Big Sticks 11U baseball team out of Martin County stormed through the Christmas in July tournament on July 13 going 3-0 to claim the tournament championship. The Big Sticks opened the tourney with a 4-3 win over the Pirates 11U sparked by Jonah Mills’ late-game solo home
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Maci Maynard plays for Nike Elite team
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School center Maci Maynard has already made a name for herself in Eastern Kentucky. But this summer, the Class of 2028 standout continues to earn national exposure by competing in one of the most prestigious youth basketball circuits in the country. Maynard played for the
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Wells reflects on first season at Union; former Cardinals standout wins educational scholarship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BARBOURVILLE — Former Martin County Cardinal Bryston Wells is making the most of his opportunity at Union College. After earning playing time as a freshman and excelling in the classroom, he has been rewarded for his dedication. Wells is one of only four recipients out of 1,800 applicants to receive
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: 11U Big Sticks
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 11U Big Sticks travel team is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. The club secured a ring after capturing the Christmas in July tournament July 13 in Flemingsburg. The squad squeaked by the Pirates 4-3 in the opening round. With a 3-1 win over the
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State wrestling champions recognized
BY JASON JEWELL FOR THE CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County took the time out of their offseason training to recognize two of their state champion matmen Thursday: Spencer Workman and Parker Maynard. Workman won the heavyweight state championship this past wrestling season. Coming into the season he had big goals to finish. He was dedicated
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Tug Valley announces 2025 Hall of Fame class
NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley High School Athletic Hall of Fame and Museum’s board of directors has announced the date of its 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as well as the members of the Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The 2025 Tug Valley High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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From battlefield to ball field: Veteran Guardman’s mission continues
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Service did not end when Kenny Maynard took off the uniform. After surviving a roadside bomb during a combat tour in Afghanistan and enduring years of surgeries and rehabilitation, the decorated Kentucky Army National Guard veteran returned home to Martin County and found a new mission: building strength
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Devan Maynard adds another college offer
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Devan Maynard of Martin County added another college offer to his expanding list. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College extended an official offer last week to the 6-foot-4, 210-pound Cardinal quarterback. The multi-sport athlete excels on both sides of the ball. On the defensive end, he finished second in the state
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After the Whistle: Pause, play and the portal
With the heat wave continuing, summer is well underway. Sports have carried on in Martin County, but now the KHSAA dead period has begun. Personally, I am a big fan of the dead period and believe we should make it a month instead of two weeks. The kids have 11 other months to grind. I
