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Martin County Cal Ripken League tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cal Ripken wrapped up their 2025 season with the Thunderstix (Coach Pitch), Phillies (Little League), and Angels (Softball) being crowned as champions. Angels vs Diamond Divas – The Angels are 3-peat champs after defeating the Divas 12-2 in the championship game last week. The Divas had
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Maynard, Lafferty, Stepp represent Martin County at regional football camps
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Senior quarterback Devan Maynard and teammates Crayson Lafferty and Gavin Stepp are representing Martin County High School at college football camps across the region this summer. Maynard, entering his final season with the Cardinals, attended the Nike Elite Camp at Kentucky State University on May 31, one of
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Three from Tug Valley make Class A All-State softball team
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tug Valley’s softball team had a great season and is well represented on the Class A All-State team released Monday by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Junior Bailee Hall, freshmen Emma Lackey and Katie Hall were all voted for the honors. Bailee Hall and Lackey are
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Lady Cards impress at Vanderbilt team camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Head coach Robin Newsome and the Martin County High School Lady Cardinals traveled to Vanderbilt University over the weekend for summer basketball competition. The team toured Vanderbilt’s $100 million athletic facility and competed against a variety of opponents with different styles of play. Newsome said she saw improvement
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Parsley and Maynard pick up offers from KCU
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two football players from Martin County High School, Devan Maynard and Corey Parsley, have officially received offers to play at Kentucky Christian University. Parsley, who graduated in May, was a defensive powerhouse for the Cardinals during his senior season. He disrupted opposing offenses and tallied 38 tackles including
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Danny Hinkle hired at Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Danny Hinkle, a 2007 alum and decorated football player, has been hired as the new offensive and defensive line coach at Martin County High School, the school announced. Hinkle returns to “The Rock” with an impressive resume spanning his high school and collegiate careers. “One of the best
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Summer basketball begins for Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Head coach Jason James has a full schedule for the Martin County High School boys basketball team this summer. The 15th Region All ‘A’ champions are looking to reload after losing six seniors, including three starters, to graduation. “We lost some guys, but we still have a lot
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Kennadi’s spirit shines bright at renamed basketball camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — More than 70 campers gathered at Martin County High School on May 29 for Ken’s Camp of Champions, a basketball event newly renamed to honor the late Kennadi Mollett. The camp, a cherished tradition, now serves as a vibrant tribute to a young woman whose spirit continues to
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Futures ball handling class to begin in Inez
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Young basketball players in Martin County have an opportunity to hone their skills this summer with ball handling classes led by former collegiate and high school standout Robin Newsome along with Cardinals alumni and special guests. The “Futures” summer sessions will take place on Tuesdays at Inez Elementary.
