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Crum signs with Kentucky Christian
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — May 17 was a monumental day for senior Tate Crum. The offensive lineman signed to continue his football career with Kentucky Christian University as friends and family gathered around at Martin County High School. The Cardinal began his football career when he fell in love with the sport…
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Two Lady Cards receive offers from Alice Lloyd
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School basketball standouts Brooke Marcum and Chloe May received offers May 7 from Alice Lloyd College to play basketball at the next level. The two sophomores saw plenty of playing time this season in all 32 games. Marcum shot 35.1% from the field and averaged…
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CLIMB-Health team wins William G. Duke Golf Scramble
PRESTONSBURG — The CLIMB-Health team secured first place and a $1,000 prize in the Big Sandy Community and Technical College Educational Foundation’s 14th annual William G. Duke Golf Scramble. CLIMB-Health team members include Will Branham, Mikeal Fannin, Ryan Martin and Jon Mark Tackett. The Ferguson team, made up of Will Boyd, Brett James, Austin Sloan…
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Lady Cards soccer advances to final four in OVC tournament
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT RUSSELL — Martin County Middle School’s soccer team advances to the final four in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) tournament after defeating East Carter 2-0 in the first round. After rain delayed the tournament, the Lady Cards and East Carter finally took the wet and muddy field May 15 at host Russell…
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UNITE to host free ‘Shoot Hoops Not Drugs’ basketball camps with Jarrod Polson; Martin County one of seven locations
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT This summer, Operation UNITE is hosting seven free regional Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball skills camps across southern and eastern Kentucky. The camps, led by former University of Kentucky point guard and four-time All-SEC Academic Team member Jarrod Polson, offer school-aged youth a fun and interactive environment to learn basketball skills while…
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After the Whistle: A New Era
John Vincent Calipari, the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. If you had told me two months ago that Cal would leave the pinnacle of basketball for another SEC team (let alone Arkansas) I would have questioned your sanity. Alas, here we are. Billy Clyde was being chased down a hallway 15 years ago into…
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Lady Cards pick up win
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals softball team (8-12) went 1-1 last week. The Cards rolled over Powell County (5-11) with a 15-5 score and fell in district play versus Paintsville (8-16). The following is a recap of last week’s action: MCHS vs. Powell County The Lady Cards cruised past Powell…
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Cards come up short
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School baseball team lost two at home this week. After the Cards won 11 of their first 13 games, they have dropped their last eight. The following is a recap of last week’s action: MCHS vs. East Ridge The Cards could not close it…
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Martin County Middle soccer is district runner-up
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISA — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards advanced to the OVC Conference after finishing as runner-up in the OVC East District Tournament last week. Martin County entered the tournament with a 7-3 record and ranked second in the district. Lawrence County hosted the district tournament and faced Martin County in the…
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Duff to continue basketball career at KCU
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky Christian University is gaining another top-tier talent from Martin County this upcoming season. Dray Duff signed with the Knights on May 6 at the high school auditorium in front of his friends and family. Duff is the son of David and Kim Duff. He has been a…
