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MCMS mercy-rules Adams
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School soccer reeled in another win with an 8-0 mercy win over Adams on April 8 at Cardinal Stadium. Annaleigh Davis and Jaz Jude each scored three goals to lead the MCMS attack. Hope Caldwell also contributed offensively with one goal and one assist. Anna…
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MCMS kicks off season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Coach Steven Gauze kicked off the Martin County Middle School soccer season with a 6-0 victory over Ashland on March 18 and an 8-0 win over Boyd County in Inez on Thursday. “I’m happy with the way we are playing right now. We have everybody back from last…
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Laura Hale signs with Georgetown College
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Georgetown College is gaining a top soccer prospect out of Martin County this upcoming season. Laura Hale, the daughter of Bobby and Susan Hale, will be suiting up for the Tigers after signing for the school on March 14 at the Martin County High School auditorium in front…
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Hale and Caldwell named to All-State team
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School soccer standouts Laura Hale and Faith Caldwell have earned All-State Honorable Mention for the 2024-2025 season, placing them among Kentucky’s top high school players. Hale displayed her playmaking skills, ranking fifth in the state with an average of 1.2 assists per game. She also…
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Martin County caps off successful season as 15th Region runner-up
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County finished the season 10-3 in the Region on Thursday versus Johnson Central. The Eagles snuck away with a 3-2 win in the 15th Region Championship thriller. Faith Caldwell scored both goals for the Cardinals. Vittoria Dellmotta saved an astonishing 15 goals at keeper. Despite the loss,…
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Cardinal soccer players named to 15th Region tournament team
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE – Eight Martin County soccer players received honors after the 15th Region tournament last week. Faith Caldwell, Laura Hale, and Emily Ledford were named to the first-team All-Region. Kaylee Endicott, Lexi Sammons, and Mia Preece were named to the second-team All-Region. Londyn Fraley and Vittoria Dellmotta were named Honorable…
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Martin County advances to 15th Region soccer championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Revenge is sweet. Martin County held off the defending champ Prestonsburg 2-1 Monday night in the second round of the 15th Region tournament at Johnson Central High School. The Cardinals will take on district rival Johnson Central for the championship Thursday (Oct. 17) at 8 p.m. The Cards…
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Martin County rolls past Lawrence in 15th Region Tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The 15th Region Girls Soccer Tournament began last week with the Martin County Cardinals (11-7) securing an 8-0 mercy-rule victory over the Lawrence County Bulldogs (4-10) in the first round Oct. 8 at Johnson Central High School. Faith Caldwell and senior Laura Hale shared scoring honors with four…
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Martin County soccer picks up win on senior night
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s soccer team honored their seniors on Oct. 1 before defeating the Paintsville Tigers by an 8-0 mercy rule at Cardinal Stadium. Martin County’s first goal came 10 minutes into the contest when Faith Caldwell booted a corner kick in that skimmed over a Paintsville…
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The people behind the jerseys: Meet the soccer seniors
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Seven Martin County High School soccer players are on the field for the final year as Cardinals. These athletes have shown exceptional skill, teamwork and perseverance, helping to shape their team’s success. This week the seniors are giving fans a deeper look at the people behind the jerseys.…