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Cardinals wrestlers earn All-Region honors
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Eleven Martin County High School wrestlers have been named to the 2025 Region 8 All-Region team, with Blake Lemaster earning the distinction of Most Outstanding Wrestler in the 113-pound weight class. The Cardinals placed seven wrestlers on the first team: Jeremy Mollett at 106 pounds, Blake Lemaster at 113, Jono…
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Martin County caps season with state placer, top-three 1A finish
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County’s wrestling squad walked away with a state placer and a top 3 finish among 1A schools Saturday at the KHSAA State Tournament in Lexington’s Alltech Arena. The event marked the close of a fantastic 2024-2025 season for Coach Josh Muncy’s Cardinals. At the heart of the…
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Eleven Martin County wrestlers headed to state championships
Cards finish as Region 8 runner-up, crown three champions BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND – Martin County’s wrestling team delivered a powerhouse performance to finish as runner-up at the KHSAA Region 8 Championships. The event took place Saturday at Boyd County High School. The Cardinals amassed 267.5 points, finishing behind only Johnson Central (336…
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Martin County dominates Clipson Jones Memorial
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — Martin County dominated the Clipson Jones Memorial Tournament on Saturday at Belfry High School. The Cardinals’ 256-point total was enough to propel them to the top in a field of 21 teams. Ashland finished a distant second with 142 points, while host Belfry settled for third at 129.5.…
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Martin County Youth Wrestling battles at state duals
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LAGRANGE — Four grapplers from Martin County Youth Wrestling took to the mats Sunday at the KYUSAW State Duals to face off against some of the top programs in the state. The event took place at Oldham County High School. Martin County opened action with a determined effort against Derby…
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Cardinals battle to second place finish at middle school state duals
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LAGRANGE — It was a weekend of takedowns and fierce competition for Martin County Middle School Wrestling. The Cardinals powered through five rounds to secure a second-place finish at the KYUSAW Middle School State Duals at Oldham County High School on Sunday. Martin County put on an impressive display, winning…
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Martin County finishes second in 1A state duals
Maynard picks up 100th career win BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CORBIN — Martin County High School is the Division 1A Kentucky State Duals runner-up. The Cardinals battled to the silver conclusion Jan. 25 at Corbin High School. “I’m very proud of the way our guys showed up and performed,” Coach Josh Muncy said proudly…
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Martin County Middle School second in state; Workman wins championship
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISVILLE — Martin County Middle School Wrestling battled Saturday in a field of 84 teams in the KFWC Middle School State Championships at the Expo Center in Louisville. The Cardinals walked away as state runner-up with a 285 lbs state champ in tow in Spencer Workman. Along with Workman, who…
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Martin County Youth Wrestling shows out at state championships
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISVILLE — Martin County Cardinals Youth Wrestling Club entered the KFWC State Championships ready to battle Sunday at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville. Out of 94 teams, the Cardinals finished fifth overall and as runner-up in Division 3. They also saw two state champions crowned and packed home two…
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MCHS grapplers dominate Cardinal Duals, take third at Dragon Invitational
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County High School wrestlers delivered a strong performance last week, dominating the second portion of the Cardinal Duals before making their mark at the Dragon Invitational on Jan. 18 at South Oldham High School. The Cardinals went undefeated at home Jan. 15, securing commanding victories over Belfry (54-29), Perry…
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