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Kirk & Crum Law Firm Players of the Week: Smith and Keathley
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s HaiLeigh Smith and Braxton Keathley are the Kirk & Crum Law Firm Players of the Week. Smith made Martin County High School history at the Bobby Bates Classic at the University of Virginia-Wise on Saturday. She became the program’s first female wrestler to earn…
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Martin County wrestling finishes fourth in Bobby Bates
Smith first female to place BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WISE, Va. — Martin County High School wrestling turned in a strong showing on the road Friday and Saturday. The team placed fourth overall in the Bobby Bates Classic at the University of Virginia-Wise. Placers across multiple weight classes led the Cardinals of Coach Josh Muncy.…
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Cardinals open at AWC
Seven first-place finishes BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CANNONSBURG — Martin County High School wrestling opened the season in dominant fashion Dec. 6. Coach Josh Muncy’s Cardinals crew racked up seven individual championships and multiple podium finishes at the AWC Invitational hosted by Boyd County. At 106, Brody Jewell went 4-0 with three pins and a…
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Cardinals strike gold at Bluegrass State Games
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County Youth Wrestling made a strong showing at the 2025 Bluegrass State Games. Three Cardinals struck gold and two captured runner-up in the event July 26 at Layfayette High School. In the 16U boys 111-114 division, Jeremy Mollett dominated his bracket and claimed first place. Mollett opened…
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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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Martin County wrestlers bring home gold
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISVILLE — Six Martin County wrestlers showcased their talent at the 2025 KY/USA Freestyle & Greco State Championship this weekend. In the 16U division, Brayden Fannin dominated and secured first-place finishes in both the Greco-Roman and Freestyle competitions at 190 pounds. Jeremy Begley also had a strong showing in the…
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Smith signs with UPIKE
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Ryan Smith, a wrestler at Martin County High School, signed May 2 at MCHS to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Pikeville, where he plans to obtain a teaching degree and return to Martin County in the future as an educator. He is the…
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Lowe to continue wrestling at UPIKE
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Payton Lowe, a wrestler at Martin County High School, signed a national letter of intent May 2 at MCHS to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Pikeville, where he plans to study criminal justice. Family members are Jarrett and Connie Lowe. Payton is the…
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LeMaster signs with UPIKE
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — George LeMaster, a wrestler at Martin County High School, signed May 2 to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Pikeville. He plans to study health and human performance. The Cardinal is the son of Larry and Sheila Lemaster of Tomahawk and has demonstrated outstanding…
