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Martin County wrestling overwhelms 22-team field at Belfry Clipson Jones Classic
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — Martin County arrived at Clipson Jones Classic Saturday morning at Belfry High School and left that night with the championship. The Cardinals scored 258.5 points to win the 22-team tournament and finish well ahead of Braxton County’s 207. Coach Josh Muncy’s Cardinals built the margin one match at
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Martin County football caps Coach Muncy’s best season
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — Martin County turned in the best record of the Coach Josh Muncy football era this fall. The Cardinals rode a high-octane offense, a suffocating defense and a dynamic senior quarterback to a 9-3 finish and a spot in the second round of the Class 2A state playoffs. Martin County
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Maynard leads Martin County to win over Pike Central
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — Senior quarterback Devan Maynard powered Martin County High School to a 44-20 victory over Pike Central in the Pike County Bowl on Thursday night in Belfry. Maynard completed 8 of 16 passes for 148 yards and two touchdowns in a game that saw Martin County senior Kenadie Evans
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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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Belfry coach Philip Haywood dies days after crash
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — Longtime Belfry High School football coach Philip Haywood died Wednesday from injuries sustained in a car wreck. Haywood was 73. News of the legendary coach’s death hit former players, students and friends hard. For many, Haywood was more than a football coach. He also served as a guidance
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Cardinals rule the Pike County Bowl with 40-18 win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — The temperatures were hot and so were the Cards. Martin County High School football brought the fire to the Pike County Bowl and humbled Pike Central 40-18 Friday at Belfry after a heat delay. Facing second-and-15, Devan Maynard found Julian Stafford from the 48-yard line at center field.
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Tug Valley hoops team working hard this summer
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — West Virginia Class A state champion Tug Valley has been staying busy with camps and scrimmages this summer. The Panthers staff is taking full advantage of the three-week summer practices now allowed in West Virginia. Tug Valley only loses one starter from last season, graduating senior Buddy Marcum,
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Cardinals fall to Belfry
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County experienced the first loss of the season against the Belfry Pirates 3-1 at home April 1. The game remained scoreless for three innings. Martin County got on the board first in the bottom of the fourth inning after Hunter Moore’s groundout to first base scored a
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Pike Central edges Martin County in soggy showdown
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — The 38th Annual Pike County Bowl at Belfry High School witnessed a rain-soaked face-off between Martin County and Pike Central. Overcoming challenging weather conditions Friday evening in a close contest marked by surprises, Pike Central defeated Martin County 9-6. The Cardinals were fresh off a home victory against
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Martin County takes on Belfry in 7v7
BY CHRISTY WELLS and BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — As Friday night lights approach, 7v7 games are popping up all over eastern Kentucky. On Thursday, the Martin County Cardinals took their talents to Pond Creek to compete with the 2022 Class 3A state runner-up Belfry Pirates. The Cards completed several 7v7s against the Pirates,
