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Martin County Cardinals roll past Hazard on Senior Night
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County rolled past Hazard 93-80 on Senior Night, Feb. 15 at home. Before tipoff, the Cardinals honored senior players, cheerleaders, dancers and the team mascot at center court. Seniors Eli Mills, Braxton Maynard, Devan Maynard, Alan Moore and Tanner Jennings played their final game in the Martin County gym.
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Martin County golf tees off 2025 season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Under the direction of head coach Boo Newsome, the Martin County High School golf team has opened its season with a trio of competitive tournament appearances. The Cardinals teed off the 2025 season July 21 at the Johnson Central Invitational held at Stone Crest Golf Course in Prestonsburg.
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Rest in peace, Kennadi; you will never be forgotten
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN This week, we pause to honor an athlete whose impact shined not only on but off the basketball court and whose spirit will forever be felt in our community: Kennadi Mollett, #23 for the Lady Cards Class of 2024 and a current University of Pikeville cheerleader. Kennadi tragically lost her
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Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic preview
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is that magical time of year again for basketball fans across Kentucky. Fans from all directions will flock to Martin County High School on Nov. 30 to take in the state’s premier preseason event, the Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic. This event, the unofficial start to
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Martin County reloads for 2024-2025 season
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals have a busy summer, trying to get in as many summer games as they can as they work to reload for the 2024-2025 season after graduating six seniors from last year’s team. Coach James lost the bulk of his offense and defense with Luke
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Ida Bowen inducted into Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — The Kentucky High School Athletic Association celebrated the induction of its Class of 2024 into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame, presented by Roberts Insurance. The ceremony took place Sunday at the Central Bank Center Ballroom in Lexington. With the addition of this 12-member class, the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of
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Williams signs with Morehead State
INEZ — Martin County Lady Cardinals star point guard Laken Williams has committed to advancing her basketball and academic career with the Morehead State Lady Eagles. Williams, who averaged 20.0 points per game this season and scored a total of 2,131 points over her four-year tenure at Martin County High School, solidifies her position as
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Cardinals swat Hornets 8-3
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PHELPS — The Martin County Cardinals defeated Phelps 8-3 on the road April 23 for their 12th win of the season. Hunter Moore took the mound for the Martin County Cardinals and led the team to victory with a strong performance. Moore pitched four innings, allowing two runs on two
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Martin County sweeps Magoffin
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Cardinals swept Magoffin County in a doubleheader, securing back-to-back district wins 17-7 at home April 17 and 13-9 on the road Thursday. Martin County coach TC Maynard feels good about the outcome. “It was good to start district play with two wins,” Maynard said. “We showed some great
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Martin County tennis teams notch tri-match wins
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Martin County tennis teams competed in tri-matches April 15 and April 18 at Lawrence County High School. On April 15, the boys secured a narrow victory over Johnson Central 3-2 but lost to Lawrence County 5-0, while the girls lost to Johnson Central 5-0 and Lawrence County 5-0.
