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Williams family completes grand tour of 30 MLB ballparks
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — What started as one baseball fan’s dream became a 10-year family adventure filled with road trips, hot dogs, seventh-inning stretches and memories that will last far beyond the final out. Chad and Trish Williams, along with their children, Blaine and Remy, have officially visited all 30 Major League…
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Duncan leads Cards through opening golf tournament stretch
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County opened the 2026 golf season with a pair of strong tournament appearances, highlighted by a career round from sophomore Ryder Duncan and the program’s best finish at the Johnson Central Invitational in three years. The Cardinals began tournament play July 20 at StoneCrest Golf Course. They placed 11th…
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Martin County Middle School girls split games at Belfry Panorama
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — Martin County Middle School opened its 2026 girls basketball season by splitting a pair of games Saturday at the Belfry Panorama. The Lady Cards fell to Dorton 38-13 in their opening contest before bouncing back to defeat Phelps 34-24 later in the day. Dorton 38, Martin County 13…
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Firecrackers finish 2-1 at Coal Country Classic
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The 606 Firecrackers out of Martin County finished pool play unbeaten and posted a 2-1 record July 18 at the Coal Country 12U Classic at Johnson Central High School. The Firecrackers, coached by Jayla Dials, Aaron Moore, Jim Bob Nolen and Bailey Dials, defeated EKY Heat and Appalachian…
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Aiden Barker brings scoring punch, versatility to Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Another versatile scoring threat will be joining the Cardinals’ roster for the 2026-27 season. Aiden Barker, a 6-foot-4 senior who played at Morgan County last season, will finish his high school career in a Martin County uniform. Barker averaged 19.6 points and 6.1 rebounds across 12 appearances for…
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606 Firecrackers battle through Heat in the Hills
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The 606 Firecrackers endured high temperatures through three games July 26 in the Heat in the Hills tournament in Williamson. The squad came up short against Appalachian Heat-Luster, the Lady Rebels and Appalachian Heat-Bentley. But continued to compete throughout a long day of softball. Arielle Jude and…
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Cardinals set for First Flight
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football will bring the entire Cardinal program together under the lights July 31 for the second annual First Flight at The Rock. The youth league will open the event at 10 p.m., followed by Martin County Middle School at 11 p.m. The high school Cardinals will…
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Born to compete: Greer refuses to be held back
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Ten-year-old Eli Brantley Greer does more than refuse to let an obstacle slow him down. He runs past it. With one hand, the Eden Elementary student has dominated defenses as a running back, earned Most Valuable Player honors in basketball, helped his team capture a county championship, and…
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OPB Swish dominates in WABA season opener
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MOREHEAD — The OPB Swish came out of the gate and blitzed the Steel City Queens July 11 opening the Women’s American Basketball Association season with a 106-71 victory at Rowan County High School. OPB’s deep roster clicked on both ends of the floor. 12 players hit the scoring column…
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Williams shines at Shawnee State
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Former Martin County basketball star Laken Williams continues to make her mark at Shawnee State University, both on the court and in the classroom. Williams, who is heading into her junior season, earned a spot on the President’s List after posting a 4.0 GPA. She is majoring…
