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Keathley earns Herald-Leader first-team all-state honors, named MaxPreps Kentucky Player of the Year
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Braxton Keathley added two of the state’s top postseason honors to his standout junior season, earning first-team recognition on the Lexington Herald-Leader Boys’ All-State Team and being named MaxPreps Kentucky Player of the Year. The Martin County star guard turned in one of the most prolific seasons in Kentucky, leading…
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Maynard earns all-state honorable mention
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Maci Maynard turned in one of the most efficient and productive seasons in Kentucky girls’ high school basketball, earning honorable mention honors on the Lexington Herald-Leader Girls’ All-State Team. Selected by coaches from across the state, the recognition places Maynard among the state’s top performers following a dominant campaign for…
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Martin County tennis falls to Pikeville
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County’s tennis teams faced a tough test Tuesday at Warfield Park, with both the Cardinals and Lady Cardinals falling to Pikeville in early-season action. The Lady Cardinals dropped a 4-1 decision, slipping to 1-5 on the season despite picking up a strong doubles win. Chloe May and Haruka…
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Martin County Middle baseball drops road game to Adams
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Martin County Middle School could not muster enough offense and fell to Adams 10-1 on March 23. Martin County managed four hits in the contest with Kooper Sturgill leading the way. Sturgill went 1-for-2, scored the team’s lone run and created pressure with three stolen bases. Mayson Phillips also…
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MCMS Lady Cards soccer splits two road matches
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Middle School Lady Cards soccer picked up a road win over Adams before falling in a close match at Johnson Central last week. The Lady Cards defeated Adams 2-1 on March 24 behind a two-goal effort from Aubree Muncy. Alivia Stacy and Maddie Fletcher each recorded an assist…
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Cards baseball opens season against tough competition
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s baseball team opened the 2026 season against a pair of tough opponents last week. The Cards dropped games to Hazard and Knox Central to begin the year 0-2. The Cardinals started the season March 18 at Cardinal Park. Hazard used a big sixth inning to pull away…
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Martin County Middle School girls soccer shows promise
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Martin County Middle School’s girls soccer team opened its season Saturday with a solid showing at the Adams Soccerama. The Lady Cards finished with a win, a tie and a narrow loss in three 30-minute matches. The Lady Cards tied host Adams 1-1, defeated Powell County 3-1 and fell…
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Lady Cards softball opens season 1-2
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Lady Cards softball opened the 2026 softball season with a 1-2 record and earned a 13-11 win over Elliott County on March 21. The Lady Cards dropped their season opener 10-0 at Breathitt County on March 19, then fell 3-0 to Mingo Central on Saturday. The…
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Martin County boys tennis stays unbeaten in Shelby Valley rematch
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s boys tennis team improved to 5-0 Monday with another victory over Shelby Valley, this time winning the rematch at Bob Amos Park after also defeating the Wildcats at home Friday. The Cards split their tennis matches against Shelby Valley on Friday, with the Cardinals earning a…
