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McKenzie signs with KCU
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Brayden McKenzie made a lifelong dream come true April 10. The Cardinal guard signed with Kentucky Christian University at the Martin County High School auditorium in front of families, friends and loved ones. McKenzie has been a dominant presence on the court for Martin County over the past…
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Lady Cards tennis hooks Pirates 6-1
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Martin County Lady Cards tennis team secured a commanding 6-1 victory over the Belfry Lady Pirates in a match held April 22 at Bob Amos Park in Pike County. Two-seed Lexie Sammons battled to secure a hard-fought 8-6 victory in her singles set. Dakota Ward won her singles…
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Hall of Fame cements 36 athletes into history
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The names of 36 athletes were etched into history April 27 during a Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Collier Center in Inez. The inductees and family representatives were surrounded by loved ones and fans as their stories and lives were honored. HOF president…
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Lady Cards on 3-game win streak
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School Lady Cards softball team rolled past Grace Christian 7-6 and Tolsia in a doubleheader 10-4, 13-9 to win three in a row April 23 and Saturday in Inez. The following is a recap of last week’s action: MCHS vs. Grace Christian Martin County…
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Annaleigh Davis plays in Mountain Showcase
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN JENKINS — Martin County Middle School athlete Annaleigh Davis was chosen to participate in the D&D Sports Annual Mountain Showcase April 20. The top middle school players from the tri-state area received an invite to compete and display their skills in Jenkins in front of a large crowd. The seventh…
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Davis receives defensive POY award
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN JENKINS — Martin County High School Cardinal Peyton Davis was awarded the Laithan Award for Defensive Player of the Year. He was chosen amongst the top high school basketball players in the tri-state to play in the D&D Sports Annual Mountain Showcase April 20-21 in Jenkins. The guard is known…
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Cardinal Madness hosted by MCHS
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ – The Martin County High School basketball teams showcased their talent in Inez on Saturday evening in front of Cardinal fans. Coach Robin Newsome continues her tenure with the Lady Cards this season. Coach Jason “JJ” James will be back on the sidelines for the boys team. Newsome and her…