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Leonard, Pack tapped for KYMSFA All-Star Team
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two Martin County Middle School football standouts have earned spots among the state’s elite. Eighth-graders Chucky Leonard and Braxten Pack have been selected to play in the 2025 Kentucky Middle School Football Association All-Star Game. Leonard and Pack were invited to an all-star tryout Nov. 9, where they competed…
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Eden sweeps Warfield
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Eden Elementary swept visiting Warfield in a four-game slate Nov. 13 on its home floor. The Wildcats A-team rolled to a 47-1 victory behind a game-high 16 points from Parker Stafford. Brock Fields followed with eight points and Kaiden Bertling added six. Blaine Williams and Jaxon Maynard chipped in…
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Inez notches win over Warfield
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez Elementary claimed three wins in four games against visiting Warfield, Nov. 17. The Indians took the B-team and A-team contests and won the C2 game, while Warfield came out on top in the C1 matchup. Inez’s A-team kept the momentum rolling with a balanced attack. Rocco Maynard and…
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Lady Cards eye another title
Preseason test at Kennadi Mollett game in Zip Zone BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Fresh off an All ‘A’ regional championship and a 16-10 season (11-5 region, 3-4 district), Martin County brings back interior size and perimeter shooting, plus a senior backcourt determined to lead. The Lady Cards outscored opponents 1,396–1,275 last year behind…
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Sturgill’s 21 points lead MCMS to win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HI HAT — Martin County Middle School came out of the gate and blitzed South Floyd. The Cards had a big night from Kooper Sturgill to notch a 39-21 varsity win Nov. 13 at the Raiders’ gym. The Cardinals set the tone early, racing out to a 12-3 lead after…
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Kirk & Crum Law Firm Player of the Week: Kooper Sturgill
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School’s Kooper Sturgill is the Kirk & Crum Law Firm Player of the Week. The guard led the Cardinals to a 39-21 win at South Floyd last week. Sturgill fired in 21 points against the Raiders in Hi Hat.
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Cardinal Madness set for Nov. 20
Dinner tickets available BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Basketball fans are expected to pack the gym Nov. 20 for Cardinal Madness at Martin County High School. The preseason event will showcase the Cardinals and Lady Cards. The evening-long slate will feature elementary, middle school and high school teams, along with a dunk contest, 3-point…
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Preece commits to KCU
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School senior volleyball player Kristin Preece has made her college choice, verbally committing to continue her career at Kentucky Christian University. Preece, a key contributor and leader for the Lady Cardinals, said the school’s faith-based environment was the first thing that drew her in. “What caught…
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Martin County basketball locks in on Rupp, prepares for Zip Zone Classic
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County returns a seasoned core and adds the state’s leading scorer in 2025-26 as it chases a trip to Rupp Arena. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals are coming off a 21-9 campaign that included a 57th District championship, an All “A” regional crown and a 15th Region runner-up…
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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…
