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Eden captures A-team title in dramatic finish
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Eden Wildcats are county champions after mounting a comeback and edging Warfield 28-27 in a thrilling A-team title game Monday night. Warfield roared out to an 11-1 lead in the opening quarter, but Eden refused to fold. Aubrey Wilson sparked the comeback with eight first-quarter points to…
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Warfield snaps championship drought with B-team win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Warfield Lady Red Devils ended a nearly five-year title drought Monday night, defeating the Inez Lady Indians 22-6 to capture the Martin County Elementary B-Team Championship. Inez entered with a clear game plan. The Lady Indians assigned a chaser to shadow Brooklyn Nichols and held her to…
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Lafferty receives first college offer
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football standout Crayson “Bones” Lafferty received his first official college offer this weekend from Midway University. The Cardinal senior visited the scenic Midway campus earlier this season and impressed coaches with his performance on both sides of the ball. Lafferty, known for his defensive dominance, currently…
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Inez Drug Store Players of the Week: Ward and Horn
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Rex Ward and Raegan Horn are the Inez Drug Store Players of the Week. Ward amassed 118 yards in the air on only five receptions in a 46-14 win over Floyd Central Friday night. Defensively, he forced a fumble for the Cardinals. He also…
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Zip Zone Classic to bring top basketball talent to Inez Nov. 29
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2025–26 high school basketball season is upon us and the hottest preseason showcase in the state of Kentucky is returning to Martin County High School on Nov. 29. The Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic once again brings together elite programs from across the Commonwealth and West Virginia,…
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Martin County advances to 15th Region championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Martin County High School girls soccer team came out of fall break firing on all cylinders. The Lady Cards rolled past Prestonsburg 8-0 Monday to advance to the 15th Region championship game Thursday at Johnson Central. Martin County was in command from the start. Just two minutes…
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Inez Drug Store Player of the Week: Jaz Jude
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Jaz Jude is the Inez Drug Store Player of the Week. The freshman led the offensive surge in the Lady Cardinals’ 8-0 regional semifinal victory over Prestonsburg Monday night. Jude accounted for half of Martin County’s scoring with four goals. Two of those were…
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Mullins takes two college visits
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Kendal Mullins is making the most of his senior football season, on the field and off it. The versatile lineman recently took part in two college game day experiences as he explores opportunities to play at the next level. Mullins attended a game day…
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Martin County Middle School celebrates eighth-graders
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School’s eighth graders took the field for the final time at home Oct. 9. Boyd County came away with a 32-6 victory. The Cardinals opened with momentum as Landon Estep broke free on the first play from scrimmage, running from Martin County’s 40-yard line to…
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Cardinals cruise to 48-18 win over Leslie County
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School football (6-1) tacked on another win Friday to make it six in a row. The Redbirds rolled past Leslie County (2-5) by a score of 48-18 behind three interceptions from the Cardinals defense. Martin County rushed for 234 yards and five touchdowns while allowing only…
