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Martin County Middle School squeaks past Pikeville 6-5
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County Middle School softball traveled to Pikeville and brought home a 6-5 win on April 7. Fifth-grader Harper Runyon came in clutch when she clobbered a hit with bases loaded to score four of the Lady Cardinal’s six runs. On April 8 the squad hosted Magoffin County.
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Cardinal tennis results: Boys defeat JC
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School tennis teams competed in two matches and notched some victories against Ironton and Johnson Central. The boys team battled at Ironton to a 5-5 draw on April 1. Ironton entered the match noted for returning Division 3 state qualifiers. For Martin County, singles
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Flooding delays Cal Ripken Opening Day
League needs community support BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cal Ripken League’s Opening Day is on hold after flooding severely damaged Frank Horn Field on April 4. The floodwaters struck just as the youth league was preparing for its April 5 kickoff. Muddy water from Rockcastle Creek swept across the
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Martin County edged by Letcher
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County (4-2) hosted Letcher County Central (6-3) on April 1 in week 3 of baseball action. The Cards fell to the Cougars 5-2. The Cougars scored five runs on four hits against the Cardinals pitching staff. Martin County managed two runs on nine hits. Cardinals Aiden Horn
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Mays captures third in Viper Pit Duals
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TRIADELPHIA, W.Va. — Martin County Youth Wrestling grappler Lukas Mays continues to add to his trophy arsenal. The feisty matman stood on the podium after capturing third place this weekend at the Viper Pit Duals. Mays wrestles with team “GT.” The squad won the silver bracket in which Mays went
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Martin County opens tennis season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School tennis is off to a great start under Head Coach Josh Penix. The Cards secured victories over Oneida Baptist and Magoffin County, with the boys picking up a win over Pikeville. “Overall, I am pleased with my team so far this year. I have
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Davis commits to KCU
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County 3-point specialist Peyton Davis has verbally committed to continuing his basketball career at Kentucky Christian University. Davis will sign his letter of intent on April 15 at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of Martin County High School. He received offers from Harrodsburg, Alice Lloyd, Bluefield, UIC
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Cards pick up three wins
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County baseball picked up three wins in week 2 of the season. The Cards thwarted Pike Central 15-7, East Ridge 15-0 in a no-hitter and beat Tug Valley 10-3. MC at Pike Central – On March 24 the Cards traveled to Pike County and came away with
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Lady Cards get comeback win over Mingo
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School softball team defeated East Ridge, split a pair with Mingo Central and lost a game to Knott Central last. On Saturday, head coach Boo Newsome led her squad to a comeback win over Mingo after being down 6-2. “We bounced back nice after the
