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Martin County football unveils 2026 slate, looks to build on recent success
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football has released its 2026 schedule as the Cardinals prepare to build on a nine-win season and continue one of the strongest stretches in program history. Martin County finished 9-3 in 2025 and advanced to the second round of the Class 2A state playoffs. The Cardinals…
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Duncan leads Cards at Model Invitational
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RICHMOND — Martin County sophomore Ryder Duncan led the Cardinals against a strong field Monday at the Model Invitational. Duncan carded a 79 at Eastern Kentucky University’s home course to finish tied for 40th among 123 golfers. The Model Invitational was a Tier 1 tournament featuring some of the state’s…
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Cardinals set for First Flight
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football will bring the entire Cardinal program together under the lights July 31 for the second annual First Flight at The Rock. The youth league will open the event at 10 p.m., followed by Martin County Middle School at 11 p.m. The high school Cardinals will…
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Cards Volleyball Camp set for July 24-25
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School volleyball program will welcome young athletes to the gym for the Future Cardinals Volleyball Camp July 24-25. The two-day camp is open to incoming third- through sixth-grade students and will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Cost is $60 for…
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Keathley departure headlines Martin County roster shake-up
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Braxton Keathley, a four-star guard and one of Kentucky’s top scorers, has left Martin County after one season and will play his senior year at Prolific Prep in Florida, headlining a major offseason roster shake-up for the Cardinals. Keathley is coming off a sensational junior season in Inez,…
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Martin County adds firepower for 2026-27 basketball campaign
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 15th Region got shaken up this offseason. Four student-athletes have relocated to Inez over the summer break. Martin County, coming off a 22-10 campaign, a 15th Region All “A” championship and an Elite Eight finish in the All ‘A’ Classic state tournament, is loading up for the…
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Kendal Mullins picks up college offer
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MIDWAY — Martin County High School senior Kendal Mullins received exciting news after attending a college visit at Midway University on June 9. The Cardinal lineman picked up his first college offer from the Eagles after speaking with coaches and staff. Mullins forced a fumble and recovered a fumble last…
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Brandon Wells sharpens skills at Union Commonwealth University
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN UNION — Martin County High School football player Brandon Wells put his work in the trenches on display at the Union Commonwealth University prospect camp. Wells showed his skills as an offensive lineman and experienced center while working in front of college coaches and staff. The Cardinal lineman used the…
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Martin County Middle celebrates 11-7 win over Eagles on Eighth Grade Night
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School celebrated Eighth Grade Night with an 11-7 victory over Johnson Central Middle School on May 11 in Inez. The Cardinals came out swinging early and never trailed after building momentum through the first three innings. Martin County held a 3-2 lead at the end…
