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Lady Cards log 35 games in three weeks, go undefeated at Marshall team camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Lady Cards have been hard at work since the school year ended, playing around 35 games in three weeks. “It’s basically a whole season in three weeks,” Martin County coach Robin Newsome said. “Not counting the practice days when not playing games. It isn’t easy.” The
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Dials Brothers secure historic state tennis win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — The Martin County High School boys doubles team of Bryson Dials and Connor Dials made history May 27. They became the first tennis players from the school to win a match at the KHSAA state tournament at the Lexington Tennis Club. The Dials brothers defeated 14th Region champ
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Maynard, Lafferty, Stepp represent Martin County at regional football camps
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Senior quarterback Devan Maynard and teammates Crayson Lafferty and Gavin Stepp are representing Martin County High School at college football camps across the region this summer. Maynard, entering his final season with the Cardinals, attended the Nike Elite Camp at Kentucky State University on May 31, one of
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Lady Cards impress at Vanderbilt team camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Head coach Robin Newsome and the Martin County High School Lady Cardinals traveled to Vanderbilt University over the weekend for summer basketball competition. The team toured Vanderbilt’s $100 million athletic facility and competed against a variety of opponents with different styles of play. Newsome said she saw improvement
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Parsley and Maynard pick up offers from KCU
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two football players from Martin County High School, Devan Maynard and Corey Parsley, have officially received offers to play at Kentucky Christian University. Parsley, who graduated in May, was a defensive powerhouse for the Cardinals during his senior season. He disrupted opposing offenses and tallied 38 tackles including
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Danny Hinkle hired at Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Danny Hinkle, a 2007 alum and decorated football player, has been hired as the new offensive and defensive line coach at Martin County High School, the school announced. Hinkle returns to “The Rock” with an impressive resume spanning his high school and collegiate careers. “One of the best
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Summer basketball begins for Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Head coach Jason James has a full schedule for the Martin County High School boys basketball team this summer. The 15th Region All ‘A’ champions are looking to reload after losing six seniors, including three starters, to graduation. “We lost some guys, but we still have a lot
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Kennadi’s spirit shines bright at renamed basketball camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — More than 70 campers gathered at Martin County High School on May 29 for Ken’s Camp of Champions, a basketball event newly renamed to honor the late Kennadi Mollett. The camp, a cherished tradition, now serves as a vibrant tribute to a young woman whose spirit continues to
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Summer begins for Lady Cards
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Head coach Robin Newsome has camps and games lined up for the Martin County High School girls basketball team in June. “We lost one senior this year [Candace Spaulding]. She provided so much for our team, especially defensively. But we return some key players and I expect a
