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Martin County Band rocks the 57th District
Martin County High School Pep Band kept the fans rocking at the 57th District Tournament last week in Inez.(Citizen photos by Roger Smith)
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Lady Cards fall short in bid for 57th District three-peat
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals lost a closely contested battle for a three-peat 57th District championship to Johnson Central 51-46. The title game took place Feb. 28 at Martin County High School. Fresh off a tournament opening-round victory over Paintsville 56-41 two days earlier, the Lady Cardinals were looking for…
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Martin County defeats Floyd Central 94-89 in overtime
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County defeated visiting Floyd Central 94-89 in overtime Feb. 20 to finish the regular season. The Cardinals were in command of a 24-16 lead at the end of the first quarter. Luke Hale and Jacob Sturgell scored seven points each and Devan Maynard added six in the…
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Lady Cards wrap up season with senior night win over Betsy Layne
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals finished the regular season Feb. 19 with a 64-60 victory over the Betsy Layne Bobcats. The game was played in Inez and served as Senior Night for the Lady Cards. It was an emotional evening for five Martin County seniors and their families. Laken Williams,…
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Lady Cardinals dominate Paintsville in 57th District Tournament opener
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Lady Cardinals defeated the Paintsville Lady Tigers 56-41 Monday in the opening round of the 57th District Tournament at Martin County High School. Supporters came out in full force to cheer on the Lady Cardinals. Katie Marcum opened the scoring for Martin County with an assist from Alyssa…
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Martin County wins two at home, falls to GRC
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals had a busy week defeating Hazard 75-72 at home Feb. 13, Paintsville 69-54 at home Thursday, and dropping an 83-72 decision Saturday Region 10 champion and Sweet 16 runner-up George Rogers Clark in Winchester. The win over Paintsville wrapped up a 6-0 conference record…
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Lady Cards get by Pike Central, fall to Menifee
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Lady Cards got by Pike Central Lady Hawks 60-57 in a home game Thursday and dropped a close 61-59 decision to Menifee County on the road Saturday. Below is a recap of the action. MC 60, PC 57 INEZ — In a battle of regional rivals, the Martin County Lady Cardinals pulled…
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MCHS Band of Pride seniors recognized
INEZ — Martin County High School Band of Pride seniors were recognized before the Cardinals vs. Knott County game Thursday as part of “Senior Night.” Senior band members are Beth Smith, Victoria Lackey and Anna Ward.
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Cardinals sweep Eagles, Hornets and Patriots
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals swept three solid basketball programs last week: Magoffin County 78-73 at home Feb. 5, Knott County Central 61-50 at home Feb. 6, and Johnson Central 103-94 on the road Thursday. With the wins over Magoffin and Johnson Central, Coach Jason James’ Cardinals are 6-0…