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Two Martin County players receive Rise Up Media awards
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County’s Maci Maynard and Brooke Marcum received prestigious awards at the Rise Up Sports Media ceremony in Lexington on March 12. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton declared March 12, 2025, as “Maci Maynard Day” to honor Maynard’s athletic achievements, scholastic excellence and community involvement. Maynard received the Valerie…
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Martin County torches Jaguars from deep, advances to third straight 15th Region title game
Cards fire in 17 treys in 103-85 beatdown BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County is heading to the third 15th Region championship game in a row after a shootout with Floyd Central on Monday. The Cards lit the nets on fire, knocking down 17 made 3-pointers on 51.5% shooting from deep in…
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Cardinals wrestlers earn All-Region honors
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Eleven Martin County High School wrestlers have been named to the 2025 Region 8 All-Region team, with Blake Lemaster earning the distinction of Most Outstanding Wrestler in the 113-pound weight class. The Cardinals placed seven wrestlers on the first team: Jeremy Mollett at 106 pounds, Blake Lemaster at 113, Jono…
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Martin County dominates Phelps 100-72, advances to 15th Region semifinals
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County stormed past Phelps 100-72 on Saturday. The victory sets up a showdown against Floyd Central on Monday in the 15th Region Tournament semifinals. Saturday’s high-scoring matchup unfolded at Pike County Central. A lively crowd was on hand proudly displaying their sleeves in support of the “Tattoo…
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Cardinals dynasty: Martin County claims fourth straight district crown
Davis named player of the game BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — The Cardinals and Eagles were cawing at each other across the Magoffin County court Thursday as Martin County etched another chapter in its storied basketball legacy. The Cards secured their fourth consecutive 57th District Tournament championship with a decisive 87-71 victory over…
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Lady Cards advance in Super Region
May ties her record with seven 3-pointers BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The road to the 15th Region looked a little different for the Lady Cards this year. After a first-round loss in the 57th District Tournament, Martin County earned a bye in the Super Region. The squad took on Pike Central on…
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Martin County caps season with state placer, top-three 1A finish
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County’s wrestling squad walked away with a state placer and a top 3 finish among 1A schools Saturday at the KHSAA State Tournament in Lexington’s Alltech Arena. The event marked the close of a fantastic 2024-2025 season for Coach Josh Muncy’s Cardinals. At the heart of the…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: Martin County boys basketball
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — The Martin County High School boys basketball team coached by Jason “JJ” James are the Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week after capturing their fourth 57th District Tournament title in a row. The team handled Paintsville 77-63 on Feb. 25 in the opening round at Magoffin County.…
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Lady Cards fall to Tigers in OT
Maynard joins 500-point club BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County suffered a heartbreaking 62-59 loss in overtime to Paintsville in the 57th District Tournament on Feb. 24 at Magoffin County. The Lady Cards had a three-point lead with just under two minutes remaining in regulation. Paintsville’s Kylie Kinner dropped in a floater…
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Academic Cards finish third in Region 15
Martin County High School Academic Cardinals delivered a strong performance at the 15th Region Governor’s Cup on Saturday. They secured third place overall and earned a spot in the state tournament in two weeks. Individually, Collin Mills placed third in Mathematics. His teammate Russell Maynard claimed third in Arts & Humanities and fourth in Language Arts.…
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