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Three Cardinals named All-Region
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Peyton Davis, Bryson Dials and Parker Watts were named to the 15th Region All-Tournament Team after leading Martin County to the finals last week Davis averaged 21.3 points and knocked down 16 3-pointers over the course of the tournament. The senior finished the season ranked fifth in the
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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
