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East Region showdown: Martin County vs. Beechwood in Class 2A championship clash
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County will pursue the East Region Class 2A championship Friday night at Beechwood in Fort Mitchell. The battle of these two powerhouses begins at 7 p.m. The only prior encounter between the Cardinals and Tigers was in the 2000 Champions Bowl, where Beechwood emerged victorious over the…
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Cardinals crush Hawks in 2A playoffs
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County dominated Pike Central 43-3 in the first round of the 2A playoffs Friday at The Rock. The initial encounter between the two teams ended in an upset, as the Hawks defeated the Cardinals 9-6 in the Pike County Bowl in August. However, Martin County entered the…
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Cardinal Madness set for Saturday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — It’s that time of year, Cardinal fans. Martin County High School is set to host its annual Cardinal Madness Red and White games Saturday. This exciting event offers local fans a sneak peek at the upcoming high school girls and boys basketball teams. Fans will also get an early look…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Brock Messer
Brock Messer is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Messer, running back and defensive back for Martin County, gave a remarkable performance in the first round of the 2A playoffs Friday vs. Pike Central at The Rock. He helped secure the Cardinals a second-round playoff game vs Betsy Layne. Messer racked up 199 rushing…
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Martin County cheer brings home Region 8 title
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSBURG — The Martin County High School Cheerleaders are the KHSAA Region 8 All-Girls Super Division champions. They won the award Saturday in competition at the University of the Cumberlands. The All-Girls Super Division requires a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 30 team members. Martin County delivered a flawless performance with…
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KHSAA playoffs showdown: Martin County and Pike Central to clash Friday
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — District 7-2A champion Martin County will clash with Pike Central, the No. 4 seed from District 8-2A, in a KHSAA playoffs showdown Friday at The Rock in Inez. Both teams enter the game with identical 5-5 season records. Pike Central owns a 9-6 win over the Cardinals in…
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Cardinals win District 7 championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County rolled over Floyd Central 55-16 to claim the 2A District 7 championship Friday at The Rock in Inez. Head coach Josh Muncy noted his satisfaction with the team’s success. “We have worked hard all season, and it feels good to watch them reap the rewards,” Muncy…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Football
INEZ — Martin County High School football Cardinals are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. The Cardinals gave an outstanding performance in the 2A District 7 championship game Friday, defeating Floyd Central 55-16 at The Rock. The victory marked a historic moment for the new Martin County High School in its first football district…
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