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Martin County closes season with 82-72 win at Shelby Valley
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County closed the regular season Feb. 18 with an 82-72 road win at Shelby Valley. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals shot 29-of-61 from the field (47.5%), connected on 16-of-39 from 3-point range (41%) and went 8-of-10 at the free-throw line in an offensive effort powered by big performances
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Martin County places second at KHSAA Region 8, advances 11 wrestlers to state
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — By the end of a long Saturday inside Pike Central’s gym, the margin was unforgiving: 14 points. That was all that separated Martin County from a 2026 KHSAA Region 8 wrestling championship — close enough to feel within reach, far enough to sting. Coach Josh Muncy’s Cardinals finished
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Dials sets record with 13 3-pointers as Martin County overwhelms Pike Central
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Bryson Dials put on a shooting clinic Feb. 16 in Pike County. The sophomore splashed a school-record 13 3-pointers and finished with 49 points as Martin County overwhelmed Pike Central 113-86. Dials turned the gym into his personal shooting gallery in a performance that will be talked about for
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Martin County Cardinals roll past Hazard on Senior Night
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County rolled past Hazard 93-80 on Senior Night, Feb. 15 at home. Before tipoff, the Cardinals honored senior players, cheerleaders, dancers and the team mascot at center court. Seniors Eli Mills, Braxton Maynard, Devan Maynard, Alan Moore and Tanner Jennings played their final game in the Martin County gym.
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Martin County Cardinals seal No. 1 seed for 57th District Tournament
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County came up a possession short on the scoreboard Friday, falling to Johnson Central 79-76 at home. Still, the Cardinals walked out of the gym with the regular-season title and the No. 1 seed in next week’s 57th District Tournament. Martin County had beaten Johnson Central by four
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Martin County storms past Paintsville 93-77; Dials joins 1,000-point club
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Bryson Dials scored his 1,000th career point in highlight fashion, leading Martin County (16-7) to a 93-77 win over Paintsville (11-12) at home Feb. 11 to stay unbeaten in 57th District play. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals improved to 6-0 in the 57th District and 9-0 against 15th Region
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Keathley drops 42 as Martin County blitzes Magoffin County
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County did not waste time finding its rhythm on the road Feb. 5. The Cardinals hit the gas early and never let up in a 92-54 blitz of Magoffin County to remain undefeated in the 57th District. After the fast start, Martin County head coach Jason “JJ” James
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Preece leads JV Cardinals past Hornets
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County’s junior varsity built its lead quarter by quarter and pulled away down the stretch to defeat Magoffin County 57-46 on the road Feb. 5. The Cardinals set the tone early, taking a 9-4 advantage after the first quarter and carrying a 27-21 lead into halftime. Martin County
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Cardinals finish 2026 KFWCA 1A State Duals Runner-Up
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CORBIN — Martin County High School Cardinals put together a championship-caliber weekend in Corbin, rolling through the KFWCA 1A State Duals to finish as the runner-up. Coach Josh Muncy’s crew punched their ticket to the semifinals after steamrolling McCreary County 70-12. From there, the Cardinals knocked off Nelson County 57-21
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Martin County survives late Paintsville push to win 85-77
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Braxton Keathley scored 39 points and Bryson Dials added 26 as Martin County defeated Paintsville 85-77 on the road Feb. 3. The Cardinals jumped out early and held off a late Tigers rally to remain undefeated in district play. Keathley set the tone from the jump with a turnaround,
