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Martin County rebounds with Pike County Bowl win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — Martin County found its footing Friday night as contributions came from all over the field in a 55-32 win over Pike County Central in the Community Trust Bank/WYMT Pike County Bowl at Belfry. The win evened Martin County’s record at 1-1 after a season-opening 37-7 loss at Lawrence…
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Bulldogs spoil opener for football Cardinals
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Martin County crossed the county line Friday night hoping to flip the script on last year’s season opener. Lawrence County had other plans as the Class 3A Bulldogs handed the Class 2A Cardinals a 37-7 loss in Louisa. It marked the second straight season Lawrence County got the…
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Martin County football heads to Louisa for season-opening test
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Before long, the evening air will turn cooler, the hills will trade their deep summer green for shades of red and gold, and the lights at The Rock will glow against an autumn sky. But for now, the heat lingers and the Cards have some business to take…
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Martin County football unveils 2026 slate, looks to build on recent success
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football has released its 2026 schedule as the Cardinals prepare to build on a nine-win season and continue one of the strongest stretches in program history. Martin County finished 9-3 in 2025 and advanced to the second round of the Class 2A state playoffs. The Cardinals…
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First Flight brings Cardinals football family together
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football gave the community its first glimpse of the 2026 season July 31 during the second annual First Flight practice at The Rock. The evening brought the youth, middle school and high school programs together under the lights, with each group taking the field throughout the…
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Cardinals set for First Flight
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football will bring the entire Cardinal program together under the lights July 31 for the second annual First Flight at The Rock. The youth league will open the event at 10 p.m., followed by Martin County Middle School at 11 p.m. The high school Cardinals will…
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Leonard’s stock continues to rise ahead of season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County incoming freshman Chucky Leonard continues to gain recognition on the football circuit before playing his first high school snap. He recently received invitations to two exposure events: EXACT X1 Showcase Camp and the inaugural Freshman All-American Game in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound lineman…
