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Cardinals heading to regional finals
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — A little drizzle did not stop the Cardinals from bringing home a win Friday night. Martin County traveled to Shelby Valley for the second round of the Class 2A KHSAA state playoffs. The red and white took down the Wildcats 32-22 after a late push from Valley. The…
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Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic preview
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is that magical time of year again for basketball fans across Kentucky. Fans from all directions will flock to Martin County High School on Nov. 30 to take in the state’s premier preseason event, the Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic. This event, the unofficial start to…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Mason McCoy
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Mason McCoy is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. McCoy is ranked 36th in tackling in 2A, with an average of over eight per game. He has 89 total tackles on the season, seven for a loss. McCoy had 13 total tackles against Pike…
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Martin County cheer team runner-up
Martin County High School cheer team finished as the Region 8 KHSAA runner-up at Shelby Valley High School on Nov. 16. The squad will return to state competition under the direction of head coach Nikki Moore.
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Cardinal Madness draws large crowd
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Cardinal faithful were introduced to the Martin County basketball teams on Saturday at the annual Cardinal Madness held at the high school. The day started off with the county elementary teams taking on Burch and Louisa, followed by Martin County Middle up against Lenore. At 7 p.m.…
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Thrive and advance: Cards take down Hawks in 2A first round
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — There was that sweet, fall crispness to the air that everyone had been waiting for on Friday night in the first round of the Class 2A state playoffs. Martin County’s faithful gathered around The Rock with their hoodies and blankets while the Cards caught fire for a beatdown…
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Cardinal Madness schedule released
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School will have its annual Cardinal Madness Red White this Saturday. The event gives the Cardinal faithful their first glimpse at this year’s boys and girls squads. Inez Elementary will kick off the day at 2 p.m., followed by Eden Elementary with two games at…
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Top teams to clash at Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky’s premier preseason basketball event is just a little over two weeks away. The Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic kicks off at 11 a.m. Nov. 30 at Martin County High School. Once again, Martin County coach Jason James has put together a top-tier lineup for basketball enthusiasts, featuring…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Peyton Lowe
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week is Martin County’s Peyton Lowe. Lowe is ranked 41st in tackling in 2A, with an average of eight per game. He sacked the quarterback for a loss of 11 yards when Pike Central began gaining steam. Lowe and the Cards defeated…