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Martin County shows flashes of excellence
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School football team took the field in full pads Friday night for scrimmages against Pikeville and Letcher County Central. Fans filled Cardinal Stadium to watch the players test themselves against strong competition ahead of the regular season. For senior quarterback Devan Maynard, stepping onto
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Martin County soccer off to hot start
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School Lady Cardinals, coached by Steven Gauze, have started their soccer season strong with four impressive wins in early August. On Aug. 4, the Lady Cardinals overwhelmed Pikeville with a 15-0 victory at home in Inez. Faith Caldwell led the charge with four goals
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Martin County golfers record career-bests
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Several Martin County High School golfers turned in career-best performances last week at Stonecrest Golf Course. In a nine-hole match Aug. 5, Ryder Duncan tied for fifth place with a 39, his best finish. Blake Lemaster tied for seventh with a 42, while Avery Duncan carded a personal-best
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Youth cheer camp Saturday at MCHS
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Get ready for a high-energy day of spirit and school pride. The Martin County High School cheerleading squad, led by coach Nikki Moore, will host an action-packed cheer camp for children ages 3 and up Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Young participants will learn
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Offseason shake-up: State’s leading scorer enrolls at Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Braxton Keathley, Kentucky’s leading scorer last season, will suit up for Martin County High School this year. After his family relocated to Inez, the move led to his enrollment at the school and has created a major offseason shake-up in Kentucky high school basketball. Keathley, a 6-foot-4, 190-lb
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Martin County launches ‘First Flight’ practice
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A midnight monsoon did not stop the Cardinals from taking the field late Thursday in front of a large crowd. Martin County’s football community gathered under the lights to debut its high school, middle school and youth football programs in a spirited “First Flight” practice at The Rock.
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Cards to scrimmage Friday
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School will kick off its football preseason with a scrimmage Friday at 6:30 p.m. at The Rock. The Cardinals are hosting Pikeville High School and Letcher County Central in a three-team showcase. Head coach Josh Muncy says the scrimmage is more than just a tuneup
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MCHS volleyball eyes glory
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — After a period of rebuilding, the Martin County High School volleyball program believes its time has come. Head coach Krista Runyon is confident her team is ready to contend for a 57th District championship as the Lady Cardinals open their 2025 season Aug. 19 at Belfry. “We have
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Martin County golfers with strong performance at Ashland Invitational
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — Martin County’s boys golf team continued to gain valuable experience Monday competing in the Ashland Invitational Tournament at Bellefonte Country Club. Blake Lemaster led the Cardinals with a score of 91. Ryder Duncan followed with a 99, while Avery Duncan posted a 103. Gaven Grace rounded out the
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Record-breaking scholarship awards include nine Martin County students
The Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation announced Monday that it awarded more than $810,000 in scholarships to 601 high school seniors this year, the largest total in the program’s 71-year history. In partnership with 110 county Farm Bureaus, the foundation awarded scholarships to students across the state pursuing post-secondary education, bringing the program’s lifetime total
