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Four Martin County students graduate from Craft Academy
MOREHEAD — Four Martin County students were among the 88 graduates honored at Morehead State University’s Craft Academy for Excellence in Science & Mathematics commencement ceremony on May 10. Jeffrey Childers, Addyson Crum, Kennedy Mills and Kirk Mills represented Martin County in the prestigious Class of 2025, which includes students from 47 counties across Kentucky.
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Cards snap losing streak
Cheek becomes all-time hits leader BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County baseball snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-3 road win at East Carter on May 8. The Cards fell 8-5 to Belfry and 4-3 to Pike Central on senior night. A bright spot for the red and white: Damian Cheek
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Lady Cards edged by Fairview 8-7
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FAIRVIEW — Fairview edged Martin County Lady Cards 8-7 in a closely contested game May 6. Lady Cardinals Sophie Harless and Zoie Hinkle each tallied a hit and scored two runs. Hinkle blasted a double and drew three walks. She also stole a base. Alyssa Mullins contributed a hit for
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Martin County tennis to begin regional tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School tennis team is preparing to enter 15th Region tournament play this week. The squad took on Shelby Valley on April 28 before defeating Paintsville in boys and girls 4-1. Chloe May battled the third-ranked player in the region, Kiera Newsome of Shelby Valley,
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Cardinals bounce back
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — After dropping three games in a row this week, the Cards are looking for a win. Martin County sits at 8-11 overall on the season and 6-8 in the 15th Region. MC at Perry County Central – The Cards couldn’t get going against the Commodores and dropped a
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Lady Cards drop close one to Magoffin
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Lady Cards softball team dropped a nail-biter in the final inning at Magoffin County 4-3 on April 29. Paintsville took the district matchup on May 1 with a 9-0 win. Martin County sits at 8-10 overall on the season and 5-5 in the 15th Region. Hitting at
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Players of the Week: Hinkle and Stacy
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Zoie Hinkle and Chase Stacy are Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week. Hinkle had an outstanding performance on the mound against Magoffin County. She pitched all six innings tossing 75 pitches. She struck out 10 Hornet batters and allowed only four hits while walking only three. The
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Watts to play at KCU
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Gavin Parker Watts of Martin County High School signed a national letter of intent on May 2 at MCHS to continue his academic and athletic career playing basketball at Kentucky Christian University. Watts plans to study business management. Watts is the son of Jeremy and Kristy Watts of
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Smith signs with UPIKE
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Ryan Smith, a wrestler at Martin County High School, signed May 2 at MCHS to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Pikeville, where he plans to obtain a teaching degree and return to Martin County in the future as an educator. He is the
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Lowe to continue wrestling at UPIKE
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Payton Lowe, a wrestler at Martin County High School, signed a national letter of intent May 2 at MCHS to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Pikeville, where he plans to study criminal justice. Family members are Jarrett and Connie Lowe. Payton is the
