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Cardinals set football records
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In the much-anticipated Martin County vs. the Floyd Central district championship matchup Friday in Inez, the Cardinals secured the 2A District 7 title and set state and school records. Devan Maynard’s spectacular play left the crowd in awe as he tied a state record for a 100-yard pick-6 during…
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High School Football: Cardinals dominate Patriots 42-6
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HINDMAN — Martin County dominated Knott County Central 42-6 Friday in a Class 2A District 7 matchup at Gene T. Watts Field in Hindman. Knott County won the toss and Shane Gibson ran 85 yards for a touchdown to put the Patriots on the board in the opening play. The…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Aiden Horn
The Mountain Citizen Player of the Week is Aiden Horn, wearing jersey #12 for the Cardinals. Horn earned the title for his outstanding performance in a matchup Friday with the Knott County Central Patriots. His versatility as a running back, wide receiver and linebacker made him a key player in Martin County’s win. Horn scored…
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Lady Cards lose heartbreaker to Prestonsburg in 15th Region championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County lost a heartbreaker to Prestonsburg 2-1 in the 15th Region Tournament championship Thursday at Johnson Central High School. The Lady Cards started the game on unsteady footing as Prestonsburg struck early, netting a goal within the first four minutes, taking an early 1-0 lead. The Lady…
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Martin County blanks Pikeville 9-0 to advance to 15th Region championship
Martin County Lady Cards put on a show as they blanked the Pikeville Panthers 9-0 in the 15th Region Soccer Tournament semifinals Monday at Johnson Central High School. The Lady Cards wasted no time asserting their authority on the field. With an assist from senior Sophie McCoy, freshman Faith Caldwell struck first to put the…
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Martin County volleyball finishes 1-2 week
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Lady Cards Volleyball team had a busy week, playing three matches in four days. Coming off a win Sept. 28 against Tug Valley, the Lady Cards got their second straight win Oct. 2, blanking Magoffin County 3-0 in a district showdown at Magoffin County. They lost Oct. 4…
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Basketball practice officially opens Oct. 15
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The first official day of high school basketball practice is set for Oct. 15. As the date approaches, the Martin County Cardinals and Lady Cardinals are riding on the momentum of their remarkable 2022-2023 campaigns and are eager to prepare for the 2023-2024 season. Last year, the Cardinals…
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Lady Cards attend D1 volleyball game at Marshall
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Martin County Lady Cards volleyball team had a unique opportunity to witness a Division I college volleyball showdown Saturday at Marshall University’s Cam Henderson Center. Accompanied by Martin County coach Krista Newsome, the team gathered to watch Marshall University’s Thundering Herd face off against Troy. Both…
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Cardinals fishing team has strong showing in Bradley Roy Open
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RUSSELL COUNTY — Martin County Cardinal Fishing made a strong showing in the 11th Annual Bradley Roy Open held Sunday at Lake Cumberland in Russell County. The tournament drew 209 boats and welcomed high school and middle school participants. The event’s format was designed to be highly competitive, with the…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Lady Cards Soccer
INEZ — Martin County High School Lady Cards Soccer team is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. The Lady Cards secured a 10-0 victory over Shelby Valley in the first round of the regional tournament Oct. 4 at home. Their remarkable achievements this season have reverberated throughout the state, solidifying their place as a…