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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…
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Hale and Caldwell named to All-State team
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School soccer standouts Laura Hale and Faith Caldwell have earned All-State Honorable Mention for the 2024-2025 season, placing them among Kentucky’s top high school players. Hale displayed her playmaking skills, ranking fifth in the state with an average of 1.2 assists per game. She also…
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Art students ‘Paint the Plow’
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Art students at Martin County High School recently participated in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s second annual statewide “Paint the Plow” program to promote safe driving during snow and ice season. The students, under the guidance of art teacher Mary Ann Farley, painted one of District 12’s snowplow blades. They collaborated…
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Martin County football with senior night win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ – Martin County High School honored their football seniors Nov. 1 at Cardinal Stadium before their match-up with East Carter. The Cardinals came away with a comeback win over the Raiders 42-28 behind three touchdowns from Parker Watts and 25 tackles from Damian Cheek. “This was a well-coached team…
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Cardinals soar to second in JV Challenge
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Martin County High School’s JV academic squad clinched second place overall at the KAAC Section 13 JV Challenge hosted Saturday at Johnson Central High. The Cardinals — Ella Lawson, Blake Stacy, Garrett Lowe and Zack Maynard — also claimed silver in Quick Recall. They topped Lawrence County, Prestonsburg and The Millard School…
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Cardinals secure home playoff spot with win over Jaguars
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FLOYD COUNTY — Crayson “Bones” Lafferty was a menace on defense and helped lead Martin County (6-3) to a 35-6 win at Floyd Central (0-9) on Friday night. With the win, the Cardinals have secured a home playoff game in November. Lafferty, the third leading tackler in 2A at 14.4…