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Cardinals soccer is becoming a force to reckon with
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Make it two in a row. The Lady Cards soccer team took down district foe Johnson Central 4-1 and Lawrence County 3-0 this week. Laura Hale wasted no time against Lawrence County on Thursday night. Hale challenged LC’s goalkeeper to make her way out of the net. After a…
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Mountain Citizen play of the week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County sophomore Laura Hale got her third hat trick of the season in Thursday night’s matchup against Lawrence County. Hale made her way downfield to get within shooting range. She dribbled in towards the bars with three defenders on her and challenged LC’s goalkeeper to make her way…
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Martin County shuts out Morgan County 10-0
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s offense obliterated Morgan County 10-0 in a matchup Aug. 13 at The Rock. Marlie Fletcher got the shutout at goalie with five saves for the evening. Laura Hale made a splash after her return from injury with four goals and four assists. Sophie McCoy has pulled off…
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Player of the Week: Lena Hale
Brought to you by Dairy Drive In Martin County High School junior midfielder Lena Hale is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Hale has taken on a big responsibility as team captain of the girls soccer team. The Lady Cards have been working on improving their defense, and Hale’s leadership is proving to be…
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Lady Cards volleyball continues to improve
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In what has been a rebuilding year for the Martin County volleyball team, the Cards continue to make improvements this season. The roster includes nine freshmen and three eighth-graders, with only two seniors on the squad. Despite their youth, they continue to hang with veteran teams. On Aug. 16,…
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Lady Cards softball players attend camps
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ – Members of the Lady Cards softball team are keeping themselves busy in the offseason. Zoie Hinkle and Kaylee Endicott attended a three-day softball prospect camp at the University of Kentucky. Endicott went as Hinkle’s catcher behind the plate. They were able to meet with Rachel Lawson, the head coach…
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Girls soccer wins Kentucky Farm Bureau Cup
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County won the Kentucky Farm Bureau Cup by defeating the Belfry Pirates 3-0 Thursday evening in Inez. The Cardinal defense held strong and kept Belfry from getting shots at the goal. Marlie Fletcher was in between the bars and saved all three kicks that the Pirates saw daylight…
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Plays of the Week
This week’s Mountain Citizen “Plays of the Week” go to Weston Jude and Julian Stafford. With 3:30 left in the fourth quarter and a 34-13 lead, Weston Jude took the snap and knew exactly to whom and where he was throwing. Julian Stafford blazed down the sideline to the front corner of the end zone…