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Braxton Keathley surpasses 3,000-point mark
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Braxton Keathley continues to etch his name into Kentucky high school basketball history. The Martin County superstar surpassed the 3,000-point mark for his varsity career Feb. 26 during the 57th District championship, adding another milestone to an already remarkable résumé. Keathley, a highly coveted Division I recruit and widely…
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Estep places fourth KHSAA Girls State Wrestling Championships
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County High School wrestler Kenleigh Estep made history Saturday in the KHSAA Girls State Wrestling Tournament at Alltech Arena in Lexington. The seventh-grader finished fourth in the state in the 100-pound weight class, becoming the first female from Martin County to place in the state tournament. Estep opened her…
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Kristen Isaac to lead Martin County volleyball program
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A familiar face will lead the Martin County High School volleyball program this fall. Kristen Isaac, a 2020 Martin County graduate and former Lady Cardinals standout, has been hired as the school’s new head volleyball coach, Principal Michelle Harless announced. For Isaac, the opportunity is a return to the…
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Martin County JAG KY students advance to nationals; quartet captures fourth straight state title
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — In a ballroom filled with buzzers, business plans and polished speeches, a delegation from Martin County found itself center stage. Eleven students from Martin County High School competed Feb. 24-25 at the Jobs for America’s Graduates Kentucky Career Development Conference in Lexington, with eight advancing to next month’s national competition.…
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Martin County wrestling finishes 1A runner-up; Muncy named Coach of the Year
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County arrived at the 2026 KHSAA State Wrestling Tournament with purpose and left with pride. The Cardinals claimed 1A State Runner-Up honors, placed three wrestlers on the podium, finished among the top 10 teams overall and saw coach Josh Muncy named the Coach of the Year at…
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Martin County Cardinals find rhythm
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — By February, Martin County was no longer searching for its identity. It had one. The No. 1 seed in the 57th District Tournament, the Cardinals finished the regular season 19-8. They scored 2,154 points in 27 games — nearly 80 per night — while shooting 50.7% from the field and…
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Lady Cards eliminated by Paintsville in 57th District
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County opened fast and grabbed its biggest lead of the night in the opening seconds, but Paintsville answered with a long run and pulled away for a 77-42 win Monday in the first round of the 57th District Tournament at Johnson Central High School. The Lady Cards struck…
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Martin County closes season with 82-72 win at Shelby Valley
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County closed the regular season Feb. 18 with an 82-72 road win at Shelby Valley. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals shot 29-of-61 from the field (47.5%), connected on 16-of-39 from 3-point range (41%) and went 8-of-10 at the free-throw line in an offensive effort powered by big performances…
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Lady Cardinals top Magoffin County, lock up No. 3 seed
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County Lady Cards closed the regular season on a high note Feb. 19. They defeated Magoffin County 59-43 to secure the No. 3 seed in the 57th District Tournament. This was the Lady Cards’ fourth straight win as they earned a first-round district matchup against Paintsville, Monday, Feb.…
