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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Parker Watts
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Parker Watts is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Watts put on a three-game clinic in Martin County’s first matchups of the season. In an 84-81 win over Pike Central, the rim rocker scorched the nets for 38 points on four 3s. He shot over 40%…
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Cards named to Academic All-State Football team
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) has released its Academic All-State Football selections for the 2024-2025 season. Multiple highly talented Martin County High School players have worked diligently in the classroom this fall semester to earn themselves the distinction. Congratulations to these young student-athletes for their hard…
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School board honors Cardinals football team
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education honored the Martin County High School football team and coaching staff ahead of Monday night’s meeting. The team capped off the season as district and region runners-up. Head Coach Josh Muncy expressed gratitude to the board and Superintendent Larry James. “Our guys have been…
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Martin County and Tug Valley girls remember Kennadi Mollett
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County girls took on their friends from Tug Valley in what is now and will forever be called the “Kennadi Mollett Memorial Game,” winning 58-42 Saturday in the Zip Zone Classic in Inez. The Lady Cardinal passed away in a devastating car accident days before the…
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Rest in peace, Kennadi; you will never be forgotten
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN This week, we pause to honor an athlete whose impact shined not only on but off the basketball court and whose spirit will forever be felt in our community: Kennadi Mollett, #23 for the Lady Cards Class of 2024 and a current University of Pikeville cheerleader. Kennadi tragically lost her…
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Zip Zone Classic this Saturday at MCHS
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Tis the season for turkey and basketball. The state’s hottest preseason event is finally here with a lineup sure to turn heads. The 2024 Zip Zone Classic will be held this Saturday at Martin County High School. As in years before, there are expected to be giveaways and halftime entertainment…
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Cardinals heading to regional finals
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — A little drizzle did not stop the Cardinals from bringing home a win Friday night. Martin County traveled to Shelby Valley for the second round of the Class 2A KHSAA state playoffs. The red and white took down the Wildcats 32-22 after a late push from Valley. The…
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Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic preview
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is that magical time of year again for basketball fans across Kentucky. Fans from all directions will flock to Martin County High School on Nov. 30 to take in the state’s premier preseason event, the Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic. This event, the unofficial start to…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Mason McCoy
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Mason McCoy is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. McCoy is ranked 36th in tackling in 2A, with an average of over eight per game. He has 89 total tackles on the season, seven for a loss. McCoy had 13 total tackles against Pike…
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