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Moore new head cheer coach
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Nikki Moore has accepted the head coach position for the Martin County High School Cheer team. Moore was a varsity cheerleader for Sheldon Clark from 1999 to 2003. She competed in the Kentucky Association of Pep Organization Sponsors (KAPOS), Kentucky State Fair and at King’s Island. Moore was born
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Patrick named MC dance coach
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School welcomes a new dance coach for the upcoming year. Martin County Athletics announced June 6 the hiring of Cheyenne Patrick, a current student at the University of Pikeville. Patrick, the granddaughter of Gina and Roger Patrick of Tomahawk, is in her third year of college,
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Gorgori first state qualifier for Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY PIKEVILLE — Mireia Gorgori left her stamp in Martin County High School’s history books by being the first tennis player to qualify for the KHSAA State tennis tournament. Tori Crum advanced to the quarterfinals. The team participated in the 15th Regional Tournament May 17 at Bob Amos Park in Pikeville. Gorgori’s two
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Martin County celebrates Class of 2022 graduation
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School bid a fond farewell to the accomplished Class of 2022 at its commencement Friday at Cardinal Stadium. The commencement ceremony marked a journey completed and a new beginning for 107 seniors. The warm spring evening was a time to celebrate, reflect and be proud of
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Hinkle throws no-hitter for 10-0 win
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County took to the diamond Tuesday evening to host East Ridge. Zoie Hinkle threw a no-hitter in a dominating performance that helped her team thump the Warriors 10-0. The Lady Cardinals were spectacular on both sides of the ball allowing no hits and racking up 11 on their
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Letter to the Editor
Dear Martin County High School Class of 2022: Four short years ago, you began a new journey as freshmen at Sheldon Clark High School. You spent only one year in the old middle school building. Your class experienced the excitement of moving into a beautiful, new facility for opening day, August 2019. What a memorable
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Cards win big on senior night
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County bested Tolsia 16-6 Thursday at Cardinal Park. The high-scoring affair served as “Senior Night” for Colin Horn and Chase Moore, who combined for four hits, four runs scored and two RBIs. The first inning was a shutout with Tolsia’s at-bat ending with a rundown. Catcher Damien Cheek and third
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Baseball seniors honored
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Cardinals brought home a win for their seniors Thursday. Colin Horn and Chase Moore were presented with gifts and introduced alongside their family members before the game. Horn, a four-year veteran, wears No. 3 for the Cards. He is the son of longtime Martin County teacher Jimmy Horn
