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Martin County Middle School falls on eighth-grade night
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School celebrated eighth-grade night Jan. 16, but Williamson edged the Cardinals 31-28 in the varsity game. Kooper Sturgill carried the offensive load with 16 points to lead Martin County. Brayden Hammond and Chucky Leonard chipped in four points apiece. Cardinals Mason Phillips and Landon Estep
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Civics in action: Middle school student council shares agenda
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School’s student council and principal Brent Haney outlined their growing slate of student-led initiatives during a recent Kiwanis Club luncheon at Giovanni’s in Inez. They described campaign-season shifts, new civic-learning projects, efforts to curb bullying, and a push to strengthen school culture. Their ideas ranged
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Leonard, Pack tapped for KYMSFA All-Star Team
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two Martin County Middle School football standouts have earned spots among the state’s elite. Eighth-graders Chucky Leonard and Braxten Pack have been selected to play in the 2025 Kentucky Middle School Football Association All-Star Game. Leonard and Pack were invited to an all-star tryout Nov. 9, where they competed
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Sturgill’s 21 points lead MCMS to win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HI HAT — Martin County Middle School came out of the gate and blitzed South Floyd. The Cards had a big night from Kooper Sturgill to notch a 39-21 varsity win Nov. 13 at the Raiders’ gym. The Cardinals set the tone early, racing out to a 12-3 lead after
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Kirk & Crum Law Firm Player of the Week: Kooper Sturgill
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School’s Kooper Sturgill is the Kirk & Crum Law Firm Player of the Week. The guard led the Cardinals to a 39-21 win at South Floyd last week. Sturgill fired in 21 points against the Raiders in Hi Hat.
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Martin County Middle falls short in rally against Millard
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School’s varsity boys made a late push but came up just short in a 34-31 home loss to Millard on Nov. 6. The teams were locked in a defensive battle early, tied 3-3 after the first quarter and 11-11 at halftime. Millard gained separation in
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Martin County Middle School celebrates eighth-graders
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School’s eighth graders took the field for the final time at home Oct. 9. Boyd County came away with a 32-6 victory. The Cardinals opened with momentum as Landon Estep broke free on the first play from scrimmage, running from Martin County’s 40-yard line to
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Martin County Middle powers past Lenore 32-6
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LENORE — Martin County Middle School football powered past Lenore 32-6 Saturday before the game was called in the third quarter. The Cardinals dominated both sides of the ball, putting together an explosive first half. Braxten Pack opened scoring with a touchdown, followed by another from Ryder Little. Landon Estep
