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Martin County Middle School soccer drops two close matches
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN It was a challenging week for the Martin County Middle School girls soccer team as the Lady Cardinals dropped a pair of matches against Belfry and Lawrence County. Martin County opened the week on the road April 7 at Belfry Middle School, marking the program’s first trip to face the
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Martin County Middle School girls soccer shows promise
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Martin County Middle School’s girls soccer team opened its season Saturday with a solid showing at the Adams Soccerama. The Lady Cards finished with a win, a tie and a narrow loss in three 30-minute matches. The Lady Cards tied host Adams 1-1, defeated Powell County 3-1 and fell
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Martin County Middle Cards baseball opens 1-1
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Middle School opened its baseball season with a split in its first two games. The Cards took down Belfry 6-1 on March 19 before falling to Adams 10-1 on March 23 to begin the year 1-1. Kooper Sturgill set the tone in the opener, going 2-for-2 with a
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MCMS Beta students excel at state, advance to nationals
Students from Martin County Middle School’s Junior Beta Club recently traveled to Lexington to compete in the Junior National Beta State Convention, held March 1–3. The annual convention brought together Beta members from across the state to compete in academic, performing arts and visual arts competitions while celebrating the organization’s pillars of achievement, leadership, character
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Martin County Middle School students advance to State Science Fair
Students from Martin County Middle School (MCMS) recently showcased their scientific research and innovation at the Regional Science & Engineering Fair held Friday on the campus of Big Sandy Community & Technical College in Prestonsburg. The event brought together middle and high school students from across the region to present their projects and compete in
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MCMS writers sweep Conservation Essay contest; Maynard wins Area 8
WARFIELD — Several seventh- and eighth-grade students from Martin County Middle School (MCMS) recently earned top honors in the 2025 Conservation Essay Contest, demonstrating their knowledge and appreciation for Kentucky’s natural resources. This year’s theme, “Kentucky Wetlands Up Close,” encouraged students to explore the importance of wetlands and their role in protecting wildlife, improving water
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Leonard, Pack to represent Martin County in state, regional and national games
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School standouts Chucky Leonard and Braxten Pack are being recognized as two of the best football players in the mountains. The duo has been selected to play in the Kentucky All-State football game June 11-13 at Eastern Kentucky University. The two MCMS athletes will also
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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
