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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
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Lady Cards go 4-0 to win championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Middle School Lady Cards battled through a grueling 12-hour day to go a perfect 4-0 to capture the Hoops On The Hill Invitational championship Saturday at Mullins. Martin County opened the double-elimination tournament with a 9 a.m. tipoff against Pikeville, defeating the Lady Panthers 45-32.
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Lady Cards sweep Mullins on 8th grade night
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School celebrated eighth-grade night Thursday with a clean sweep of Mullins across the A, B and C girls basketball games. The A-team led the charge with a 34-20 victory. Makenna Marcum scored 16 points, including four three-pointers, and opened the game with three straight treys
