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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Makenna Marcum
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Makenna Marcum is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Marcum, who plays for Martin County Middle School, came in clutch in a 28-24 home overtime win over Betsy Layne on Thursday night. Down 21-18, she danced around screens at the top of the key before hitting
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Martin County launches ‘First Flight’ practice
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A midnight monsoon did not stop the Cardinals from taking the field late Thursday in front of a large crowd. Martin County’s football community gathered under the lights to debut its high school, middle school and youth football programs in a spirited “First Flight” practice at The Rock.
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MCMS football releases schedule
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Middle School football team is set to kick off its 2025 campaign with a preseason scrimmage against Pikeville on Friday alongside the high school team. Head Coach Jason Maynard will officially open regular-season play on Aug. 12 against Pike Central at 7 p.m. The early
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Martin County claims OVC title, first undefeated season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GRAYSON — The Martin County Middle School soccer team captured the Ohio Valley Conference championship in a 3-2 victory over Ashland on May 19 at East Carter. The win cemented the Lady Cards’ first-ever undefeated season. Head coach Steven Gauze said the accomplishment was especially meaningful given the size of
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: MCMS Soccer
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Martin County Middle School girls soccer team earns the Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week title. Coach Steven Gauze’s squad captured the OVC conference title and finished a first-ever undefeated season. This is the second time the Cardinals have won the title. Martin County defeated Russell
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Martin County wins OVC East Region championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School captured the OVC East Region championship, taking down Adams 11-1 and Lawrence County 4-2 at Cardinal Stadium last week. Standing at 10-0, the Cards have proven themselves to be the best team in the region. “I was happy with the way we played. We
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MCMS honors eighth graders
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School celebrated their eighth graders on Thursday night in Inez. Ally McGinnis, Bri Muncy, Christal Hinkle, Laken Blevins, Annabelle Gess, and Haileigh Smith were honored in a ceremony before the Cards took on Williamson. The Cards fell in an early hole before falling 12-3 to
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Martin County Middle takes down Lawrence County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School soccer team, coached by Steven Gauze, handed losses to Lawrence County, Johnson Central and Adams last week. At Lawrence County on April 24, Maddy Goble booted in two goals in the 3-0 win. Jaz Jude added the third goal for Martin County. Annaleigh Davis
