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Duff to continue basketball career at KCU
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky Christian University is gaining another top-tier talent from Martin County this upcoming season. Dray Duff signed with the Knights on May 6 at the high school auditorium in front of his friends and family. Duff is the son of David and Kim Duff. He has been a…
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McKenzie signs with KCU
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Brayden McKenzie made a lifelong dream come true April 10. The Cardinal guard signed with Kentucky Christian University at the Martin County High School auditorium in front of families, friends and loved ones. McKenzie has been a dominant presence on the court for Martin County over the past…
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Williams signs with Morehead State
INEZ — Martin County Lady Cardinals star point guard Laken Williams has committed to advancing her basketball and academic career with the Morehead State Lady Eagles. Williams, who averaged 20.0 points per game this season and scored a total of 2,131 points over her four-year tenure at Martin County High School, solidifies her position as…
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Martin County seniors receive UK scholarships
INEZ — Martin County High School seniors Evan Alexander and Bradley Goble each have been awarded a Presidential Scholarship to the University of Kentucky. The scholarship offers full in-state tuition. Both were accepted into the Engineering Living Learning Program with an interest in computer engineering. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have at…
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Martin County senior Ashdon Kerr awarded Otis A. Singletary Scholarship
Martin County High School senior Ashdon Kerr is one of only 20 students, out of a pool of 3,000 applicants, awarded the Otis A. Singletary Scholarship at the University of Kentucky. This scholarship covers the cost of full tuition plus a housing stipend for the first two years. Eligible applicants must have at least a…
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Wells signs with Union College
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Bryston Wells, a four-year starter for the Martin County High School football team, has decided to continue his education and football career at Union College. Wells is the first MCHS football player to sign with a college. Multiple other Cardinal football players are set to follow suit this spring. MCHS…
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BSCTC has over $200K available in scholarship funding
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College has over $200,000 available in scholarship funding and invites students to apply now. Madison Taylor is an example of the impact of scholarships. She is a first-year student enrolled in the dental hygiene program at the Mayor campus of BSCTC and has been honored as a recipient…
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Mollette and Crum receive football offers from UPIKE
INEZ — Two standout athletes from the Martin County Cardinals football team, Noah Mollette and Tate Crum, received offers to play football at the University of Pikeville. The offers came after Mollette and Crum’s visit to the University, during which Bears head coach Mike Harris was impressed by their skills and potential. Mollette and Crum…
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Hale receives official offer
Martin County senior Luke Hale received his first official offer to play college basketball from Campbellsville University. Hale announced Coach Austin Sparrow’s offer Sunday. The shooting guard is averaging 23.9 points and five rebounds per game for the Cardinals this season, shooting 85.7% from the free-throw line, 44.6% from the field and 35.4% from the…
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Duff receives basketball offer from Alice Lloyd College
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County senior basketball standout Dray Duff is set to take his talents to the next level after receiving an offer from Alice Lloyd College. As starting point guard, Duff was instrumental in the Cardinals’ historic achievements last year. With his help, the Cardinals secured a 15th Region…