SPORTS

LOUISA — Martin County tennis teams competed in tri-matches April 15 and April 18 at Lawrence County High School. On April 15, the boys secured a narrow victory over Johnson Central 3-2 but lost to Lawrence County 5-0, while the girls lost to Johnson Central 5-0 and Lawrence County 5-0. On April 18, the boys defeated Lawrence County 5-2 and Paintsville 3-2, while the girls beat Lawrence County 3-2 and Paintsville 3-2. Martin County coach Josh Penix explained that in tri-matches, three teams play each other at one site.

Martin County Cardinals swept Magoffin County in a doubleheader, securing back-to-back district wins 17-7 at home April 17 and 13-9 on the road Thursday. Martin County coach TC Maynard feels good about the outcome. “It was good to start district play with two wins,” Maynard said. “We showed some great...

NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers swept a doubleheader Saturday beating Martin County and Tolsia at Don Spence Field. Martin County took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning on a double by Damian Cheek. Tug Valley answered in the bottom of the frame with singles by...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Tamara Workman is an ARH Mountain Student Achiever. Workman is a senior at Martin County High School, where she has a 3.7 GPA. She has been a member of the pep club for the last few years and has played on multiple sports teams for the Cardinals.

The Prestonsburg Blackcats will head out on the road to challenge the Knott County Central Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Prestonsburg is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak. Last Friday, it was a hard-fought contest, but Prestonsburg had to settle for an 8-7 defeat against Jenkins.