Martin County captures first 15th Region title

STAFF REPORT

BSN

PAINTSVILLE — Martin County has captured its first 15th Region girls’ soccer championship.

Making history, Martin County blanked Johnson Central 3-0 in the 15th Region Girls’ Soccer Tournament championship match at Coach Jim Matney Field on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Hope Caldwell scored two of Martin County’s three goals. Accompanying Caldwell in Martin County’s scoring column, Anna Hinkle netted one goal.

Aiding Martin County offensively, Faith Caldwell distributed two assists.

Chipping in for the Lady Cardinals, Mia Preece pushed out one assist.

Defensively for Martin County, goalkeeper Brianna Muncy recorded a shutout. Muncy logged one save.

Earlier in the season, Martin County claimed the 15th Region All “A” Classic girls’ soccer title.

Martin County was scheduled to host Russell in a semi-state match on Tuesday, Oct. 27.