BY BRITTNI MCCOY
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School girls basketball team held a full slate of games Saturday in honor of the late coach Pam Maynard – 15 games with 12 teams battling it out in Warfield.
“She would have loved this day of games and all the chaos that came with it,” Martin County Middle School Coach Boo Newsome said of Maynard.
Martin County A- and B-teams defeated “The Well” in games 4 and 5. The A-team topped the newly developed Christian school out of Floyd County 28-11. The B-team won 20-14.
Ava Farnham hit two downtowners in the A-team contest. She also had two buckets and led the team with 10 points.
Alyssa Maynard poured in nine points, including a trey.
Desirae Gullett nailed four from the field for eight points, and Annaleigh Davis scored one from the free throw line.
In other games: Mullins bested Hazard 36-18; Belfry beat Hazard 46-20; Hazard defeated South Floyd 51-38; Hazard won over Wesley Christian 14-4; Hazard defeated Paintsville 18-12; Paintsville (B) rolled over Wesley Christian 10-2; Eden A-team handed Paintsville a loss 18-16; Eden defeated Warfield 23-9; Eden beat Inez 11-4; Inez won 26-12 over Warfield.
Martin County Coach Boo Newsome was emotional when speaking of the late coach.
“Pammy was the perfect example of dedication,” Newsome said. “She dedicated her life to Martin County, youth sports and shaping many lives. I always took note of that, and her presence in my life was the best. We all miss her so much.”
Maynard, who passed away in December 2019, was a light for Martin County sports. She coached countless players throughout the years.
Martin County High School coach Robin Newsome remembers her friend and co-worker as “the keeper of our program.”
“Pam was a hero and mentor, especially to me, her family and the Lady Cards Basketball Program,” Robin Newsome said. “She dedicated her entire life to helping kids.”
Maynard was like a big sister to Robin growing up.
“She was by my side coaching for 35 years every step of the way,” added Robin. “Pam was known all over the state. She had an impact on so many players’ lives. …What she meant to our players and program can never be replaced. Her light was so big it’s still shining.”
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