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Kirk & Crum Law Firm Player of the Week: Kooper Sturgill
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School’s Kooper Sturgill is the Kirk & Crum Law Firm Player of the Week. The guard led the Cardinals to a 39-21 win at South Floyd last week. Sturgill fired in 21 points against the Raiders in Hi Hat.
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Cardinal Madness set for Nov. 20
Dinner tickets available BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Basketball fans are expected to pack the gym Nov. 20 for Cardinal Madness at Martin County High School. The preseason event will showcase the Cardinals and Lady Cards. The evening-long slate will feature elementary, middle school and high school teams, along with a dunk contest, 3-point…
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Martin County basketball locks in on Rupp, prepares for Zip Zone Classic
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County returns a seasoned core and adds the state’s leading scorer in 2025-26 as it chases a trip to Rupp Arena. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals are coming off a 21-9 campaign that included a 57th District championship, an All “A” regional crown and a 15th Region runner-up…
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Martin County Middle falls short in rally against Millard
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School’s varsity boys made a late push but came up just short in a 34-31 home loss to Millard on Nov. 6. The teams were locked in a defensive battle early, tied 3-3 after the first quarter and 11-11 at halftime. Millard gained separation in…
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Eden picks up win over Highlands
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Eden Elementary’s boys basketball program turned in a strong week on the hardwood, sweeping Highlands in A, B and C team action Monday at EES before dropping a pair of competitive games to Millard on Thursday in Warfield. In A-team play Monday at Eden Elementary, the Wildcats rolled…
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Parker Watts, Peyton Davis shine for KCU on ESPN+
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LYNCHBURG, Va. — Former Martin County High School basketball standouts Parker Watts and Peyton Davis made the most of a national spotlight Monday night. The two suited up for Kentucky Christian University in an ESPN+ matchup against Division I team Liberty. Watts finished with 13 points to pace his night, knocking…
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Keathley attends sold-out game day visit to Furman
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GREENVILLE, S.C. — Martin County newcomer Braxton Keathley spent his day Oct. 25 soaking up a big-time basketball atmosphere. The 2027 top recruit attended a sold-out matchup between Furman and Alabama as part of a game day visit at Furman University in South Carolina. The 6-foot-5, 190-pound point guard is entering…
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Martin County boys No. 3, girls No. 2 in preseason poll
Three boys, one girl in top 10 BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County basketball is entering the 2025–26 season with high expectations after both the boys and girls teams earned top spots in the 15th Region Coaches Association preseason rankings. Coach Jason JJ James’ boys team landed at No. 3 behind Johnson Central…
