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Eden captures A-team title in dramatic finish
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Eden Wildcats are county champions after mounting a comeback and edging Warfield 28-27 in a thrilling A-team title game Monday night. Warfield roared out to an 11-1 lead in the opening quarter, but Eden refused to fold. Aubrey Wilson sparked the comeback with eight first-quarter points to…
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Warfield snaps championship drought with B-team win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Warfield Lady Red Devils ended a nearly five-year title drought Monday night, defeating the Inez Lady Indians 22-6 to capture the Martin County Elementary B-Team Championship. Inez entered with a clear game plan. The Lady Indians assigned a chaser to shadow Brooklyn Nichols and held her to…
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Zip Zone Classic to bring top basketball talent to Inez Nov. 29
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2025–26 high school basketball season is upon us and the hottest preseason showcase in the state of Kentucky is returning to Martin County High School on Nov. 29. The Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic once again brings together elite programs from across the Commonwealth and West Virginia,…
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Lady Cards wrap up stellar season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — The Martin County Lady Cards finished their season as arguably one of the best middle school teams in the mountains. The B and C teams picked up wins over Boyd County on Sept. 25 to close out the season. The Cardinals had a convincing 26-12 win over the…
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Keathley, Dials visit U of L
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISVILLE — Martin County basketball standouts Braxton Keathley and Bryson Dials took an unofficial visit to the University of Louisville over the weekend. The backcourt duo toured facilities and met with members of the Cardinals coaching staff, including head coach Pat Kelsey and assistant Mitch Johnson. Keathley, a 6-foot-5 guard…
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Mills commits to Olivet Nazarene
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School shooting guard Eli Mills has made his college decision. After receiving multiple offers, Mills has committed to continue his basketball career at Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois. Mills, who also drew interest from Kentucky Christian University, announced his commitment following a strong junior season…
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Keathley visits Florida State amid growing Division I interest
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Colleges interested in Martin County’s Braxton Keathley are in abundance for the standout guard. Kentucky’s leading scorer last season visited Florida State University this week as his recruitment for the Class of 2027 continues to attract national attention. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound guard, who averaged 34.3 points and 10…
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Lady Cards go 4-0 to win championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Middle School Lady Cards battled through a grueling 12-hour day to go a perfect 4-0 to capture the Hoops On The Hill Invitational championship Saturday at Mullins. Martin County opened the double-elimination tournament with a 9 a.m. tipoff against Pikeville, defeating the Lady Panthers 45-32.…
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Carla Booth named WABA All-Star
OnPoint Swish to play in conference championship BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HAZARD — Three OnPoint Swish players are heading to the Women’s American Basketball Association All-Star game, including Martin County’s Carla Booth, a standout whose journey is inspiring young athletes across Eastern Kentucky. Booth, Makayla Epps of Marion County and Kennedi Stacy of Magoffin…
