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Cardinals go 1-2 in AIT
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — Martin County played three games in the 68th annual Ashland Invitational Tournament last week and finished 1-2. The Cardinals lost a 65-58 contest to Jeffersontown (Ohio) Thursday, bounced back Friday to defeat Ohio County 76-70, then lost a match to Morgan County 75-58 Saturday. All games were in…
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Tug Valley wins pair in Christmas tournament
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — The Tug Valley Panthers won a pair of games in the Kaydence Maynard Memorial Christmas Tournament, which was hosted and played at their home gym in Naugatuck. Tug Valley went into the weekend ranked No. 5 in Class A in both the AP and Coaches Polls. Tug Valley…
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Lady Cards show grit in Smoky Mountain Classic
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT GATLINBURG — The Martin County Lady Cardinals showed resilience in the Smoky Mountain Classic held Dec. 27-30 at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Gatlinburg. They dropped a heartbreaker 56-55 to Hampton (Tennessee) in overtime Dec. 27, lost Thursday to St. Henry 38-28, then bounced back Saturday to defeat Dawson County (Georgia) 65-64. Martin…
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Hale named to AIT All-Tournament Team
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — Martin County shooting guard Luke Hale was named to the Ashland Invitational Tournament All-Tournament Team after turning in 69 points in three games for a 23-points-per-game average. Hale knocked down six 3-pointers vs. Ohio County on his way to a 34-point night. He scored 18 points in the…
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Hale receives official offer
Martin County senior Luke Hale received his first official offer to play college basketball from Campbellsville University. Hale announced Coach Austin Sparrow’s offer Sunday. The shooting guard is averaging 23.9 points and five rebounds per game for the Cardinals this season, shooting 85.7% from the free-throw line, 44.6% from the field and 35.4% from the…
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All ‘A’ Classic brackets
The Martin County Lady Cardinals and Cardinals will play in the 15th Region All “A” Classic tournaments at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. The Lady Cards will take on Phelps at 6 p.m. Jan. 5 in the first contest between the two this season. If the Lady Cardinals win their first-round game they will play the…
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Martin County shows out in Las Vegas
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LAS VEGAS — The Martin County Cardinals took the trip of a lifetime and carved their name in the annals of the 11th annual Jerry Tarkanian Classic at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. The Cardinals played four games in four days starting Dec. 18. They opened their campaign…
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Meet the Martin County Lady Cardinals Class of 2024
INEZ — Martin County Lady Cardinals Class of 2024 includes four talented seniors. Laken Williams, Alyssa Allen, Kennadi Mollett and Katie Marcum have led the Lady Cards to a 70-26 overall record during their four seasons, with the fourth season ongoing. This week, they shared a snapshot of their lives, achievements and aspirations. Read it below:…
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Tug Valley tops rival Tolsia
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GLENHAYES, W.Va. — Tug Valley went on the road and defeated rival Tolsia 75-46 at Rebel Arena in Wayne County. Sophomore point guard Braydun Ferris led the Panthers (2-0) with 25 points and dished out five assists. Junior forward Ashton Davis added 22 points, including five 3-pointers and two rare…
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Tug Valley to remain in Class A in West Virginia
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Tug Valley High School will remain in Class Single A in West Virginia. The new classifications were released Dec. 20 by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission. Five WVSSAC sports will expand from three classes to four starting in the 2024-2025 academic year. Final approval came from the WVSSAC…
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