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Martin County undefeated in Donna Murphy Classic
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT NEWPORT — Martin County Lady Cardinals picked up wins over Newport 71-26 and Campbell County 63-53 in the Donna Murphy Classic played Friday and Saturday in Newport. Below is a recap of both games. Lady Cards dominate Newport 71-26 Martin County dominated Newport 71-26 Friday in the Donna Murphy Classic. The first…
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Martin County JV takes bite out of Lawrence County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISA — Martin County Lady Cardinals Junior Varsity dominated Lawrence County 56-32 in a game Nov. 29 at Lawrence County. The first quarter was back and forth, ending in an 11-11 stalemate. Eighth-grader Maci Maynard scored 10 points to lead Martin County. Sophomore Chloe May heated up in the second quarter and knocked…
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Lady Panthers win season opener
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — It was a great debut for first-year head coach Seth Ooten on Thursday night. His Lady Panthers defeated Cross Lanes Christian 60-23 at the TVHS gym in Naugatuck. The Lady Warriors took a 2-0 lead at the start of the game. From that point, it was all Tug…
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Zip Zone Classic showcases finest basketball talent in Kentucky
BY BOO NEWSOMEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic lived up to its reputation Saturday at Martin County High School as the pinnacle of preseason basketball events in the state. The day featured exciting matchups, the presence of University of Kentucky assistant basketball coaches Orlando Antiqua and Chuck Martin, and a hint…
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Martin County defeats Chapmanville in Zip Zone
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County set the tone for an exciting season with a come-from-behind 79-65 win over West Virginia Class 2A reigning state champion Chapmanville in the Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic played Saturday at Martin County. This contest served as the sole preseason scrimmage for the Cardinals, as their…
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Lady Cards dominate Tug Valley in Zip Zone Classic
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Lady Cards dominated Tug Valley 76-26 in the Zip Zone Classis held Saturday at Martin County High School. The Lady Cards took the floor in front of a packed gymnasium. The scrimmage served as a preview of the Lady Cards’ upcoming season. The Lady Cards unveiled new shooting…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Luke Hale
Luke Hale, the shooting guard for the Martin County Cardinals, is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. This recognition comes on the heels of Hale’s exceptional performance in the scrimmage game against the reigning West Virginia Class 2A champion Chapmanville in the Zip Zone Tip-Off Classic held Saturday at Martin County High School. Hale’s standout…
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Ooten takes over as head coach for Lady Panthers
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Seth Ooten has taken over as head coach of the Tug Valley girls’ basketball program after serving as an assistant to former coach Clyde Farley. Ooten is a former 3-sport athlete at Tug Valley with plenty of local ties. What is the difference between being the top…
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Martin County Middle off to winning start
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Middle School boys basketball is off to an impressive start in the 2023-2024 season. The A-team defeated Johns Creek 43-36 and Lenore 54-21, while the B-team beat Paintsville 27-13. MC 43, JC 36 Despite a slow start that saw Martin County trail 18-11 after the first quarter, the…
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Road to Rupp begins Saturday with prestigious Zip Zone Classic
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The road to Rupp Arena begins Saturday at Martin County High School as the most prestigious preseason basketball showcase in the state—the Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic—gets underway. Martin County boys basketball coach Jason James has packed this year’s lineup full of top-tier teams and star-studded players from…
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