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Eden teams dominate Inez
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Eden Elementary Wildcats showed their prowess on the basketball court Thursday, sweeping Inez at home in A-, B- and C-teams wins. Eden A-team finished with a 39-16 victory over Inez as two Wildcats scored double digits. Luke Preece led Eden with 12 points and Brayden Marshall followed with…
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Martin County scrimmages at Leslie County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT HYDEN — The Martin County High School Lady Cards basketball team traveled to Hyden for a scrimmage Saturday with Leslie County. The controlled scrimmage included varsity, JV and freshman squads, allowing all to fine-tune offenses, defenses and game readiness. The atmosphere was sad as the Lady Cards, upon arriving at the gym,…
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UK signee Travis Perry to star in Zip Zone Classic
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Basketball fans will be able to catch Lyon County star and UK signee Travis Perry in action in the 2023 Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic set for Nov. 25 at Martin County High School. Lyon County will take on Great Crossing at 4 p.m. Perry, the leading high…
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Players demonstrate skills at Cardinal Madness
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County High School basketball teams exhibited their skills Saturday in front of fans at the 2023 Cardinal Madness Red-White games. Coach Robin Newsome continues as coach of the Lady Cards, while Jason “JJ” James is back as head coach for the Cardinals. The coaches introduced their players and led…
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Martin County Middle School dominates Johns Creek
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School opened its season Nov. 6 with a 62-41 victory over Johns Creek. The Cardinals held a 13-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. They stretched the lead to 37-22 by halftime and maintained control throughout the game. Aiden Copeland led the charge…
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Eden finishes perfect season with EKEBC Championship
BY JOSHUA BALL FOR THE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FALLSBURG — Eden has that undefeated feeling. And it feels so good. Real good. The Wildcats wrapped up a perfect season with a flawless performance, defeating county-rival Inez, 28-12, Saturday for the Eastern Kentucky Elementary Basketball Conference A-Team Championship at Fallsburg Elementary School. Eden won all 20 of…
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Cardinal Madness set for Saturday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — It’s that time of year, Cardinal fans. Martin County High School is set to host its annual Cardinal Madness Red and White games Saturday. This exciting event offers local fans a sneak peek at the upcoming high school girls and boys basketball teams. Fans will also get an early look…
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Zip Zone Express Tip-off Classic schedule announced
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Coach Jason James has officially announced the 2023 Zip Zone Express Tip-off Classic schedule. All matchups will take place Nov. 25 at Martin County High School in Inez. The premier preseason event will showcase some of the top-rated teams and players in Kentucky and West Virginia.…
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