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Martin County goes 4-1 in Border Wars
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT GREENUP — Martin County Lady Cards started the summer season playing five games in two days. They went 4-1 with a runner-up finish in the Border Wars June 2-3 at Greenup County High School. Coach Robin Newsome took 11 players to the event and rotated players in and out every four minutes.…
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Martin County announces summer hoops showcase
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School boys basketball team is gearing up to host an exciting showcase of top teams and players from the 14th, 15th and 16th regions June 5 and 12. Head basketball coach Jason James has put together an impressive lineup for this two-day summer event. “We…
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Cardinals basketball summer schedule unveiled
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cardinals basketball, fresh off a record-breaking 2022-2023 season, is gearing up for an action-packed summer with a series of games and camps. Coach Jason James emphasized the importance of his players working hard and having fun. “We are excited to be back in the gym and…
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High school basketball free throw rules to change
One-and-one no longer used CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning next year, high school basketball teams will shoot two free throws for common fouls when in the “bonus.” This change to Rule 4-8-1 eliminates the one-and-one scenario and sets new foul limits each quarter for awarding the bonus free throw. Rules changes were approved by…
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Camp of Champions Basketball Camp kicks off Tuesday at MCHS
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Camp of Champions Basketball Camp kicks off Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Martin County High School. The cost for all three days of the camp is $50. Registration will be from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. May 30. Participants can register and pay at the door. The Camp of Champions is…
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KABC names All-15th Region teams, coaches and players of the year
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — The 15th Region Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches hosted the 15th Region Basketball Banquet at the Appalachian Wireless Arena on May 1. The banquet was held to announce the KABC All-15th Region girls and boys basketball team, players and coaches of the year. Martin County Lady Cards one-two punch of…
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James named KABC 15th Region Coach of the Year
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County boys basketball coach Jason James was voted as the 15th Region Coach of the Year by the KABC 15th Region Coaches Association. James was honored May 1 at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. Coach James led the Cardinals to a 24-11 record, 57th District Tournament championship, All-A…
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Mountain Citizen announces All-57th District teams, players of the year, coaches of the year
INEZ — The Mountain Citizen is proud to announce its 2022-23 All-57th District boys and girls basketball teams, players of the year and coaches of the year. Girls Coach of the Year Martin County girls coach Robin Harmon-Newsome is the Coach of the Year. The Hall of Famer won her 14th career district title this…
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Williams and Hale named Honorable Mention All-State Lexington Herald-Leader
LEXINGTON — Two Martin County High School players were named Honorable Mention All-State by the Lexington Herald Leader. Girls player Laken Williams and boys player Luke Hale were both included in the report released March 28. Williams finished the season ranked 20th in the state in scoring by the KHSAA. She averaged 21.2 points, five…