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Martin County’s basketball camp draws good attendance: D1 athletes James and Dingess ignite inspiration, skills training
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School gym came alive Aug. 1-3 when the Martin County Boys Basketball team welcomed around 30 campers to the Back 2 School Basketball Camp. The camp, designed to develop the skills of young basketball players, provided a jam-packed three days of stations, games and…
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May to showcase skills at CP3 Rising Stars
INEZ — Chloe May of the Martin County Lady Cardinals Class of 2026 has been hand-picked to participate in the esteemed CP3 Rising Stars National Camp, founded by NBA superstar Chris Paul. Chris Paul’s commitment to nurturing young talent makes the CP3 Rising Stars National Camp a highly sought-after experience. The invitation-only is a gathering…
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Martin County Middle School shows out in Rumble in the Mountains
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Middle School Lady Cardinals showed out Saturday, with the A-team going 4-0 and the B-team 1-0 in Rumble in the Mountains. The middle school preseason event took place at Martin County High School. Games started at 9 a.m. and ran all day. Along with middle school teams, several…
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Martin County basketball camp to feature star power
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — As the summer heat continues to blaze, the cool indoor confines of the Martin County High School gymnasium is set to be a hub of excitement and learning for young aspiring hoopsters. The Cardinals are hosting a three-day Back 2 School Basketball Camp, scheduled for Aug. 1-3 for boys and…
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Coleman named new boys basketball coach
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School boys basketball team will have a new head coach for the 2023-2024 season. Principal Brent Haney announced Michael Coleman as the new head boys basketball coach last week. Coleman has served as the assistant coach for the Cardinals for the past two seasons. He…
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Williams makes official visit to Shawnee State University
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Martin County point guard Laken Williams has kept busy this summer. When not playing AAU ball and with the Martin County Lady Cardinals, she made official college visits, including a July 1 visit to Shawnee State. Shawnee State University rolled out the red carpet for Williams, giving her a…
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Martin County Middle School girls basketball tryouts July 12
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — As the Kentucky sun rises over the freshly painted Martin County Middle School gym, the Lady Cardinals basketball team embarks on a new season under second-year head coach Boo Newsome. Newsome led the young Lady Cardinals team to a winning 2022 season. However, the end of that victorious season saw…
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Williams receives offer from KCU
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County basketball star Laken Williams received a college basketball offer from Kentucky Christian University last week. One of the top guards in the class of 2024, Williams has also secured offers from West Virginia Tech and Shawnee State. Williams attended the KCU camp with her Lady Cardinal basketball team…