-
Davis, McKenzie compete in college showcase
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Martin County High School basketball players Peyton Davis (Class of 2025) and Brayden McKenzie (Class of 2024) competed Sunday in Heat Check Hoops college showcase in Bridgeport, W.Va. The two were among 150 players with eight college coaches on hand. McKenzie scored 16 points in the first game and 22 in the…
-
Ervin Stepp among inductees to Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame announced that Martin County native Ervin Stepp is among its 2023 Class of Inductees. The 14 inductees include players and coaches representing a great wealth of achievement over the decades. Stepp is the Region 15 representative. After playing his freshman and sophomore…
-
Double-digit first-half deficit ends Martin County’s Sweet 16 run [GALLERY]
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County couldn’t dig out of a double-digit first-half deficit that ended its run in the Sweet 16 Thursday at Rupp Arena. Coach Jason James’ Cardinals fell 73-53 to a very athletic Frederick Douglass. “It was just an incredible experience for our guys,” James said of the team’s…
![Double-digit first-half deficit ends Martin County’s Sweet 16 run [GALLERY]](https://mountaincitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_3192-scaled.jpg)
-
Tug boys well represented on All-State team
Two girls get honorable mention BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — The Tug Valley boys basketball team was well-represented on the Class A All-State teams released this week by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Sophomore guard Joey Gollihue made the first team. The 6-foot-2 wing averaged more than 17 points per game for…
-
Tug Valley loses to Tucker County in semifinals
Panthers end season with fine 23-4 record BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The No. 3 seed Tucker County upset No. 2 seed Tug Valley in a physical game in the semifinals of the Class A field of the West Virginia State High School Basketball Tourney held Friday at the Charleston Coliseum. The…
-
Second half propels Tug Valley to first-round win
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tug Valley got off to a sluggish start in its first-round game Wednesday at the West Virginia State Basketball Tournament in Charleston. In fact they trailed at halftime to No. 7 seed Wahama 27-22. The White Falcons were making their first state tournament appearance in 53 years…
-
Sweet 16: Frederick Douglass vs. Martin County
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 15th Region champion Martin County will play Frederick Douglass out of the 11th Region at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena. The Cardinals, under 15th Region “Coach of the Year” Jason James, would be making their second appearance in the Sweet 16 had…
-
Williams and Marcum named 15th Region All-Tournament
PIKEVILLE — Martin County juniors Laken Williams and Katie Marcum were named to the 15th Region All-Tournament Team. Williams dropped 32 points and snatched nine rebounds against Floyd Central in the regional opening round Feb. 27. She hit 3-of-5 from behind the 3-point line for 60% and 11-20 from the field for 55%. She also…
-
1983: The Year of the Cardinals
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — There are certain moments and times in high school sports that become legend. It all starts with the dreams of young boys and girls growing up in small communities like Martin County. Throw in the mix a good sports program and a supportive administration with good coaches and…
-
Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Cardinals and Cheerleaders
INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals basketball team and Cheerleaders are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. The Cardinals have had a magical season. Under the direction of 15th Region Coach of the Year Jason James, the Cardinals defeated Pikeville to claim their second 15th Region championship in four years. They also finished the…
Category: Basketball
