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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…