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Zip Zone Express Tip-Off
Classic to bring top talent BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2024 Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic again brings some of the best basketball teams in the state to Inez. The highly touted showcase is set for Nov. 30 at Martin County High School. “We expect our lineup to draw a large crowd…
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Winners, NBA and Zip Zone Classic
The Cardinal football team dropped a tough game to Prestonsburg on Friday. It’s aggravating to be so close to taking down an undefeated team and fall short. But to see a former Martin Countian succeeding at a young age should make a Cardinal fan proud. Coach Wesley Hager has a 7-0 record with the Blackcats…
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Inez thwarts Eden’s perfect season in week 6
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Indians foiled Eden’s plans for an undefeated season in week 6 of elementary girls basketball action. The following is a recap: Eden at Inez – On Sept. 24 the Inez A-team defeated Eden in a nailbiter for their first loss of the season 24-23. Harper Runyon…
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Martin County Middle School wins three in a row
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD – Martin County Middle School hosted Kermit and South Floyd on their home floor on Sept. 24. The Cards came away with both wins defeating Kermit 34-12 and South Floyd 36-10. They traveled to Magoffin on Sept. 18 and dominated with a 46-11 win. In the first match-up of…
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Martin County Middle School girls victorious on ‘Eighth Grade Night’
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School honored their upperclassmen Sept. 17 and came away with a 29-19 win over Adams. Eighth-grader Annaleigh Davis put on a clinic in one of her final games as a middle schooler. She scored the only Cardinal points in the first half to keep Martin…
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Eden, Inez with wins in week 5
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — The Eden Wildcats and Inez Indians continue to dominate out-of-county teams. The following is a recap of week 5 elementary action: Eden vs Adams – On Sept. 17 the Eden A-team defeated Adams 35-14. Paige Stafford fired in 15 points to lead all scorers. Braylee Horn followed…
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Cline lifts MCMS over Mullins
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Lexi Cline came locked and loaded in a Sept. 9 Martin County Middle School home win over Mullins. The Lady Cardinal was lethal from 3-point range when she dropped six 3s to lead MCMS past the Tigers for a 42-24 final score. Head Coach Boo Newsome’s squad continues…
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Indians and Wildcats pick up wins
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Eden Wildcats and Inez Indians are victorious against out-of-county teams. The following is a recap of week 4 elementary action: Eden vs Paintsville – On Sept. 9 the Eden A-team defeated Paintsville 30-18. Paige Stafford fired in 13 points to lead all scorers. Braylee Horn followed up with nine…
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OnPoint Swish to host first round of playoffs
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HAZARD — The OnPoint Swish (6-2) will host the first round of the Women’s American Basketball Association playoffs for their region Sept. 15 in Hazard at 2 p.m. The winner advances to the Final Four in Greensboro, the Swish’s opponent. OnPoint defeated the Kaos in a close one 70-62 in…
