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WABA provides opportunities for semi-pro players
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Three players of the OPB Swish were named Women’s American Basketball Association All-Stars over the weekend. Another OPB player, Dasia Thornton, signed an overseas contract to continue her professional career. Martin County native Carla Booth will play for Team Supreme. Booth began organizing the team back in the…
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MCMS takes down Bobcats
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Lady Cards took down a tough Betsy Layne squad on Aug. 20 at Martin County Middle School. The A-team snuck by with 29-26 win in a dandy. The B-team fell short 28-22. The C-team squad came away with a 17-11 win. Lexi Cline put Martin County on…
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Eden and Inez A-teams undefeated after first week of elementary action
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Eden Lady Wildcats and Inez Indians began their seasons last week. Both teams came away with wins. The following is a recap of elementary action: Eden at South Magoffin – On Aug. 19 the Eden A-team defeated South Magoffin 40-11. Paige Stafford and Braylee Horn fired in…
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Maci Maynard shines at Prep Girls Hoops Freshman Showcase
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISVILLE — Martin County’s 6-foot-4 freshman Maci Maynard made a strong impression at the Prep Girls Hoops Freshman Showcase in Louisville. She finished as one of the top performers among more than 120 participants. Steve Quattrocchi, a scout covering the event, praised Maynard’s performance: “Martin County’s @maynard_maci55 is the tallest prospect at…
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MCMS Lady Cards begin season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School girls basketball season began this week with the B-team holding off Paintsville 22-18 on their home floor Aug. 13. The A-team fought back in the second half but could not stay hot as the Tigers came away with a 41-18 win. The B-team jumped…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Annaleigh Davis
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Annaleigh Davis is Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Davis fired in 16 points for the Martin County Middle School Lady Cards in a 44-32 win over Dorton on Thursday night. In a match-up Aug. 13 versus Paintsville, the point guard had 12 points, six steals and…
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Lady Cards pick up wins over Dorton
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Lady Cards picked up two wins Aug. 15 at Martin County Middle School. The A-team pulled away in the second half for a 44-32 win over Dorton. Likewise the B-team squeezed by with a 27-22 victory for a 2-0 record to begin the season. Dorton jumped out to a…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Carla Booth
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week is Carla Booth of OnPoint Swish. Booth drained seven shots from behind the arc in OnPoint’s 104-69 win over the Atlanta Angels in the Women’s American Basketball Association matchup. The Hall of Famer finished with 23 points, four assists, four…
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OnPoint Swish flies by the Atlanta Angels
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The OnPoint Swish jumped out of the gates early on the Atlanta Angels for a 104-69 win at Martin County High School. The victory puts them in a spot to earn a first-round WABA tournament home game. The Women’s American Basketball Association ranked OnPoint after the win at…
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OnPoint Swish adds another win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — OnPoint Swish put up a dominating performance against the Gastonia Greyhounds on Saturday in Inez. The Swish will play their final Martin County game this Saturday at 6 p.m. Dasia Thornton continued her hot streak with a double-double in the 102-41 win. Hall of Famer and Martin County…
