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Basketball practice officially opens Oct. 15
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The first official day of high school basketball practice is set for Oct. 15. As the date approaches, the Martin County Cardinals and Lady Cardinals are riding on the momentum of their remarkable 2022-2023 campaigns and are eager to prepare for the 2023-2024 season. Last year, the Cardinals…
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Martin County Middle School girls wrap up regular season with win
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards concluded the regular basketball season with a convincing 36-15 win over South Floyd, extending their record to 18-2. Before the A-team’s game, the Lady Cards celebrated 8th-grade night, paying tribute to their seven 8th graders: Desiree Gullett, Maci Maynard, Lexie Cline, Chloe Moore, Caylee Moore, Bri Muncy…
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Martin County Middle School defeats Betsy Layne 49-33
Martin County Middle School Lady Cards basketball team emerged victorious against Betsy Layne 49-33 on the road Sept. 19. The Lady Cardinals jumped out to an early lead, but the Lady Bobcats stayed within striking distance. Martin County was up 26-15 at halftime. The Lady Cards pulled away in the second half with their pressure…
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Duff receives basketball offer from Alice Lloyd College
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County senior basketball standout Dray Duff is set to take his talents to the next level after receiving an offer from Alice Lloyd College. As starting point guard, Duff was instrumental in the Cardinals’ historic achievements last year. With his help, the Cardinals secured a 15th Region…
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Kentucky’s all-time leading scorer headlines Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic; premier teams, players in lineup
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Another highly competitive field will converge on the Martin County High School gymnasium in the 2023 Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic. Some of the state’s premier teams and players are in the lineup for the Nov. 25 basketball extravaganza. Martin County coach Jason James is excited about…
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Martin County Middle School girls basketball improves to 16-2
Martin County Middle School Lady Cards added two road wins last week over Mullins 35-17 and South Floyd 39-15. Coach Boo Newsome’s Lady Cards improved to 16-2 on the season. Below is a recap of the action. Lady Cards cage Tigers The Lady Cards caged the Mullins Lady Tigers 35-17 in a game Sept. 12…
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Tug Valley rolls over East Ridge 54-6
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LICK CREEK, Ky. — The Tug Valley Panthers rolled to a 54-6 road win over East Ridge on Friday night. The Panthers jumped out to a 21-6 lead after one quarter and led 48-6 at halftime. Coach Hady Ford took his foot off the gas pedal in the second half…
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Martin County Middle dominates Prestonsburg
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School brought its A-game to the court Thursday as the Lady Cards dominated Adams 50-28. The Lady Cards faced a challenging start in the first quarter, clinging to a narrow 10-9 lead as the quarter ended. Desirae Gullett scored six points for the Lady Cards, while Annaleigh…
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Martin County defeats Mullins and WB Muncy
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards basketball notched wins over Mullins 32-28 and WB Muncy 46-8 last week, moving their record to 13-1. MC 32, Mullins 28 The Lady Cards clashed with the Mullins Lady Tigers at home Aug. 21. Despite a resilient effort from the Lady Tigers, the Lady Cards emerged with…
