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Martin County storms past Paintsville 93-77; Dials joins 1,000-point club
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Bryson Dials scored his 1,000th career point in highlight fashion, leading Martin County (16-7) to a 93-77 win over Paintsville (11-12) at home Feb. 11 to stay unbeaten in 57th District play. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals improved to 6-0 in the 57th District and 9-0 against 15th Region…
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Keathley drops 42 as Martin County blitzes Magoffin County
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County did not waste time finding its rhythm on the road Feb. 5. The Cardinals hit the gas early and never let up in a 92-54 blitz of Magoffin County to remain undefeated in the 57th District. After the fast start, Martin County head coach Jason “JJ” James…
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Preece leads JV Cardinals past Hornets
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County’s junior varsity built its lead quarter by quarter and pulled away down the stretch to defeat Magoffin County 57-46 on the road Feb. 5. The Cardinals set the tone early, taking a 9-4 advantage after the first quarter and carrying a 27-21 lead into halftime. Martin County…
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Martin County Lady Cards sweep weekend pair
BY J. WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Lady Cards posted a pair of convincing wins at home, rolling past Wolfe County 68-45, Saturday, Feb. 7, and Owsley County 50-26, Sunday, Feb. 8. In Saturday’s win over Wolfe County, the Lady Cards put three players in double figures and pulled away with steady scoring…
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Bulldogs bite Panthers in Hatfield-McCoy Shootout
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Lawrence County (KY) defeated Tug Valley 72-60 in the nightcap of the annual Hatfield-McCoy Shootout at the historic Williamson Fieldhouse, Saturday, Feb. 7. Tug Valley was scheduled to play in the event Friday, but those games were canceled due to the cold winter weather that blanketed the…
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Tug Valley Lady Panthers down Tolsia, Pike Central
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Tug Valley Lady Panthers kept rolling with a pair of strong performances on the road last week. They used a balanced scoring attack and relentless defense to notch back-to-back victories over regional foe Tolsia 63-41 and Pike County Central 73-60. The Class A No. 2 Lady Panthers improved to 13-3…
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Tug Valley Panthers claw Man behind Ferris’ 34 points
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MAN, W.Va. — Because of the recent winter weather, Tug Valley had not played a game in over a week. But they finally were able to hit the hardwood Feb. 4 at Man and downed the Hillbillies 79-49. Perhaps it was the ride to Logan County or the cold outside…
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Martin County survives late Paintsville push to win 85-77
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Braxton Keathley scored 39 points and Bryson Dials added 26 as Martin County defeated Paintsville 85-77 on the road Feb. 3. The Cardinals jumped out early and held off a late Tigers rally to remain undefeated in district play. Keathley set the tone from the jump with a turnaround,…
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Martin County Middle School falls on eighth-grade night
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School celebrated eighth-grade night Jan. 16, but Williamson edged the Cardinals 31-28 in the varsity game. Kooper Sturgill carried the offensive load with 16 points to lead Martin County. Brayden Hammond and Chucky Leonard chipped in four points apiece. Cardinals Mason Phillips and Landon Estep…
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Dials’ second-half surge lifts Martin County over Johnson Central
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Bryson Dials erupted in the second half and delivered in the big moments as Martin County edged Johnson Central 80-76 on the road Jan. 30. The sophomore iced the game at the free-throw line. “I let the game come to me in the second half,” Dials said. “I got…
