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Women’s semi-pro basketball team comes to Inez
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Hall of Famer Carla Booth continues to bring history to Inez. The OnPoint Ballers owner has started a women’s semi-pro basketball team in the Women’s American Basketball Association and will play four games at Martin County High School. The team features some players who are well-known…
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After the Whistle: Head to Inez for semi-pro basketball and great food
Caitlin Clark is a trailblazer for women’s basketball, steering the spotlight to a league that has long deserved more recognition. Her influence extends far and wide, elevating women’s sports and creating opportunities for women, including right here in Martin County. A women’s semi-pro league is coming to Inez, thanks to former Sheldon Clark standout Carla…
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Cardinals dominate summer basketball with 17-5 record
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School boys basketball squad caught some eyes over the past month during summer basketball games. Head coach Jason “JJ” James traveled to multiple states and hosted games in Inez for an overall 17-5 record. “I think we found out we are going to be…
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Lady Cards finish summer play
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Head Coach Robin Newsome and the Lady Cards wrapped up their summer play with the arrival of the KHSAA dead period. Potential, confidence and improvement are a few of the things Coach saw from her team. The squad recently dominated Tug Valley 55-29 and Hurley 68-26 when traveling…
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Martin County hosts slew of teams; Cards go 2-0
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School boys basketball squad hosted games all day Thursday. The Cards steamrolled Logan 97-73 and came back from a six-point deficit with 36 seconds to go to defeat Pike Central 68-67. The first game of the day was a tight one with Betsy Layne…
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UNITE’s Shoot Hoops Not Drugs camp draws youth from three states
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Operation UNITE welcomed 128 future basketball stars to its 19th Annual Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp at Martin County High School on June 11. The young athletes spent three hours in the Cardinals gymnasium with 2012 NCAA Champion Jarrod Polson learning about a drug-free lifestyle and playing…
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Tug Valley hoops team working hard this summer
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — West Virginia Class A state champion Tug Valley has been staying busy with camps and scrimmages this summer. The Panthers staff is taking full advantage of the three-week summer practices now allowed in West Virginia. Tug Valley only loses one starter from last season, graduating senior Buddy Marcum,…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Parker Watts
INEZ — Parker Watts is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. The student-athlete transfer showed he is a force to be reckoned with at the Martin County basketball team camp on Thursday. The crafty guard scored 26 against Logan and pulled down 11 rebounds. He can share the ball, too, as he had…
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Lady Cards go 2-1 at Transylvania Camp
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — The Martin County Lady Cards participated in the 2023 Division III Women’s Basketball National Champions Team Camp on June 14 at Transylvania University. Games consisted of two 18-minute halves with a running clock, and free throws were adjusted to allow for more playing time. The Lady Cards played three games…
Category: Basketball
