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After the Whistle: Love, hate and basketball
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Oct. 15 is one of my favorite days of the year. Basketball practice begins. I remember the feeling of my nerves picking up. I’d play ball all summer and continue with conditioning in other sports. But when it was time for basketball, it was time to start putting it all together.…
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Basketball practice opens Saturday with conditioning and tryouts at Martin County High School
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Basketball practice officially begins Saturday with Martin County High School coaches holding conditioning and tryouts. Coach Robin Newsome is again at the helm for the Lady Cards this season. “I’m excited to get going,” Newsome said. “I’m looking forward to getting in the gym and seeing what this team…
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MCMS wins big on eighth-grade night
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards fired on all cylinders on eighth-grade night Thursday against Dorton. The girls took an early lead and never looked back with a 37-21 victory. All five starters hit the books in a well-balanced scoring effort. Desirae Gullett and Ava Farnham came out ready…
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Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic promises impressive lineup
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This year’s Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic will be Nov. 26 at Martin County High School and promises an impressive lineup. Martin County Coach Jason James has again compiled a slew of matchups featuring top players and teams. “We have a really good lineup,” James said. “We…
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Indians roll to wins over Warfield, Fallsburg, Louisa East
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Indians went 3-0 last week against Warfield, Fallsburg and Louisa East. Below is a recap of last week’s action: Inez at Warfield — Inez traveled across the hill and picked up a 28-18 win over Warfield Sept. 26. Warfield started with an early lead behind four…
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Lady Cards B-team win over Belfry
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards B-team picked up a 24-10 win over Belfry on their home court Thursday. Chloe Moore was two shy of double digits with eight points in the win. Desirae Gullett, Annaleigh Davis and Bri Muncy chalked up four points apiece for the Lady Cards.…
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Eden rolls over Inez, Warfield and Blaine
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Eden Wildcats stayed perfect this week after rolling over Inez, Blaine and Warfield. Below is a recap of last week’s action: Eden at Inez — Eden defeated Inez on Sept. 20 by a score of 32-9. KK Maynard jumped out of the gates with eight quick points in…
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Inez defeats Warfield, Blaine
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Indians garnered two wins last week against Blane and Warfield. Below is a recap of last week’s action: Warfield at Inez — The Indians picked up a 21-19 in-county win over the Red Devils in a game Sept. 19 in Inez. Mia James scored in double digits…
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After the Whistle: Football and basketball school
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN How about them Wildcats? And I’m not referring to the UK basketball team. UK football has started the season at 3-0. Coach Stoops went down to the swamp and took a big bite of some Gator stew. Not only did we beat Florida at their place, but Mark Stoops became the…
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Lady Cards roll over Johns Creek
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards improved to 9-5 after a blowout 47-4 win over Johns Creek in a game Sept. 12 at home. Annaleigh Davis and Desirae Gullett continue putting up big numbers for the Cards. Both players started hot and fired in eight and seven in the…
