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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…
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Former Cardinals to assist with E&A Hoops Camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LENORE, W.Va. — Morehead State signee Laken Williams, West Virginia Tech player Matt Linville, and University of Pikeville newcomer Jaliyah Warren will assist with the E&A Hoops Camp on Aug. 10 at the old Lenore gym. E&A Hoop Dreams is a basketball training program owned and operated by Andrew and Elizabeth Evans…