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Martin County Middle School romps Paintsville, overcomes Louisa
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Martin County Middle School Cardinals boys basketball team romped Paintsville 47-25 on Eighth Grade Night Jan. 25 at home, then knocked off Louisa 49-41 in the Rise Above Classic played Jan. 27 at the Booth Center in Inez. Below is a recap of both games. MCMS 47,…
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Martin County defeats Chapmanville in Zip Zone
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County set the tone for an exciting season with a come-from-behind 79-65 win over West Virginia Class 2A reigning state champion Chapmanville in the Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic played Saturday at Martin County. This contest served as the sole preseason scrimmage for the Cardinals, as their…
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Coleman named new boys basketball coach
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School boys basketball team will have a new head coach for the 2023-2024 season. Principal Brent Haney announced Michael Coleman as the new head boys basketball coach last week. Coleman has served as the assistant coach for the Cardinals for the past two seasons. He…
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Martin County announces summer hoops showcase
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School boys basketball team is gearing up to host an exciting showcase of top teams and players from the 14th, 15th and 16th regions June 5 and 12. Head basketball coach Jason James has put together an impressive lineup for this two-day summer event. “We…
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Cardinals basketball summer schedule unveiled
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cardinals basketball, fresh off a record-breaking 2022-2023 season, is gearing up for an action-packed summer with a series of games and camps. Coach Jason James emphasized the importance of his players working hard and having fun. “We are excited to be back in the gym and…
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1983: The Year of the Cardinals
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — There are certain moments and times in high school sports that become legend. It all starts with the dreams of young boys and girls growing up in small communities like Martin County. Throw in the mix a good sports program and a supportive administration with good coaches and…
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Martin County fights off Lawrence County 80-71 in OT
PIKEVILLE — Martin County fought off Lawrence County for an 80-71 overtime win Saturday in the 15th Region Tournament semifinals at Appalachian Wireless Arena. A crowd showed up to support their teams in this high-stakes contest that many called the most entertaining game of the tournament. This was the first meeting of the two teams…