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OWE1 hosts 3-point shootout
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — OWE1 brought basketball to the Fourth of July celebration with a 3-point shootout at the Martin County Public Library gymnasium on Saturday. Shooters competed in three divisions: elementary/middle school, high school and college/adult. Jude Caldwell won the elementary/middle school division, current Lady Cardinal Makenna Marcum claimed the high…
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OWE1 launches Kennadi’s Kindness Scholarship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Morehead State player and former Martin County star Brady Dingess is channeling his efforts into giving back to his home community through the establishment of the “Kennadi’s Kindness” Scholarship. Operating under his OWE1 organization, Dingess is utilizing basketball workouts as a means to raise funds for the initiative…
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Dingess to continue Morehead State career after contributing to Martin County this summer
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School alum Brady Dingess is no stranger to the basketball court. The Morehead State Eagle found his way back to Inez this summer after reaching the NCAA tournament in men’s college basketball. “My college career is going great. I truly love it here,” the Inez…
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MSU’s Dingess trains Cardinals
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Former Martin County High School basketball star and Morehead State University player Brady Dingess helped his former Cardinal team with training last week and liked what he saw. “The guys are hungry right now, very willing to get better and get back on the court,” Dingess said. “They all…
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Five MCHS players honored at 15th Region Basketball Banquet
Dingess named Player of the Year BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Five Martin County athletes were among the players and coaches honored at the 15th Region Coaches Association 2022 Basketball Banquet held Friday at Appalachian Wireless Arena. Brian Milam of WKYT hosted the event. Senior Brady Dingess brought home the 15th Region Player of…
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Martin County star signs with Morehead
BY LISA STAYTONMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County High School basketball star Brady Dingess is surrounded by family, coaches and school staff as he officially signs to play for Morehead State University. The signing ceremony was Tuesday at the high school. (Citizen photo by Roger Smith) INEZ — Martin County High School senior point guard Brady Dingess…
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Brady Dingess receives awards in Lexington
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County senior Brady Dingess received his Mr. Kentucky Basketball candidate award in a ceremony Sunday night at Lexington’s Griffin Gate. The 6-1 point guard amassed 2,664 points and 864 assists during his stellar career at Martin County. He averaged 26.9 ppg, 5.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 2.7 steals, shooting…
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Dingess is Mr. Basketball candidate
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Brady Dingess is one of 19 nominees announced Friday for boys’ high school basketball’s highest honor, Mr. Kentucky Basketball. Dingess was voted 15th Region Player of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches, the first-ever from Martin County. The players of the year make…
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STATE-BOUND! Cardinals win Region 15 to end 37-year drought
BY RONNIE HICKMAN CITIZEN SPORTS EDITOR PIKEVILLE — How sweet it is. The Cardinals are heading to the Sweet Sixteen state basketball tournament, ending a 37-year boys’ regional championship drought in Martin County. The Cardinals defeated a good Lawrence County team 65-61 to claim the 15th Region championship title Monday night at Appalachian Wireless Arena…
