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Kirk & Crum Law Firm Players of the Week: Maynard and Keathley
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Maci Maynard and Braxton Keathley are the Kirk & Crum Law Firm Players of the Week. Maynard averaged 21.5 points and 17.5 rebounds over two games. The 6-foot-4 brute opened the season with a school-record double-double of 21 points and 24 boards in a
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Martin County star grabs eighth D1 offer
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County standout Braxton Keathley’s recruiting stock continues to climb. The Cardinals 4-star guard, ranked a Top 100 player in the country by Made Hoops, has picked up his eighth Division I scholarship offer. This one comes from East Carolina University. Keathley, a 6-foot-5, 190-pound point guard, was recently
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Cards roll past Knott in scrimmage
Keathley posts triple-double with 47 points BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County looked midseason sharp in its first live action of the year. The Cards handled Knott Central 87-60 in a preseason boys basketball scrimmage hosted by Johnson Central, Nov. 22. Newcomer Braxton Keathley showed why he is Kentucky’s most talked-about scorer. The
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Kirk and Crum Law Firm Player of the Week: Braxton Keathley
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Braxton Keathley is the Kirk & Crum Law Firm Player of the Week. The four-star guard led Martin County to an 87-60 win over Knott Central on Saturday in Johnson County. Keathley recorded a triple-double in the win after he set the nets ablaze
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Kiwanis welcomes Martin County athletic director, basketball stars
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club welcomed Martin County High School athletic director Chuck White and basketball stars Braxton Keathley and Bryson Dials as guest speakers Thursday. The trio outlined expectations for the upcoming season and previewed this year’s Zip Zone Classic set for this Saturday, Nov. 29 at MCHS. Keathley,
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Martin County basketball locks in on Rupp, prepares for Zip Zone Classic
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County returns a seasoned core and adds the state’s leading scorer in 2025-26 as it chases a trip to Rupp Arena. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals are coming off a 21-9 campaign that included a 57th District championship, an All “A” regional crown and a 15th Region runner-up
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Keathley attends sold-out game day visit to Furman
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GREENVILLE, S.C. — Martin County newcomer Braxton Keathley spent his day Oct. 25 soaking up a big-time basketball atmosphere. The 2027 top recruit attended a sold-out matchup between Furman and Alabama as part of a game day visit at Furman University in South Carolina. The 6-foot-5, 190-pound point guard is entering
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Keathley, Dials visit U of L
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISVILLE — Martin County basketball standouts Braxton Keathley and Bryson Dials took an unofficial visit to the University of Louisville over the weekend. The backcourt duo toured facilities and met with members of the Cardinals coaching staff, including head coach Pat Kelsey and assistant Mitch Johnson. Keathley, a 6-foot-5 guard
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Keathley visits Florida State amid growing Division I interest
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Colleges interested in Martin County’s Braxton Keathley are in abundance for the standout guard. Kentucky’s leading scorer last season visited Florida State University this week as his recruitment for the Class of 2027 continues to attract national attention. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound guard, who averaged 34.3 points and 10
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Offseason shake-up: State’s leading scorer enrolls at Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Braxton Keathley, Kentucky’s leading scorer last season, will suit up for Martin County High School this year. After his family relocated to Inez, the move led to his enrollment at the school and has created a major offseason shake-up in Kentucky high school basketball. Keathley, a 6-foot-4, 190-lb
