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Keathley departure headlines Martin County roster shake-up
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Braxton Keathley, a four-star guard and one of Kentucky’s top scorers, has left Martin County after one season and will play his senior year at Prolific Prep in Florida, headlining a major offseason roster shake-up for the Cardinals. Keathley is coming off a sensational junior season in Inez,…
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Booth brings OPB Swish back to Kentucky for 2026 run
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Former Martin County Lady Cardinal basketball standout and Hall of Famer Carla Booth continues to make history through the game that shaped her life. Booth, owner of OnPoint Ballers, started the OPB Swish in 2024 as a women’s semipro basketball team in the Women’s American Basketball Association. The program played…
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There is no ‘over the back’ call
I have been a basketball official in Martin County for more than 15 years. I have worked games across the Tri-State area and have also officiated semi-pro women’s basketball. No matter where I go, there is one thing I still hear from the stands almost every game. “That’s over the back, ref!” From the stands,…
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Martin County 12U All-Stars finish runner-up in District 3
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Martin County 12U All-Stars battled through the District 3 Cal Ripken Tournament and came away with a runner-up finish June 23 at Stonecrest. The tournament ran June 18-23 and featured teams from across the district. Martin County opened with a win, dropped into the lower bracket after…
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10U All-Stars battle in Cal Ripken tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Martin County 10U All-Stars battled through the District 3 Cal Ripken Tournament at Stonecrest and picked up two wins during their tournament run. The tournament ran June 18-23 in Prestonsburg. Martin County opened against Pikeville on June 19, then bounced back with back-to-back wins over Johnson County…
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Endicott brings winning background to middle school girls basketball
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School has hired Bruce “BJ” Endicott Jr. as its new girls basketball head coach. Endicott, 43, comes from Eden Elementary, where he teaches fifth- and sixth-grade math. A lifelong Martin County resident, Endicott brings 16 years of coaching experience across several sports. He is also…
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Kirk & Crum Law Office Players of the Week: 12U All-Stars
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County 12U All-Stars are the Kirk & Crum Law Office Players of the Week. The group battled its way to a runner-up finish in the District 3 Cal Ripken Tournament at Stonecrest last weekend. Martin County went 4-2 in the tournament and fought through the bracket, beating…
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Softball 12U All-Stars battle in Cal Ripken tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Martin County 12U softball All-Stars competed in the District 3 tournament over the weekend at Johnson Central. Martin County opened tournament play June 26 against Pikeville and fell 12-2. Kentley Marcum and Hope Dials scored Martin County’s two runs. Alicemae Gilkey singled, and Gabby Mann added a…
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Wells lands first college offer from Midway
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MIDWAY — Martin County High School football player Brandon Wells received his first college offer June 23 from Midway University. Wells is a 6-foot-1, 265-pound offensive lineman for the Cardinals and projects as a member of the Class of 2027. He primarily lines up at center and guard for Martin…
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Clark debate needs more than a still shot
More people than usual are paying attention to the Women’s National Basketball Association this week. And if you have been on social media, you have probably seen the photo. You know the one. Caitlin Clark is on the floor, and Alyssa Thomas has a fist near her neck. It is the kind of still shot…
