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All ‘A’ Classic brackets
The Martin County Lady Cardinals and Cardinals will play in the 15th Region All “A” Classic tournaments at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. The Lady Cards will take on Phelps at 6 p.m. Jan. 5 in the first contest between the two this season. If the Lady Cardinals win their first-round game they will play the…
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Martin County shows out in Las Vegas
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LAS VEGAS — The Martin County Cardinals took the trip of a lifetime and carved their name in the annals of the 11th annual Jerry Tarkanian Classic at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. The Cardinals played four games in four days starting Dec. 18. They opened their campaign…
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Meet the Martin County Lady Cardinals Class of 2024
INEZ — Martin County Lady Cardinals Class of 2024 includes four talented seniors. Laken Williams, Alyssa Allen, Kennadi Mollett and Katie Marcum have led the Lady Cards to a 70-26 overall record during their four seasons, with the fourth season ongoing. This week, they shared a snapshot of their lives, achievements and aspirations. Read it below:…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Cardinals
LAS VEGAS — The Martin County Cardinals are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. The Cardinals went 3-1 in the prestigious 11th annual Jerry Tarkanian Classic, played Dec.16-21 at Bishop Gorman High School and surrounding gyms in Las Vegas. The tournament featured 125-plus high school boys’ teams (spread over eight divisions) and 70-plus prep programs. Coach…
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Lady Cards swat Hornets, cage Tigers in district matchups
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Lady Cardinals won two back-to-back district matchups at home last week. Coach Robin Newsome’s squad swatted the Magoffin County Hornets 91-53 Monday, Dec. 11, then caged the Paintsville Tigers 73-72 Thursday night. Below is a recap of the action. Cards 91, Hornets 53 Martin County dominated Magoffin County for the…
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Cardinals fall to South Charleston
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. — Martin County held the lead until the final minute of overtime before they lost a 77-70 decision to South Charleston in the Chapmanville Country Roads Showcase. The game was played Friday at Chapmanville High School. South Charleston knocked down five 3-pointers to go up 17-14 in the…
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Cardinals lose battle to Bobcats
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County lost a 78-70 battle to regional rival Betsy Layne at home Dec. 12. This was a physical game from the tipoff. Martin County, under Coach Jason James, had just come off a great showing in the WYMT Classic, where they defeated Knott County and went to…
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Lady Cards go 1-1 in Jim Rose Classic
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — Martin County Lady Cards traveled to Lexington Christian High School to compete in the Jim Rose Classic Dec. 16-17. They lost to the Spencer County Bears 62-41 in the first round and bounced back the following day to defeat a good Mercer County team 68-58. Below is a recap of…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Katie Marcum
INEZ — Katie Marcum (#32) of the Martin County Lady Cards is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Marcum delivered an outstanding double-double vs. Magoffin County, scoring 30 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in Martin County’s 91-53 win. She scored 28 points and tallied 15 rebounds vs. Paintsville to lead the Lady Cards to…
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Martin County guns down Knott County, falls to Harlan County
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HINDMAN — Martin County defeated host Knott County 54-48 in the WYMT Food City Mountain Classic Dec. 4, then lost a hard-fought battle to a talented Harlan 86-76 in the semifinals Friday night. Below is a recap of both games. MC 54, KC 48 The contest between the Cardinals and…
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