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OnPoint Swish to host first round of playoffs
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HAZARD — The OnPoint Swish (6-2) will host the first round of the Women’s American Basketball Association playoffs for their region Sept. 15 in Hazard at 2 p.m. The winner advances to the Final Four in Greensboro, the Swish’s opponent. OnPoint defeated the Kaos in a close one 70-62 in…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Carla Booth
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week is Carla Booth of OnPoint Swish. Booth drained seven shots from behind the arc in OnPoint’s 104-69 win over the Atlanta Angels in the Women’s American Basketball Association matchup. The Hall of Famer finished with 23 points, four assists, four…
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OnPoint Swish begins semi-pro season with win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ATLANTA — The OnPoint Swish, a freshly organized semi-pro team based out of eastern KY, started their season off with a bang in Atlanta. The Swish put up big numbers in their 83-73 win over the Atlanta Angels in the Women’s American Basketball Association. Team owner and member Carla Booth…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Carla Booth
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Carla Booth is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Booth is the founder and owner of the first women’s semi-professional team in eastern Kentucky. The Martin County and Alice Lloyd College Hall of Famer played in her first game in Atlanta on July 7. Booth fired…
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Women’s semi-pro basketball team comes to Inez
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Hall of Famer Carla Booth continues to bring history to Inez. The OnPoint Ballers owner has started a women’s semi-pro basketball team in the Women’s American Basketball Association and will play four games at Martin County High School. The team features some players who are well-known…
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After the Whistle: Head to Inez for semi-pro basketball and great food
Caitlin Clark is a trailblazer for women’s basketball, steering the spotlight to a league that has long deserved more recognition. Her influence extends far and wide, elevating women’s sports and creating opportunities for women, including right here in Martin County. A women’s semi-pro league is coming to Inez, thanks to former Sheldon Clark standout Carla…