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Lady Cards tie for second in 57th District
Maynard joins the 500 rebounds club BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — After three victories over Paintsville, Magoffin and Shelby Valley, Coach Robin Newsome’s Martin County Lady Cardinals fell short in rematches with the 15th Region’s top-ranked Johnson Central and 57th District foe Paintsville. Maci Maynard pulled down her 500th rebound versus the Tigers.…
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Lady Cards hold off Betsy Layne 41-40 in All ‘A’ championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — State bound! In a thrilling championship showdown, the Lady Cards shocked the 15th Region by capturing the All “A” title Thursday night with a 41-40 win over Betsy Layne at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. “It’s a big relief to win this one,” Martin County coach Robin Newsome bragged…
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Lady Cards dominate East Ridge in All ‘A’ Classic opener
Martin County hits 12 from deep BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Appalachian Wireless Arena was the stage for an impressive performance by Coach Robin Newsome’s Lady Cards (7-4) during Saturday’s 15th Region All “A” Classic. Propelling the team to a commanding 72-35 victory over East Ridge (6-5), Brooke Marcum lit up the…
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Lady Cards open the season at 1-1
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cards kicked off the season with a win at Betsy Layne 52-43 on Monday. They dropped their home opener in a close one 52-47 to East Carter on Dec. 5. Coach Robin Newsome’s squad ended the first quarter against the Bobcats with an 18-15…
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Lady Cards go 2-1 at Transylvania Camp
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — The Martin County Lady Cards participated in the 2023 Division III Women’s Basketball National Champions Team Camp on June 14 at Transylvania University. Games consisted of two 18-minute halves with a running clock, and free throws were adjusted to allow for more playing time. The Lady Cards played three games…
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Lady Cards win one on the road
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals softball team went 1-1 on the road last week. The ladies rallied to take down Betsy Layne by a score of 10-8 and dropped a close one 13-11 in district play versus Magoffin County. The following is a recap of last week’s action: MCHS…
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Lady Cards fall to Pikeville in ‘Super Region’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Martin County Lady Cardinals fell to Pikeville 55-34 in the 15th Region semifinals March 2 at Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville. The Lady Cards struggled to establish offensive rhythm and trailed 12-4 at the end of the first quarter and 27-10 at halftime. Pikeville capitalized on their three-point…
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Lady Cards defeat Betsy Layne, punch ticket to 15th Region
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals defeated Betsy Layne 64-54 to clinch their spot in the 15th Region tournament. The two teams battled Saturday at Martin County High School. The Lady Cards, the two-seed in the regional tournament, faced off against a familiar rival in the Betsy Layne Bobcats, the fourth…
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Lady Cards wrap up season with senior night win over Betsy Layne
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals finished the regular season Feb. 19 with a 64-60 victory over the Betsy Layne Bobcats. The game was played in Inez and served as Senior Night for the Lady Cards. It was an emotional evening for five Martin County seniors and their families. Laken Williams,…
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Lady Cardinals dominate Paintsville in 57th District Tournament opener
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Lady Cardinals defeated the Paintsville Lady Tigers 56-41 Monday in the opening round of the 57th District Tournament at Martin County High School. Supporters came out in full force to cheer on the Lady Cardinals. Katie Marcum opened the scoring for Martin County with an assist from Alyssa…
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