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Lady Cards dominate Lady Panthers
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Martin County Lady Cardinals dominated Tug Valley 71-36 in a road game Jan. 3. The Lady Cards led from the opening tip and were up 16-10 at the end of the first quarter. Martin County added distance in the second quarter. Senior Laken Williams fired in 13 points and…
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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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Williams, Hale and Sturgell named to all-tournament teams
HINDMAN — Three Martin County athletes earned spots on the WYMT Food City Mountain Classic All-Tournament teams. Laken Williams of the Martin County Lady Cards and Luke Hale and Jacob Sturgell of the Martin County Cardinals were named to the teams for their performances in the tournament. Williams contributed 17 points and secured four rebounds…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Laken Williams
INEZ — Martin County point guard Laken Williams (#3) is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Williams dropped 32 points in Martin County’s 71-26 victory over Newport in the Donna Murphy Classic Dec. 1. The senior finished with 27 points in the second game Dec. 2, leading the Lady Cardinals to a 63-53 victory…
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Kentucky’s all-time leading scorer headlines Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic; premier teams, players in lineup
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Another highly competitive field will converge on the Martin County High School gymnasium in the 2023 Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic. Some of the state’s premier teams and players are in the lineup for the Nov. 25 basketball extravaganza. Martin County coach Jason James is excited about…
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Williams makes official visit to Shawnee State University
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Martin County point guard Laken Williams has kept busy this summer. When not playing AAU ball and with the Martin County Lady Cardinals, she made official college visits, including a July 1 visit to Shawnee State. Shawnee State University rolled out the red carpet for Williams, giving her a…
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Williams receives offer from KCU
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County basketball star Laken Williams received a college basketball offer from Kentucky Christian University last week. One of the top guards in the class of 2024, Williams has also secured offers from West Virginia Tech and Shawnee State. Williams attended the KCU camp with her Lady Cardinal basketball team…
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Martin County Lady Cards putting in summer work
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County Lady Cards basketball team has been hard at work this summer, putting in the hours on the court. Since June 1 they have played 17 games, with more matches scheduled before wrapping up their summer play June 25. Head coach Robin Newsome expressed her satisfaction with the…
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KABC names All-15th Region teams, coaches and players of the year
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — The 15th Region Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches hosted the 15th Region Basketball Banquet at the Appalachian Wireless Arena on May 1. The banquet was held to announce the KABC All-15th Region girls and boys basketball team, players and coaches of the year. Martin County Lady Cards one-two punch of…
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Williams and Hale named Honorable Mention All-State Lexington Herald-Leader
LEXINGTON — Two Martin County High School players were named Honorable Mention All-State by the Lexington Herald Leader. Girls player Laken Williams and boys player Luke Hale were both included in the report released March 28. Williams finished the season ranked 20th in the state in scoring by the KHSAA. She averaged 21.2 points, five…
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