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Williams and Marcum named 15th Region All-Tournament
PIKEVILLE — Martin County juniors Laken Williams and Katie Marcum were named to the 15th Region All-Tournament Team. Williams dropped 32 points and snatched nine rebounds against Floyd Central in the regional opening round Feb. 27. She hit 3-of-5 from behind the 3-point line for 60% and 11-20 from the field for 55%. She also…
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Martin County punches ticket to 15th Region Tournament
Lady Cards swat Magoffin County 66-48 in 57th District Tournament BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — The Martin County Lady Cardinals punched their ticket to the 15th Regional Tournament by swatting the Magoffin County Hornets 66-48 Monday night in the 57th District Tournament at Paintsville High School. The Lady Cardinals will play for…
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Martin County Lady Cardinals vs. Magoffin County in the 57th District Tournament [GALLERY]
Martin County Lady Cardinals vs. Magoffin County in the 57th District Tournament played Thursday at Paintsville High School
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Williams drops 38 to lead Martin County over West Carter
Martin County junior Laken Williams pulls up into her jump shot after driving around the defender. Williams dropped 39 points to lead the Lady Cards. (Citizen photo by Roger Smith) Martin County finishes regular season 23-5 Junior Laken Williams fired in 38 points to lead Martin County over West Carter 70-55 at home Feb. 13.…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Laken Williams and Blake Maynard
INEZ — Martin County junior Laken Williams (#3) and junior (#10) Blake Maynard are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. Williams was named to the Pre-Season Lexington Herald-Leader as one of the top 25 players in the state of Kentucky for the 2022-2023 season. She has not disappointed as she is currently ranked 12th…
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Williams eclipses 1,000 career points
GATLINBURG — Martin County High School Lady Cardinal Laken Williams needed only eight points to reach 1,000 for her career heading into the Chapman (SC) game Dec. 21 in the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic. The junior guard drove to the basket for a layup in the second quarter to eclipse 1,000 career points. Williams finished…
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Williams named Player of the Game in Marshall County Hoopfest
BENTON — Martin County’s Laken Williams was named Player of the Game in the 2022 Marshall County Hoopfest. The junior guard scored 26 points to lead the Lady Cards to a 45-42 win against Marshall County in a game early Saturday morning at the Reed Conder Gymnasium in Benton. Williams hit two clutch free throws with…
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Five MCHS players honored at 15th Region Basketball Banquet
Dingess named Player of the Year BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Five Martin County athletes were among the players and coaches honored at the 15th Region Coaches Association 2022 Basketball Banquet held Friday at Appalachian Wireless Arena. Brian Milam of WKYT hosted the event. Senior Brady Dingess brought home the 15th Region Player of…