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Martin County Cardinals find rhythm
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — By February, Martin County was no longer searching for its identity. It had one. The No. 1 seed in the 57th District Tournament, the Cardinals finished the regular season 19-8. They scored 2,154 points in 27 games — nearly 80 per night — while shooting 50.7% from the field and
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Lady Cards eliminated by Paintsville in 57th District
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County opened fast and grabbed its biggest lead of the night in the opening seconds, but Paintsville answered with a long run and pulled away for a 77-42 win Monday in the first round of the 57th District Tournament at Johnson Central High School. The Lady Cards struck
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Martin County closes season with 82-72 win at Shelby Valley
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County closed the regular season Feb. 18 with an 82-72 road win at Shelby Valley. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals shot 29-of-61 from the field (47.5%), connected on 16-of-39 from 3-point range (41%) and went 8-of-10 at the free-throw line in an offensive effort powered by big performances
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Lady Cardinals top Magoffin County, lock up No. 3 seed
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County Lady Cards closed the regular season on a high note Feb. 19. They defeated Magoffin County 59-43 to secure the No. 3 seed in the 57th District Tournament. This was the Lady Cards’ fourth straight win as they earned a first-round district matchup against Paintsville, Monday, Feb.
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Dials sets record with 13 3-pointers as Martin County overwhelms Pike Central
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Bryson Dials put on a shooting clinic Feb. 16 in Pike County. The sophomore splashed a school-record 13 3-pointers and finished with 49 points as Martin County overwhelmed Pike Central 113-86. Dials turned the gym into his personal shooting gallery in a performance that will be talked about for
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Martin County Lady Cards beat regional rival Pike Central 59-55
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County weathered a third-quarter swing and finished the night at the foul line to pull out a 59-55 win over regional rival Pike Central after a back-and-forth battle Feb. 17. The Lady Cards led early, 9-6 after one quarter, and carried a 26-23 advantage into halftime. Pike Central
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Hot shooting lifts Martin County Lady Cards to Senior Night win over Morgan County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County closed out Senior Night with a statement win Feb. 16. The Lady Cardinals rode a 38-point combined effort from Chloe May and Makenna Marcum to a 55-41 victory over Morgan County sending seniors May, Angelina Moore and Sophie Harless out as winners in their final home game at
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Martin County Lady Cards slam door on Clinton County
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MONTICELLO — Sophie Harless caught fire from deep as Martin County’s defense slammed the door late on Clinton County 57-54 in the Wayne County Valentine’s Day Shootout in Monticello Feb. 14. Martin County trailed for most of the afternoon, down 15-12 after the first quarter, 34-28 at halftime and 54-45 after
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Martin County Cardinals roll past Hazard on Senior Night
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County rolled past Hazard 93-80 on Senior Night, Feb. 15 at home. Before tipoff, the Cardinals honored senior players, cheerleaders, dancers and the team mascot at center court. Seniors Eli Mills, Braxton Maynard, Devan Maynard, Alan Moore and Tanner Jennings played their final game in the Martin County gym.
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Martin County Cardinals seal No. 1 seed for 57th District Tournament
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County came up a possession short on the scoreboard Friday, falling to Johnson Central 79-76 at home. Still, the Cardinals walked out of the gym with the regular-season title and the No. 1 seed in next week’s 57th District Tournament. Martin County had beaten Johnson Central by four
