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Zip Zone Classic showcases finest basketball talent in Kentucky
BY BOO NEWSOMEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic lived up to its reputation Saturday at Martin County High School as the pinnacle of preseason basketball events in the state. The day featured exciting matchups, the presence of University of Kentucky assistant basketball coaches Orlando Antiqua and Chuck Martin, and a hint
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Martin County defeats Chapmanville in Zip Zone
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County set the tone for an exciting season with a come-from-behind 79-65 win over West Virginia Class 2A reigning state champion Chapmanville in the Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic played Saturday at Martin County. This contest served as the sole preseason scrimmage for the Cardinals, as their
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Lady Cards dominate Tug Valley in Zip Zone Classic
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Lady Cards dominated Tug Valley 76-26 in the Zip Zone Classis held Saturday at Martin County High School. The Lady Cards took the floor in front of a packed gymnasium. The scrimmage served as a preview of the Lady Cards’ upcoming season. The Lady Cards unveiled new shooting
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Luke Hale
Luke Hale, the shooting guard for the Martin County Cardinals, is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. This recognition comes on the heels of Hale’s exceptional performance in the scrimmage game against the reigning West Virginia Class 2A champion Chapmanville in the Zip Zone Tip-Off Classic held Saturday at Martin County High School. Hale’s standout
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James named interim principal at Martin County High School
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Jason James will serve as interim principal at Martin County High School for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year after being appointed by Larry James, Superintendent of Martin County Schools. The appointment follows the recent death of Principal Brian Charles. Jason James, assistant principal at the high school
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Brian Charles
The Mountain Citizen Player of the Week is the late Martin County High School Principal Brian Charles, who profoundly impacted the Martin County community and beyond. Charles, who served as the principal at Warfield Elementary for several years before assuming the principal role at the high school in June, left an indelible mark on the
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Cardinals tennis team aces new opportunities with ‘Raise a Racquet’ funds
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County tennis, under the leadership of Coach Josh Penix, is celebrating a victorious week as they announce their successful application for “Raise a Racquet” funding. The funding, awarded by the charitable foundation of the same name, is a welcome boost for the Cardinals. The team purchased tennis balls
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UK signee Travis Perry to star in Zip Zone Classic
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Basketball fans will be able to catch Lyon County star and UK signee Travis Perry in action in the 2023 Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic set for Nov. 25 at Martin County High School. Lyon County will take on Great Crossing at 4 p.m. Perry, the leading high
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Martin County blows Betsy Layne away, advances to championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County blew Betsy Layne away 35-6 in round 2 of the KHSAA Class 2A playoffs Friday night at The Rock in Inez. The win moves Coach Josh Muncy’s Cardinals to Class 2A round 3, where they will vie for the East Region championship Friday against the Beechwood
