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Lady Cards narrowly defeated by Johnson Central amid controversial officiating
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — In a high-stakes showdown on the hardwood, the Martin County Lady Cardinals faced a narrow defeat against Johnson Central, ending the game with a score of 55-51 on their home turf Jan. 29. The game, marked by its intensity and controversial officiating, saw the Lady Cardinals grappling with adversity from…
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Lady Cards breeze by Magoffin County 54-17
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT SALYERSVILLE — Martin County rolled over Magoffin County 54-17 on the road Jan. 30. The Lady Cards played without the services of star guard Laken Williams, who suffered a severely sprained ankle the previous night in a contest with Johnson Central. The Lady Cards got off to a sluggish start, shooting 3…
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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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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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Martin County wraps up No. 1 seed and conference championship
Lady Cards pluck Johnson Central Eagles 47-39 BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Lady Cardinals (19-4) plucked the Johnson Central Eagles 47-39 in a home game Feb. 8 to wrap up the No. 1 seed and 57th District Conference Championship for the third time in four years. The Martin County High School…