-
Top teams to clash at Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky’s premier preseason basketball event is just a little over two weeks away. The Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic kicks off at 11 a.m. Nov. 30 at Martin County High School. Once again, Martin County coach Jason James has put together a top-tier lineup for basketball enthusiasts, featuring…
-
Zip Zone Express Tip-Off
Classic to bring top talent BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2024 Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic again brings some of the best basketball teams in the state to Inez. The highly touted showcase is set for Nov. 30 at Martin County High School. “We expect our lineup to draw a large crowd…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Road to Rupp begins Saturday with prestigious Zip Zone Classic
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The road to Rupp Arena begins Saturday at Martin County High School as the most prestigious preseason basketball showcase in the state—the Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic—gets underway. Martin County boys basketball coach Jason James has packed this year’s lineup full of top-tier teams and star-studded players from…
-
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…
-
Zip Zone Express Tip-off Classic schedule announced
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Coach Jason James has officially announced the 2023 Zip Zone Express Tip-off Classic schedule. All matchups will take place Nov. 25 at Martin County High School in Inez. The premier preseason event will showcase some of the top-rated teams and players in Kentucky and West Virginia.…