Kentucky High School Basketball - Paintsville nipped by Martin County
January 26, 2024: Paintsville, KY 41240 The Martin County Cardinals tipped the host Paintsville Tigers basketball team by a final score of 66-63 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Cardinals face the Johnson Central Golden Eagles (Paintsville, KY) in a District 57 game, on Monday, January 29. Martin County will attempt to move on its 15-6 season record. The Golden Eagles enter the game with a 18-1 record after their 67-38 non-league win over Letcher County Central (Whitesburg, KY).
With the defeat, Paintsville moves to 9-9 on the year. The Tigers travel to Shelby Valley (Pikeville, KY) to face the Wildcats in a non-league game on Wednesday, January 31. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 13-4.