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The Mountain Home High School softball team played on the home field and was victorious as the quarterfinals of the Class 5A State Tournament were held at McClain Park. The Lady Bombers needed eight innings Friday, but they were able to get past Beebe 2-1 on Freedom Field.
Mountain Home’s semifinal opponent will be Greenwood. The Lady Bulldogs breezed past Marion by a final of 11-5.
In the first two quarterfinal games of the day, Benton topped White Hall 4-1, and Greene County Tech routed Hot Springs Lakeside 11-1.
Salem’s softball season came to an end in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A State Tournament at Carlisle. The Lady Greyhounds fell to Spring Hill 2-0.
The Mountain Home High School softball team began hosting the Class 5A State Tournament Thursday, and it started on a good note for the Lady Bombers. Mountain
Vote for the Hot Shots of the Week (3/8/21 - 3/12/21)
Hot Shots of the Week Nominees (3/8/2021 - 3/12/2021) By Chris Hudgison | March 14, 2021 at 11:34 AM CDT - Updated March 14 at 11:48 AM
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The final week of Fast Break Friday Night is in the ledger. It’s time for you to pick the boys and girls Hot Shot of the Week. The poll opens Sunday at 4:00pm and closes Tuesday at 4:00pm. Chris will announce the winner in the Tuesday 6pm sportscast.
Boys Hot Shot of the Week Nominees
Earle (Rholly Davis and 1)
Our first boys nominee is Earle. Rholly Davis split the defense, he would get two and the tweet. The Bulldogs beat Tuckerman 51-39 on Thursday. Earle is in the 2A State Semifinals.
The Norfork High School girls’ basketball team had a tough night on the road Friday. The Lady Panthers fell to Clinton by a final of 55-49.
The Flippin boys went on the road and won a high-scoring game. The Bobcats were able to squeak by Bay 82-80.
Gainesville’s girls picked up a victory in the consolation bracket of the Scallywag Showdown at Norwood. The Lady Bulldogs defeated RUSH 50-37.
The Dora boys had a rough outing, as they played in the consolation bracket of the Mansfield Invitational Tournament. The Falcons lost to Houston 73-30.
The night wasn’t any better for Dora’s girls, as they were also on the road. The Lady Falcons suffered a 60-43 loss at Cabool.