Lady Tigers finish third at state

Lexi Longhurst prepares to break through Jerome’s defense as the Lady Tigers extended their lead during Thursday’s district competition.

Photo by Hannah Giles

Following their win at this year’s district finals earlier this month, the Lady Tigers from Mountain Home High School’s varsity team faced an uphill battle during this year’s state finals to finish third overall as the season wrapped up last week.

Mountain Home’s road to the state tournament began Feb. 12 when the Lady Tigers battled it out against the Lady Tigers from Jerome High School during the district championship game held in Lloyd Schiller Gymnasium.

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