The Mountain Home High School basketball teams were able to pull off a sweep as they took their last road trip of the regular season to Greenbrier. Matt Sharp has the details.
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The Bomber boys moved into a tie for third place in the 5A-West with Russellville following their 52-47 victory over the Panthers. Mountain Home led throughout the game, but their lead was never insurmountable for Greenbrier. The Bombers built a double-digit advantage in the final quarter, but the Panthers made a comeback and cut the game back to one possession. Mountain Home was able to hold Greenbrier off for a five-point win.
Rhett Gilbert led the Bombers with 14 points, and Braiden Dewey added 13. Aidan Berry hit six three-pointers and scored 23 points for the Panthers.
Mountain Home improves to 20-9 on the season and 8-5 in the league. Greenbrier falls to 13-16 and 3-10.
The Lady Bombers began the evening by topping the Lady Panthers 53-41. It was an unusual first half as both quarters started with a delay due to a malfunctioning shot clock. Mountain Home struggled with their shots in the second quarter as they were held to just three points, and Greenbrier went into the locker room up one at the break. The offense picked up in the second half for the Lady Bombers as they put up 20 points in the third quarter and 19 in the final period on their way to a 12-point victory.
Mountain Home was led by Laykin Moore with 15 points, Jayla Yonkers had 11, and Livi Fosness chipped in 10. Destry Steele provided 14 points for the Lady Panthers, and Jade Steele finished with 12.
The Lady Bombers are now 21-8 overall and 10-3 in conference play. Greenbrier drops to 11-17 and 6-7.
In other 5A-West girls’ action, Harrison lost to Russellville 81-51, Van Buren beat Siloam Springs 50-31, and Greenwood routed Alma 81-44. On the boys’ side, Harrison upset Russellville 88-84 in overtime, Van Buren defeated Siloam Springs 61-44, and Alma topped Greenwood 74-56.
Mountain Home will wrap up the regular season on Friday as they host Alma for Senior Night. The Lady Bombers have already secured a No. 3 seed in next week’s Class 5A State Tournament. Mountain Home’s boys will get the same seed if they defeat the Airedales and Van Buren beats Russellville.
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