The Mountain Home junior varsity football team faced a tough challenge Monday night as they hosted the Harrison Goblins at Bomber Stadium. Despite a spirited comeback, the Bombers fell 33-21 in their second-to-last game of the season.
Harrison started strong, scoring twice in the first quarter to take an early 14-0 lead. Mountain Home responded in the second quarter by forcing two turnovers and finding the end zone themselves, cutting the deficit to 14-7 by halftime.
The pace picked up in the third quarter. Harrison scored on just their fourth play of the second half, extending their lead to 21-7. Mountain Home answered with two touchdowns of their own, including a 67-yard touchdown pass from Maddox Haynes to Garrett Watts. The Bombers tied the game at 21-21 heading into the fourth quarter.
In the final period, Harrison regained control, finding the end zone twice more to seal the victory.
Mountain Home is scheduled to conclude its junior varsity season next week with a game against Jonesboro.