Bomber Stadium hosted three junior high football games Thursday night as Mountain Home faced Jonesboro MacArthur in 5A-East conference matchups.
The evening opened with the 7th-grade Bombers, who aimed to complete an undefeated season. However, Jonesboro MacArthur took a 6-0 lead into halftime. The Mountain Home team struggled offensively in the second half, and Jonesboro secured the win with an additional touchdown and a two-point conversion, ending the contest 14-0. The 7th-grade Bombers finished the season with a 6-1 record.
In the 8th-grade game, Mountain Home came out strong, building a 14-0 lead by halftime. The second half saw no additional scoring from either team, with the Bombers locking in a 14-0 victory. The 8th-grade team now stands at 5-4-1 for the season.
The 9th-grade Bombers dominated the final game of the night. Mountain Home surged to a 26-0 lead at halftime, then capped off their performance with a second-half touchdown to seal a 33-6 win. Jonesboro managed a late touchdown but couldn’t close the gap. The 9th-grade Bombers remain undefeated with a 7-0 record.
Both the 8th- and 9th-grade squads will conclude their seasons on the road next Thursday at Marion.